My spool art to be in Greencraft Magazine, and here is my latest upcycle project...

I was notified recently that some of my spools will be featured in the August issue of GreenCraft Magazine, a Stampington publication. (Those spools are not pictured here). Of course, I do realize that something else could get priority, and mine could get pushed forward to another issue, but I'm happy they think it worthy....

Here's my latest upcycle - You've seen the pedestal plates made by bonding a plate to a candleholder? Well, here are some unique pedestal jars I made by bonding a glass base (candleholder) to vintage jars.

Shabby Shops in a Box Gifts, and "Beauties in Blue" Tags

I've been busy making tags - here are a sample of some gifts that will be included in the Shabby Shops in a Box, first boxes going out in June - Check it out!

And next is a set of my "Beauties in Blue" tags. I'm listing them in my webstore. I have tons of buttons, vintage lace, and trinkets and baubles that I have been collecting for years, and I love to use them to create with. When I spy any of those at tag sales or flea markets, they're mine!!!

Hope you have a fabulous day!

May Day, part B

I totally forgot to post my Petite May Day basket from Heidi! We participated in Jenny's swap at Fated Follies. Heidi sent me the most wonderful goodies....I love it all.

Giveaway winners, and a rose print

Happy May Day everybody! Thanks very sweetly to all of you who commented on my giveaway post- I wish I could give each and everyone of you a tussie mussie...... I did decide to give 2 away though, and the names drawn are: Anne : Here is her tussie mussie:

And the other winner is: Kathy . She wins this one done in French Blue.

And now I want to show you a close-up of a gorgeous framed rose print I found -

Have a great May Day!

Announcing a May Day Tussie Mussie Giveaway

I've really enjoyed making tussie mussies of late, and with May Day approaching, what better time to have a giveaway? Leave a comment on this post anytime between now and April 30. On May 1st, a winner will be selected. I am currently working on the giveaway prize, so it is not one of these pictured - these are already listed for sale on my website. But I promise it will be pretty! It is not required to post a pic on your blog, but I would be really happy if you spread the word to your friends. Thank you for stopping by!

Victorian tussie mussies and Petite boxes

Wanted to share the sweet boxes I received from Cerri, Julie Ann, and Sarah, my partners in the petite inspiration box swap - aren't they lovely? ...and all filled to the brim with the sweetest things!
I've been busy creating Victorian tussie mussies using vintage wallpaper and vintage images, trinkets and trims - I think I will have 11 in all when I'm finished. Here's a few....

Swaps Galore!

I broke my own rule and participated in 3 swaps at the same time. I vowed to participate in only one at a time, but these were all just too much fun! I just got all my packages shipped before the deadline. For the May Day Tussie Mussie swap , here's the tussie mussie I received from my partner, JoAnne, in New York. She did a beautiful job - look at the sweet vintage bird on top - I just love it! And all the goodies she sent. The last pic is a sneak preview of the tussie mussie I made for her.