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Oh Moulin Rouge

This is our crafting table, Yes were we created our beautiful projects! Every detail nothing left undone

The decor was over the top fabulous this was one of the Manniquins all decked out in the fabulous Kim style

Even our chairs were glammed up and these goodie bags were all so GOOD! I haven't even unpacked yet

When I do I give you a peek....

I had the sweetest tablemates too This is Shawn Street, I loved getting to know her a little better she is so

sweet and talented too

Michele Geller she had the neatest stuff at her vendor table oh wow!

My fabulous roomate Michelle Witchell and Kadee Metzger she was in my banner swap and made the most beautiful shoe!

 
Here is Valita Baxley, I had the pleasure of getting to Valita from Silver Bella and we were table mates

at Moulin she is so talented.

Kim made such a fun and beautiful creative place for us to create. It was such an unique experience I will never forget! More later Pinkie

Where Pinkie Creates

This my creative space in my shop. I have spent many hours here making things and being inspired. I share with a photographer and she is expanding her studio. So I am moving to a new space...let's see where next space will be
and hope you have a blessed week.

Summer Time

I don't know where this summer has gone...so many changes are coming to our home
My son graduate from College and started
a new job. He is living in the Bay area in Mountain View working in a Cancer Research Lab. I went down South to visit my daughters College and set her up for school in the fall in Merced. I cancelled my trip to the ocean as I am travelling with my mom brother and sister to visit our homeland where my Grandparents came from. They are Azorean and we will be visiting there in August for several week.
We are excited but with school starting while I am out of the Country so much preparation. I decided to close. my shop for the summer and hope to return in the fall. We have been visiting family and finding out so much about family history and how exciting the connections we're making. I hope to blog all about it and journal while traveling to the Islands. Hope your having a great summer Pinkie

Silver Bella Crown Swap Continued

When I found out there was going to be a crown swap for Silver Bella I just new I had to participate...

My swap partner Tiffany of Shabby Scraps said she liked black, creams and pastels

I started with a wire base and covered it with black netted antique lace embroidered with cream and gold metallic threads...


I gather my vintage images and sheet music, ribbons, buttons and laces and when to work. This was such a fun swap to do...I just loved seeing each and everyone as they unwrapped their crown created especially for them. It was an amazing experience to see how talented these ladies truly are wow!

Here is Tiffany with her Romantic Romeo and Juliette Crown hope she was pleased...

Here is the Petite Coquette Crown Tiffany made for Joy Campbell of Dream it Live it
so fluffy and lusciously pink yeah!

Joy also made my lovely pink crown...

Here are Joy and I with our beautiful pink confections, Thank you Joy my crown was perfectly magnificent
I love it! Thank you Shea and Debra for hostessing such and incredible swap

Glitter, Sparkles, Silver Bella Bling.....

Being new to Silver Bella....my first time attending I had a big sister to help. My big sister was so very sweet, I regret not getting to spend more time with Jana Perenchio, we did get to exchange gifts. I made her a vintage perfume bottle and gave me a Bella Survivor Kit

My big sister was so thoughtful, look at all these yummy goodies and treats, thank you so much Jana! You are so sweet....

Here is Jana with her Texas Mum she received from her swap partner. I can not believe there were so many gorgeous swaps. I wished I had participated in more....

My room mate Vicki Flinchum said she loved red so I packed her a little vintage purse bursting with yummy red goodness and a handmade redwork pillow. I hope she like it...

She made me this pretty corsage of vintage paper and glitter in my favorite colors of course pink!
That evening after we checked in to our beautiful hotel suite, heres a photo outside our room looking into the lobby the swaps began.....amazing, amazing let me tell you. The crown swap that I entered was scheduled to begin around midnight yikes! It was worth staying up for so much adrenalin

Here is Barbara who just could wait to open her crown, I know how she felt...She loved loved her pretty
blue creation

Sorry this is blurry, This was one of our wonderful hostesses Shea Fragoso passing out the next creation
The boxes they were presented in alone where amazing works of art! Unbelievable was the attention to detail...

 
This silver glittery creation so breath takingly sparkle......

Here is Shea with her beribboned creation of bling, can't tell she does like it...just kidding, that smile says it all

I so wanted to knab this beautiful box made by Shea's mother Debra, for Heather Ales
We sent are likes and dislikes to the hostest and they all did a wonderful job

This was all hand beaded by Debra, I was stunned and in awe as was everyone! Just gorgeous

This crown was especially made by Heather Ales for Amanda Willey. She took photos from her blog of her family to make this for Amanda. I think she was so happily surprised!

I love all this pink yumminess...how can you not? This was made by Robin, if you know for who please let me know in the comments (Sorry didn't catch your name)

This nature theme crown was an amazing creative beauty.....so uniquely fitting a Queen

She was so happy with her little chicka dee glittered tiara too...

So romantic with this cream colored laces, it perfectly matched her gorgeous satin kimono
Go figure that....

 
I had the chance to spend some time with the sweet Marie and she truly is a beautiful lady...
I love that pink antique fringe on the lovely crown, Way to go Marie Whoa who!

Her favorite color was purple, the color of Royalty, she felt like  a Queen in this made just for her...
I heard the first crown her partner made met with a tragedy and Marie stayed up all night creating this beauty for her...

This was so pretty in burgundy and golds.......I love this one too

This crown was also all hand beaded, the time and effort that went into this sweet thing. I think she approves...

This is Lonnie with her beautiful blingy green fleur de lis....

This was over the top gorgeous the N was encased in a beautiful solder bevel....so lovely

This is our other hostess Debra with sweet daughter Shea thank you so much for putting together such a wonderful swap with so many talented women. It was an experience I will never forget....
to be continued....There are a few more wonderful crowns to show you. I have to go for now Pinkie

Happy Harvest....

I have to say that Autumn is my favorite time of year....the weather, the changing of leaves and being raised on a farm the beauty of harvest

My mom was having a party so I snapped a few photos of her fall decorations....
Something about having guest over makes you get in the mood to decorate and pretty everything up

My sister Rene', the gourmet loves to cook and was in charge of the menu

I know angels do gather around my moms for sure....
View from her front porch

A few of the party goers....My daughter Heidi, niece Chelsea and my youngest Liam

It was a wonderful day, but over too soon

Down at the store I took a few picts of my Halloween decorations. Thought you'd like to see a peek. The
shop has been undergoing a makeover and lots of changes....

Aren't they the cutest little couple you ever seen?

I have been so busy, I don't know where time goes....I never seem to have enough
In a couple of weeks I will be leaving to Silver Bella can't wait!

Here's a look at one of the swaps I am in....I finished one and still am working on another yikes!

Hope she likes and hopes she's not peeking...

Hope you enjoy this time of year and a Happy Harvest to you Pinkie

Pink News...

Well, I have been busy with the new shop....here's a peek at what I have been up to, doing a bit of creating in between to keep me grounded...

Having fun with handwork it is so relaxing...

A few buttons, some of my favorite collectibles...
Never can have too many buttons!

A piece of vintage wallpaper, sheet music and hand dyed ribbon...

More paper and lace, love those pink pearlies....

This soft aqua colored sheet music was my inspiration...

All my goodies gathered for my collage project....show you a pict when I am done

Well, it seems that I have been too busy to blog lately, so this is what I was up to...getting my daughters ready for prom! I was also on the decorating committee...everything turned out so nice whew....

Mia is a junior, sixteen and will be graduating next year. She wants to attend a UC to study engineering. She loves math and softball...

Savannah is seventeen and will be graduating in a few short weeks and will be attending college to study
criminal justice. Savannah loves softball too and is hoping to get a softball scholarship.  I am going to miss my sweet girl. I can't believe she is all grown up...

Sisters, they are close in age only 15 months apart...even though they argue like sister do they love each other very much. I'll show you some more prom picts on the next post Pinkie

Little Peek...

We have been busy as little bees getting ready to open our shop...
Here a peek at some of thing will have for sale...
I shabby chic and grunged these old door and covered them with antique wallpapers

I did each side differently so we could change our decor when needed, there are four in all

On this one I put ribbon in the panels to display old cards

Here are our store tags already to be used...

Ruby Rene' recovered these pretty toile chairs, perfect place for Mrs. Bunny to sit..

Easter waiting to be unpacked...

This is a cute vintage crib...what baby would love to nap in there

Some of the pictures that will have...

So sweet...

Vintage chalkware eggs...

Tiny little bunny...

And Mrs. Momma bunny says its time to go...Have a wonderful week and I will take some more picts of our opening  Pinkie

Beautiful Sunny Day...

It has been raining and we do need it...there was talk that the farmers would not be able to plant their crops because of a severe drought.  Well, the farmers are going to get the water they need and more storms are on the way. I am so grateful for the little bit of sun that is shinning today, a much needed relief to all the gray wet days. Well, we have been busy getting ready to open our shop and begin on a new adventure. There are always the unpredicted set backs but looks like we will make our March opening...I am beginning to get excited and can't wait...
I
I am ready for a Spring Song! Yeah
(Beautiful Basket by the talent Donna O'Brien)

Hope you have a wonderful week Pinkie

Busy, Busy and more Busy!

Well, it seems that the New Year has started off with a bang...
We'll be hosting a Tea Party this Saturday for almost 40 ladies....
My mom has been busy, gathering, ironing and washing dishes for the big event. My sister is doing all the food, sandwiches, salads and deserts...
I think I am in trouble, well over my head in paper, lace and valentines...
I thought it would fun to do a Valentines swap and start the year off with creating, well that was before
I decided to open up an antique store and and make many altered art book pages....
Yes, I said open up a shop! An opportunity opened up and we just couldn't pass it up. Timing I don't know? I'll let you know about that later....We have been busy painting and getting the place ready. I have been trying to keep my commitments and I think I will survive..
I finished my swap pages, they were so fun! I wanted to do a little more...Well, I will have to be satisfied with how they turned out. I am happy...more on the shop later. I'll leave you with a few more Valentine pages enjoy Pinkie

This was the first time I tried to make book pages sewing with paper...I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this media....Well, what do you think?