"My customized conceal carry purse"

This the leather concealed purse my dad bought me for Christmas.  It was plain like so many of them are.  So I decided to bling up a little.  I used genuine Swarovski crystals to add just a little.  This is a smaller purse with a heavy duty shoulder strap.  This is a perfect purse to take with you to the store our outing.  The key chain was the first one I had made also and I just attached it to my zipper.

Check out some of my new key chains on my site.

http://www.luulla.com/store/happigirljewelry 

http://www.shirleystudioart.com/


This is my moms long awaited website.  Take a look!

"Bullet Bling Key Chains"

Here you go! 

 This has been my new angle on how to recycle used shell casings.  I got lucky when my dad had a small bucket stowed away in his old shop.  With that treasure find, I was all set to begin my new love.  These are the first ones to be made, and all with genuine Swarovski crystals.  Swarovski is the highest quality crystal you can buy, and shines like diamonds. 

 So keep in mind ladies if you are looking for something unique or if someone you know has everything, these make a great gift.  I will be posting these to my Luulla site next week and they will vary in price.  

On a recent mini vacation back home to Southern Nevada I made my first quilt start to finish.  This was not to be anything fancy, just something to test out the process.  This quilt was sewn on a Juki long arm and took just a little over an hour.  After this came the finished trim, which was also easy.  I can see why some get into making quilts this way.  They not only are made to last a lifetime, but always make a nice gift.  I have three more to make, and then maybe will do a few baby quilts just to have on hand.  This quilt here is a lap quilt, which is a bit smaller than a twin size.

While there we enjoyed the sunny, warm, and dry weather.  With exception of a few windy days it was perfect.  Another fun thing I am venturing into is key chains.  I think I mentioned before that I am really getting into bling.  Not "TO MUCH", just enough to enhance things.  Recycling clothing and adding bling is a lot of fun for me and I may post things for sale soon.  I am still considering my own website as my mom is starting her own as well www.shirleystudioart.com .  It is still under construction, but I hope it is up by summer.  I plan on having many man and women gifts made with shell casings soon.  My dad set me up real good with shell casings during our visit.  They will make great gifts for that person who THINKS they have everything.

Just Happi Me!: "Bullet Bling Pendant"Ok, so besides makes quilt ...

Just Happi Me!: "Bullet Bling Pendant"
Ok, so besides makes quilt ...: "Bullet Bling Pendant" Ok, so besides makes quilt tops since Christmas, I have also been playing with bling.  I am not an...

"Bullet Bling Pendant"

Ok, so besides makes quilt tops since Christmas, I have also been playing with bling.  I am not an obnoxious blinger, I just think some things need subtle enhancement to bring out the item your inspired by or working on.  With being a country girl at heart I love the idea of using recycled shell casings for jewelry.  With more concealed carry women or "country chics" and women who now hunt along side men for sport, I feel they still need to remain girly and need a little bling. 

This particular pendant was my first with a 12g shotgun shell and I used acrylic crystals  "mistake".  It was a trial run so I didn't mind much.  All future pendants, ear rings, key chains, hairpins, etc will be strictly Swarovski crystals. Yes they are more expensive but they shine like diamonds........  and you get what you pay for.

I can't stop thinking about spring.  I found these cute clay or ceramic garden posts on www.Pinterest.com.  They are made free hand with rubber stamps.  When it is cold outside and the holidays are over I always set sights on the time change in March and warmer weather.  I do not like the cold or having snow sit around for months.  I don't ski or partake in any winter sports so I definitely live in the wrong area.  If there was a stable economy in southern Utah I would be there for sure. 


Since my last post I have not done much.  I did bling two things but not enough to really brag a lot about.  Then again doing anything is worth bragging about.  I dressed up an old t-shirt and also a new travel bag I got as a gift.  I will have to post some pictures of those.  I did buy some really pretty fabric for quilts from Hobby Lobby after Christmas, which I'm excited to make.  I have only one college class left through February and I will be done with school, thank goodness.