A Few Fun Halloween Projects, and a Giveaway Reminder!

Hellos Ladies!

It sure is hard to believe that September is nearly over, and Halloween is just around the corner!  I thought I would share a few Halloween projects that I made for my booth.  Of course you already probably know that they involve glitter and Mod Podge, my two favorite crafting supplies!

 I really love this owl from Karen at the Graphics Fairy.  Doesn't he look spooky?  I had an unfinished wood plaque in a neat shape that I loved, and I thought it would be perfect to create this glittery wall hanging with.  I also found the orange and black patterned paper over at the Background Fairy (Karen's other site).  I began by painting the edges of the plaque black, then decoupaged on the papers, followed by a dusting of glitter.  I really like how it turned out!

 A scrap piece of masonite that just happened to be the right size became a cute little hanging.  I just decoupaged this adorable little girl popping out of a pumpkin, which I found over at Moonlight Magic.  A wire hanger, and some crinkly orange seam binding and black raffia (oh, and I can't forget the giltter!), made for an easy, peasy project!!

 I really love making glittered jar candles, and I used the same images as I did on the hangings.  Orange, black, and gold crinkly seam binding add a fun touch!  Since I am new at having a booth, and not sure what to expect sale wise, I didn't want to get too carried away making tons of Halloween stuff all at once. If these sell out, I'll get busy and make some more!

 They were so much fun to make!  And they look even prettier when lit!

 Just as a reminder, my friend Miranda over at Blooming in Alaska is having a giveaway to celebrate her 100 followers!  She is giving away a brand new copy of Flea Market Style, as well as a $25 gift certificate to anything in my Etsy shop.  I know she would be thrilled for you to pop by and say hi (and become one of her followers, hint, hint!).  But hurry, tomorrow is the last day you can enter!  Good luck!!

French Themed Giveaway!

Bon Jour, Mon Amis!
I am so very excited to not only have a 1 year blog-aversary (ok, it was awhile ago, I missed it, what with our cross country move!), but I also have reached the 300 follower mark!  I know that many of you have many more hundreds, if not thousands of followers!  But, while I have never really been about the numbers, I am thrilled none the less!

So, to celebrate, I am having a little French themed giveaway, just for you, my current followers.  Here is what one lucky winner will receive:

 A really cute little tin pail, which I have added the most beautiful French label to.  I've added lots of sparkle and shine to this adorable pail with glitter. Not just on the label, but the silk blossom as well, because my motto is "You can never have too much glitter!",

 I have also made a wonderfully smelling lavender sachet, with my favorite blue and white toile barkcloth fabric.  I've embellished the sachet with vintage crocheted trim, and a vintage Mother of pearl button.  Tres magnifique!

 Because I know that all of you ladies are oh, so creative, I have also put together one of my "Creative Inspirations" kits, just for you, and is full of crafting potential!  I'm sharing with you some of my vintage sheet music collection, some of which I've printed off amazing graphics on (love the Madonna and Child print!), and some of my favorite crinkly seam binding.  Also vintage dictionary and French book pages, and some blank tags that I have aged, as well as some lovely dainty vintage lace!

 A cute little birdie tag, with a bit of rhinestone bling!

I am also including a whole slew of pretty embellishments that I created for the winner, made from vintage French book pages that I have stamped with some of my favorite bird themed images. And, a couple of unique bird stickers, too!  So, that should keep you busy for awhile!

 The winner will also receive a set of 8 of my vintage wooden clothespins, that I have decoupaged with pages from a vintage French book, and glittered (of course!).  Oooh, la, la!
(sorry, the postcards are not included!  I just can't part with them!!)

 Entering is super easy!  All you need to do is leave me one comment on this post, if you are a current follower as of today!  That's it!  I will draw the winning name next Friday, May 27th.  If I can't figure out the random generator thingy, then I will do it the old fashioned way and draw the name out of a bowl!!!  Good luck, and thanks again!!!

I also wanted to share with you some surprises that I received yesterday from my sweet friend Cindy, from Cindy Adkins Whimsical Musings.  Cindy is not only super talented, but is one of the most generous, kind hearted kindred spirits that I have ever met!  My birthday is next week, and Cindy sent me the best gifts!!!

 Cindy knows how much I love all things French, especially Paris!  Just look at the gorgeous journal that she made me!  Be still my heart! 

 She also made me the most beautiful card, embellished with fleur de lis (which I also adore!). And, if that were not enough, she also sent me a Coach luggage tag!  I've never owned Coach anything, so I was very excited about that!  I can hardly wait to take a trip (Paris, maybe?!) so that I can use it!  Thank you so much, Cindy! I was feeling a bit low and homesick yesterday, so this truly gave me a huge, much needed lift!

If you have never visited Cindy's blog, be sure to check it out!  She also has an amazing Etsy shop, which you can see here!

A Very Parisian Giveaway!

Bon Jour, Mon Amis!

Today my friend Frenchy is hosing a giveaway for me over at her beautiful blog, Le Chateau des fleurs.  I am giving away one of my glittered and embellished Eiffel Tower ornaments to one lucky winner!  Be sure to visit Frenchy for a chance to win!

Au Revoir!

Last chance to enter my $25 giveaway

Hello, hope you all are having a wonderful Tuesday!

If you haven't already entered my giveaway, today is your last chance to do so! In case you missed it, one lucky winner will receive $25 credit towards anything in my etsy shop, plus free shipping!  Wonderful Jan, over at BobbyPins Boardwalk, has been so graciously hosting my giveaway.  So hurry on over & enter.  Good luck! Can't wait to see who the winner is!

Happy 4th, and a $25 Giveaway!

Happy Independence Day, from our chateau to yours!

The hostas are happy!  They are in full bloom!

A tranquil place to sit and rest a bit.  Ok, I need to remember the resting part!  Seems like I spend more time working in the yard than taking a break!

Peek-A-Boo!  Emily says: "Remember to enter my mama's giveaway!  One lucky winner will get $25 credit (and free shipping!) towards anything in her Etsy shop!  A really nice lady named Jan is hosting the giveaway, so hop on over to her blog,   BobbyPins Boardwalk, to see how you can enter!  What's a blog?  Is that something to eat?  I'm feeling pretty hungry now............"

An Exciting Giveaway!

I am so very excited to announce that I am having my very first giveway!

I am giving one lucky winner $25 credit towards anything in my Etsy shop, including free shipping!  I have been a busy bee creating things for my shop, and am so anxious for my giveaway!! Jan over at BobbyPins Boardwalk generously offered to host the giveaway for me.  Jan is such a sweetheart, and I am so thankful for her offer!  If you have never visited Jan, be sure to hop on over, where she will give you all of the details about the giveaway.  You will have four chances to win, and one way that you can enter the giveaway is to become a follower of Jan (hint, hint!).  So go visit Jan & enter!  Good Luck!!