.: December 2012

Dec 31, 2012

Dec 27, 2012

Update

Feels like its been a while since my last post.

I'm already working on my projects for 2013.

What are you planning on working on in 2013.

One project I've always wanted to do is a Card Organizer.

Here is a little inspiration for the one I will be creating.

And I plan on creating a card a day...by following along with this blog and a few others.

I'm even contemplating selling the cards and giving the money to charity.

My thank you cards are on Groopdealz today.

Originally $5 now only $2.80.

Grab them...they are going fast.

Dec 17, 2012

The Score

I love Christmas!

It's obviously my favorite holiday and this year is no exception.

Over the weekend we were able to do a bit of thrifting and some gifting.

Finished a few of this mini scenes over the weekend.

Picked up the trees from Vintage Bliss and the little ornaments from a local thrift shop.

Then I scored big time with all of these lovelies at one thrift shop in town:

Ruffled Pillow

Gorgeous floral ruffled table runner.

Santa Cupcake Toppers

And an adorable hunter green suitcase!!

Dec 14, 2012

Christmas Catch Up

The best gifts at Christmas are the handmade ones.

Last year was hectic and I really didn't create much for Christmas so I had a bunch on my to-do list this year. I was finally able to get some Christmas creating done.

Easy Peasy Christmas Cones

These were so much fun to make and turned out very Pottery Barn-esque.

Paper Star Ornaments

Created with glitter paper, vintage sheet music and fun glittered styrofoam stars.

Simple Bulb Ornaments

I love a simple ornament and a simple tree so I created these for our tree this year.

Clear bulb ornaments adorned with wooden tags that say "JOY" and "HOPE"

Of course even though I've finished these projects I have a bunch more on my to do list.

We will see if I'm able to get them done this year or perhaps they will move onto next years list.

Here are some of the projects & tutuorials:

Mercury Glass Ornaments

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Ruffled Tree Skirt

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Wine Glass Snowglobes

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Curtain Ring Ornaments

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Partying Here Today:

Dec 12, 2012

Seeing Red

I haven't made any new cards in 3 months and it feels good to create them again.

I needed a few Christmas cards to slip gift cards into so I set to work.

I used tons of Cherry Cobbler...apparently I was seeing Red.

The Paper Players Color Challenge Card:

Using Pool Party, Cherry Cobbler & Whisper White

Plus another card in those colors...I love how cute this one is. But my picture is not so cute...I wasn't able to capture the colors of the card with my camera for some reason.

Pals Paper Arts Challenge

& Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge Card

And more cards.

Dec 4, 2012

last show of the season

Oh my what a busy year this has been.

One last time to grab yourself some Earth Cookie goodies

I will be at the San Pasqual Union Holiday Boutique.

along with:

The school's PTA
The Shabby Chic Boutique
Miniholiday
Sweet Funky Vintage
Sweet Girl Boutique
Earth Cookie Creations
Ways with Words and more
Carol's Craft Cottage
Hula Hut
Modern Pet Portraits by Erin Rea Design
Katie Green
Stitched

Address:

San Pasqual Union

15305 Rockwood Road

Escondido, CA 92027.

Boutique Times:

Wednesday, 12/5 - 8am - 4pm
Thursday, 12/6 - 8am - 2pm
Friday, 12/7 - 8am - 3:30pm

Dec 3, 2012

Vintage Marketplace Recap

Home for the Holidays

The Vintage Marketplace Dec 2012

This show was lovely as always and Rita & Christie take such good care of us.

The rain was no fun on Friday but the weather cleared up on Saturday and it turned out to be a lovely day. In fact I practically have nothing left...yay!!

Bet you'd like to seem some lovely photos from this show?