Hi Friends!

It's been a super long while since I shared a post regarding our shop over the years.  I've had several expansions in the past 10 years and happy to be adding production partners to the team in 2024.  I am rolling out faith based coffee mugs with inspirational scriptures on them.  These are getting listed on Etsy this week and the campaign to advertise is well on it's way.  Bookmark TheMillersHouse on Etsy to get notified of new listings are they are added.  I look forward to serving you this year and beyond.  

New Projects on the Horizon

Man, do you ever get in a rut and have way too many unfinished projects in your studio?  Do you get unmotivated because there is too much clutter and you just can't get inspired?  That's where I have been for several months!  Work schedules collide with kids' schedules and extra side jobs take 1st place over being creative can leave anyone cranky and uninspired.

This month, I vowed to myself that I would not be able to pick up anything new to work on, until I completed promised projects over the course of the year.  So I got in the studio and started picking up one item at a time and finding a place for it.

After a few minutes, (maybe a couple of hours), I started to feel overjoyed that I could see my workspace areas reappear from the stacks of denim jeans that still needed to be hemmed, or remnants of a prom dress created in the Spring ... I could BREATHE ... I could envision new ideas as I began to feel the fabric and get motivated to do something new and exciting!

Still, I made sure that I wrote a list of priorities of all the projects that I wanted to complete between now and Christmas.  Oh yeah ... Christmas is only 4 months away!  SHOCKING. Yeah.  I know.  So, I have 2 major projects that need to be done before the end of September and I WILL MAKE Christmas items on time this year.  <-- I sure hope I can meet this milestone!  :D  LOL

When you visit Etsy, don't forget to stop by TheMillersHouse and don't confuse us with MillersHouse - we aren't related - but I bet he does some really cool woodworking stuff too.  ;)

Take Care my friends, and I hope to be back soon with some more amazing creations to share.  <3

Meet Rachelle of MamaSellsStuff

If you ever wondered how to give new life to paperclips - wonder no more!  Rachelle Willgren does some AMAZING things with these paperclips and they are just so darn cute!  Check out her amazing shop on Etsy MammaSellsStuff and see for yourself!

Partyshower Pack Ribbon Paper Clip

Aren't those adorable??

Rachelle makes these cool save the date clips that you send with your save the dates/invitations/etc. so guests can have a constant, pretty reminder of the upcoming occasion. Rachelle also make other planner supplies like planner clips, planner bands, and discbound punched items.  <3

Contact Rachelle to start a custom order!

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Mama Writes Review Website

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Meet Susan of ZaritGlassworks

There is one art that I have never learned and have always admired from afar, and that is stained glass and glass artwork.  I absolutely love the creations that these artisans design and it is truly a labor of love.  I would love to introduce to you Susan Zarit of ZaritGlassworks.

Stained Glass Suncatcher Geometric

"Zarit Glassworks creates custom and ready to buy stained, fused, and powder printed fused glass art for your home.  We believe in giving back.  Proceeds from every purchase are donated to a variety of charitable organizations.  Our motto is "Art for the mind and soul!"  We believe that art has the ability to bring people closer together.  If we can contribute to that in some way, then we have reached our goal."  -Susan Zarit

Handmade Piano Glass Soap Dish

How to connect with ZaritGlassworks

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/zaritglassworks 

Pinterest 

www.pinterest.com/slzarit

Twitter
https://twitter.com/ZaritGlassworks

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/zaritglassworks

ZaritGlassworks Website
www.zaritglassworks.com

Meet Elizabeth of LizPOriginals

As I continue to meet many new Etsian friends, I love to feature their shops on this blog.  I would like to introduce to you a good friend, who participates in many of the group events.  This is Elizabeth Perez and she has adorable items in her shop!

A little about Liz:

"I love Beading ... and when I find gorgeous colored beads - I am in 7th heaven!  I love designing unique jewelry, agate pendants for decor in your home, adorable gem flower charms, sassy add-on charms for weddings, beautiful mementos for graduations and baby.  I also enjoy making special requests for my customers."

Beaded Red Heart Bookmark

Shop at LizPOriginals

LizPOriginals.etsy.com   

Find Elizabeth on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/LizPjewelry

Tweet Liz

https://twitter.com/austriagirl625

A Big Hearty Hello for 2015

It's been a super long time since I've made an effort to post to my blog...and I can make a load of excuses.  But the reality of it has been, that I had been focused on selling the house that I had been remodeling for over 8 years and moved from the Midwest back to California to be closer to my elderly mom.

2013 was the year of a new job making new friends and learning about lots of data.  You see by day, I am an IT Geek and by night I usually fill my soul with sewing machine vibrations and create lots of wonderful goodies! <3  And again, I was MIA from the blog, for the year ... probably just being a geek.

I did make these wonderful pillow covers that fit 18" x 18" pillow forms!  Won't you share some love for this gorgeous beauty?

 

The Emperor Patchwork Pillow Cover on Etsy

2014 was a tough transition, but now starting afresh in 2015 with Joy and Peace and Determination to make this one of the best years yet!

The Etsy shop (http://themillershouse.etsy.com) is back up and I've relisted some of the items in inventory and creating amazing new products!  This year, we will be focusing on essential oils, tote cases and organizers.  We have a large community of oilers that we will be making products for.  Also, the hooping community will be excited to see a special category in my shop for their hooping covers, bags, and supplies!

I'm very much excited to start up again and welcome your support!  Please share us once again with your friends and family.  We will be promoting our products with referral coupons starting in February!  For each custom referral coupon that is redeemed, you may be eligible to receive free gifts from TheMillersHouse!  How cool is that!?

Thank you so much for your patience, and look forward to a fantastic 2015 and making great new friends this year!

Give Thanks!

Yes!  The new hand stamped muslin ribbons are in!  We have been busy making new items to introduce in our BNR/BNS treasuries.  These lovely ribbons come in handy when shop owners choose to wrap up their orders and have a nice presentation.  Stop by and check these out soon!  Click on the image to take you directly to the listing. 

New Creations

I have been soo busy these past few months and have neglected getting anything new up on the blog.  Forgiveness is in order!  And yes, you will Love the new items that I have been working on.  

Here is a newly designed plastic bag holder for every kitchen needs one.  These were crafted with a Victorian / Steampunk style lace ribbon and red buttons.  What do you think?

Now the next item recently sold, but it was one of my favorite vendor aprons with the look and feel of Paris.  You could look at this and escape to the Eiffel Tower or walk the streets of Paris and see the wonderful artists portraying this favorite city.  Ooh La La!

Customers are always asking for new gift tags that they could include with their orders.  I just got done creating these lovely gel pen tags with brilliant glitter red hearts!  These are just too adorable to pass up!  Who's going to be the lucky shopper?  Could it be you?

You can view a lot more items on my Etsy shop.  We're also on FB, with the new Esty shop app that is way super cooler than the previous version!  Interested in checking us out?  We'd love to have you "like us"!

FACEBOOK


PINTEREST


ETSY

We are currently offering a 25% discount on our shop.  Just click on the Etsy link above to see more products and view the latest and greatest BNR/BNS listings that we are hosting.  Thanks for visiting!

Meet Stephanie of OldSoulStyle ~

I am Stephanie and I make a variety of paper creations and jewelry. I started making and creating at a very young age because as a child I refused to just sit around and play with toys. I asked for craft kits for every special occasion. At age thirteen, I received a scrapbook kit and fell in love! I have been making paper crafts ever since and I really enjoy making cards and tags.

I started making jewelry with my Mom a couple of years ago
and that became a component of my shop.

Inspired by so many things and my inspirations
are constantly changing.

I love anything that is or appears to be vintage or old.

I also am drawn to birds, flowers, and unique patterns.

Most recently, I began making miniature envelopes as a way to recycle my scrap paper and they became a surprise success in my shop. As a result, I am now selling sets of envelopes in various themes and colors.

Find me on Facebook!
Click on the above image to go to my Etsy shop!

OldSoulStyle on Etsy

Steph

Featuring MoreThanColors

Meet Michelle and her shop MORE THAN COLORS.

"I am a stained glass artist and I just love working and creating with glass! I was trained about 12 years ago, taught this art in the French Alps and now have an online store on Etsy. I do both the traditional lead technique and the Tiffany method. I often add silver-plated embellishments and Swarovski crystals to enhance their beauty! Tree Toppers, Snowflakes and Business Card Holders have been my biggest sellers this Christmas Season!"

Shop at MoreThanColors
http://morethancolors.etsy.com

Find her on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/More-Than-Colors/108931149132548

On Twitter
@morethancolors1

MoreThanColors' blog
morethancolors1.blogspot.com

Here are just a few of Michelle's creations.....

http://www.etsy.com/transaction/66221302

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74485791/stained-glass-red-bird?ref=v1_other_2

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86203827/new-burgundy-business-card-holder

http://www.etsy.com/listing/84967168/crimson-christmas-snowflake-star?ga_search_query=red&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5767476

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74663621/victorian-tulip-window?ga_search_query=red&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5767476




Warmest Regards and Happy Holidays
Michelle Elliot
MoreThanColors

Hymn Heart Box

Let's take some home decor high gloss paint and transform these lovely textured heart boxes into magnificent beauty! Top glossed over with 1918 Hymn music sheet. Words of blessing from the "Lord, I Hear Showers Of Blessing" by Elizabeth Codner. If only it were a music box, the tune would be so lovely and full of blessings for those who open the heart box.

Inside the box is lined with red felt and many little small keepsakes can be stored safely away.

Item can be found at TheMillersHouse on Etsy.

Ornaments at BethsCottage

I love Christmas and really enjoy the crafts that I find this time of year. Today we are featuring ornaments and handcrafted Christmas decorations by Angie at BethsCottage on Etsy.

What started out as a hobby turned into small business on Etsy. Angie loves to paint and will do so on any kind of surface. Right now she is into Christmas ornaments. BethsCottage has several different kinds from glass balls to ceramic pieces. Angie has painted on canvas, wood, fabric and metal and have created some wonderful cutout gourds. She really is up for trying anything new! :) Her latest wonderful creation is a candle wreath centerpiece perfect for any dining room table.

Stop by and let BethsCottage know that you found her through TheMillersHouse blogspot!

Retro-Spective

Hello Boldness!

Here is an experiment turned amazing! I had long considered working on my own style of apron design and worked on something that I could transform a lovely vintage tablecloth with square lined corners into an apron for homesteading.

Keeping the corner of the apron by aligning the squared lines was a bit tricky, but once you have your tablecloth ironed out, it is much easier to lay down your pattern for a symmetrical look. I added a few extra large stretch corduroy yoyos to give the effect of large front buttons.

Here is the result!

This beauty can be found on Etsy.
Click on the image for more info.

Tidy Up The Kitchen

I recently decided to work on a project that is just too practical. Let's tidy up unseemly shopping bags into these disposable bag dispensers. Real quick and easy on sewing some dishcloths to match your kitchen motif.

Both of these can be found in my Etsy shop.

Pleasure Pillows

Do your cats have a special place for all their toys? We keep our toys in a small clothes basket ... mind you, it's not full of toys. But every night, they knock over their basket and spread toys all over the house. I only wish I could train them to pick up their toys! ;)

Well, after inspecting the sad state of some of the catnip critters ... some have lost eyes and tails and ... what was that thing? Some are barely recognizable! LOL I have decided to give them a few simple pleasures. Nothing fancy, but full of fun. This year, we are to simplify.


Oh yes! Cats go batty over these little pyramids filled with catnip ... Puur-eeoow! Can you just see your cat doing the bunny kick on this?

10th Anniversary 9.11.11

Today has been a difficult day for Americans nationwide and abroad. We are in remembrance of of the tragic events that transpired 10 years ago in NYC. I've seen a lot of postings on FB with deep condolences to families that were affected during that time. There are also a number of new Treasuries posted on Etsy with lovely images depicting September 11 through artists' creations.

I hope that Americans find peace and know that on this day we are all United. We still stand together. We are still the Land of the Free. Thank you to all who serve for our great Nation.

Cats In Disguise

A big hearty welcome!

Yep, it's that time of the year when we start creating whimsical sock 'things'. This is only our 2nd year making these, but last year they were a hit! You'll be amazed at how much laughter one of these fluffy babies can be! They each have their own character and they even talk. Well, in your head they do! But there is no end to the fun you'll have with the family of cats in disguise.


I know ... some of you don't care for cats. But your dog might, or maybe your feline needs a snuggle pal? We thought of pumpin' these guys with catnip for those special 'needs' ... so if you're one of those special orders, who just needs a fix, be sure to drop us a line!

How much cuter and stranger can you be at the same time?

Okay, you get the point.

Retro Black & White Skirt

Well, it's been an interesting start of September so far. Still trying to catch up on July and August projects and have neglected my personal sewing. So ... decided to get off my duff and work on a skirt for myself. :)

The fabric was indeed purchased off of Etsy and it's a beautiful retro textured polyester blend. Very thick and wavy. Is that how you describe textiles? Hmmm. I dunno. It's way cute!

I chose a flair skirt pattern with additional tabs on each side of the hips for added cuteness.
My goodness, the skirt turned out adorable!

The vintage fabric was purchased at the KeepingHome Etsy Shop and the skirt pattern used is a 2004 NEW LOOK 6345 Style F. The fabric was easy to work with, but even though the sewing pattern states *easy on the front cover, I found it a bit challenging otherwise.

If you choose to use this pattern, make sure you align the tabs properly and sew the buttons on before attaching your back facing on the yoke. For a nicer look, do a back stitch on the back facing to finish it off.

2.5 yards at 60" width did the trick on this beauty! Also pay careful attention to the finish size measurements. The pattern runs a bit snug, especially if you're using non-stretch material.

The Marble Faun, 1859

Methinks it is a token of healthy and gentle characteristics, when women of high thoughts and accomplishments love to sew; especially as they are never more at home with their own hearts than while so occupied.

~Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Marble Faun, 1859

A Look Inside

Hello and welcome to The Millers House!

We are starting to chart our progress and will be giving you an inside look of our current projects and ideas. From time to time, you'll see some handy helpful thrifty household tips as well as words of encouragement.

As we continue to grow our audience, we will be sure to showcase many craft blog sites to promote creativity through community.

Wishing you many blessings from The Millers House!