So Excited

One of my bags got selected to be featured on Etsy! Check it out!!!!! Totally made my day

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=50812

VIP

I really need to block out some time and vamp up my etsy shop. It is looking a little sad.

Hopefully I can get that done within the next week or so

A Sneak Peek

Here is a sneak peek at a new U.N.O. Bag in the works!

California Lovin'

This a new bag I just finished. It has two pockets, one inside, and one on the backside. It has an inside liner that was a tank top. The bird and stars are off of two shirts of my daughter's. All in all I find this to be a very fun bag...a california girl's bag.

Perfect bag size, not too big and not too small.

This bag is for sale so let me know if you are interested!

New U.N.O Bag

A New U.N.O. Bag

A New Painting

A New Painting I finished

I <3 Them

I love these two so much!

A Sneak Preview

Hi all, this is a new bag sneak preview

Lady in Red _ U.N.O Bag

This one I need to finish the handle, and the closure for the top, but other than that it done.

It has a cell phone pocket on the inside and another larger. The back has one large pocket as well.

What is in her eyes is it really love?

A 98% finished UNO Bag

I am not sure of this one's name, but it will come.

This is a LARGE tote styled bag it just ended up creating itself that large. A vintage pink Christian Dior tie as the strap backed with Sunbrella, buttons, the "face" is from my friend Ken Anderson's HUMAN design (if I have that correctly), with roses & leopard leaves/feathers, and some friendly rain (cause rememeber when it rains it release negative ions in the air, and that is why it is such a lovely feeling right after it rains)

This bag has a liner, with a double pocket on the inside. With a large pocket with leopard layered heart with puffy green fern wings. I really like all the colors on this bag.

A start of a new UNO Bag

Who could this be for? hmmmmmm......

New Movement

My husband Denton has been brewing with change, and he has created some new movement! He had an idea that struck him and he put it into action, as well as get as a great foundation website built and up! I am so excited for him!!!

His computer company is Daventech.net ~~~~ website www.daventech.net

Check it out!

U.N.O. Bags Part 6

This is a smaller size bag, with some fun pockets, and buttons!

U.N.O. Bags Part 5

So far this is one of my favorite bags I have done so far. I really don't want to part with it. I might not. muahhahah that is my evil laugh...hehe. This is the Pirate Booty Bag, that wasn't quite done from before. It is now finished, it may be sold already, but it is not for sure yet. So it may have a chance to get up on etsy for sale, but then again I might just keep it too. Time will tell. But for now here are the pictures of PIRATE BOOTY! ARgggg matey.

All made from re-loved materials, the handle is a vintage tie, it has 2 pockets on the backside one with lace, and a narrow one with a button closure. The inside pocket has a nice touch too. The top of the bag also has a button closure. I added a pretty cool button on the skulls eye on the front of the bag. Yeah the more I talk about this bag the more I want to keep it. hahaha I am so bad like that! Well I am off to go design another bag that I will probably want to keep too! Have a fabulous day, it is beautiful!!!

U.N.O. Bags Part 4

This is another bag I finished. Made from all re-loved materials, it is a bright green orchid with leopard print accessorized with brown and black, and with some cute buttons for accents. Has two pockets on the inside, one may be specifically used for a cell phone. It also has a large pocket on back, and a place to hook your keys or whatever you wish on the side tail with the knots.

My little girl, Syra

Manifestation Jars

These are some of the new manifestation jars I have finished! Here is a little blurb that comes with them. They are customizable with the outside paper that covers the canister, I have lots of options for that.
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This is a manifestation jar. This is a sacred place to write down your most desired wishes, thoughts, and wants into this jar to help manifest them into the physical realm.

Since all thoughts are energy, why not apply the law of attraction to them?

Each jar comes with:
- a variety of tumbled stones
- a quartz point
- herbs
- a cotton ball with essential oils
- strips of paper to write on

Enjoy and let your mind be free,

Syran Dreams

U.N.O. Bags Part 3

This is another bag I finished! Has a liner inside, and a large pocket on back with button closures.

Dan and Melissa Gibbs

I did this mixed media piece for Dan and Melissa as a wedding present. They got married on 8-8-08 on the beach.

I wanted to give them something special, a treasure if you will. They are special to Denton and I. I am happy to say they flipped and were over the moon with this piece when I gave it to them. In the background, which is now hidden from all the paint is their wedding ceremony and vows.

I love you guys!

U.N.O. Bags Part 2

This one was a gift for my mom with a picture of Syra on it. This one is quite large, but I know she will put it to good use. I still have to finish putting some velcro on it to close the top and the back pocket.

U.N.O. Bags Part 1

I have finished some of my Un-like No Other Bags. They are going to be all sizes, but these few first ones are large! They are great cause they are multi-purpose, for example you could use them at the farmers market, and as a over night bag, etc....

The hard part is coming up with names for them. Well, going to keep moving I have so much I am trying to squeeze in and get done before Christmas

VNA website

Well one of my many projects is done. My first website I built is up!!! I did a new website for the family business Van Nuys Awning Company. That company is my dad's whole life, he has given up his dreams to work the business.

I built the foundation, and Denton did all the finishing work.

Anywho check out the website www.vannuysawning.com

Thanksgiving

I hope Thanksgiving was a great one for everyone this year. I cooked again this year, last year dinner was ordered from Whole Foods (which honestly was really disappointing), I was in no shape to cook it had only been 1 week since I had Syra. This year was great. The turkey came out amazing in the convection oven. I made a new stuffing, which I believe is here to stay, Artichoke Parmesan Sourdough Dressing. It was delicious I don't think I have ever loved stuffing so much. The mashed potatoes were very good too. I sauteed brussels sprouts (I love them). I made my great great grandmother's yam recipe straight from the heart of Kentucky, I think they were my husbands favorites this year. And my gravy came out pretty darn good this year. We bought a pumpkin pie, but I did make fresh whipped cream to top it off.

As for my art and stuff, I am happy to say that I am finally starting to sell! Not on etsy, but at least it is selling. I am very happy to have some kind of movement. I knew when I finally committed to truly following my heart's desire to do what I am doing, that it would take time. I am building from the ground up. Sure it is scary not knowing how I will make my bills, but somehow I get through each month. I keep focusing on my thoughts today, create my tomorrow.

I feel like I am repeating myself, but I am excited to say I have some new things in the works. I cannot wait to share.

I hope at the end of this holiday weekend, you have peace in your heart and a smile on your face. I am contemplating on sharing something here on my blog, but right now at this moment I do not have clarity, so I will end my post here for tonight.

Journals

I finally got my handmade journals done! Hooray...I have a couple stores that are interested after that I will get the rest of them posted. I have one up for sale right now in my etsy shop. www.syrandreams.etsy.com

The possibilities are endless with these handmade journals, with your creative mind, and a variety of papers. In here you can enjoy envelope pockets, ready made to do lists, vellum paper (which you may also use for tracing), lined paper, graph paper, watercolor paper, blank white paper, and confetti paper. In addition they are re-fillable. These make great gifts for a special someone or to treat your inner artist.

Enjoy, and let your mind be free.

Syran Dreams

New stuff

I am working on some new stuff right now, and I am very excited about it. I will take some pictures soon to share. Been feeling a bit under the weather, but starting to feel a tiny bit better. New stuff coming soon.....