Arriving from Singapore!

I got my OWOH prize of my tatted name from Ellen at Singtatter's Corner! 

What lovely variegated colors she used . . . they're pinks and browns.  Thank you Ellen!  It is beautiful.  She also included some darling little tatted daisy flowers and several stamps from Singapore.  What terrific ephemera to add to my collection as well!

Been pretty busy with everyday stuff around here . . . the little guy had a birthday on Tuesday and I've been running around like crazy from store to store and playing chauffeur today.  I just got finished sewing patches on a leather vest for one of my hubby's friends and I think it's time to call it a day.

We've been having terrific weather here, but they say we might be in for some snow this weekend.  Hopefully it won't be too much and will be mostly rain instead.

Once again the week has flown by . . . hope to be back again soon!

~Connie

In the mail today . . .

I received my OWOH prize of the crow that Jennifer Conway made . . .

Isn't he adorable?!  I just love that glitter tophat too!  Thank you, Jennifer!

Been busy trying to come up with papers and elements for my SNL kit for this month.  It was a little tough, but once I made the colors more pastel . . . the ideas started to flow.  I think I'm done with it . . . just tweeking a few things here and there and then I should be ready to move on to my next creative endeavor.  Anyway . . . here's a preview of the kit . . .

Hope to be back again soon . . . spring fever has kind of hit me and I've been trying to clean out and organize my studio since I haven't been able to locate the supplies that I know that I have but just can't seem to find . . . LOL . . . I'm sure alot of you know what I mean!!

Until next time!

~Connie

More Goodies from the Postman

Today, I received my note cards from Lenore over at eat write create.  They are terrific!  I love the texture and embossed accents!  Thank you Lenore!

I also received a lovely note from Clarissa at GlassGrrl Studios telling me how much she loves the bag and has already received compliments on it.  I'm so glad you like it, Clarissa!

It was wonderful meeting both of you through OWOH and I hope to be visiting with you both again soon!

I'm hoping to be able to create more of those DATCs that I started on yesterday.  And . . . since it's the new month already . . . I have my SNL kit to start thinking about too.  Easter is the theme, bows are the focus and the color palette is very pretty . . .

Hope to be back soon!

~Connie

I love the postman . . .

especially when he brings me goodies and not bills!  Arriving today was this lovely cross-stitched Unicorn by Evalina from this and that.

I can tell it was stitched with loving care because you can tell what the image is even from the back!  Now I will have fun looking for fabrics to finish it . . . I think I will make it into a wall hanging.

I'm off for now . . . it's been an exhausting day.  Running back and forth from the oral surgeon, gettting RX's filled and helping the little one with school work too.

A good night's rest is what I'm looking forward to.

Until next time . . . happy creating!

~Connie

I've Got MORE Mail

In the post today . . . cards by Gemma!

What lovely note cards these are!  I know you can't see it in the picture, but there a touches of glitter in the center of each flower.  Thank you Gemma!

It's been pretty busy and a little hectic here the last couple of days . . . and it snowed again today (mostly flurries, but still . . . Ugh!)

There was a little booklet we got at mass on Ash Wednesday with ideas and things we could do during Lent and to prepare for the coming of Easter.  One of the things was to prepare a spot in your home as an alter for the Bible and to do daily readings and reflections.  I made this runner for my credenza with some of those purple fabrics I got last week.  I did a simple applique design with gray silk and the purple fabric used as the backing.  The ends are edged with a simple beaded border (can't see that in this picture though).  All in all, I think it turned out pretty nice!

I had planned on spending tomorrow in my studio, but it looks like my older son is going to need a wisdom tooth extracted so I'll be spending my day at the oral surgeon.  Hopefully, I will be able to get some time in to create some art and work on the little dragonfly wall hanging I was planning on finishing.

Hope to be back again sometime tomorrow!

~Connie

I've Got Mail

Yay!  My first arrivals came in the mail today . . . didn't expect them this soon!

Earrings by Cat from Chatty Cat's

OK so it's only the one ear . . . it's the best I could do taking the photo all by myself.  I absolutely love them and they happen to go great with the outfit I was wearing today too!

Also, arriving today . . . bracelet by Xanna from Xanna's Jewelry Box

Again . . . not such a great picture but totally beautiful IRL!

Just wanted to let you all see and say THANK YOU again to Cat and Xanna!  Both pieces ROCK!

I'm off to go play with some new fabrics I purchased yesterday . . .  sssshhhhhhhh  . . . don't tell hubby!

They were just to gorgeous to pass up!

Until next time . . . Happy Creating!

~Connie

OWOH prizes that I won!

I'm so excited not only about what I was giving away, but about the fabulous prizes that I've won through this event.  Right now, I am feeling so overwhelmed with joy!

I've won the following:

• a set of notecards entitled Poppies and Sunflowers from Gemmas Daybook
• a collaged, beeswax coated crow from Jennifer Conway mixed media artist
• a pair of exotic dance earrings from Chatty Cat's
• a beautiful bracelet from Xanna's Jewelry Box
• a set of notecards featuring photographs taken by Lenore from eat write create
• a beautiful cross-stitched Unicorn by EvalinaMaria from this and that
• a lovely tatted creation of my name from Singtatter's Corner

I patiently await their arrival and will post pictures as they are received!!  In the meantime, please visit their blogs and see all the other fabulous things they have created!

ALL!

Until next time . . .

~Connie

Announcing . . . the OWOH Winners!

I just want to thank EVERYONE who entered my drawing and came to visit me.  I never imagined the fantastic responses that I got . . . 325 comments total!  I had so much fun visiting and meeting everyone through this wonderous event!  Thanks again to Lisa for hosting this event . . . looks like she put alot of time and hard work into putting it all together and I for one want her to know that I appreicate all that she's done.

That being said . . . I used the Random.org generator and came up with the following 2 participants as the winners:

• First was #120 - Jade Perez of New Age Dolls
• Second was #171 - Clarissa of Glass Girl Studios

I will email each of you shortly . . . Jade will have first pick of which bag she would like.

Thanks again to all of you for your interest in my blog and giveaway.  I look forward to seeing what everyone is creating throughout the coming year!

Have a fabulous day!

One World One Heart 2010

I've seen this around the web and wasn't really sure what it was all about . . . have you?



Well . . . it sounded like such a wonderful idea that I decided to join the fun and "hop on the magic carpet" too.  All you have to do is leave a comment on this post by midnight, February 14, 2010, indicating your email address for a chance to win.  Please be sure to include an email address so that I can contact you if you do in fact win.  One winner will chosen using random.org based on the number of entries.  I will be announcing the winner by noon on February 15th!

What's the prize you ask?   Well . . . it will be this lovely handmade purse . . .

I made it out of an olive textured upholstery fabric and it is lined with a simple black cotton fabric.  Braided trim is used for the handles and the loop closure along with an oversized black shank button.

UPDATE:  February 5th, I have added a second giveaway . . .

This bag is done very similar to the green bag except with a soft gold chenille fabric and a round button this time.  This one is more of a night time bag.  I will give the first winner their choice of bag.

Good luck to all and thanks for stopping by!

I look forward to hearing for you!