Wishing You

Wishing You, originally uploaded by this good day.

A preview of coming attractions....lots of digital Christmas coming to my shops. I can't stop using this great shade of blue. LOVE it!!

Deliciously Distressed and Grungy

I never get tired of taking a white length of vintage seam binding and transforming it. Each time is like I've never dyed before...I love the surprise - like opening a gift - as I watch the change and see the end result. Each piece is like a snowflake, no two are ever the same, even from the same dye. I've made some for my shop if you are interested.

Wishing and Maybe Dreaming

The most mesmerizing shade of blue! I'm lost in the loveliness of it...

Gothic Chic Slipper

Many weeks ago, when I decided to join a bunch of swappers for a Vintage Halloween Ornament Swap, inspiration hit immediately. Usually my mind swirls with ideas and then goes completely blank. After a few different idea prototypes, which I loathe, I despair and have nightmares. The deadline looms, dark and dreadful, and suddenly, in a burst of energy, ala Edward Scissorhands, I frenetically
cut and paste and glitter... until...my little piece of swap magic is created. Sometimes I really like it, and sometimes I hate what I've made and wonder if I'll be allowed into any more swaps!!!

Not so this time! I knew right from the start. It had to be a bit dark,
a bit gothic and a bit Marie {as in Atoinette, of course!}
After a little searching for a shoe pattern,

I threw a couple of digital images together to form the sole of the shoe,
flocked and glittered them, glued on a little crepe paper and here it is:
the Gothic Chic Slipper. This is one I ended up really happy with.
My box of ornaments hasn't made it to Wisconsin yet.
But when it does, it will be a very Happy Halloween for me!

Vintage Halloween Sneak

A little peek at what I've been making for a Vintage Halloween Swap...
in colors of white, black and cream, made with
vintage seam binding, vintage millinery,
a little homemade digital collage, vintage glass glitter, old paper.
Can't wait to see what all the other swappers made.
Knowing who they are, there is no way this swap
could be anything less than fabulous!

Baby Doll Ring and Dolly Cabinet Card Giveaway Winners

Good morning all! Thank you for stopping by and leaving comments.

The two designs with the first inspiration kit from Lollishops are about to go to new homes.
I used a random number generator for these two comment numbers: #3 and #4!

First, the Birdcage Dolly on vintage flashcard...

Dolly's new home will be with......Laurie!

Now for the Baby Doll Vintage Bottle Ring....

will be making its way to....Elyse!!! Serendipity, I'd say!

thank you so much for everyone who stopped by here to leave a comment.

Stay tuned for the next Design Team Reveal...Sunday, November 1.

Designs will be unveiled both here and the Lollishops blog. See you then!

The First Lollishop Design Team Giveaway

Several weeks ago a parcel was delivered to my mailbox. It was from Sadie Lou, the very ambitious lady who began a very shabby- and cottage-style online boutique known as Lollishops. Inside the parcel was a design kit containing several bits of inspiration. With four other talented women, I am part of the first Lollishop Design Team, and our mission is to take the kit sent by Sadie Lou and use it's contents to create with. We had cart blanch to make with the kit whatever we envisioned...and today is the unveiling of our creations.

Take a peek and see what we all did with our bits: handmade lollies, vintage button bits, dolly stickers, a tag of sweet, pastel trims, lace, vintage jewelry, vintage seam binding, and a few miscellaneous goodies.

Instead of putting my up for sale in my Lollishops store, I'd like to giveaway the goodies that I've made from our first design kit.

If you'd like to be eligible, just leave me a comment on this blog letting me know what your favorite fall decor item is....I will take the comments for a few days, until Friday at midnight. Bright and early Saturday morning I will post the winner(s) here.

And don't forget to go the Lollishop blog to see what the other artists have created with their kits!!! And then, maybe just take a peek at all the Halloween and fall goodies created for you in the many wonderful stores at the Lollishop boutique.

Happy Fall!

edit: I guess I didn't realize today was Thursday...so instead of drawing a name on Friday, I'll wait until Sunday at midnight. :)