November!

Well folks, it's November.  We are well on our way to the Holiday Season.  I love this time of year :)

 

Last night was Halloween and thankfully it was a warm one.  I am fighting an awful cold but I still gathered up my kiddos and braved the crowds of trick-or-treaters.   I'm glad we decided to go. Miss M had such a great time and Mr. A slept the whole time. 

 

Miss M was so awesome last night.  She remembered her manners and skipped all the way up and down the street.  I love that kid :)

 

I have held true to my word and worked on some items for my upcoming craft show. I decided to crochet some infinity scarves. I think they came out pretty great and am debating on whether or not to keep the green one.

 

I used some yarn that I have had hanging around for awhile.  It's so soft and those are vintage buttons.  I love them and I think they might be a hit at the Holiday craft show in December.

 

I would also like to take this moment and say that my family's thoughts and prayers are with all our fellow Americans who are dealing with the awful effects of hurricane Sandy.  If you are able please donate blood and/or money to the American Red Cross to help. Here is their website:

http://www.redcross.org/

 

 

Well, I am going to get off here.  I have to go get my goose from school here in a few and then I wanted to go vote before Parent/Teacher conferences tonight.  Hope you all have a nice afternoon.

 

 

Happy 4th of July!

I hope everyone has a lovely and safe Independence Day!

Romantic Marie Antoinette Bottles

I have been working on some Marie Antoinette bottles for the last few days. It's no secret that I love the notorious queen and I am inspired by her in almost all the crafts I do. Almost, the other inspiration is my lovely daughter.

Anyway, back to my newest items. I took a vintage bottle and added some terrific Marie clip art, lace, and a clay rose. My other bottle isn't vintage, it came from Michael's and is along the same lines as the first. It's filled with faux rose petals.

I love how they turned out. You can check them out at my Etsy shop, just click on my store front on the left of the screen.

My mom also has been working and made this darling Valentine's Day special delivery. It's a little pink mailbox, with rose decals, and filled with a sweet pink bird, feathers, and some green foliage.

So that's what I have been working on this past week. I also want to tell everyone Happy New Year! It's a great time to change your life. I have a few resolutions that will be great for my little family and will hopefully come to be this summer. Fingers crossed.

I hope everyone has a great day!

Cyber Monday Sale!!!

Hello all! I am having a Cyber Monday Sale at my etsy shop! Actually it will run for a few weeks. Save 15% by using my coupon code FROSTY15.

I will be listing new items all week so be sure to keep checking back!

Visit my etsy shop here

My first gift set! A Cuff Bracelet with a matching Vintage Glass Pearl Necklace

Pretty In Pink Statement Necklace

Victorian Christmas Cuff Bracelet with Vintage West Germany Brooch!

Working Like an Elf

I have been working on a ton of new items for my Etsy shop. I plan on listing a few new things everyday, leading up to Black Friday! I will post a coupon code on Thursday, Thanksgiving, that you can use on Friday. Also, for all of my international readers, just let me know if you like something and we can work shipping out.

Vintage Cuff Bracelets

Classic Statement Necklaces

I hope everyone has a great week.

Vintage Magnet Medallions

My project for the day is vintage magnet medallions. You are probably asking yourself, "What exactly is a magnet medallion?" Well, it's a name I made up and after looking at several things to try to get some ideas these came to me.

I used those clear little circle, glass medallions that you can put at the bottom of a fish tank or in a potted plant, vintage inspired clip art, modge podge, and magnets.

I think they came out pretty cute and my mom really liked them.



Speaking of my mom, she is in the process of redoing her den. She is going for a sports/shabby chic design. I think it's coming out great. I'll post some pics when she finishes.

Madi had her first school program this last Thursday and I thought it was awesome! I was so proud of my little girl. She has come such a long way and I couldn't be happier.

Also, I want to give a shout out to my fellow mommies! I hope you all had a great Mother's Day. I sure did. Roses and ZK did ALL the laundry. It was glorious!

Well, I am going to get off here because it is almost time to get Madi from school but I hope everyone has a great week!

Miss Madi's Emporium

Miss Madi's Emporium is open for business. Please feel free to stop by and see what we have in store. Just remember to keep coming back because we will keep adding more and more great treasures.

"Miss Madi's Emporium"

Vintage Inspired Handbag

Yesterday was craft day at my mom's so we all gathered at her house to work on some new items. I picked up this awesome western style toile fabric at the local craft store and thought it would make a great handbag for my older sister.

It only took a few hours to complete and I have to say I love the finished result. I used a basic handbag style and lined the inside. I used these great wooden handles that I picked up at Joann's and I finished it off with a vintage broach that my mom had that is a horseshoe with a rose in it.

Tara really liked it and my mom tried to steal it from her so I think it's a hit over here. I also started work on a vintage inspired clutch but I lost momentum and gave it a rest for the day. I hope to get it finished and crank out another one before the weekend is out.

Well, I have to get my rear moving so I can help my little sister get ready for my niece's birthday party. I hope everyone is having a great afternoon!

Tweet Tweet Tote

Here's my newest tote. I'm not sure if I'm going to sell it yet because I just love it. Decisions, decisions.

Anyway, it is made with a chocolate brown corduroy and vintage bird fabric. I hand stitched the bird and added a pocket to the inside.

Vintage Inspired Toile Tote

My project for today was to make a tote handbag. I had no idea what I was doing so I did a google search to see "how to make a tote?"

There were a million instruction but I opted to look around on eBay and see what other people had done. I do that. I just look at something I like and attempt to imitate it. I never use patterns, unless they are ones that I have made myself, and just go to work. Sometimes it works and others it doesn't. I'm told that my Grandma S. used to do that. Isn't it crazy what gets passed on through genetics?

OK, so I started my project at Joann's. I love it there, they were having so many sales. Anyway, I went to get my fabric. I picked 2 coordinating ones that I thought would work and I got them in 100% cotton canvas so that it would be a little heavier and I wouldn't have to do a lining.

When I got home, I got to work. While the Steelers whooped the Chargers(YAY!), I worked on my tote. The whole project took about 2 hours total. I'm pretty happy with the overall finished product.



I think it's cute. Also, I don't plan on selling it. Tomorrow I'm going to ship it off to my mom. She adores toile fabric and I know that she would love this bag to take to work. So, here you go mom!

I hope everyone had a great weekend and GO STEELERS!