Birthday Surprises!!!

I received some amazing treasures in my mailbox from some wonderful blogging friends and I couldn't wait to share them with you....My dear friend Celeste of Celestina Marie Designs has been designing for over 30 years and has thousands of customers in her Etsy shop--She created this box. You can imagine why she is so popular!! What a treasure this is, indeed!

This beautiful box arrived with this gorgeous handmade card and clip--so precious!!!

I was already in 7th Heaven when I realized there was yet another surprise inside--this exquisite fleur de lis!! WOW! Being from New Orleans, this has a special place in my heart and I am already wearing it!!!

This absolutely beautiful handmade card and tag arrived from June of Dezinaworld--I was so surprised and if that wasn't enough...

June sent me one of her Lucky Treasure Bags!!! I really wanted one!! It is filled with decorating treasures. June is the owner of Dezinaworld--one of the premiere online shops for images. She has just "rolled out" these Lucky Treasure Bags for her customers and they are incredible!!

My dear friend Donna of My Shabby Chateau sent this gorgeous wooden box that was designed with shabby goodness!!! I opened it and was so surprised!!! I adore her style as do so many of her clients of her fabulous Etsy shop!

Just look at the detail--with sheet music inside--"Be still my heart!"

And Donna sent this precious handmade card~I adore the little girl and the baby buggy!! It is so, so darling!

My dear friend Melody sent me a vintage cookbook~Melody is from Brown Gingham Creations! But look what else she sent~

A beautiful vintage apron...and guess what? Melody completely embroidered the apron!

I hope it is possible to see the intricate stitches~She is so talented!! This is truly a heartfelt treasure.

Thank you all SO much--You made my birthday so special and I can't begin to tell you what this meant to me!!

XO

Cindy

Shabby Chic Decor--A Little French Charm

Hi Everyone~

I just love sconces, so when I found these

Fleur de Lis treasures, I couldn't wait to

repurpose them for my Etsy shop...

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

XO

Cindy

Linking this to:

White Wednesday

Time Travel Thursday

Show and Tell Friday

Tickled Pink!

Hi Everyone~

I just received this beautiful card and tag from my friend Daniella...

She makes such gorgeous pieces and has a wonderful blog.

I was so "tickled pink" when I received these treasures in the mail!

THANK YOU, Daniella--what a wonderful surprise!!

Do you see the precious handmade fabric roses?

XO

Cindy

Happy Pink Saturday!

Hi Everyone~

Yay! Blogger is finally working! Here is a digital piece that I made for Pink Saturday~The background and female image are from Dezinaworld--If you need graphics, go take a look!

I just received some beautiful treasures and I wanted to share them with you!

This beautiful card is from my daughter-in-law, Nikki!

This gorgeous booklet is from my friend

Lynne from Adorn! It's simply beautiful

and it has Southern Belles on it!

This beautiful dress form tag is from Diane Knott!

Oooh--la-la!

And recipes cards that are Diane's own

design!

And these adorable tags that Diane made too!

And this fabulous tag from Gerri Herbst!

Oh, you just know with me living in

New Orleans how I love that fleur de lis!

Thank you to everyone who sent me something--you truly warmed my heart with your talent and generosity.

Wishing everyone a Happy Pink Saturday and a wonderful weekend!

XO

Cindy

Linking this to Pink Saturday!

Mother's Day and a Giveaway!

Hi Everyone~

As you can see, I am posting early for Pink Saturday with Beverly this week! I hope that you will join in the fun and show us your "pinks" on Saturday! I am Beverly's featured guest this week, so please take a look~I'm so excited!

I am having a big BLOG CANDY giveaway and if you would like to be in the drawing to win it and have not already signed up to be in it, you can leave a message on this post....I will announce the WINNER on Saturday night!

Here is a repurposed tin that I made for my mom for Mother's Day~and it is already in the mail to her in California. As many of you know, I design for Dezinaworld and this piece was made with one of their images (there's a whole collection that is "Mother & Child.")

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend and enjoy Mother's Day!!

I am linking this to Pink Saturday!

And to a Mother's Day challenge at Crafter's Companion!

Oops! And ONE more thing! I've got a "Pink" giveaway on the next post down. If you'd like a chance to win, just leave a comment on there!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED...THANKS SO MUCH FOR JOINING IN THE FUN!

XO

Cindy

Up, Up and Away!

Hi Everyone~

Here is a collage that I created digitally with images from Dezinaworld~

And from those, I made this tag!

Here's another view.

Here is a virtual tea party that I created in Photoshop using images from Dezinaworld.

And from it, I created this tag.

Now, I'd like to ask you a favor~If you would like to win one of these tags, just let me know. I will have a drawing for these new pieces!

And also, if you need new graphics, please go visit Dezinaworld!

XO

Cindy

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED--THANKS FOR JOINING IN THE FUN!