CHRISTMAS ALBUM

My friend Cathee contacted me a few weeks ago and asked if I would be interested in swapping a book once again, we did this a year of so ago (see that book here)

 The theme we picked is Holiday.

I love to up-cycle used (vintage and otherwise) greeting cards so this album is full of that.

I purchased just a few items at Michael's for the album, the rest is what I already have.

When I saw this clock ornament I just knew it belonged on my book.

I included an antique postcard here.

Some antique trim in an envelope pocket.

There is an image hiding in this antique photo folder.

I hand stamped strips of coffee stained muslin.

Two pockets created on this page full of tags, paper and fun things.

This girl is a cutout from a card, her winter wear is glittered but you can't see that very good.

I love to paint and glitter applique to use in my work.

Envelope with more tags.

A little snow girl dressed for the outdoors.

Snow baby.  She is also glittered.

Thanks for stopping by.

Michele

A WINTER WHITE BOOK FOR A BUTTON FLOOZIE

This book is for a swap at Button Floozies

Theme is Winter Whites along with 30 vintage buttons through out.

I hope my Button Floozie swap partner likes it...

A few tags tucked in.

This is the front cover.

I enclosed the rest of the buttons in the organza bag and included a vintage postcard along with a cross pin on the bag.

I don't generally create that many books, this one I really enjoyed.

Thanks for stopping by.

Michele

HANGING ORNAMENT

I created this hanging ornament for a swap.

Using a pocket watch photo type of thingy I put a picture of a bird inside and away I went.

I used a little bit of the good stuff on this one.  I had stashed away some very vintage tinsel garland someone gave me as stash in a swap, this surrounds the pocket watch photo thingy.

I am still busy creating items for the holiday season and will post more soon.

Thanks for stopping by.

Michele

CHRISTMAS IS IN THE AIR AROUND HERE

Whow, I have been busy!

I have joined in several holiday swaps so far and my craft room has exploded with the holiday season,  EVERYWHERE....

Creating for the holiday season with mailing deadlines is a short lived time frame so I get right down to it.

I love, love how this greeting card turned out.  I did some fussy cutting of a Santa and some gold and silver trim from a few old greeting cards, glittered Santa's hat and sleeve and he was good to go.

This one is going to my swap partner, Alice.

The next two are ATC'S I created for a swap at Scraps of Darkness on Face book.

More fussy cutting of old greeting cards.

Does anyone use vintage greeting cards in their art?

I also incorporated a Christmas vintage clip on earring.

Using another Santa I created this greeting card for a swap.

I will have more to share soon.

Thanks for stopping by.

Michele

HOMEMADE CROWN FOR A PRINCESS

This Nana created this crown for my Lil O (Granddaughter).

She was Elsa for Halloween and what an Elsa she was!

I purchased the crown itself from Party City,  all of the rest I had in my stash.

Isn't that little blue bird just the cutest darn thing?

I think this came out so wonderful and my Princess loved it.

Thanks for stopping by.

Nana

RUMMAGING AT THE RUMMAGE SALE AND SOME FUN SUPPLIES

A few weeks ago I went to a rummage sale, I love a good rummage sale!

The pink material on the left is a curtain, I plan on cutting out the butterflies.

The scarf on the right is 100% silk, brand new in a bag.

I have sense cut all of the applique off from this veil.

The bells and the purple and pink items are earrings.

Look at this find, tatting and such.  I love it.

A few vintage children books.

I also visited Michael's craft store for a few Christmas items to create with.

The santa necklace and earrings I found at the rummage sale (I will be using these in a project, do not think I would wear)

Thanks for stopping by.

Michele

A FALL WALK ON THE BEACH IN MAINE

 Mr. Nook and I took a late fall trip to Maine, we so love the area.

I truly enjoy exploring a beach with my camera.

I thought I would share a few photos with you.

 Notice the large ship in the background..

Mr. Nook looking around.

Interesting finds

Thanks for stopping by.

Michele