So Simply Stephanie

This week's Friday Finds items are... A local artist recently caught my eye on Facebook. "Located way up high in beautiful Colorado, Stacia Mann Art creates unique mixed media pieces, influenced by the beauty of the Rocky Mountain region." I adore many of her prints. Check out these beauties from her Home Town Series ... I 💗 and miss Manitou, so will be purchasing that print for sure! One of my all time favorite Colorado companies is Salus , which got its start in Manitou Springs and has grown. They sell amazing bath and body care products like soap , bath bombs,   scrubs , lotion , and much more! Some of my absolute favorite items are... Whipped Sugar Soap - it's foamy, moisturizing, scrubby and awesome! Shea Butter Cream - this stuff is a must for Colorado winters! It is so thick and moisturizing. Palisade Peach Chardonnay Soap ,  Mountain Mint Soap , Long's Peak Lavender Soap , Raspberry Sugar Soap They offer a huge selection of fragrances/e

I haven't done much personal sewing lately, because I've been working on several items for the shop . NEW! Pencil pouches - Back to School time is right around the corner, so I thought these would be a nice addition. ( free tutorial from Noodle-head.com ) NEW! Mini Messenger Bags - they are big enough for the essentials, but small enough for travel (and everyday use)! ( pattern from QuiltsIllustrated ) Zipper pouches and clutches - easily hold a smartphone, cash/cards... or cosmetics, toiletries, art supplies, or all the stuff that gets lost in the bottom of your purse. These medium pouches have SO many uses! And I'm really excited to offer DESIGN YOUR OWN POUCH ! The customer can choose the style, plus the fabric and type of zipper pull used. I have LOTS of fabric ! Whew... now it's time for a little break. ~Stephanie I've joined the creative team at Tatiana's Corner on Etsy !

This week's Friday Finds... I'm always looking for new ideas and projects online. I might spend a little bit too much time browsing... but in doing so, I find some great stuff! This week I found a free video tutorial for these ADORABLE metal frame clutches on Bibi Cameron's blog . She even hand-stamped the exterior fabric! If I ever get through my large pile of projects, I would love to try making these. PurseSuppliesRUs on Etsy offers a great selection of swivel clips, d-rings, magnetics snaps, and much more! ~Stephanie I've joined the creative team at Tatiana's Corner on Etsy !

With the holiday this week and a few custom orders , this will be a short post. Shop: DG.Collective My cousin, Dianne, creates wrap bracelets, diffuser necklaces, soy candles, and other inspiring jewelry and accessories. I especially like the blue diffuser necklace. If you use essential oils, make sure to check THESE out! ~Stephanie I've joined the creative team at Tatiana's Corner on Etsy !

Last week I received two custom order requests. The first was to make a mini messenger bag for my friend Gail. She chose this cute blue bird fabric!  I'm really happy with how this turned out. I hope she enjoys using her pretty new bluebird bag! This mini messenger bag is approximately 10" wide, 11" tall, 1.5" deep. The inside features 5 slip pockets. I will be listing 3 bags in different prints for sale in the SHOP soon (or a custom order can be requested).   In the Etsy shop , we received a request for 2 cosmetic bags from a new customer. I really like the fabrics she selected! This is my medium pouch at 9.25"wide x 7.5" tall. These are great for holding cosmetics, toiletries, art supplies, sewing supplies, or all that loose stuff that gets lost in the bottom of your purse. I have several made and ready to ship in the POUCH SECTION of our shop, or a custom order can be requested! Here are the interiors: I've really enj