Bowl Cozies Anyone?

So I took some time over the past two days to create holiday bowl cozies to put in my friends shop. I managed to remembered to snag a few pics towards the end.

These puff balls are as I was turning them right sides out. I like to work production line style.

Turned with the corners pushed out waiting for a good pressing at the ironing board.

All done and ready for the drive to the shop! I only made a handful as I used fat quarters I've had for literally yeeears (15 or so) and this was all I could get out of the fabric. I loved the fabric and could never figure out to make with it so it just sat there. I am also notorious for making far too many items before knowing what will really sell. 😑

Not gonna lie, I won't be too upset if they don't sell, LOL. I gotta say it is so satisfying to take a piece of fabric and create something new! 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Smiles & Hugs! 

Peggie Sue

Sewing Projects

Well I guess I will need to get back into the habit of taking pics and video as I am going like I use to do when I was active on Design Teams. But I did make a zipper pouch using some fabric scraps that I'm not even sure where the outer fabric came from! And a little pillow & pillow case for my recliner. I am short enough for my head to land wrong on the chair while reclining so this little pillow will keep my neck supported. And the color compliments my chair 😀

Okay, off to find more things to do today as I am not shopping and I refuse to clean today!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Smiles & Hugs!

Peggie Sue

Black Friday Thoughts

Well, look at me posting again on the blog. To be honest I think it's cuz I've been a little lonely as of late. I have nothing of real importance to say so there's that. I am trying to decide what to sew today and I think I will make a little quilted zipper pouch. Maybe I will come back and upload my process.

I hope you all stay safe and find deals of a lifetime today!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Smiles & Hugs! 

Peggie Sue

Pretty Organized

Well hello friends!

Last year I created a challenge project for Ephemoire FB Group.  I have used it so very much! So, when I needed a special place to put school calendars, I decided it was time to create a new holder!

Lemme first share the 1 year old folder project...

I'll admit, I went a teeny bit overboard with aging it with water spritzing 😂😂 But I have used it so much and I've been been very happy with how well it's held up!

So, for my July DT Project for Ephemoire, I created this little cuties!!

Product Used: Whimsical Heart Journal Kit

All I did was coffee stain the file folder using a spray bottle and left over coffee then baked it until it was dry. The I went about using different elements from the kit linked above, to make my project. I added scraps of lace and trim, some bling and stamping. I am so happy with how this turned out using such a beautiful kit!! <3

Product Used: Whimsical Heart Journal Kit

Just be careful, these file folders are rather addictive and lots of fun to put together. There are a bunch of BRAND NEW items in the Ephemoire Etsy Shop. You should pop over and take a peek. I have a long wish list going right now!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!

Peggie Sue

The Heat of Summer

WOW! It's already mid June?! Where is the summer going??

Today I wanted to share another Design Team project for Ephemoire! This little banner is super easy and very quick to put together and it's so cute. Check out here Etsy shop EPHPOP. Now, on to the project!

 Items Used: 

Cupcake Toppers 1

Cupcake Topper 2

America #3 Papers

America #2 papers

This is just the right touch to add to our home for this season. You could also display it at your family picnics too! Ephemoire has a bunch of super fab patriotic goodies listed right now ~ all of Traci's artwork is digital, so you can download and start creating immediately. 😄

Make sure you head over to Ephemoire's Home Page, Face Book Page and Etsy Shop to see all the other DT creations and of course all of the 1300+ super fun goodies listed in the shop 💓💓

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

Exciting News!

Welcome friends!

I am here today sharing my very 1st Design Team project for Ephemoire! Traci creates the most amazing digital artwork that can be used for journals, mixed media projects, scrap booking, card making, home decor, fashion creations and the list keeps on going! Check out here Etsy shop EPHPOP. Now, on to the project!

I have been trying to crate my project photos for a few days, but the weather hasn't been playing nice! So, this morning I decided to give it a go inside and wow, I'm pleasantly surprised!

 Items Used: 

Printable Dress Form Tag Sheet

Princess Glitter Crowns

I wish I could say I came up with this beautiful idea, however, sadly I did not. I saw it while perusing where else, Pinterest of course! All of Traci's artwork are digital, so you can download and start creating immediately.

The wings and flower petals I cut from  file in Design Space. I inked everything using Distress Inks. And put everything together following this video. It was easy and so much fun with these gorgeous designs!

Make sure you head over to Ephemoire's Home Page, Face Book Page and Etsy Shop to see all the other DT creations and of course all of the 1300+ super fun goodies listed in the shop 💓💓

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

Fat Squirrels

So, in my studio my work station is directly in front of a HUGE window. I decided about 2 weeks ago to move one of my shepherds hooks across the way. I added one suet and one large capacity bird seed feeder to the hook, thinking it would be a glorious view. Well, it is! BUT, now the trouble I seem to be having is I get very little done. I find myself sitting here watching the birds (9 different species so far) and the rather chubby squirrels!

I can't help it! I love squirrels. I guess my love for them started in college as my sorority's mascot is Skiouros (squirrel in Greek.) I'm an alum of Alpha Gamma Delta, North Georgia Collage in the 80's.

And sadly, no, these are not my photos. I only have a point and shoot camera. I'd LOVE to have a "real" camera and the accompanying knowledge to use it. We have soooo many woodsy neighbors here on our 10 acres.

Well, maybe one day huh? In the mean time, I'll just keep trying hard to get something accomplished here in my studio!

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs ~ 
Peggie Sue

A Snowy Little Dream

It's been a while since I posted because I've been working hard on transitioning my Etsy shop to my own stand alone e-commerce site ~ Suzie Q Gifts. I've worked hard to fill my store with stickers, charms, clips, supplies, die cuts, and more. I've been posting mostly on my Face Book and Instagram primarily. It's been going well and has been a lot of fun.

But today I wanted to go back where it all started for me, Cut It Up Challenges! Evelyn's was the 1st Design Team I ever participated on! I decided I need to work on my Christmas cards, I really like working on them throughout the year. It's been like FOREVER since I actually made a card, haven't used my Copic markers in literally 2 years! It's crazy how the crafting world moves on and how my talents have waned. All of that to say, please be kind when viewing my little card. 😀

I cheated and used a Cricut project to make this card, using cardstock from my closet (it would've been from Hobby Lobby or Michael's tho.) I did put Wink of Stella on the trees. I hand stamped the sentiments. It's a good starting place and I will dust off my card making skills and hopefully play along often to rebuild my holiday cards supplies.

Challenges:
    Cut It Up - #165 How's the Weather?

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful day wherever you may be 💖

Hugs and laughter,
Peggie Sue

St. Patrick's Day DT

St. Patrick's Day DT

Howdy all!

Here today to share my most recent That's Just Penny Design Team project  ya. I loved working with these images cuz I really like St. Patrick's Day and I know that spring is just around the corner!

I have listed this journal in my Etsy Shop too. I have a few other goodies listed right now too - click over and take a peek if you have a minute.

Here are a few pictures I took of the journal, but please take a min (if you will) to watch the flip thru video for all the wonderful pages!

It's a soft sided cover approx. 8.25 x 4.5". There are 52 pages in this single signature journal.

I've added 23 different tuck spots or pockets and 13 ephemera inserts.

I've also made 4 altered or decorated paper clips throughout the journal.

I always do a bunch of machine stitching and back all my inserts with coffee stained paper.

There's a lot of hand stamping through out too.

I've added decorative treat bags and made them functioning tuck spots.

So, the kit I used is from That's Just Penny. I have list this journal I(and a few others) in my shop ~ SuzieQ Gifts.

Thank you so much for taking time out to look at my latest journal. Be sure to subscribe to my blog and YouTube channel so you won't miss any coming projects or products!

Have a wonderful day!

Hugs ~
Peggie Sue

My Little Purple Boho Gypsy

My Little Purple Boho Gypsy

It's me again -

This time I am sharing my DT project  Amy Joy Studios - I tried hard to beat the sun. Where I tape, the sun comes thru 1 of the 2 skylights in the main room and boy, it gets sooo bright that it washes  everything out. So, please know the colors in this journal are much richer than they look.

I have listed this cutie in my Etsy Shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/suzieqgifts

I actually used 2 kits for this one and they can be found here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmyJoyStudios.

I've been saving this fabric for soooo many years, convinced I would make a skirt. Well, this is better than said skirt! Look at this yummy colors!

I added one of my "word porn" embellishments I have for sale in my Etsy shop.

A fabulous Hobby Lobby clearance flower on this tick spot. Man - what a good time that shopping trip was!

Lots of hand stamping and machine stitching in all my journals.

 I wish I had more of this blue universe fabric!

I just love the colors of Amy Joy's kits ~

Thank you for stopping in to see my latest journal. I have more journals in the works, this time without kits.

I have this (and a few other things) listed in my Etsy Shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/suzieqgifts

Thanks again  ~ don't forget to subscribe to my blog & YouTube channels to stay up to date on all my goodies =)

Hugs ~
Peggie Sue

BIG NEWS!

Hello again my friends!

In an effort to main stream my focus I am going move my blog to HERE.

I created this  a little while ago for a business venture I desperately wanted to build, now is the time to put as much effort into as I can.

The new blog is SuzieQ Gifts. This is the name I've used for my Etsy shop since 2007.

I will leave Maxx & Boo open to view as there are 8 years of goodies to remissness with, but moving forward I will only post  SuzieQ Gifts. 

I thank you for following me along my journey at Maxx & Boo and I sure do hope you will pop over to SuzieQ Gifts and take the 1st steps with me on my new journey!

See you there my friends!

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

Just a little groovy thang

Howdy Ho neighbors!

I have been a busy little bee this weekend! Had some super awesome crafty time and have been able to get a bit of it loaded to YouTube and Etsy.

So, 1st up is the wonderful, more masculine junk journal I'm callin' Groovy Orange. It's an altered Reader's Digest book from the mid 1970's. I created a lay flat, hidden stitch spine.  Here's the link to my Etsy Shop listing. And here's the link to my YouTube flip thru.

I've also added 4 beaded dangle charms and 2 fabric tassel charms! Here's the link to the BEADED CHARMS and here's the link to the FABRIC TASSELS.

I had a blast making all these charms this weekend and I hope you will pop over to my shop and check out the journal flip thru and all the handmade goodies. See you soon!

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue