Pearls and Lace Thursday Pearls Giveaway Winner!

Howdy to you all!!

I have a winner picked!!

But you'll have to wait to find out.  That's 'cause I'm mean.

Yep, just plain mean.  And selfish because I want you see what I've been working on.

So.  Remember the collage I wanted to make for my friend 'L'??

Here is the start of it.

I have it all pinned, and yet there are still a LOT of items I haven't put on it yet.  You know I can't stop with it until there are buttons and pearls and roses!!  The picture below is my work area.  I'm supposed to be getting my craft room ready for Where Bloggers Create!!!

OK.  I need to stop first and tell y'all something I've decided.  I have been so late getting to everybody who has joined my party this last month or so that I've decided to take a break from hosting the Pearls and Lace Thursday party for a while.  Probably for most of the summer.  I will think about getting back to hosting the party after the heat of summer is over.  Now don't think I'll be absent from blogland, because I love to take pictures and have fun showing y'all what I've been doing.  AND there's the Where Bloggers Create party coming up in July and I want to participate in that again this year.

So until further notice, there will no longer be a Pearls and Lace Thursday party.  I must say that you all make it fun to host, and you all share such lovely things!!  I appreciate your comments and joining me so much.  I just need to take a break.

Hoping you understand!!

NOW, how about that winner! 

I had a TON of glass pearls that I found on sale a few weeks ago and wanted to share, so of the people who commented on my last post, here is the winner.

Drumroll please.......

Cynthia, would you please get me your address so I can send you a package of pearls???

I will try to email you and let you know...

Big hugs and blessings to you all!!

Doni



Pearls and Lace Thursday #129 Fabric and Lace Collage Construction

Hello all you wonderful ladies!!  First off I want to say a huge thank you to each of you who left a comment on my previous post.  Y'all are so sweet!!  You really know how to make someone feel wonderful!
And if you are a lace lover, you might want to stick around to the end of this post!!!

As promised, here is how I made this Fabric and Lace Collage:

It started out in my mind as to the color scheme and the verse I wanted to use.  I picked out these colors because I'm in love with pink and cream together and wanted to have something lovely to hang in my living room.

I got all the bits and pieces of laces, trims, buttons and etc.'s  I might want to use and put them all together to play with SEE how they looked.

Here is the post I did on that grouping.  Mind you, I did not use everthing I started with, and added other things to what I originally had picked.

 

Using the freezer paper method of printing on plain muslin (found directions on Pinterest), I printed out sections of the Bible verse I wanted to use, then cut them into the size I wanted.

The background fabric I used was a fleecy pink piece from Walmart, and I covered it with a gauzy piece of patterned white organza that I found from an Etsy shop.

As I laid out the verse on the background pieces, I started to cut other fabrics to go behind the patches until I had them like I wanted them.

At this point I decided that these patches of words needed a darker pink background, so I cut pieces of the darkest pink fabric to put under each word or phrase to unify the whole piece.  After sewing each patch together with dark mauve thread (using the machine), I took each piece and sat down to start the really fun part!!  A few containers loaded with laces, trims, buttons, pearls, etc. and some light pink thread to attach them with.  Each patch got special attention and details that differed from all the others.  I had enough lace trims to use a unique one for each patch!  But the colors unify the whole.

After a few evenings of sewing the doodads and goodies to the patches, it was time to pin them on the base piece.  Here is where I realized that I should probably have waited to cut the base fabrics until I could determine the arrangement.  But it all worked out because it fit nicely and still had room for the OTHER laces and trims and appliques I wanted to use.

Laying them loosely on the background, moving things here and there, rechecking the order of the words (And how to spell Philippians and make a corrected piece!), I began to pin things down.

I wanted to make sure of the whole thing, so I left it for the night.  It was amazing what sunshine and another day did for me.  I was looking at it again with some ideas for a few changes, but it stayed primarily the way I had left it.  After finishing the pinning of each object, I began the sewing and tacking.

I brought my jars of pearl buttons, a dish full of trims and other pieces to my chair where I was sewing. And I didn't drop a single button between the cushion of the recliner!!

Using the light pink thread, I started at the bottom of the piece and hand sewed (tacked) each row of lace or patches to the foundation piece. I started at the bottom so I wouldn't have pins sticking me while I worked.

This is a fun part too, as I get to touch and play with each of the laces and trims, add a button or pearl here or there as I go, and before too long, it was nearing completion!

All I had left to do was to hang it on a hanger of some type.

I found a ruled piece of wood from my Birthmother's sewing items that looked like it was a hem measuring device without the stand.  PERFECT!!

After sewing quick loops to the top of the collage piece it was ready to hang.

And here you have it!

You can see the post of this collage finish on my previous post.

 

I already have another one in mind!!!

I'm picking out the pieces for it now!!

But in the meantime, how about a GIVEAWAY???

I put aside pieces and snippets of some of the laces that I used for this current collage so that I could pack it up and send it to someone that wanted to play with some pretty laces and trims!!

All you have to do to be entered in this giveaway is to leave a comment telling me what you might do with the contents of the bag!  Simple and easy!

The giveaway will end on Tuesday night April 2nd at midnight, just six days from now so I can pick a winner next week.  Here is a quick picture of what is included in the goodie bag! Dish not included!

I have more to add, and will do so during this week.  Be sure I have your email address when you leave your comment, either include it with your comment or make sure your correct email is on your profile.

A big hug to all of my new followers!  I hit 700 followers this last week!!  WOOT WOOT!!

Y'all are all so wonderful!!

Now on to the Pearls and Lace Thursday party!!

Link up is below.  Just add the url code from your post, not your blog to the link and show us your pretties!!

Blessings to you all,

Doni

I'm joining some parties too!!

Have a look!

Mosiac Monday at

http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/

Make it Pretty Monday

http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/

Today's Thrifty Treasures at

http://southernhospitalityblog.com/

Craftastic Link Party at

http://www.sewcando.com/

Show Off Your Cottage Monday at

http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/

The Scoop Party Monday

http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/

Just Something I Whipped Up

http://www.thegirlcreative.com/

Knick of Time Tuesday

http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/

Open House Party

http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/

Cottage Garden Party

http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com/

Hope in Every Season

http://www.hopeineveryseason.com/

Blissful White Wednesday

http://www.timewashed.com/

Adorned From Above

http://www.adornedfromabove.com/

What's It Wednesday

http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/

Whatever You Want Wednesday

http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/

What We Accomplished Wednesday

http://www.greenwillowpond.com/

Grace at Home

http://www.impartinggrace.com/

Time Travel Thursday

http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

Vintage Thingie Thursday

http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/

Minute for Me Thursday

http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/

Home Sweet Home

http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/

Feathered Nest Friday

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/

Show and Tell Friday

http://romantichome.blogspot.com/

It's a Hodgepodge Friday
http://itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com/

Frugalicious Friday

http://decormamma.blogspot.com/

A Crafty Soiree

http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/

Vintage Inspiration Friday

http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/

Inspiration Friday

http://www.atthepicketfence.com/

Thrifty Things Friday

http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/

Simple and Sweet Fridays

http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com/

Shabbylicious Friday

http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/

Potpourrie Friday

http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/

Flaunt It Friday

http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/

Pink Saturday

http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

Sew Darn Crafty

http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/



Pearls and Lace Thursday with Dried Roses and Lace and my GIVEAWAY WINNER!

The dried pink roses seem to have found their way to a spot near my window in my craft room.

They were a gift to me (fresh at the time) from my husband for a past birthday.

I love him, and I love them!

The box below is just about ready to mail;

I'm just waiting for an address!

Congratulations to Jeannetteann from Heirloom Treasures who is my winner.

I want to sincerely thank each of you who entered my giveaway for your sweet sweet comments!

I am so blessed by each of you!!

I hope and pray that you are blessed,

Doni

Parties I attend:

Mosiac Monday at

http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/

Today's Thrifty Treasures at

http://southernhospitalityblog.com/

Blue Monday at

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/
Show Off Your Cottage Monday at

http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/

Metamorphosis Monday

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

Cowgirl Up Party Monday

http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/

Just Something I Whipped Up

http://www.thegirlcreative.com/

Knick of Time Tuesday

http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/

Teacup Tuesday at

http://www.marthasfavorites.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Victoria Tuesday at

http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/

Tuesday Tea for Two at

http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/

Tea Cup Tuesday at

http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

2nd Time Around Tuesday at

http://diane1876.blogspot.com/

White Wednesday

http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/
What's It Wednesday

http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/

Whatever You Want Wednesday

http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/

Vintage Thingie Thursday

http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/

Minute for Me Thursday

http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/

Treasure Hunt Thursday

http://www.bluecreekhome.com/

Open House Party

http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/

Home Sweet Home

http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/

Feathered Nest Friday

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/

Show and Tell Friday

http://romantichome.blogspot.com/

It's a Hodgepodge Friday

http://itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com/

Frugalicious Friday

http://decormamma.blogspot.com/

A Crafty Soiree

http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/

Vintage Inspiration Friday

http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/

Inspiration Friday

http://www.atthepicketfence.com/

Thrifty Things Friday

http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/

Simple and Sweet Fridays

http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com/

Flaunt It Friday

http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/

Pink Saturday

http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

Sew Darn Crafty

http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/

Pearls and Lace 101 Giveaway Continues!! One more week!

I thought I'd share a few photos this week from the last 100 Pearls and Lace Thursday parties.

I hope you enjoy them!

I don't always use pearls, and sometimes I don't use lace...

Some posts I like better than others,

And some are my favorites.

I've learned to appreciate the past a whole lot better.

And you ladies have helped me so much along the way.

So I dedicate this post to you, my followers.

My 100th Post Giveaway has been going on now for one week, and there is still one more week to go!

If you have not yet joined the Giveaway, please feel free to join me.

The Giveaway Post is HERE,

 so jump over (or scroll down), and leave me a comment to add your name to my Giveaway.  Be sure you are a follower!  Open to any one, living anywhere a package from the U.S. can ship to.

The picture below is the box of assorted goodies that I am giving away.

Many hugs to you all!

Doni



I will be joining a few parties this week!

Mosiac Monday at

http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/

Today's Thrifty Treasures at

http://southernhospitalityblog.com/

Blue Monday at

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

Show Off Your Cottage Monday at

http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/

Metamorphosis Monday

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

Cowgirl Up Party Monday

http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/

Just Something I Whipped Up

http://www.thegirlcreative.com/

Knick of Time Tuesday

http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/

Teacup Tuesday at

http://www.marthasfavorites.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Victoria Tuesday at

http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/

Tuesday Tea for Two at

http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/

Tea Cup Tuesday at

http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

2nd Time Around Tuesday at

http://diane1876.blogspot.com/

White Wednesday

http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/

What's It Wednesday

http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/

Whatever You Want Wednesday

http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/

Vintage Thingie Thursday

http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/

Minute for Me Thursday

http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/

Treasure Hunt Thursday

http://www.bluecreekhome.com/

Open House Party

http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/

Home Sweet Home

http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/

Feathered Nest Friday

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/

Show and Tell Friday

http://romantichome.blogspot.com/

It's a Hodgepodge Friday

http://itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com/

Frugalicious Friday

http://decormamma.blogspot.com/

A Crafty Soiree

http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/

Vintage Inspiration Friday

http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/

Inspiration Friday

http://www.atthepicketfence.com/

Thrifty Things Friday

http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/

Simple and Sweet Fridays

http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com/

Flaunt It Friday

http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/

Pink Saturday

http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

Sew Darn Crafty

http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/

Pearls and Lace Thursday #100 A P&L Giveaway!!

I'm Having a GIVEAWAY!

It's Pearls and Lace Thursday number 100!

So of course I have to celebrate right???

I'm giving away one box filled with laces and doodads that are sure to thrill you!

Have a look:

I'm not going to list it all...so have a look at the pics.  There are many different items.

For all of you who have followed my blog, left me comments, emailed me, prayed for me, and joined my parties, I wish I could make a box for each of you!!  You are the best! 

I will choose one person from all the comments below to be the winner of this box full of lovelies.

You do NOT have to live here in the U.S. to be included!!!

OPEN to ANYONE ANYWHERE I am allowed to ship to!

Please be sure and leave me your email address if you do not have an ID with it attached.  Winner will receive an email from me asking for your address.

If I do not receive a response from you with your mailing address within 3 days of notifying you, I will choose a new winner.

The box I am using is an OLD, much used, box that has seen better days.  It can be used though, but it needs some TLC.  You crafty ladies make beautiful things out of old items, and I want to see what you can do with this!!  Lace trims, buttons, thread, etc. are included, so maybe you can use some for the decorating.

So, how do you enter?

 Leave a comment on THIS POST only, include your email address if you need to.

Only ONE comment per person.

You MUST be a follower of this blog.

The Giveaway will be open for the next 2 weeks, and will close at noon on the Fourth of July!!

Winner will be notified by email, and posted later that day.

I wish I could give you all a huge hug!

Blessings to you all,

Doni

Parties I will be joining:

Mosiac Monday at
http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/

Today's Thrifty Treasures at

http://southernhospitalityblog.com/

Blue Monday at

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

Show Off Your Cottage Monday at

http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/

Metamorphosis Monday

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

Cowgirl Up Party Monday

http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/

Just Something I Whipped Up

http://www.thegirlcreative.com/

Knick of Time Tuesday

http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/

Teacup Tuesday at

http://www.marthasfavorites.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Victoria Tuesday at

http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/

Tuesday Tea for Two at

http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/

Tea Cup Tuesday at

http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

2nd Time Around Tuesday at

http://diane1876.blogspot.com/

White Wednesday

http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/

What's It Wednesday

http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/

Whatever You Want Wednesday

http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/

Vintage Thingie Thursday

http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/

Minute for Me Thursday

http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/

Treasure Hunt Thursday

http://www.bluecreekhome.com/

Open House Party

http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/

Home Sweet Home

http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/

Feathered Nest Friday

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/

Show and Tell Friday

http://romantichome.blogspot.com/

It's a Hodgepodge Friday

http://itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com/

Frugalicious Friday

http://decormamma.blogspot.com/

A Crafty Soiree

http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/

Vintage Inspiration Friday

http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/

Inspiration Friday

http://www.atthepicketfence.com/

Thrifty Things Friday

http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/

Simple and Sweet Fridays

http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com/

Flaunt It Friday

http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/

Pink Saturday

http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

Sew Darn Crafty

http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/