LIFE BEATS DOWN AND CRUSHES THE SOUL AND ART REMINDS YOU THAT YOU HAVE ONE. STELLA ADLER

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

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

Sunday, November 23, 2014

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

Thursday, November 20, 2014

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

Monday, November 17, 2014

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

Friday, November 14, 2014

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

Monday, November 10, 2014

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

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

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