Heart-Shaped Tartlett Tin

Hi Everyone~

I hope you're having a "love"-ly and blessed Sunday. This is one of the items from my Etsy shop--a vintage tartlett tin from Sweden....

Wishing you a beautiful day!

XO

Cindy

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Gingersnap Creations

As so many of you know from the title of my new ebook, mixed media art is my passion--I love creating as do many of you!

Well, imagine my surprise today when I found out that I became a Ginger Gem on Gingersnap Creations--I was sooo excited!

This cigar box created with images from Dezinaworld, as well as many other embellishments is the piece that I entered into the challenge~Imagine my delight when I found out that it is a winning piece--I was so happy!

But, there is a new challenge there and I am submitting this vintage bottle that is a mixed media piece in white because the challenge is to create art in white and/or soft yellow. If you'd like to enter, just go to Gingersnap Creations HERE.

Both of these pieces are in my Etsy store~Thank you to everyone at Gingersnap Creations!!

XO

Cindy

A Little Window Shopping

Hi Everyone~I thought you might enjoy doing a little early Christmas window shopping...

All of these items are in my Etsy shop...See the little shoe? It could make an adorable commemoration of "Baby's 1st Christmas."

And here are some special journals--so fun to write in...

and some treasures that were so fun to make.

Thanks so much for visiting~I went to the post office today and all the winning prizes for Victorian Christmas that were posted yesterday were sent to their recipients.

XO

Cindy

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Hope In Every Season

Knick of Time Interiors

Shabby Chic Decor Gift with Purchase!

Hi Everyone~

I have lots to share today! I have made these Shabby Chic

Torso tags with images from Shabby Cottage Studio.

If you need fabulous images, please head over and

take a look at their amazing graphics.

For the first 3 people who purchase something from

my Etsy store, one of these tag sets will be tucked

inside with their purchases as a gift from me.

If you do order, just let me know which color you

want and if it is available, I will be sure to send

it to you.

And now to the newest item in my Etsy shop...

This set of repurposed Shabby Chic cherubs with a wall

pocket.

I would like to thank Kathleen from White Wednesday

for featuring me last week...It was such a privilege!!

I hope you're all having a wonderful week!!

XO

Cindy

Like a Kid in a Candy Store--Published in Romantic Homes Magazine!

Hi Everyone~

Today I am like "a kid in a candy store"

with great news to share~I just found out

that I am featured in the new October issue

of Romantic Homes magazine~I'm so

excited!

And, to add to my excitement, I am being featured on

White Wednesday with the wonderful Kathleen today!

How awesome is that? Kathleen, thank you so much!

So for this day, I wanted to share some

special treasures....

To me, tartlett tins are like special trinkets--and have

so many possibilities for repurposing.

Here is a vintage Swedish tin from my Etsy store that

has a Joan of Arc medal from Italy and hand-stamped

seam binding...

A vintage bottle with Miraculous Medal and

hand-stamped seam binding available in my

Etsy shop.

Here is a set with 4 different shapes. These would

be perfect to make refrigerator magnets or Christmas

ornaments...

Vintage photo and tins...

Thank you so much for visiting!!!

XO

Cindy

I would also like to thank my friend Diana of

Nana Diana Takes a Break

for featuring my news on her blog today!

I am linking this to White Wednesday!!!

I would like to share this with my friends at Show and Tell Friday too!!

I am linking up to Show and Tell Friday

I am linking this to Potpourri Friday too!!!

Shabby Chic Craft Kits!

Paris Apartment Art Kit

Here are 2 art kits that are fun to work with~

The "Paris Apartment" art kit can be used to decorate

a home or create mixed media art. The kit includes:

6 clothespins with French Writing hand stamped by me

3 15" strips of off-white fabric with French Writing

2 Torso Tags

2 Small Tags

French Frosting Art Kit

Here is my “French Frosting” decorating kit that is for creating

mixed media projects or for home decorating. The clothespins can be to stuck in planted pots, hold love notes, or hang garlands.

It includes:

6 glittered clothespins

2 glittered Paris tags

1 yard of coffee-stained cheesecloth

1 strand of faux pearls

10 fleur de lis cut-outs made from French book pages in an organza bag

They are both available in my 2 Market 2 Market section of my Etsy shop!

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French Farmhouse Decor

Hi Everyone~

As you know, I design for Shabby Cottage Studio. I created this digital piece to celebrate Pink Saturday! If you are in need of images for your artwork, they carry beautiful graphics!

And here is one of my favorite new pieces from my Etsy store....

Painted in Heirloom White and distressed, it is filled

with shabby goodness!

This is part of my French Farmhouse Collection.

XO

Cindy

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Happy 4th of July!

Hi Everyone--

What better way to celebrate a holiday than with a giveaway?

For those of you who have ordered from my Etsy store before, I am sure that this tag looks familiar....Well, later this week, I will be having a big announcement about it so please stop back to hear the news.

EXCITING NEWS!

Daniella Hayes is being featured and having a BIG giveaway on Tracy’s blog Screaming Sardine! (I can’t reveal what the surprise it, but go take a look!) You won’t want to miss Daniella’s generous giveaway! The winner will be announced on July 12. To read the interview and enter the contest, press here.

Have a happy holiday!!

XO

Cindy

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A Little Vintage

Hi Everyone~

I wanted to show you some of my latest vintage finds in my Etsy store!

This is an authentic vintage Syroco frame made in 1958. As many of you know, the Syroco-style is the rage in Shabby Cottage decorating these days...I gave it a brand-new coat of Heirloom White paint and added this Eiffel Tower graphic from The Graphics Fairy.

When I saw the frame, it was "love at first sight!"

(This book bundle has been sold.)

I was also fortunate to find this dainty Syroco-style vintage frame by Burwood with a lace effect--also painted it Heirloom White and added this sweet ballerina graphic from The Graphics Fairy~

Both of the frames are available in my shop...

And this book bundle is available also. The image is from The Graphics Fairy. It is in my brand-new 2 Market 2 Market section of the shop where everything is $10 and under! (Sorry, the candlesticks have been sold.)

Many blessings to each and every one of you.

XO

Cindy

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A Friend-Inspired Creation

Hi Everyone~

I have been creating special baskets for my 2 Market 2 Market section of my Etsy store where everything is $10 and under...One day when I was on my friend Veronica's blog, I was inspired by her to create this Italian Market Basket.

Here is Veronica on a trip to Italy.

And here is a full-view of this basket.

This is one of Veronica's photos of Italy that

inspired this new creation.

I hope you have a wonderful day and if you would like to visit Veronica's blog it is here!

The awesome graphics are from Shabby Cottage Studio! and from The Graphics Fairy!

Linking this to Blogger's Bodega!

Ciao!

XO

Cindy

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Some Shabby Goodness for You!

My entry for the Altered Egg Challenge.

I just completed this Heartsong Bird tin. I no sooner got it put into my shop, then I received an email that it was chosen for a Shabby Chic Etsy Treasury--I was excited! If you'd like to see the other items in the treasury, just push the link.

Tee's Egg

I have been altering books for several months now, but they have all been sent off to various galleries, so I was very excited to have this one to alter and put into my Etsy store tonight! I just love placing them on a table to create a truly vintage look.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d815c6125956d91b2d9aa6a/shabby-chic-romance

I hope you're all having a beautiful day!

I am linking this to The Graphics Fairy for Brag Monday!

and The Vintage Egg Challenge! at Tee's Blog!

The music paper came from the Graphics Fairy--thank you, Karen!!

XO

Cindy