Mixed Media Creation

I have been very lazy busy and haven't posted in soooo long.  Thank you so much for your patience with me!  I thought I would write a quick post and share a mixed media painting I did a few months ago.  It is only my second attempt at this type of art, but I did have fun.  

 It is hard to see the writing, but I wanted it to be muted.  I sewed on the pearls to the bottom of the vintage handmade lace and made the dimensional butterflies from 5 layers of different papers including vintage book pages, scrapbook paper, vellum and printed butterflies.  I added a swarovski crystal to the corner sun with vintage buttons & a doily.  This represents the butterflies fluttering to heaven.  It is hard to see that there is dimension to the added rays from the sun and the corner scrollwork.  

This piece of art hangs in the front office at my work in a mammography department.  I work in a back office, but am happy to share it with others.

Have a great rest of your week & I will share some goodies I got during the holidays from some wonderful bloggy friends next...

Blessings,
Cindy 
I'm linking to:
Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 77 @ Katherine's Corner

Giveaway Winner!

I just did a sequence generator through Random.org and it chose #21, which is...
Deb Kaufman!

Deb, just send me an email with your address and I will get your trees to you.  

Thank you sooo much to everyone for entering and such sweet comments!  I can't tell you how much it means to me to have such wonderful, caring followers & friends.  I am behind on emailing all of you who participated, but know that I will.  May God touch you as you have touched me.

Merry Christmas to each of you & your love ones and have a Blessed New Year!  

Blessings,
Cindy  

White Bottle Brush Trees for Giveaway

Just a quick post to remind you of my giveaway.  I am giving away two creamy white bottle brush trees.  Please be a follower or become a follower.  Let me know how you are following.  Make sure you leave me an email address if yours doesn't show on your comment.  Thanks!
Merry Christmas!

Blessings,
Cindy

I'm linking to:
Blissful Whites Wednesday @ Timewashed

My Christmas Giveaway!

Holiday Greetings!
As many of you know, this has been a particularly difficult year for my family.  Although I still have moments of deep sorrow, I know that God is near and holding us tight.  I also know that the twins are in Jesus's arms, safe and sound.  In that I find comfort.  So in honor of Emma and Myla, I am having a giveaway for Christmas and I invite you to enter.  My only request is that you already be a follower or become one.  Please let me know how you chose to follow my blog, through Google Friend or Linky Followers.  I don't know how to track email followers. (If there is a way, someone show me Please!!)  I so cherish the friendships I have made through blogging and always appreciate your sweet comments.  

The prizes are two bottle brush trees, hand~decorated by me.  I will have a few more goodies included, but haven't decided what yet.  All you need to do is leave me a comment on this post, with email address if yours doesn't show, so I can contact you.  I will appreciate you sharing this giveaway with others, but it isn't mandatory.  I will draw a name on December 10th. 

Thank you so much to all my followers.  I can't express how humbled I am that you would take the time to pop in to my little blog.  Have a wonderful week, everyone!

Blessings,
Cindy  

I'm sharing with:
Homemaker on a Dime: Market Your Biz and Giveaways #77
Home Decor & Organizing Link Party #77    
Savvy Southern Style~Wow Us Wednesdays 
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday # 141 @ Coastal Charm
Timewashed~Blissful Whites Wednesday 
Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop #64 @ Katherine's Corner 
From My Front Porch to Yours~Treasure Hunt Thursday #83 
The Vintage Farmhouse~Creative Things Thursday 
By Your Hands Giveaway Link Party
The Shabby Creek Cottage~Transformation Thursday  
 

New Bottle Brush Trees in my Etsy Shop!

I'm gonna make this short but sweet!  I just listed a new selection of bottle brush trees on Etsy.  I also have a box of vintage ornaments available.  Here's some pics!

Don't forget I am having a giveaway announced soon for the holiday season.  I will share details on Monday, November 26th. What kind of things do you like to have a chance to win?  There are so many possibilities!  I really appreciate my followers, new and old...not old in the age sense!  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and God Bless you and your family.

Blessings,

Cindy

 

Sharing with:
By Your Hands Blog Party Sunday
Under the Table and Dreaming: The Sunday Showcase Party
Timewashed: Blissful Whites Wednesday 

My New Trees on the work table...in Etsy soon!

Hello my sweet bloggy friends!  I have been busy getting some new bottle brush trees ready for my Etsy Shop.  I am always walking around with glitter on my face, etc, etc... Does anyone else have that "problem"??  It must be my sparkling personality!  I wanted to get more done by now but too many things going on in my life this year and so I will let it go... Whatever gets done, gets done...whatever doesn't, doesn't!  There is always next year to get all the things whirling in my head made, right?  Hmmmm, I think I say that every year!  Are there ever enough hours in a day?

 So here's my work table covered with finished trees all ready for photographing.  It is hard to get good photos inside, but these give you an idea.  The weather has been dreary & dark, so hoping tomorrow will have a little more sun to get some pics done outside so I can get them listed; then these glittery goodies will be available. 

 I will post when I get them in my Etsy shop, hopefully in a couple of days.  I am still getting some little trees done.  In the meantime, hope you are enjoying the joys of the season, maybe a craft show or two. 

Blessings,
Cindy 

I'm sharing with:
Fugalicious Friday @ Finding Fabulous 
Thursday Favorite Things @ Katherine's Corner

150th Post & Bottle Brush Trees on Etsy...

I have been so busy with work & family life that it has been a long time coming, but this is my 150th post.  I'm planning a giveaway soon for the holiday season, but need to get some photos taken of my gift choices.  But for now, take a peek at my Etsy shop.  I have the shop on my sidebar.  Have a wonderful week everyone & thank you for your patience with me.  It has been a tough (albeit awful sometimes) year for me & my family.  One Day at a Time...
Blessings,

Cindy