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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

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!!!



Sunday, August 28, 2011

Shabby Chic Decor and Vintage-Style Collage


Hi Everyone~
I love to make collages from old book covers. No, it is
not my original idea--I received a beautiful one from my
awesome friend Dore at Burlap Luxe several months
ago...And then, I decided to make some. This one
was for my friend Cyndi in Brazil.

This collage was created with graphics from The



Sending hugs to all of you--and to those who are on
the East Coast, I sure hope that you are all alright...
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

XO
Cindy


Friday, August 26, 2011

Merci Beaucoup!


Hi Everyone~

Thank you so much for coming to visit! Here is a
digital piece that I made with images from



and this is my "Rose of My Heart" bracelet that was
created with images from a special collection from
Madame Tussaud's.



It is available in my Etsy shop!


XO
Cindy

Linking this to The Graphics Fairy!
Linking this to Pink Saturday!

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Shabby Chic Decor--Setting a Vintage Mood







Hi Everyone~

If you love vintage style, there are simple ways to add timeless flair to your surroundings. You can tie hand-stamped seam binding around your silverware. (This is actually an old pattern that my husband picked up recently on one of his buying trips.)





A vintage photo with a pair of gloves is always dreamy...





An old doorknob can be placed almost anywhere that you want to add character....





A skeleton key placed next to a photo can be quite effective too.

A wonderful friend of mine named Velma recently sent me a collection of old family photos. Thank you, Velma! If you look closely, you’ll notice that the woman in these pictures had her photographs taken in front of a chicken coop. (Little did she know that chicken wire would be so popular for home decorating in the future!) I will be sharing more of these photos as time goes on.


Wishing you all a wonderful week!


Xo

Cindy


Linking this to White Wednesday!

Linking this to Alphabet Thursday!


Handmade Bracelets!


Hi Everyone~

I hope you're all having a great week. I wanted to
share my newest creations with you~

Alice's Tea Party


Garden Tea Party

These are now available in my Etsy shop and
can be shipped worldwide.

Have a happy day!!

XO
Cindy

Monday, August 22, 2011

Spotlighted Designer



Hi Everyone~

I hope you are all having a good week. I just found out that I am the spotlighted designer on Dezinaworld today--I was so surprised! Thank you, June...I am really touched.

This is one of the pieces that was featured...I hope you'll go over and take a quick look. To see the rest, just go here.

XO
Cindy

Linking this to Blogger's Bodega

Linking this to Alphabet Thursday

I'm Determined!


Hi Everyone~

This weekend I got a stationery bicycle at Academy Sports, as well as 5 lb. weights...So, guess who will be working out!



I only got one set of weights and actually, I hope that 5 lb. ones are not too heavy...What do you think? I realized that maybe I should have gotten 3 lb. ones, but since the store is very far away, it looks like I won't be taking them back.

If you've used them, could you let me know what you think about my choice?

I hope you all have a great week!!!

XO
Cindy

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Such Special Treaures


Hi Everyone~

I recently received these beautiful surprises in the mail!
My friend Lynne from Adorn made this precious collage....





And Sherry from Createology sent this wonderful painting!

What wonderful surprises from such special friends~
a true delight, indeed!

Lynne and Sherry, thank you so much for thinking of
me and for making such lovely treasures that put
such a smile on my face.

XO
Cindy

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

A Little Creativity



I just completed this "Paris Chic" Cigar Box. It was
created with an image from Dezinaworld.



And then other embellishments, including flowers and
vintage buttons were added....






And here are my latest jewelry designs!





I love to create jewelry that is filled
with meaning...





XO
Cindy

Linking this to: Gingersnap Creations!

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!

Linking this to The Graphics Fairy!
Linking this to White Wednesday!
Linking this to Alphabet Thursday!
Linking this to Show and Tell Friday!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Altered Cigar Boxes



I recently created these repurposed cigar boxes.

These 2 were made for friends of mine--
Jesse and David.



Thanks for visiting!


Monday, August 15, 2011

Summertime Fun



Hi Everyone~
I hope you're having an awesome summer!!!

Here is a digital piece that I just created with the
female image from Dezinaworld, shells from
The Graphics Fairy, and background from
Scrapgirls.

And one more thing, I hope you'll be able to see
Jacira's work in my online magazine. To
meet this precious artist, just go here!

XO
Cindy

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Welcome to the Garden


Hi Everyone~

Welcome to the garden! I love ball jars
and thought I would create a digital picture
from it using a background from


This piece was created with graphics from
If you look closely, you will see little faeries
peering out from the trees.


This piece was created using graphics from Dezinaworld
and Scrapgirls.


This piece was created using graphics from Dezinaworld
and the backgrounds are from Scrapgirls.



And here is a big surprise I received via email this morning from my dear friend June of Junibears Jottings! June used my baby picture and created this precious treasure for me--I can't wait to show it to my mom! June, thank you SO much!!

Thank you all for visiting the garden--may you have a blessed week!!!

XO
Cindy

Linking this to The Graphics Fairy!!

Giveaway Winner and Gifts!


Hi Everyone~

I just picked a random winner of the Boho bracelet. The winner is Cindy Adkins (yes, a different Cindy Adkins!) of Art, Books, Tea!!! Congratulations, Cindy!



I received the most awesome huge surprise package in the mail this week from Daniella of Daniella Hayes~ She made me this beautiful card and enclosed the most fantastic beads and lace--WOW! It was such a wonderful surprise, indeed. I couldn't wait to call her and say how excited I was! Well, of course, then the Girl Talk was so fun too!



And that's not all~Daniella made me this beautiful tag...I adore the crocheted flower--isn't it precious? Thank you, Daniella!

Blessings to all of you for a wonderful Sunday!!!

XO
Cindy

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Counting My Blessings



Hi Everyone~


This weekend, a big event is going on!


Beverly of Pink Saturday has teamed up to help raise money for Design Gives Back! This is a wondrous charitable organization with the amazing Kelee that has been featured on Oprah because of all the work that she and her volunteers do.



I hope that you will do me a BIG favor and leave a message on this post and also at Pink Saturday. For each comment that someone writes, money will be donated to this worthwhile cause--how neat is that?


In addition, the theme this week for Pink Saturday is “Counting My Blessings,” so I created this digital art with graphics from Shabby Cottage Studio. Thank you so much for coming to visit me and I’m so grateful for your comments!!


XO

Cindy


Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Quite a Surprise


Hi Everyone~

My daughter Jenny just returned from California
and brought some of my baby pictures with her
that my mom had~I was so surprised.




So, I thought I would share them with you. I was
about 2 1/2 at the time.

I hope you're all having a good week!

xo
Cindy

Linking this to Alphabet Thursday!
Linking this to Time Travel Thursday!

Also, if you have not entered my giveaway, just scroll down 2 posts to put your name in the hat!