Good Friday

Good Friday.
A lovely, appropriate image:

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Spring Altered Matchbox Swap!

I recently participated in Laura Gunn's (Decor to Adore)
Spring Matchbox Swap.
I created this matchbox for my partner Mary,
who I knew had a penchant for French/Marie style:

I used black and white toile paper to cover the matchbox,
and tore a strip of fabric with French words and wrapped it around the box.
I trimmed both edges with silver german scrap.
I then scrunched up a vintage doily and attached to the box,
topping it with some tulle, velvet leaves
and roses I had made from vintage music paper and glimmer misted.
Then I painted a butterfly with
Tim Holtz's crackle glaze and attached it atop a rose.

Here's another look and a peek at the contents:

Freebie Friday on Sunday!

Today's sweet image is one of my Easter favorites...

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Have a great week!

Spring Linky Party

Soooo, two linky parties today!! Party, party, party! :)

Here is the May Day basket I made for Kari's May Basket Swap:
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My "basket" is actually an embossed tin bucket,
I wanted to do something a little different.
I'm a rebel.

Here's a close up of the little May banner I made...I love it!



And an even closer-up view, just cuz she's so cute:



And packed inside:

Vintage doily, crepe paper, millinery flowers, and postcard.
Everything else was from an estate sale, thrifted,
or handmade except for the journal and rubber stamp.
And the candy. ;)

And just to make it more fun,
once the package was in the mail,
I sent Karen (my swappee?) this picture to pique her interest:


And the next day I sent her this:


Visit Decor to Adore for more adorable Spring crafts.

And hop over to How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday
and more pink delights.

Pink Saturday!

My second Pink Saturday!
Today I'd like to share some lovely pictures taken at the
Urban Barn:

This bunny reminds me of a Steve Martin quote:
"Today I saw a bunny that looked like a cloud." :D
You know...instead of "That cloud looks like a bunny..." :D

It's such a beautiful shopping experience,
the most gorgeous vignettes everywhere you turn.

Freebie Friday!

Bunnies everywhere!
Especially in my backyard,
where I think they're adorable,
but my husband (aka Mr.McGregor, lol)
chases them away, because they eat the grass.
And leave behind little inapproprietnesses. :(
But here is a sweet little pic
with bunnies whom I'm sure would never do that!


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Join me tomorrow for Pink Saturday,
hosted by How Sweet the Sound!

Pink Saturday!

Pink Saturday!
I have been wanting to get it together to join in on this for awhile--
who doesn't love PINK?
I thought I'd show you another car I made for my circus wagon:

It seems like I am seeing vintage circus stuff everywhere now!
Stampington featured them in their
Creative Impulse newsletter last week.
And have you visited Michaels dollar bin lately?
All manner of supercute vintage circus items:
notecards, journals, stamps, treat bags, etc.
If you want to get in on the circus (band)wagon, check it out!
But grab a coupon first! :)

Here's a little Pierrette
that I pinked up for you:Click, right click and save!
Please visit How Sweet the Sound for more Pink Saturday inspiration!

Have a great weekend!

April Fool Friday Freebie!

Please check back later today,
as I will have my first Pink Saturday post
and another freebie!!
A pink one!!