The Ultimate Entertainer

Happy Hellos Everyone:

I hope your weekend has kicked-off to a fantastic start. I'm going to get right into things. I have to admit, I am an entertainer--some might say an ultimate entertainer. I love a reason to come together with family and friends. I love to pullout my favorite dishes, decorations, and of course my recipes. Every now and again, I am able to incorporate some of my keepsake boxes into some of my special occasions. I find that happens often at Christmastime and throughout the year, a box or two will enhance a table centerpiece or the focal room.

Needless to say, I absolutely love this box. One again I reached for my papers

 from Authenique. I can never fail by using their wonderful lines. I created this

 box with three observances in mind....Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.

I am certain, this line has retired. So, unfortunately, I am unable to share with

 you the name. To begin, I dyed this natural wooded cigar box blue.

I distressed the papers and opted to used different coordinating print on each

panel, including this translucent flocked paper [which was not apart of the Authenique collection]..

I adorned the box with metal feet.

To add a little more frill to the occasion, I finished the box off with 

this beautiful trimming.

I went a step further and added for jean pockets to the keepsake box.

This was a technique I learned while traveling with the military. In each pocket

 you discover a set of matching plastic utensils and coordinating bandanna. 

This keepsake box is large enough to hold a set of 12.

Tell me, are you an entertainer too?

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

Audrey

Happy Hellos Everyone:

I hope all is well with you. Today, I wanted to share with you another one of my keepsake boxes. I loved this line from the start. The first thing that came to mind was legendary Audrey Hepburn and the wonderful movies she starred in. Take a look and be sure to tell me what you think.

This black and white with a splash of blue from 

Authentique works well with silver lined cigar box.

The retired line, Classique: Elegant continues inside the keepsake box 

and finished off with glitter creating a slight sparking effect.

Outside of the box is adorned with medal legs to enhance an elegant feel.

There's the look-a-like Audrey I cut on an angle.

I created a unique a unique landscape on the inside 

of the keepsake box that will allow the owner to

 effortlessly adhere special photos to the background

 and created a faux diamond studded arm.

This crown is not just befitting for a princess. 

It is also used as the handle on this keepsake box.

Once again, thanks for stopping by The Peddler's Gallery and don't forget to comeback real soon.

In Honor of the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus

Happy Hellos Everyone!!!

It has been a long time since the last time I have been on my blog and just as long as it has been since I have had an opportunity to talk with many of you. Well, as the famous line goes....I'M BACK and ready to share with you some of the things I have been working on. Just today, I learned Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus are closing their doors after 146 years of entertaining so many generations. I remember my mom taking my siblings and I every year. In turn, I made it a tradition to take my son to the same circus. I have been told, all good things come to an end. Ironically, I finished a keepsake box with a circus theme recently. Let me know what you think.

It probably will not take long before you figure out I used Graphic45. 

I absolutely love 95% of the papers they produce.

I love the old feel of yesterday's circus.

Did you notice the how the original banding of the 

cigar box blends right into Graphic45 color theme?

This is one of my unique cigar box. Unique in the 

sense it is not very often I come across this style of box.

This cigar box is also unique in the sense it only

 has three sides. So, I created a faux window using plastic. 

Embellishments are nice,

 but I did not want them to over power the box.

This is a snapshot of the lid to the keepsake box.

Lastly, here is a full view of the circus theme

 keepsake box with handmade paper footing.

Thanks for Stopping By The Peddler's Gallery!!!

More Artsy...Less Crafty

Happy Hellos Everyone:

I hope all is well with you. I have been trying to get back here since May 14th, but I have been busy crafting. What about you? What have you been up to?

Today's post and the next two post to follow will have a more artsy...less crafty feel to me using the same technique. Take a look and let me know what you think.

This note card has become my Mona Lisa. I absolutely love it! So much so,

 I actually sign and date this style card and not just because I used my colors.

If you can imagine, I began the process using white tiles.

Well, what do you think?

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

Half Full

Happy Hellos Everyone:

I hope your week began on with a fantastic start. Mother's Day was terrific. I had a wonderful time with my son I even talked him into wearing my favorite color for Mother's Day. I'll try to remember to post a photo of the two of us before the week's end.

This weekend I was a vendor at the Blooming Arts Festival in Reisterstown, Maryland. Although the rains arrived than I hoped, we managed to have a successful day before the downpour. A big thanks to everyone that supported The Peddler's Gallery with a kind word or a purchase or two.

I still have a crush on some of the latest releases from Stamping Bella. This have been a big hit with lots of people and the card is terrific for just about any celebratory occasion.

Of the seven photos, I have tried to create a different look for each stamp.

As you can see, each dress differs from the next.

I used various Copic Markers to cast highlights, skin tones, 

and hair color.

I'm not sure if you can see, but I highlighted the hair as I often to create

 volume. Fortunately, I am enrolled in a Copic hair and skin color class

 next month. Perhaps, I'll get better.

I also love the fact this is a CAS card--clean and simple.

 

Well, what do you think?

Does this make you want to pull out your Copics?

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

Perfect for Your Keepsakes

Happy Hellos Everyone:

I hope all is well with you and yours in your corner of the world. Often, I'm always telling you what I have created or what I am planning to create. Before I forget, be sure to let me know what you are working on and so I can come checkout your creations.

Today's post highlights one of my keepsake boxes. Take a look and don't forget to share your thoughts.

I love this tiny keepsake box.

I used Japanese handmade paper to cover the box

 and adorned it with a little bling.

I love when I am able to preserve the original banding.

 Checkout the foundations. They're not Tim Holtz.

This is new and I feel as though it helps to complete my product. 

Checkout my tag.It has The Peddler's Gallery information on the reverse side.

I love how the box blings a bit from the inside.

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

MWAHHHHHHH!

Happy Hump Day Everyone!!!

Can you believe it? Two days in a row. I guest you could say I am on a roll. I know I haven't posted much since this past fall, but by know means does that imply I wasn't being creative. A week after Christmas and all throughout that wonderful winter many of us experienced, I did nothing but craft. Every time the local meteorologist forecast snow, I checked my supply inventory and did the happy dance. When word was received that my office doors were closed for the day (or two), I danced some more. I danced enough to create quite a few things that I cannot wait to share with you. I have created cards and boxes, and a few wall hangings too. I have a few more things up my sleeve you may find interesting too. My goal is to continue to expand my inventory while staying true to all things paper [or paper related].

Some of you may have seen this adorable Senorita image from Stamping Bella. I just absolutely adore her. She definitely make me want to smile and I hope she has the same effect on you.

Take a look.....

As you can see, I have been playing with my Copic Markers.

 I love these ladies from Stamping Bella. Don't you?

 She reminds me of some one's auntie or granny.

                                                 

 I colored her using several shades of brown to achieve 

multiple complexions.  

Lastly, I highlighted her hair and

gave it some dimension by using Glossy Accents.

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

Guess Who I Met

Well...HAPPY HELLOS Everyone!!!!!

I have been away from you and my blog for far too long.You wouldn't believe how much time it has taken to get back here. I have been trying to post for months. On Sunday, (thanks to Niki) I decided to get back into the swing of things. I could not figure out my log on or my password. Finally, I managed to get into Blogger, but I wasn't having any success with my dashboard. Needless to say, but I will anyway...it's Tuesday and I am finally back to blogging.


So much is happening with The Peddler's Gallery. I have been busy--good busy that is. This past weekend was nothing short of wonderful. On Saturday, I vendored at the Baltimore Washington International Airport Hilton Hotel for the Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Prayer Breakfast. My cards and boxes were a big hit.


Although, Saturday's event was absolutely wonderful, Sunday's event was the icing on the cake {sort-a speak}. You will NEVER guess who I met at the Annual Catonsville Flower Fest & Garden Party. Before you scroll down to the very end of the post be sure to take a careful look at each photograph. Perhaps you know this person too.

Don't be to quick to scroll down. Take a look at this photo. 

Then take a guest of who this person is. No clue. Then take a look at the next photo.

Okay, what about this photo? This says it all. Take a guess. Take another one. 

You guessed right!!!

Yes, I met Mother Nature--where else, 

but at the Annual Catonsville Flower Fest 

& Garden Party.

I met Mother Nature and she's terrific. We talked briefly about

 this past winter, but she assured me that blue skies are ahead.


Thanks for stopping by The Peddler's Gallery and be sure to stop by again tomorrow.
I have lots of projects to share with you.