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.

Happy Halloween Skellies

Recently  I hosted our Designing Diva club meeting in my studio. We had a spooktacular time creating goolie spoolies. I should have taken photos of the finished pieces.
As a little Treat I made these skellies for each of the ladies. All had its own personality.

From a mermaid skellie, wicked witch skellie to a princess skellie they were fun to make and fun to give to my dear friends.

Hope you all have a Happy Halloween.

Fall is almost Here ,Owls and Acorns

Owls and Acorns

This has been the most difficult year for our family.

What do you do when almost all hope is gone? 

Well I decided to pull out some fall decor and try 

and bring a little happiness to our home.

Its a nice change. Here's praying for a Better tomorrow.

Long time no post

Hi bloggers, such a long time since I posted last. a lot has been going on in our lives.
The most important is my hubby is very sick so I've been taking time off work to spend my time with him. Its bitter sweet. We could use all the prayers we could get right now.
On another note my son got a transfer to be closer to home. He will be moving to Washington very soon so I get to see my Grand babies much more often. They grow up so fast.
They are in the process of trying to buy their first home and have decided on Farm style as their decor.
 So of course I had to help them out. With the help of Pinterest I made a few new things for their place.

Can't wait to see them all. Hope your having a Good summer!!!!

Antique Tin Type and Coin Purse Necklaces

 With Mothers day around the corner I thought 

I'd try and get some creating done for my Etsy site

Made up these coin purse necklaces.

One of a Kind and makes quite a Statement.

Hope your all getting some creative time in 

while waiting for things to warm up!!

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Tin Type and Stencil necklace

I spent a little time in my studio creating this Antique tin type

 and Brass stencil necklace for a very special lady.

Bunny Cart

I recently came across the sweetest vintage Bunny pulling a cart.

It was in pretty bad shape though. I had to add new fuzz to the bunny,

paint the cart and I decorated the inside

with this darling vintage chick with hat

a nest, robins eggs and vintage flowers.

This is a OOAK and available in my Etsy shop.

Hoppy Spring!!!!

Shabby Chic Easter Eggs

 A vignette of Easter eggs I recently finished up. 

How pretty they look in a galvanized tin all ready for Easter.

Linking this post to Shabby Art Boutique.

Create Bake Grow and Gather Link Party

 A few close up of some eggs

 just Love how they came out.

Sold Thank you Sylvia

Some available in my Etsy shop soon.

Here comes the Bride

The Brides Bouquet

 My niece is getting married this spring, so as a wedding gift I did her flowers.

My sister and mom came over a few times and help make around

 150 handmade flowers.

the other flowers consist of peonies and roses.

 All in creams and pale pink.

The Rest

I did ,1 Brides bouquet ,5 Brides maids Bouquets,

 2 junior brides maids bouquets,

1 toss bouquet, 21 boutonnieres, 10 corsages,

 flower girl basket, bird cage for cards, ring bearer pillow.

I know she will have a Beautiful wedding. 

A book Art doll

I got to spend a bit of time with some gal pals this week. My dear friend Debbie
had this darling project planned out for me. She folded the book ahead of time and had made the umbrella. Isn't she sweet? You can't really see the tulle bustle due to the light coming in the window
but its there! A special evening spent with friends.

Pretty and Pink Returns

How Gorgeous are These!! I just Love the returns from Kimberly Laws Pretty and Pink ATC swap.
from left: Amy Bauer beautiful applique heart, she even wrapped it in this sweet kerchief.The center one is Gorgeous  ,Its created by Maggie Raguse. Love that puffed heart. On the right is a darling vintage bottle filled with sweet flowers,its creater is Lisa Campbell. Kimberly even sent a darling cloths pin wrapped with lace. All in all A Sweet Treat for Valentines Day.

A Bit Of Idaho

Due to Family issues I've had to take a sabbatical from work for the past 2 months.

While doing so one of my customers commissioned me to do a collage of areas of Idaho.

He had this cutting board made from wood. The areas are from top to bottom :

Coeur d' alene ,Sawtooth mtns, Boise skyline,Owyhee desert,

  center: Shoshone falls, 

left: Salmon river, City of rocks.

 I'm so very lucky to live in such a Beautiful state!

Valentine Atc Swap

I decide to Join in Kimberly Laws Pink ATC swap

For Valentines Day.

 Here's the three I made up. Hope the recipients like them.

Hiding Out with some Valentines

Hey Blog friends.

We still have a lot of snow on the ground and 

were expecting another 2 to 10" tomorrow. So whats a girl to do?

Hang out in the studio and create some Valentine tins.

My Fav.

In my Etsy shop. 

Thanks for stopping by. Now stay warm!

Enough

Enough already! Heading out to shovel off the roof of my studio 

and chicken coop.

and its still coming.!

Gotta Love winter!

A New Year Time to get Creative

Hello my Blog friends. 

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and A Happy New Year.

Our son and his family were here for the Holidays.

 It was Great spending time with all of them.

Lots of Family here on Christmas too.

Sad its over but happy to get those creative juices flowing again.

I spent some time in my studio working on Valentines projects.

I know we barely got over Christmas but I'm home for some personal reasons and

decided to make good use of my time.

a couple of fabric collage Valentine necklaces.

A Fun and colorful card.

A soft and romantic Valentine.

All in my Etsy shop.

I'd also like to ask for some prayers sent my way.

Could really use some right now.

Hope this year is Great for Everyone!