Now Open!

So today is my Grand Opening of

JWillisDesigns on Etsy.
Classic Couture for the Petite Woman.Now it's time to get back to the sewing machine to make more items that will be in the store soon!

Be sure to check out my JWillisDesigns Blog, for updates on new merchandise.

Here are a couple of things that are currently listed...

Size 4 Cotton Polka Dot Sleeveless Dress w/ Vintage Linen Jacket

Lined Black and Cream Vest

Size 4 - 6

Lined Vintage Floral Cotton Vest

Size 4/6

Cotton Peasant Top 3/4 Sleeve

Size XS

A Blessed Easter to You

Well they say a picture is worth a thousand words, and frankly, I don't think there are enough words in all the languages of the world that could say what this one picture alone says.

I'm so grateful that as our Lord hung on the cross - he did it for me.....AND...for YOU!

When I try to wrap my mind around his life and even though he was fully God, he was fully man, who faced all the same kinds of trials and temptations each of us do, and lived it for 33 years WITHOUT sin.....and he did so because he was totally dependent on God.

When I think about all that he went through - the beatings with whips made from leather with spikes in the end (to where his body probably looked like hamburger meat), ripping out his beard, spit all over his body, bruises and welts from being punched in the face, a crown of sharp thorns jammed into his skull, ...then to finally have huge spikes driven through his wrists and feet....and a sword shoved into his side....

It brings me to tears that someone could love me THAT much...

Which reminds me of something I saw years ago - it said,
"Jesus, how much do you love me"? and his answer was...."THIS much" and he spread his arms and died....

I pray that on  this Easter, if you don't know this to be true in your life, that you would ask Him to reveal himself to you and be welcomed into the body of Christ.

If you do know him, remember all He did for you and has done for you throughout your life since coming to know him and give him THANKS...

Have a BLESSED Easter!

Check it out!

Another project in the works....

I'll be opening an Etsy  store soon,  - jwillisdesigns, which will feature my designs for Petites.

My new blog:
JWillisDesigns

Top Etsy Shops

Found a great new place on Facebook and also a blog for those who love Etsy, and especially for those who sell on Etsy, to get their name out there.
Go to Top Etsy Shops and follow the directions on how to get your shop in the running for one of their top shops monthly!

LOTS of Vintage Goodies

So my sister Kathy (aka LaLa) and I tend to do weekly outings in search of vintage finds and we rarely come home without having found something good!

I now have in my Etsy shop, a lot of these vintage finds.

A few of the recently listed items:

Old U.S. Army copper buttons
A really cool tin from a candy shop in Chicago (1958)
Chilren's playing cards (1956)
Wool plaid blanket
Linens
Handbags
Cookbooks

Oh just so many things - hop over and take a peek :)

Sunday on Ebay

Found this new pattern from Kelle Arvay of Two Dancing Crows, and just had to make it!

He will be on Ebay Sunday, March 21 for a five day auction.

I've also got a lot of new items in my Etsy shop -
*vintage wool blanket*
*vintage linens*
*collectible plates*
*two AWESOME vintage handbags*
and lots more!
Have a peek - you just might see something you can't live without ;)

I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag

Just listed on Ebay, this 21 inch stained muslin elephant is posed ready to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
He has a song sheet of "America" taken from an old hymnal, tucked into his bib pocket.

Meet Abigail

I just finished up this 24" Giraffe I named Abigail, because my precious little great niece of the same name, asked me if I could make giraffes, and seeing how it's been ages and ages since I've made any, I thought I'd take a break from all the bunny stuff!
She is listed on Ebay for 5 days.

For the next 5 days

I have this little furry Spring Gardening bunny make do on Ebay. She sits atop a glass candle holder, and holds a cute little watering can.
I just love the French Country colors she's dressed in!
Vintage rick rack, buttons and eyelet are used with blue/yellow polka dot cotton and yellow/white cotton gingham.

Hoppin Down the Bunny Trail

So I started this guy before leaving for the FBC Ladies Retreat on Friday, and just finished him up and listed him on Ebay.
He's dressed in his Sunday best for Easter, and stands atop a carved wooden base painted black.

In Hope of Spring!

My dear friend Nancy Malay made a comment on my Facebook Page the other day, about one of my bunnies - she said, " do you think if we keep making these bunnies, it will get Spring here quicker"? lol
That would be NICE - it's STILL cold here in Florida....but I guess that's ok - it keeps me inside, and that means I get a lot of sewing done!
I've got a couple of new things on Ebay, and a couple of things are ending in a day or two, so you need to get over there quick and check them out!
That lil fella up there with the basket of chocolate bunnies is now up for a five day auction - you can find him HERE.
One more, but he's a lil runt of a bear, measuring only 6" tall when sitting - he's fully jointed and is as cute as he can be :)
You can find him HERE.

ARRRRRRRRGH

"Hook" is one of my favorite movies - Dustin Hoffman did such an awesome job in the role as Captain Hook, not to mention Robin Williams' performance as Peter.... so here's my tribute to the classic Peter Pan story.
He's available on Ebay, with NO reserve!

New Ebay Listing

Well I think I'm starting to get my "groove" back....I haven't done much in the way of doing the faces on my dollies, and wasn't sure I could even draw eyes anymore, but I'm real happy with the way this OoAK Easter Bunny has turned out, and have listed him on Ebay.
I found this adorable vintage basket last week, and think it is perfect for him to sit in!

I also listed this Bunny Head Make Do earlier today on Ebay. What's so funny about this one is it started off to be a full rabbit, but I got frustrated and ripped its head off, and walla - a make do....lol

TDIPT is Having a BIRTHDAY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
TDIPT MERCANTILE!

TDIPT Mercantile is celebrating its 3rd birthday, and we invite you to join in the celebration!

As we have done in the past, we are once again celebrating our birthday with a fabulous giveaway. All of the prizes have been generously donated by our fabulous TDIPT artists. The celebration will begin on February 28th at 10:00 pm (ET). This is also when the 1st of the month artists will present their new offerings on the Mercantile for March. You will have until 9:00 pm (ET) time on March 21 to get your entry in for the drawing. The winners will be drawn at 10:00 pm on March 21!

There are 3 ways to enter the drawing:

1. Purchase an item from the Mercantile (either from the 1st of the month artists or the 15th of the month artists) and we will enter your name for each purchase you make.

2. If you are already on our mailing list to receive the TDIPT newsletter, you are automatically entered to win. If you are not signed up for the newsletter, please be sure to sign up on the Mercantile or on our TDIPT Blog.

3. If you are signed up as a follower on the TDIPT Blog, you are already entered to win. If not, please be sure to sign up to become a follower.

We hope you will join us for this festive occasion! We appreciate your loyal patronage and support of the artists of TDIPT Mercantile!