Revisit--Little Black Dress

Happy Hellos Everyone:

I hope all is well with you. I also hope you and a fantastic ‘Hump Day.’ You have no idea how much I have be trying to make it back over here to blogland. The weeks leading up to Mother’s Day were busy to say the very least—although a good busy. This has just been a busy season when it comes to crafting. My son and I have participated in so many spring craft festival. I have to admit I have thoroughly enjoyed each one and I find myself looking forward to the next one on our list. I have met several people and I am learning a lot too.

So, I made another batch of Mother Day’s after my last post and those cards got away from me before I could get one snapshot. That was a bit disappointing, since I thought that batch of Mother’s Day cards looked better than the first batch. Since then, I have been creating lots of cards for weddings/engagements, graduations, and Father’s Day cards; however, I have not photographed any. I plan to have taken pictures before the end of the week. In between all of mayhem, I have created a few more boxes and I thought I would share a few with you over the next couple of days.

Take a look...

I revisited one of my favorite lines from Basic Grey--Little Black Dress.

Distressing the paper provided a well-aged look.

Here's a closer view. 

I pulled out some of Tim's embellishments to accent. 

Not sure whether you notice, but I let Tim rest when it came to feet.

 I made a change and a wonderful change at that. I have dressed

my Tea Box with a new set of shoes. Be sure to let me know what you think.

Finally, I adorned this beauty using on of my favorite ribbon treatments.

I absolutely love the shabby feel.

Finish Project.

Well, thanks for stopping by The Peddler's Gallery and come back real soon.

 Like tomorrow, I'll have something new to share with you.

Everythings Rosie

Happy Hellos Blog Family:

Glad to know you made it over Hump Day!

You ever have one of those "Good-Problems"? When you think about it, those are some of the best kind of problems to have. Over the past couple of weeks, I have be building my inventory. There was a time when I felt as though I had an ample amount of greeting cards. Then one day I looked down into my container and it appeared as though I could have counted my inventory on one hand. Okay maybe I am stretching things a bit, but the number of cards I had on hand was very low. Perhaps that was a result of my long winter's nap. With Mother's Day, graduations, and Father's Day just around the corner--and lets not mention birthdays and weddings, I began making cards to build up my inventory. Well, this past weekend I participated in the Art Asylum in Savage Mills, Maryland on Saturday and the Baltimore's Farmer's Market on Sunday. Well, to my suprise I sold more cards than I had anticipated. That's were the "good thing" (as Martha Stewart says) comes in to play. Of course that depleted my statch. However, the real problem came into play on my way home from the Art Ayslum. After I packed the car and started the ignition, I realise I had not taken any photos of the newer cards I had sold earlier that day. So, I have once again started working on another batch of cards for whatever occassion you can think of.

Since, I do not have a new card to share with you today, I am sharing with you another one of my keepsake boxes with you. I just absolutely love my boxes. I think they are perfect gift to receive for any occassion. With Mother's Day on our heals, it was no suprise this one did not stick around too long. I named this keepsake box 'Everythings Rosie.' Take a look....

As the box began to come together in my mind, it became less of a tea

box and more of a keepsake box. I invisioned the recipient retaining

 personal stationary & postage, special letters or greeting cards in

 this box. I'm not sure how the box will be use, I only it  finds a good home.

The collection of DP is by Authentique. The DP wasn't one that jumped

 out at me, but it didn't take long before I knew what it was I wanted to create with it.

Simplicity was a factor. For some reason, I didn't want to embellish too much

and I don't think I did. However, I could not resist a lil' bling.

As people perused this particular box, I noticed the wow factor from patrons once

 the the lid had been lifted. One lady said, 'I wouldn't put any thing inside of this box.

It would be just for show.'

Finish Project

Thanks for visting The Peddler's Gallery and come back real soon.

French Country Keepsake Box

Happy Hellos!!!!

It's nice to know you have made it past another Hump Day. Hopefully, all is well with you (translation: you're having a wonderful crafty kind of day). I have a beautiful box to share with you. I hope you like it as much as I enjoyed making it. Take a look...

I was able to incorporate the use of my Silhouette Cameo with

 this project. As you can see, I created a faux chicken wire fence.

I used Graphic45 DP line French Country. This line has such a rich feel and

Tim's foundation is a wonderful addition.  I thought this keepsake box would

be a welcome edition into the heart of  any one's home--the kitchen. Perhaps

 someone would use the box to hold their most prize family recipes.

There are so many rich lines in this collection and in addition to this rich

collection, I feel as though the original banding is a perfect accent to the line.

I love the combination floral paper. It's one of my favorite from the French Country line.

It appears as though this design would be the same type of design you would

 find on the floor of a home in French.

Yes, this keepsake box sold at the Baltimore's Farmers Market.

Well, once again, thanks for taking the time to visit me at The Peddler's Gallery and come back real soon.

Spring Tea Box

Happy Hellos!!!

I hope all is well with you. I don't know about you, but I had a day from out of this world. I couldn't wait to get home to craft something. However, before that happens, I wanted to share another one of my creations with all of you. I have another one of my Keepsake/Tea Box to share with you.  Yeah!!!!!

Take a look and tell me what you think....

I absolutely fell in love with this tea box. I must admit, it happens quite often.

I love the color selecting. You're probably thinking, '...but it's not purple.

' You're right, it's not; however, my favorite combination to compliment

purple is lime-green.

 

 

The fabulous DP is a combination of Basic Grey's Konnichiwa and

 KaiserCraft's Pickled Pear Collection. For me, both collections just reaps spring.

 

Gotta love Tim's feet. It's very important for me to expose the original banding.

 

 

Okay, this is my favorite part when I create that special box--embellishing.

 I really like when I have all the embellishments I desire. Of course the nest

 and the metal rose are true signs of Spring; a little bling never hurts. The clock

 and crown acknowledges what time is it--Tea Time for the queen of course.

Finish Product

 

 

Well, thanks for visting The Peddler's Gallery and come back real soon.

 

 

Keepsakes - Altered Box

 Happy Hellos Everyone!!!!

I hope all is well with you and yours. I know it’s been a minute or two since my last post, but a few things have happened since then. I felt as though I needed a minute away from my personal computer after the Christmas holidays. I must have because my PC caught a virus. Funny how things just happen isn’t it. As you may recall, I posted a couple of times and that was it. Well, by the time my PC recovered, I was still in need of some me time. I didn’t do much crafting up until a week or two ago. Something clicked. I’m not sure whether I realize Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and graduation celebrations are right around the corner or that my greeting card stash was pretty low. Whatever the reason, I’m crafting once again.

Thanks to everyone that sent me a message or called me to say, ‘What’s going on?’ I think you were instrumental in pulling me back into blogland sooner rather than later.

Now, on to today’s project… I have been on an altered box fetish and I’m lov’n it.  Take a look….

 

When it comes to purple, you know me. I wasn't immediately

drawn to this line by Graphic45. That is until saw the purple prints. 

From there, I was hooked. The DP was beautiful by itself.

I didn't want to over do it with lots of embellishments [and I don't think I did].

I added a classic teaspoon to be used as a handle.

Clearly we know what this box is intended for.

 

I created a couple of my own embellishments using the DP

and a stamped sentiment. Of course I topped it off with a crown.

 

I thought the silver spoon complimented the silver crown.

The inside is lined with a purple faux velvet lining.

I just love love love the inside. I think it 's a pleasant unsuspect suprise.

Of course, how could I not mention the feet.

 

 

Yesterday, this beauty was purchased at the Baltimore's Farmers Market.

Thanks for taking a moment to stop by The Peddler's Gallery and come back real soon.

Gingerbread House

Happy Hellos Everyone:

I feel as though I should have begun with a Happy New Year greeting but, I did that a few weeks earlie so much so, I didn't have the energy to visit other sites. However, I do plan to play catch-up real soon.

Just in cast you may have forgotten, today is the Christmas Card Challenge over at CCC Blog. This week's challenge is soooooooooooooo sweet. It's all about gingerbread

Take a look at what I came up with...

As always, thanks for stopping by The Peddler's Gallery and come back real soon.

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Hail to the Chief

Happy Hellos Everyone:

I hope your weekend has kicked-off to a fantastic start. There is so much going on this weekend--the most exciting being the playoff game between the Baltimore RAVENS vs. Denver Broncos. In my mind I just knew I would be attending some local gathering, but I don't think that will happen this weekend. This is one of those rare occasions where my mind and body are in agreement [lol] and that is to just lay low.

In doing so, I wanted to share an invitation I made for and upcoming brunch in honor of the 57th Presidential Inauguration. I wanted to make an invitation that depicted the occasion. It had to be both special and memorable. Take a look....

I had a lot of fun pulling this invitation together. I thought this invitation fit 

the occasion perfectly.

I discovered the most perfect glitter paper to work with at my LSS.  This glitter

 paper doesn't shed or lift from the paper. It's smooth to the touch and

 relatively thin compared to other brands.

As soon as I learned I would be making invitations for an inaugural brunch,

 I immediately had a concept of what I wanted to make. The front of the

 invitation would have the look of a black wrought iron gate.

I used my computer to create a seal. I only wished I had more time to work on it. 

I used several fonts for the wording.

The iron gate effect was achieved by using my Silhouette.

I hope you were inspired to create that unique invitation. It's all about

 adding that extra to your special occasion.

As always, thanks for stopping by The Peddler's Gallery and come back real soon.

Happy New Year

Happy Hellos Everyone:

I know. I am approximately two weeks too late; however, I just couldn't go on without wishing you and yours a happy new year. As for me, well, I am completely under the weather. I thought I had the flu, but in actuality, I feel as though the flu has me. I'm just hoping this thing doesn't turn into pneumonia. I've been there and done that and it wasn't a good feeling.

I have two invitations to share with you--both of which I created earlier last month for parties that would be celebrated this month. I was asked to make New Year's invitations for a New Year's Day celebration. This was for a returning customer. Whenever you have a returning customer, that's always a good sign that he/she really liked your work. Last year the invitation was all about pink animal print and this year's theme colors were gold and white. So, this is what I came up with....

I lucked up and found some gold colored glittered paper from my 

LSS. It wasn't what I was looking for, but I made it work.

I pulled out a die set I purchased a while back from MFT to create the glass.

 The set of dies contained four or five different glasses, so I used all of them--

creating a slightly different effect for each invitations.

I generated a computer printed tag, 'Bringing On the Happy With the Girls.

Added some fantastic gold ribbon I discovered at Michael's.

Finally, I accented the bubbly with a little bling.

I thought this invitation turned out pretty well.

I think this is the longest post I have posted. That is, I began this post yesterday and didn't complete it until today. As always, thanks for visiting The Peddler's Gallery and come back to visit real soon.