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Hi Everyone~ I hope that all is going awesome for you. I just found out that my entire Valley Meadows Series hit the bestseller list on Amazon!

and...I just got a picture of the magazine cover of Somerset Studio Gallery Magazine--My work is featured in this issue, much to my surprise! If you are busy in the sunshine, creating art, kickin' back, or just hangin' out, I hope you're having fun!! XO Cindy

Tuesday Tutorial--A Reliquary

This is a project that I thought many of you would enjoy making.

As I design for Shabby Cottage Studio, I wanted to show you this because their awesome materials are featured in this piece.

I began with the lid of a jar and a Frozen Charlotte doll.

I inked the sides of the lid with Staz-On ink that was in my own supplies.

I used a graphic sheet from Shabby Cottage Studio and glued it inside.

Then, I added coffee-stained cheesecloth from my stash.

Finally, I added flowers from Shabby Cottage Studio, as well as a domino and some other embellishments from my stash.

I hope that you have enjoyed learning how to make this!

I have an EXCITING announcement coming in a few days...so stayed tune! (Hint: It is an opportunity for all of my visitors to "strut their stuff" for everyone to see!)

XO

Cindy

Linking this to Blogger's Bodega

Etsy Cottage Style

Wow Us Wednesday

What's It Wednesday

White Wednesday

Time Travel Thursday

Show and Tell Friday

Potpourri Friday

Celebration Giveaway!

I just found out that my work has been published in

the brand-new September issue of SNR--Scrapbook

News and Review!

This issue was just released last night

and is available online!

In celebration of this event, I am having a giveaway.

I just created this Autumn Collage made from a

vintage book.

The lowest-placed flower is in champagne--it

looks pink, but it's not. The other flowers are

delicate fabric with gold glitter and of course,

deep red roses.

As you can see, I am ready for fall...

and I couldn't wait to make this piece with images

from Dezinaworld. Their new sheet has gorgeous

fall color designs!

If you are decorating for fall too, then maybe this

collage will fit in with your decor...

If you'd like to win it, just leave me a message to let

me know if you'd like to be entered into the giveaway!

Oops! and one more thing--could you please push the

BLUE +1 button underneath this post? I'd really

appreciate it!

I hope you're having a great week!!

XO

Cindy

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!!!

Beach Cottage Decor, Coastal Decor

Beach Cottage Collage--New in my Etsy Store

So fun to make!

Lots of whimsy for a Beach Cottage Setting and

definitive of "Shared Moments" with friends.

Just click on images to see close-ups.

XO

Cindy

Linking this to the "Shared Moments" Challenge on Gingersnap Creations!

Linking this to The Graphics Fairy!

Shabby Chic Decor--Did you hear the latest buzz?

Hi Everyone~

There's a NEW CLUB in town! If you click here,

you can see it for yourself...(It's a little

surprise that I've been planning for awhile

now.)

It's a chatty little place where I hope you'll

have some fun!

And YES, there's a giveaway--so, I hope you'll

visit and join in the fun!

XO

Cindy

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

Shabby Chic Decor and Altered Bottles

Oohh-la-la Bottle

Hi Everyone~

I think that Shabby Chic Decor is so dreamy! I created

these altered bottles and wanted to share them with you.

(Front)

This bottle was designed for a client. I design

for Shabby Cottage Studio and created this

from their images.

(Back)

Have a wonderful day!!

XO

Cindy

Linking this to Frugalicious Me!

Merci Beaucoup!

Hi Everyone~

Thank you so much for coming to visit! Here is a

digital piece that I made with images from

Dezinaworld and the Graphics Fairy...

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!

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

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

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

The Graphics Fairy...

This piece was created with graphics from

Dezinaworld and Shabby Cottage Studio.

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!!

Dezinaworld

Hi Everyone~

Dezinaworld has just come out with these fabulous book pages to use in altered art. I just created this collage using one of them and the collection has all different quotes. This was one of my favorites.

They are also introducing a new collage sheet entitled "Flying Machines." Being a proud member of the design team, I created this digital piece.

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

Also, if you have not entered my giveaway, please scroll down to the next post to take a look!

XO

Cindy

Boho-Style Bracelet Giveaway--For Those With a Passion for Fashion

Hi Everyone~

I think that Boho Chic is a fabulous style. It completely appeals to my artsy side. There is a lot of accessorizing that can be very fun--scarves with fringe on the end, large bracelets, and mail-style pouches.

Today when I was at a local jewelry store, I purchased this bracelet and wanted to feature it for this giveaway.

Why do I like the Boho style personally? Because with some careful purchases, anyone can put together various outfits that can go from the office to casual with very little effort. How cool is that?

Anyway--here are the deets on the giveaway. If you would like to win this bracelet, just be a follower and leave me a comment. For another chance to win, simply place the button on your sidebar and let me know that you plan to do that! I will pick a name next week!

XO

Cindy

Linking this to Show and Tell Friday!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!