Arts & Crafts, Timeless Treasures, and Other Fun Stuff!

Saturday, November 14, 2009

WE'VE GOT A WINNER AND ANOTHER GIVEAWAY!

This Is So Much Fun I Love the idea of having
a Giveaway on Each & Every Post Leading Up to
Christmas
Thank You all for You Lovely Comments.
It makes each Day a Bit Brighter
Well Onto the Winner # 2 Deb from
She Is Such A Doll you all have to
pop on over to her Blog, tell her I sent you.

So This Sweet Custom Tree and Angel
are on there way Deb!

And Now The Next Post Giveaway
A PINK Custom Bottle Brush tree
Just leave me a Comment for a chance to WIN!!

I have been working on getting my
Glitter Cottages completed and in my Shop

Now I have a Sweet Glitter Neighborhood for Sale

Each Putz Style Glitter House
Comes with a Miniature Bottle Brush Tree

Each House A Little Different
Tiny Custom Houses

It's such Fun Playing In Glitter

I have also finished a few of
My Pink Holiday Favor Cups

I have been sorting through some
of the Vintage Christmas Sweets
That I have collected this year

I know it's been a while since I've shared any Garage Sale Finds
So here are few "New" favorites
This cute Little Raggedy Ann
She also plays music

Pretty Pink Vintage Doll Dress

Three Flow Blue Made In England China Pieces

It's been a very Busy week, and I'm just catching
up with things. It sure is hard to believe we are
in the Countdown to Christmas. I have plans to visit
my Sister and her family for Thanksgiving so I'm kinda
pushing myself to get all my Holiday goodies complete
When I get a little spare time
You can find me in the Studio surrounded by all
my Yummy creative elements, It can't
get any better then That!

Hugs,


Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Bottle Brush Tree Giveaway


Bring In the Fall Season with the Art of
Gift Giving. And the best way to do that is to have a
Holiday Giveaway on Each and Every Post
leading up to Christmas!
Since It is nearly impossible to give all
my Dear Blog Friends a gift this Season
I can at least try!

1st Giveaway is one of my Custom Bottle Brush Trees
and a Pink Vintage Beistle Co. Paper Angel
So All you need to do is leave me a comment
on this Post to be eligible Let the Fun Begin!

Last Night I was Busy Hand Coloring Pink
Bottle Brush Trees! Wow what a project
but the results always make me giggle!

I have a few left over from Last years Inventory
so I have started to decorate and sell those.
Isn't this pair of Angels just the sweetest? I picked
them up at an Estate sale last weekend!

And I have been busy working on all my Holiday
Craft Projects in my spare time and in the Evenings.
It just never is enough time in a day!

So has a result of all the tree and cottage
decorating going on here this is how my Studio
floor looks. I need more storage!

These Pink trees will be In my Shop Very Soon
just a little last minute touches to do.
I have also been offering a CD chock full of
Vintage Christmas Images all from
my personal Collection.
You can purchase those in My Shop.

Well I have had a couple of Days to slow down, One Escrow closed last Friday
and the other two are just moving along. Thank you all for your well wishes
It is sure nice to read your words of encouragement. This has really been
a hard year in Real Estate I guess it can only get better. Have a great Day.
And thanks for stopping by (:

Hugs & Kisses,


Monday, October 26, 2009

Holiday Sweets and a Fun Swap

Little Neighborhood of Glitter Houses
My Sweet Little Custom Sugar Shacks

I was feeling a little bit under the weather
this weekend a sore throat. So after work I stayed home
got out the glitter and garland and sugared
up some Vintage Inspired Houses.
Hopping to have these in my Shop 1st week of November

It's fun creating this Sweet
Little "Sugar Town"
And I am also coloring and decorating
Bottle Brush Trees
Adding vintage mercury Beads and glitter.

Oh yes I wanted to share with you guys
this fun Swap I was invited to play In.
Sorta like a chain letter, you get an e-mail with two names on it
you take the 1st name and send that person a "Gift"
and then add your name in the 2nd position,
send it to 6 gals and thats it!
If all goes well you could get 36 Gifts

What Fun, I am getting such Lovely Gifts
Check out these beautiful gifts
The Pretty Pink Pillow is Handmade from
She has such a Beautiful Blog full of Chic Sweets!

And this beautiful Spooky Banner is such a delight!
Made by Sharon over at Pansy Cottage Garden
And she is also In California Thank you Sharon.
Today I received this vintage wallpaper covered
Keepsake Box with a Beautiful Millinery on Top
and Filled with pretties
Visit Amy at Bunny Rose Cottage
You will love her creations.

So In spite of feeling a little off, and being overwhelmed with work
I have been enjoying my mail delivery no doubt! I have a whole lot
of other things to show you but I'll wait until my next post
Oh and I promise the next post will be a Giveaway!
Thanks for stopping by today I love company.
Hugs & Kisses,


Sunday, October 18, 2009

Mixing Work with Pleasure!


My Saturday Estate Sale Finds
Little Boxes Filled with Creative Treasures


I have been working very hard, on these
two Escrows we have on going. But once I
finished meeting with my clients, I took a
bit of time to stop by a Local Garage Sale.
And I was glad I did!

Even though I was a late arrival there
was still treasures to be found.
The lady had been quite the crafter
and somewhat a hoarder I was told.
Then I remembered being here a
year or so ago.

And yes that time I had found some wonderful
Creative craft treasures, and here I am again the
ONE SALE I was fortunate to have time to visit,
The perfect Sale for crafty girls like us (:
A Stash of some darling Vintage Gift wrap
And Christmas and Easter Holiday Sweets
sweet little miniatures, velvet millinery leaves what Fun!

So needless to say I am so excited to get into
my Studio and start creating. Right now
I am working on these Sugar Pink
Treat cups Wanted to offer more in The Shop

I sure hope I can find some time this week to get my Creative side satisfied.
Now please don't get me wrong I am not complaining we are so thrilled to
have Real Estate Transactions , but life would be grand if I was independently
wealthy. I guess I better buy a lottery ticket each week. And when my numbers are
picked a Glitter Party at My House Everyones Invited!!!
oxox


Tuesday, October 13, 2009

How to ..... Traditional Stuffed Peppers



This is my families original way to make stuffed peppers.
It's a good homemade recipe that is very healthy.

You take the bell peppers wash & cut the top off then remove the
branch the seeds and membranes

In a Bowl Take the ground meat I use both
Beef & Turkey and then mix them
with the onions, carrots and celery.

Place the prepared peppers in baking dish
and set aside. Ready to be stuffed!
Preheat your Oven 350 degrees

Dash of Kosher Salt and Pepper
Cayenne can also be added.

Add Rice to your meat mixture
and a can of tomato sauce.
Place in a skillet Cook over medium
heat until meat is browned.

And then fill each pepper with
your yummy meat mixture

Bake for about 45 min. to an hour
covered and then the last
10 min you can top them with cheese

Stuffed peppers have always been a favorite of mine.
Pretty simple to make and such a comfort food.
Especially nice to make when it's chilly
outside, a good excuse to warm up the oven .
Hugs & Kisses,