Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Saddle Blanket Runner

This solution for a protective runner for catching wet and muddy dog paws coming into the house from the back yard is economical, easy to clean and fun in appearance.  Pictured above are two saddle blankets purchased at our local Intermountain Farmers Association "Country Store".  They have a flat weave similar to Turkish kilims and Navajo rugs, but are usually woven with a mixture of wool/cotton/acrylic fibers that are machine washable in cold water.

The ends have a rolled hem with braided ties at each corner.  They usually measure  60" x 30".  You can find
several similar choices of saddle blankets on Amazon.com---priced from around $10 to $20.  I found mine at IFA for $15 each.  Several color combinations are available.  I did have to go to two different IFA stores to find two matching blankets, however.
 
I have combined two blankets to get the correct length for my needs and tied the corner ties on one end of each blanket together to keep the two blankets from separating from each other. 
You will want to use a rug grip to keep the runners from sliding on a bare slick surface, in my case, a maple floor.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Hand-made Gift Ideas...

Click on the "Contact Me" button on the right hand column of this page if you would like to order any of the items below, have questions, or would just like to say "hello".  ;o)


New item!Custom Saxophone Neck Pouch -  scroll down to item No. 4.


1. Original Encaustic Paintings...
The seven paintings below are aproximately 5x7 inches (postcard size) and include hanging hardware on back and a wood table-top display easel---$25 each.  






Additional larger original encaustic paintings can be found here. 


2.  Pet Portraits...Lasting tribute to a devoted companion. . . see more examples here.



 Specifications:

-All portraits are hand painted with high-quality non-toxic artist's acrylic paints on fine art stretched canvas.
-You provide a favorite of your pet's photos/poses. Include other snap shots that reveal "personality", if you like. Then the painting begins!
Options & Pricing:
12" x 12" box-style museum-wrap stretched canvas: $150
16" x 20" stretched canvas: $350
24" x 36" stretched canvas: $1000
Additonal pets in one portrait: 16x20/$100, 24x30/$300

There is generally a two-week turnaround for the 12x12 portraits, longer for the larger sizes. There's still time to order yours for holiday gifts. And if you don't need it before Christmas, I'll still be taking orders and painting after the holidays :o). . .

3.  Architectural Jewelry Boxes...
Below:  Art Deco Septemius Jewelry Box...$27.00
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Below Cathedral of Murano Jewelry Box...$31.50
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Below: Corinthian Column Capital Jewelry Box...$31.50
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Below:  Florentine Facade Jewelry Box...$31.50
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4.  Custom Saxophone Neck Pouches - Basic Alto Pouch: $16, Basic Tenor Pouch: $18.
Double thickness of soft fabric outside and inside for protection of your saxophone neck---more secure than the "sox" bags.  No scratchy zippers, no tangling ties.  Available for any size saxophone neck. Alto-size neck displayed in photos.  Many durable and elegant fabrics available.  Ask about the double pouch: Storage for sax neck & mouthpiece, or the triple pouch:  Storage for sax neck, mouthpiece and extra reeds.  Custom storage pouches can be made to meet your individual preferences.




Tuck the pouch with neck inside the bell of your saxophone...
The saxophone neck is safely stowed in the bell or will fit nicely in the compartment of your saxophone case.
5.  Holiday cards reproduced from my watercolor paintings and color pencil drawings---Each set contains four cards and envelopes. Set No. 1 cards are blank inside and are priced at $7.50 per set. Set No. 2 cards have a verse inside: "May every joy of the holiday season be yours, and may the new year bring you happiness.", and are $8.00 per set.

Card Set No. 1...

 Glissading Snowman
 
Delivering Peace



Spinning Snowflake


Moonglow

Card Set No. 2...




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