DANCING COWGIRL DESIGN

Yep, there's a trophy shelf from years of Rodeo and Horse Shows.

The rodeo and western theme runs throughout my life.

Rodeo Days in Plastic Canvas was inspired by my rodeo life and designed using the skills I learned from building my Doll House from plastic canvas.

Soon, I will be showing the basics of plastic canvas and how to make your own designs.

I went on to build coasters in the shape of belt buckles and a coaster holder.

That was fun, so I went ahead and built a Rodeo arena.

The bucking chutes hold sets with a napkin and cutlery tucked into a blue jean pocket made from plastic canvas. The opposite end bucking chutes hold coasters. Salt and pepper shakers and a toothpick holder are disguised as barrel racing barrels. The Arena section is large and holds custom place mats and it has an announcer stand overlooking everything.

I try to make most of my dancing outfits. Some things are from scratch and some are re-fashioned from something close to what I want.

Competition allows for lots of bling. I use crystals on my costumes and make the custom jewelry to match. Some dances call for different styles so I can have anything from a cheeky cha cha dress, a flowing waltz gown or a Two-Step and Swing dress that will spin like a top. It sure is fun to dress up!

When I need to dress up a little, but not necessarily a costume, I shop, but mostly online.

This is what i have been looking into.