Write It on Your Heart

Hi Everyone~

Today I received some amazing news--I just found out that I am a Ginger Gem on Gingersnap Creations!

I had submitted this piece in the contest--It's actually in my Etsy store. And it was chosen for their contest! Thank you to everyone at Gingersnaps!

* * *On Nov. 2, I will be having a week of creativity with a giveaway, tutorial, and "how-to's" to get your craft on for Christmas~I hope you'll join me for this event. I have art projects with instructions if you want to make them too!

* * *Then, the week before Thanksgiving, starting Nov. 14, I will have "A Week of Blessings." This is not about me--it's about all of YOU. I am hoping that you will come over and tell a story about either the blessings in your life--or a miracle that has happened to you. I have had a lot of miracles, so I will have to think of one in particular to share.

"Write it on your heart that each day is the best day of the year"--Ralph Waldo Emerson

* * *I have created these Gratitude Journals with graphics from Dezinaworld and other embellishments. They are available in my Etsy store for under $10. I thought they would make perfect journals to write blessings in.

* * *UPDATE: WE JUST GOT HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL AND MY HUSBAND HAD THE SURGERY--PLEASE, STILL NEEDING YOUR PRAYERS!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

In the meantime, if you are in need of headers or blog buttons, feel free to write me as I will still check my mail at night and will be working from home.

Love,

Cindy

Linking this to:

White Wednesday

Time Travel Thursday

Potpourri Friday

Show and Tell Friday

Pink Saturday

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!

Beach Cottage Decor

Hi Everyone~

Besides creating The Shabby Chic Girls' Club, I have

been a busy bee making these seaside creations.

I created a shadow box from a frame....

And here is an altered book with a seahorse charm...

An altered Mermaid bottle....

It's a way to keep the beach spirit around all year long...

and have a few moments to relax...

All of these items are available in my Etsy store.

Wishing you a Happy Day!!!

If you haven't visited my new blog, just click

here for a giveaway!

Linking this to:

The Graphics Fairy!

Cheerful Stamp Pad!

Blogger's Bodega!

Time Travel Thursday!

XO

Cindy

Shabby Chic Decor and Romance

Hi Everyone~

I love Shabby Chic decor and I especially think it is

beautiful mixed with a little romance!

So, I thought I would share some of my

Depression Glass with you....

And I have made tags to accompany the pieces

with images from a fabulous collage sheet from

Dezinaworld!

I have also tied curly seam binding on each tag...

Tags offer a cute way to accent any collection that

you might have...Just an idea!!

Happy Pink Saturday!! and wishing you a

happy weekend!!!

JUST ADDED: WE ARE EXPECTING A STORM HERE

IN LOUISIANA, SO IF YOU DON'T HEAR FROM ME,

IT MEANS I LOST POWER-Thanks so much!

XO

Cindy

Linking this to Pink Saturday!!

Shabby Cottage Style

Hi Everyone~

I hope you're having a wonderful summer!

I wanted to show you some of my newest items in my

Etsy shop...I adore designing pieces with burlap.

And I love creating anything with a "beach cottage" theme...

This piece is actually a perfect blend of seaside with

a popular industrial feel.

The 2 bottles featured in this post are antiques that I have altered. If you notice, the one at the top has a glass handle on it.

As I am writing this, I am having issues with my computer, so if you don't hear from me, please understand.

Linking this to Pink Saturday!

Linking this to Sand and Sea Sundays!

Linking this to the Sunburnt Cow!

And I’ve got some NEWS!

Sharon Hughes at Pansy Garden and Cottage has a website called Launch Your Creativity. Sharon’s line of table linens and aprons is carried worldwide. Her motto is “Follow Your Dreams--Anything is Possible.” Don’t you just love that?

In the fall, Sharon is having a large event in California with numerous guest speakers, including Jacqueline deMontravel, the Editor of Romantic Homes Magazine; Jenny Doh, President and Founder of Crescendoh, LLC; Cheryl Turner, Owner of Paris in a Cup, and Jenelle Van del Mortel, Artist, Designer and Teacher.

Well, this week I am thrilled to be featured on her site in a special section called “She Followed Her Passion.” I hope you’ll take a look at it here:

http://www.launchyourcreativity.com/article_10/Cindy-Adkins.htm

Summer Dreams

Rustic Pie Stand

Hi Everyone~

Have you ever dreamt of waking up in the French countryside?

Wire Basket with Altered Bottles

Where everything is dreamy?

Have you ever wanted to return to a life where things

were simple?

Altered Beach-Themed Tote

Or have you ever wanted to just

spend a lovely day at the seashore?

Summer dreams are like that--They can just make you

feel swept away...

These are just some of my brand-new Etsy additions--

Linking this to Show & Tell Friday!

Linking this to Pink Saturday!!!

Linking this to The Graphics Fairy!

Love & hugs,

Cindy

All tag graphics are from The Graphics Fairy.

Island Fever!

Hi Everyone~

Yes, it's that time of year again--a time when many of us want to get to the beach and put our toes in the sand!

I wanted to show you some of my new beach-themed Etsy items...

I got the idea to sell various pieces that could be used to display shells or any other collection...

Shelves are always fun...especially in a special nook or cranny of the house where you want some added pizzazz...

I couldn't wait to get my hands on this set of shelves to repurpose them!

And, of course, sconces with a fleurish design fit so perfectly with any Beach Cottage decor...

Dreamy...Just like a day at the beach!

Linking this to Alphabet Thursday with Jenny!!

Oh, and one more thing...If you love French Farmhouse decor, please scroll down to see what I have in store...

I have been having trouble posting to many blogs, so if you don't hear from me, you'll know why!!

Love & hugs,

Cindy

Linking this to Sand and Sea Sundays!

Beach Cottage Open House and Some Exciting News

Glass Cloche--Available in My Etsy shop

(Sorry, this is sold.)

Hi Everyone~

Perhaps nothing warms my heart more that Beach Cottage Style...It's fun, it's carefree, and happy all at the same time.

These new chalkboard tags are now available in my 2 Market to 2 Market section of my Etsy store...They come in a set of 5 and you will find all kinds of uses for these fun tags! The shell graphics here are from The Graphics Fairy.

Etched Shell Wine Carafe with tag

This wine carafe is perfect for a romantic

dinner for 2 or for patio entertaining.

Beach Peat Pots were available in my 2 Market 2 Market section too where everything is $10 and under! (These sold, but if you are interested in the set, I can create more.) They come in a set of 2 and are fabulous for cottage-style decorating.

As you know, I love Beach Cottage decor and also everything "Paris!" Well, I just found out that some of my brand-new creations that have never been posted will be going into a French magazine in the summer--I was so excited to receive the news and I'll update you when it comes out!

XO

Cindy

Linking this to Sand and Sea Sundays!

Linking this to The Graphics Fairy!

Linking this to Homemaker on a Dime!

Linking this to Sunburnt Cow Link Party!

Linking this to White Wednesday!

Beach Market Basket

Hi Everyone~

I would like to share my latest addition to my Etsy shop~

It has just been chosen for a NEW treasury called

"A Tisket A Tasket" on Etsy!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4de4d7086c1d6d9155eeec99/a-tistket-a-tasket-a-very-pretty-basket

It is a Beach Market Basket...

It can be set on a table or hanging on the wall~

Either way, it brings beach ambiance all year long~

I have placed it in my 2 Market 2 Market section of my shop where everything is $10 and under!

I am also linking this up to Alphabet Thursday where the letter for the week is "G." "G" is for "Goin' to the beach!"

I hope you're having a wonderful day~

XO

Cindy

Linking this to: The Sunburnt Cow Link Party!

Linking this to: The Tattered Tag!

Linking this to Time Travel Thursday!

Linking this to Show and Tell Friday!

Linking this to Alphabet Thursday!

Coastal Chic Pink Saturday

A Special Birthday Celebration!

Hi Everyone~

This weekend is the 3rd birthday of Pink Saturday and I hope you will join all of us with your "pinks" to celebrate this happy occasion with Beverly at How Sweet the Sound!

This week is also the Grand Opening of a brand-new section of my Etsy store and it is called 2 Market 2 Market. Everything in this section is $10 and under, so if you need to do some shopping this weekend, I hope you'll take a peak in there for both Shabby Cottage and Beach Cottage Treasures.

For those of you who love Pink Saturday (and don't we all love it?) I thought you might enjoy a little "excursion to the beach" with these newest creations of mine from my Grand Opening.

(Oops! Since I made this post, this set was sold,

but if you'd like to buy a set, just let me know.)

These little peat pots can be placed on a table or shelf for added ambiance and a touch of "Coastal Chic."

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

And before you go, I'd like to tell you that my friend Holly from 2911 Jeremiah Avenue has a feature of me on her blog...It is called "A Woman of Hope." I hope you will go take a look! Thank you Holly! You are so dear to me.

Happy Birthday, Pink Saturday and congratulations Beverly for keeping us all "in the pink!"

Also, if you love vintage-style decorating, I hope you'll scoot down to the next post to take a look at my newest items!

XO

Cindy