Princess Bubbles Creates

 I worked on another fish this week.  This one is going into my upcycle project; therefore, my fabric choices and embellishments are limited.  There is a bit of sparkle in this fabric so that makes me happy.  The eye is just pinned on right now.  I am not certain if I like it or not.  I could use a different colour of fabric.  I have some green fabric from the challenge that might look better. I will give it an audition to see what it looks like.   I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/

LeeAnna  and the gang are discussing do you like amusement parks? which one is your favorite? Do you like rides or shows better? I have enjoyed amusement parks over the years.  It has been more than 20 years since I last went to one!  I guess that means that I have outgrown them.  I no longer care for rides but do enjoy the shows.  It makes more sense to just go to a show!  I guess I would go to one if my grandkids were going.  The closest one is Wonderland and that is about an hour's drive.   I like that my ideas for a book for my grandson are finally starting to come together.  I have been playing with a number of different ideas that just weren't working.  Finally, I have landed on something!  That feels good.  This book will be done with mixed media rather than textile art.  Textile art is a slow process which I enjoy but I have three more grandchildren to write books for after this one!  I gotta keep this mo...

 I am thinking about adding this fish to my upcycle project.  I am limited to using the fabric that I chose from the remnants to be upcycled.  I like the challenge of that.  I am not sure that I love this fabric for the fish though.  It does have a lovely sparkle to it that isn't noticeable in this photo.  I still feel it needs some embellishment.  I am allowed to embellish but that is very limited.   I will work on other things for now.  I trust the right answer will come to me.  It always does!

 I started this collage-style fish this week.  Such a fun little project.  I have no purpose for this fish at the moment but I do love an underwater theme.  I love working with bright colours as well as blues and greens.  I am sure I will find a fun home for this fish eventually.   I am excited to start adding beads and sequins but there is more embroidery to be done first.  Plus, that tail needs some work.  I think I have some funky yarn that will work nicely.  Oh, how I love to embellish! I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/

LeeAnna  has asked what Dairy Queen treat did you like best? Do you still eat ice cream treats? how about milkshakes? I liked blueberry sundaes when I was a kid.  Now I like banana splits but they are too expensive in dollars and calories!  I get a Skor Blizzard now.  We don't go very often, maybe once a summer, so it is a special treat, and I did splurge on a banana split this year. I like that I don't have any extra dogs to look after this week.  It has been a busy summer.  I have a sweet little pair coming for the day on Saturday and then nothing until mid-September.  I will enjoy the break. Speaking of dogs, check out these two cute videos.  They make me smile. https://imgur.com/UEfAUDl https://www.instagram.com/thefluffershow/reel/C6myHRSyKo1/

  I have another tree attached for my tree scroll.  I used metallic blue thread and French knots to attach this tree.  The thread was not the greatest to use.  It really has a mind of its own and the French knots are far from neat or perfect.  Although they would be better in a different thread, I will not remove them.  I may add beads between each knot. I don't want to add a lot of stitching to the tree.  I really like being able to see the snowflake.  Adding more stitching to the background seems like the right approach for this one.