Monthly Archives: February 2009

Newbies…

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Resembling the vintage ephemera look of eras gone by, our new set of initials are created with a printing press feel.  Each fancy script letter sits in the center of a ornate shield with a lion at the top.  The regal print is enhanced with a gorgeous criss cross pattern to compliment the back.  The coloring a light manila cream lends elegant beauty to each piece.

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From the printing press to the sewing machine… we are able to present another stunning beauty to you.  Working on some of our vintage needlework fabric pieces we came across this gorgeous vintage lace and knew it deserved a showcase of its own.  Absolutely beautiful encased between 2 panes of glass and a lead free silver solder frame, the piece hangs from a 24″ 2.4mm ball chain.

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For more information on either piece you can click on their photographs.  Doing so will take you directly to where the items are listed in our Shoppe.

Art Doll Memories

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If we must go back and reminisce let me take you way way back.

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Once upon a time I was bored.  Bored out of my wits end.  As if fitting for moments of sheer boredom I lay on my bed and stared aimlessly at the popcorn ceiling.  Aimlessly wondering about what to do next… a thought suddenly burrowed its way into my head.   What part of the Kingdom of Heaven does boredom come from?

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Honestly, I had to think about it for a moment.  Did boredom originate with God?  I couldn’t see the Creator of the Universe(s) as bored.  Perhaps Jesus brought it with Him from earth.  Certainly since He is forever making intercession for the saints He wouldn’t possibly find the time to be bored.  The Holy Spirit maybe?  Couldn’t see that either.  I opted to get off my bed and find something to do.  Since boredom wasn’t part of heaven it probably wasn’t part of God’s plan for my life.  I started doing the one thing there’s always time to do-Clean.

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It Begins-As I began to put away the wonderfully huge stash of clutter I had strewn all over my floor and desk I grabbed a bundle of ribbons, lace and yarn.  Holding it at the center I thought…”hmmm, this looks like raggedy ann doll’s hair”.  Brainstorm in a flash I ran into the studio (aka the garage) grabbed a stuffed doll body, drew a face on it and while continuing to clean attached bits and pieces of “the clutter” to the doll.

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Long before I knew what an “art doll” was my 1st art doll was born.  I listed her on eBay just to see if she would sell but didn’t expect that she would.  With a closing auction of near $100 I decided to stop foolishly underestimating myself.  It still floors me that this little art doll is sitting in someone else’s home making them happy.  How cool is that.

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every little lady needs a purse.

and the Winners are…

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What a splendid event.  The One World One Heart Blog giveaway event was totally inspiring.  Packed with wonderful adventures… meeting new artists, viewing amazingly gorgeous blogs, being awed with the creativity and making new connections.  My “bookmarks” list has grown incredibly huge.

Thank you everyone who participated (all 910 of you-not including myself).  Thank you all of my visitors and for all of you who left such kind and generous comments.  And also a special thanks to Lisa Swifka for hosting this event.

and the Winners of my giveaway are….

Renee G.

Miss Mama

& Kathy V in NM

Come on up and Claim Your Prizes!!!