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Monday, July 20, 2009

Time to Get Creative


I found so many wonderful things this past week. I can't wait to get started. I've got a million ideas floating through my head. It's already past time to start creating for Halloween and Christmas sales but it's never too late. Take a look at this hugh incredible vintage photo button I found in an antique store. It measures 6" across! I love it! Neil thought I was crazy but it reminds me of the Wicked Witch of West in The Wizard of Oz when Dorthy saw her in the fortune telling ball. The round button and the way it's faded out really makes me think of that scene. I just love the way the hat looks just like a witches hat and I adore the aging on it. I think this is going to make a wonderful Halloween Banner or hanging with some orange and black crepe paper and some fixing up.


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I made some new Christmas ornaments from a beautiful vintage sequin and beaded top I found awhile back at a boutique. I've just been waiting for it to tell me what to make. Hee-hee! These remind me of snowflakes. I absolutely love these aqua blue/green color and the glitz of the sequins. They smell so good I scented them with Japanese Cherry Blossoms fragrance. They would make great closet or draw sachets. I plan on opening my etsy store this week and these will be my first listing.

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A few weeks ago I was apart of my very first swap when Sarah over at (click the link) http://gypsymermaidlife.blogspot.com/ Majestic Sea Swap, she just so happened to be my swap partner and I sent her a pillow that I made from the same top. OMG Sarah sent me some sweet items, a fabulous glitter sea banner, and this great "T" covered in seashells. She also sent a lovely aqua & seashell frame as well as a cute mermaid figurine. And can you belive it we both sent pillows. She even included a beachy metal tray for a sidetable with shells on it and a hugh sand dollar. You can see the beautiful things she sent me & I sent her here at her blog (click the link) http://gypsymermaidlife.blogspot.com/2009_06_01_archive.html.

Sarah's also hosting a VINTAGE SPOOKY TAG SWAP, see her blog http://gypsymermaidlife.blogspot.com/ for more details. I'll soon be posting more photos of some of the super finds from the past few weeks.

5 comments:

  1. Tracy! Thank you so very much for your kind comments on my blog. They are very much appreciated. I did post a tutorial about making the "Blocks" called "Scottie Garland". I am new to paper crafting myself and am intimidated to no end hosting this "Party." I only use supplies on hand, it's my favorite way to craft. If you have paper and scissors and glue, you are already there! Again, thank you so much for your interest! Elizabeth

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  2. So nice to see your site, thanks for stopping by mine. The only feedback I can give you is keep up the good work :) Your site looks great and it was a pleasure to see your nice photos!

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  3. Your Christmas ornaments are very pretty with so much detail. Good luck on opening your Etsy shop! It's such a fun place to sell to and buy from people all over the world.

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  4. Ah the wicked witch is the first thing that came to mind too when I looked at that button. What a find! I love your idea of paring it with crepe paper! swap-bot andi6

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  5. I love these. The ornaments especially appeal to my nostalgia - my grandmother used to make similar to your beauties when I was growing up. Keep up the great work!

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