Guest Artist for Alpha Stamps

Wow its been so long since I've posted anything. 

When I was asked to do a guest post for Alpha Stamps

well I just had to jump at the chance to 

play with all the new Valentine goodies.

like these lovely valentines where you can find everything to make them here.

Double Hearts

I created this little shaker card 

you can find everything here.

Shaker Card

and Yes it even shakes the cute little hearts

Who doesn't love pink for Valentines day? 

here is a little ornament done with the folding heart card

Heart Ornament

Also created a Kitty Cat accordion  folded card and envelope

Kitty Cat Accordion book

and Finally a tart tin ornament  with this gorgeous image. 

you can find it here Tart Tin Ornament 

Happy Creating for the upcoming Valentines or Galen-tines holiday

Faux Meerschaum Ornaments

If you have been following me for very long you may have remember where I did a post about making the best molds and castings? Well I spent some time in my studio making some new things up with that same technique. Inspired by the art of Meerschaum,  carved around the 1800's in France. These are stunning pieces of art. I recreated mine making my molds and castings form vintage statures. Heres just a few I put together.

you can find these and more on my etsy site. 

The link is on my side bar.

Its Been A While.. Play day

My life has been in a bit of turmoil lately and

 I desperately needed some time to get creative. 

I headed to the studio to try and create some jewelry pieces from antiqued brass pieces 

i have on my etsy site. I'm so happy with how they came out

 and gives some inspiration to others.

 A close up of a few pieces.

Love how this came out.

sweet earrings- Vintage jewels

here's the listing of the pieces i sell. you can find a link on my sidebar

 for my etsy site in case you want to get creative too.

New Lace Listings

New Lace Listings

 12 yards of vintage and antique lace in ivory,ecru,cream,white

 12 yards of vintage and antique Pink lace lot. also tatting lace

Not into regular lace.?

here's a bracelet I made using a bit of the mourning lace

 Well how about Victorian beaded mourners lace, great for jewelry or art projects.

I've been diligent about adding to my Etsy store each week. 

If you haven't had a chance to check it out. the link is on my side bar.   

Any Information Helpful

So I'm trying to find some information about a pair of very old socks

 I purchased at an Estate Sale.

A Dr. whose home was filled with antiques.

They are cotton, have lovely lace looking tops and the what I thought was embroidery is actually done in tiny beads. I can't read the writing though.

 

I found a couple more on the internet that look very similar to mine. 

They are from Germany 1848.

They have the same type of lace at the top. etc.

 Heres one more from Switzerland 1860.

So can anyone tell me anything about mine???

Bunny Baskets

I made these Bunny Baskets for my Designing Diva art group by dipping Peat Pots in paint and using Tim Holtz Easter elements die and cut the bunnies out of muslin. The girls seemed to enjoy them. They were inspired by a Pinterest post. 

Hoppy Easter Greetings!!!

New Winner- Easter Surprise

Easter Surprise 

Unfortunately I was un-able to reach the winner of my Easter Giveaway.

So I put the names back in and hubby drew another name out. The winner is

Debbie Emmons.

Congrats Debbie, Please respond so I can get this to you in time for Easter!

The results are in...

Well thank you all or your feedback on my Easter 3 tired tray.

Looks like the natural one will be on my table this year.

On to the drawing.

I wrote every ones name on a slip of paper,

cut them out and 

had my hubby pick the winner.... Drumroll please.

The winner is Debra Smith.!!!

Debra please send me your mailing address so I can send you your Easter Surprise.

As soon as she has received it I will share what she won on my blog.

Thanks for playing along and sharing your opinion with me.

Hoppy Easter 

Help! I can't decide???? Easter Surprise!

Natural Version

It was time to change out the Valentine decor for something a bit more spring like.

I did up two versions for my three tier tray. Now I can't decide which one I like best?

 Whites with Bunnies and Eggs!

For those of you who leave a comment. 

I will enter your name in a hat for an Easter Surprise made by me.

Only enter once.

 I will draw a name on Saturday 24th of Feb. at 6 p.m 

Good Luck and Thank you for helping me decide.

Time for De-Stashing

My studio is BURSTING at the seams. So its time for some serious De-stashing. 

I have added some items to my Etsy store. and will be adding new items every week till I have enough room to play again.

 Heres just some of my Handkerchiefs. 

Here are just some of the items I have listed

                                                         Bingo and Lotto card sets

 Fun and Game Pieces

 Vintage Valentines

Vintage Appliques 

and Lots of sewing and lace supplies.

So if your in the market .come check it out!

The Sweetest Time of The Year-Valentines Day

I didn't get a chance to decorate for Christmas as we spent the holidays 

with our son and his family ..building memories.

 So I jumped right in to start on Valentines day. Did up my Three Tired Tray with some vintage valentine boxes, beautiful art work by some very talented ladies and a few sweets. 

Spent some time creating some lovely lavender sachets.

a decor piece that doubles as a pin ,great for a scarf,hat,purse or on your jacket.

a sweet hanging 

a of course a Key to my Heart.

These and more now available in my Etsy store.

Now on to doing my dreaded taxes. LOL

Christmas cards

I had some play time using Tim Holtz new Tree Rings die from Sizzix.

Christmas crafting

 For those of you who are not on Facebook. 

I wanted to share the things I have been working on so far.

I decided to do themes this year. The first picture is all about lanterns.

These use vintage Kitchen utensils  Perfect for those who like Farm house style.

 More Vintage kitchen. tins from 1933 and 1950

These are not reproduction ornament boxes. They are from the 50"s

made into mini Diorama's with vintage toys inside. 

 Some Shabby Chic metal Gazebos and cage.

and a Vintage baby doll dress.

Sorry some of the pieces I'm showing have already sold.

but there is plenty more in my Etsy shop. Link at the side of my blog.

Happy Holidays everyone.

Club House is Finished

Entrance to the Clubhouse 

at Life Church

I started this project over a year and a half ago. 

The clubhouse room got put on hold until we 

could figure out how to do the three walls that have sound boards on them. 

This is right before you enter the clubhouse

This jeep was cut in half and attached to the wall. 

I painted in the rest. 

The kids Love to sit in it and have their picture taken.

This is the first wall you see when you enter the clubhouse. 

Its made to look like your standing inside of a tree with the railings all around.

 I painted the animals to look like they are looking over the railings.

This is the front wall I had to do this on canvas because of the sound boards.

 Did I tell you how big this room is?

28 feet tall by 60 feet wide on the longest walls.

The right side of the room. Desert Vistas 

The back wall done on canvas. 

See the elephant peeking over the back railing!

This picture is a little washed out. 

Some Rhinos and zebras running across the plains.

 A close up of the watering hole with cape buffalo. and hippos.

It feels Great to be done with this job. 

and the best part is the Kids Love it.