Easter Peat Pot Baskets

As promised here's some Easter Peat pots I made up this year.

One was for the Vintage Dragonfly swap, the others are in my Etsy shop.

Those cute little signs in back and butterfly all came from

 Retro Cafe Art

Here's another one I did using the cracked eggs and 

Blue bird collage image also from 

Retro Cafe Art

Bead-Jeweled Bracelet

Gorgeous March kit from A Gilded Life.

It was so tempting to start with the paper or some yummy lace

but the jewelry finding were calling my name....

Here's the bracelet I created with the new kit.

Next up something special with those papers.

I've been so busy with work, I haven't had any time to blog.

I do have some projects to share for Easter. 

Coming soon.......

A Tisket A Tasket

A Peat Pot Easter Basket.

Vintage dragonfly

 is hosting a Peat Pot Easter swap.

How honored I am that JoAnne asked to use my peat pot 

for the logo.

Of course I'm signing up! Its a one for one swap.

click on the link to join in the fun. 

Hope you jump on board ,we all need a little sun shine right now.

My apologizes for being so behind on blogging.

 Life just gets in the way sometimes!

Travel Jewelry Bag

Those spring and summer vacations are right around the corner. 

What better way to pack those precious jewels than in a Travel Jewelry bag!

My second project for 

A Gilded Life

using the February kit

     Inside  the silky fabric pockets I've shown one of Gilded Life

 new bezels I used to make the necklace.

Happy Travels!

A Little Pillow Talk

Happy Valentines Day to all my friends in blog land. 

How about a little pillow talk for the most romantic day of the the year.?

My first project of the month for A Gilded Life

My step by step tutorial is available to those who belong to the 

Gilded Girls Stash Society.

If your interested in seeing how it works click on the link to take you there.

Have a Wonderful Valentines Day!

Love is in the Air

 Can you feel it?

 Hearts and flowers are everywhere right now.

whether its sweet children sending Valentines to their classmates

 or loved ones sharing their un-dyeing Love. 

Or friends wanting to be your Valentine. Awe yes sweet Love!

I do believe someone way back planned it just this way to beat the winter blues.

I did play just a bit with a tart tin Valentine swap with the

MAMA group. 

The above Forever and Always I made for my swap partner Bobbi Ann

and Bobbi Ann sent me this Gorgeous tin .

I love how she used the ribbon and roses with the crinkle ribbon.

Sending  all my followers 

big Hugs  this Valentines day!

My First Santos and Published

I had so much FUN creating my first Santos doll. 

This darling frame is the brainchild of 

Retro Cafe Art

I added to the base with a crown created from the new die cut plate

and embossed metal strips for the skirt and wings from 

A Gilded Life

Here she is in her new home in my studio.

I was so EXCITED to see my Articulated doll.

 Also from Retro Cafe Art made the cover 

of Altered Arts magazine.

I am a bit late in posting this one. 

But was also published in the Somerset Studios Gallery 

With my Witches Wardrobe using stamps from

Oxford Impressions

Life has been busy... now I have more catching up to do.

I'll be stopping by soon.

Valentine Treats

Lavender Heart Sachets

 Working on a few new things for my Etsy shop

 just in time for Valentines day.

Vintage puffy Heart Earrings

Sold-Thank You Joy

Another one of my 3 strand bracelets.

Hope you had a creative weekend.

Its back to work for me tomorrow. :0(

Valentine Sweetheart Faries

Retro Cafe Art

is having their Sweetheart Fairies shine swap and there's still

plenty of time to join in!!!!!

Click on the link for more information.

Here's just two of the shines I made for the swap. 

AAH LOVE IS IN THE AIR.

My Big News!!!

I am so honored and Excited to be a part of the New Products from

A Gilded Life.

They have partnered with 

Spellbinders

and created a new line of Dies, 

Embossing plates and the most amazing Bezels and Charms I have ever seen.

I was so Excited to be able to create 

with the new goodies before they were released to the public!!

This one has a deep area I filled with text,a pen nib,jewels and a charm

They come with a cover that fits right over the front. AMAZING user friendly!

Another one I did , I embossed metal  with the die that fits the bezel 

for a perfect fit. Love the Cross charm

Here I used the metal embossing plate to emboss the velvet. Sorry didn't

 show well in the photo. The image is included in the new book. 

I inked up the embossing plate to stamp on the fabric. 

Such a sweet little pillow. 

Sure wish I was at CHA to take in all the excitement!

They also have a new how to book that will be available at Joann's and Michael s.

 I'm so excited to have a few of my projects published in the new book!

Belated Christmas Thanks

Hey Bloggers, So sorry  I haven't been around.

I've been down with the flu all week.

Talk about falling behind!!!

Not a great way to start the New Year!!!

I have some photos to share and some Heartfelt Thanks for cards and gifts at Christmas.

Earlier this fall my sweet friend Meri Wiley had asked if anyone had a few Christmas things they could share for her upcoming class. I had sent her a little something to use. Never in a million years did I expect her to send something back. Oh my gosh she was so generous!!!

She sent this Gorgeous Collage frame with a glass deer . Stunning!

She also sent a wonderful assortment of goodies to play with, A pretty bracelet, a lovely tag and a

vintage piece of glass that I hope to be using very soon. 

Thank you so very much Meri!

Next up my other friend Marie Skrotzki.

The sweet tan envelope was filled with Chocolates from Germany.

 They were quite delicious.. hence why they were gone so fast. LOL

Some lovely charms in a beautiful envelope.

The most precious stocking ever!

and a sweet ATC. Thank so much Marie you spoiled me so!

This sweet Christmas ornament came from my dear friend Sarah Hemphill!

and looked so pretty on my tree!

Some lovely cards and tags from 

Clockwise top right: Gloria, Marie, Sue, Jo,

Terry, Lynne and Suzy.

Thank you all for your beautiful cards and tags!

Heading into the New Year

With this fun head band I created for

 A Gilded Life 

 for my first project of the month.

The tutorial is available to members of the Stash Society.

On another note Christmas Flew by in a flash!!!

My son made it home but a little late so he didn't have as much leave as we hoped for.

Lots going on but it was wonderful to see him again. 

The kids right before they headed back to Oklahoma.

I'm sure going to miss them... sniff sniff.

I fell so far behind. Didn't get all my Christmas cards done. 

So sorry for those that haven't received them.

It just couldn't be helped. 

Hoping the New Year brings many Blessings your way and just a bit less work for me.

Happy New Year!!!

Christmas Creations

Has it really been two weeks since I posted? Oh my gosh, 

Time does fly this time of year.

Unfortunately in my line of work its the busy season..

I did do a bit of creating the past few weeks.

My second project for A Gilded Life

was this precious Christmas ornament. 

I also managed to make a couple of fabric collages.

 Images snowflakes, text all courtesy of 

Retro Cafe Art

One more.

I have some UBER exciting news to share but not quite yet!

Also part of the reason I haven't been around much.

It's so hard to keep it a secret!!!!

Wishing you all the Happiest of Holidays!

A little bit Shabby- But a whole lot of Chic

My November kit came from A Gilded Life

and Oh My Gosh. It was packed with such Gorgeous things.

I knew I had to make something for Christmas.

A little nest from lace and a vintage paper tree complete

 with rhinestone  Ornaments and I had a lovely holiday display

Popped it in a Cloche and its ready for my Holiday table.

Busy time of year for me,

 Hope everyone in the states has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Blog Candy Winners

Thank you to all my followers who signed up to win my blog candy
and for your sweet comments.
Wish I could give everyone something!!!

I used the # generator  to pick the winners.

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

49 33 35 46 73

Timestamp: 2013-11-19 05:58:09 UTC

1st choice goes to Tabitha

2nd choice goes to Katalina  Jewelry (Kathy)

3rd choice to Sarah Hemphill

4th choice is Christi Conley

5th place is Debbie Emmons.

Congrats to the winners!!! 

If for some reason I'm unable to reach the winners I will redraw after 72 hours.

If your one of the winners please email me your address .

A BONUS Thank you to the following for posting my giveaway.

I''ll be sending a little something your way so please send me your address also.

Michele - Art from the well

Marie- Lost Bird Studio

Suzy- Thread Works

Helene - 2am Scrapper

Lynne- Bows&Bells

P.Ballard

Terry Horrall

Laura- Sunday View.

Christmas Angels

Peace

 Retro Cafe Art

 is having a Christmas Angel ornament swap.

Here's a few I made for the swap

 Snow Angel

Glittery Reindeer

                                                   

Peace Dove

Click on the link to find all the information about joining in!

Oh and I finally have my other two photos posted for my giveaway. 

check out what else I've put in the mix!

A couple more days to enter!!!

Winter Whites

Paris Tart Tin

Sold Thank You Kitty

Its that time of year again! Yes Christmas is around the corner.

Here's a sweet vintage tin filled with everything Paris.

Thank you Evelyn and Mary

and of course we can't forget those little stocking.

hang on your tree of fill with gifts.

These are sure to please

I still have some left in my Etsy shop if you'd like to take a peek.

Linking to Blissful White Wednesday at 

Timewashed

Where its all about the whites!

Blogaversary Giveaway

Sorry I'm a bit late to my own Party.

I just don't know where the time has gone. 

Well that being said here's a few things to get the party started.

A collection of vintage laces, doilies, vintage Appliques of old wedding dresses,

A little bible from 1957, A pink heart Rosary, some distressed hinges,

 Vintage crystals (cut and natural) Keys and so much more!

A lovely altered book cover collage with the theme Venice. 

I altered a mask for the top

The stamps come from Oxford Impressions

VENEZIA collection.

A spoon pendant with Marie. 

Image and findings from Alpha Stamps.

Wait there's more

I'm also doing a Fun & Games theme pack with all vintage 

game pieces and cards. 

&

A vintage Christmas pack full of things you can use this holiday season.

So you know the routine. You must be a follower. Only one entry per person.

I must be able to contact you so make sure you leave that information.

The drawing will be done on Nov.18th 

6 pm,  MST

Drawing will be done using the Random # Generator.

First # drawn gets first choice, second # second choice and so on.

Good Luck!!

If you'd like to post this on your sidebar it would

 be much appreciated but not 

a necessity!

Christmas is Coming!

Sold- Thank you Mary

I've been working like one of Santa's little helpers

 filling my Etsy shop with 

handmade goodies for Christmas!

Like this vintage cookie cutter transformed into an ornament.

A bottle brush wreath.

Sold-Thank you Carolynn

and plenty of  Shabby Chic Tussie Mussies in different sizes!

clink on my link to see lots more!