New template available in the store!

Hello Beauties!

Rosanne Carrillo our guest designer for October has designed a beautiful dress form angel template and it is available in the store! Rosanne designed this template and decorated it for her guest designer project. If you would like to see more of her project you can click on the tab Couture Artiste and watch her video. This template is 11 inches high and is $3.99 for the template. If you would like to purchase this template you can visit the store here
Thanks for stopping by!
Have a Happy Crafty Day!
Hugs♥
Patti

Shabby Chic Lace and Linen Dress Form Kit

Hello lovelies I put together another kit and this one is full of vintage goodies.  I have included alot of embellishments to complete several projects. I thought it would be nice to draw around the dress form and make a bunch to create a paper doll and change her outfit out to update her look for the holidays.

I decorated the acrylic box with some of the items that I included in the kit. I searched for these unique vintage items at Thrift Stores, Antique Stores and Flea Market.

This kit is awesome for someone who loves Dress Forms, Vintage Wedding Appliques, Sequins, Tea-Dyed Laces, Trims and Flowers.

The colors are so Shabby Chic and Elegant.

You can find this kit in a limited supply available at our store just click the link on the left sidebar and it will take you to our Artfire Store.

Thanks for stopping by to visit us.

P.S.  Check out my video to see how I created mine below.

Have a wonderful day!

Hugs
Doreen

Handmade Birch wood shaving Roses

Hello Beauties!

I wanted to share with you all the handmade birch wood roses that are available in the store. These little beauties are 2 inches across and can be painted, glimmer misted, inked or just left natural. Look at how awesome they are!

Natural

back left misted rose, back right painted, front natural

Can you imagine these beauties on one of your projects! I know I can't wait to put them on one of my projects! You can get 6 roses for $2.70! I know, what a deal right? Hurry while they are available because I have a limited supply! 

Happy Crafty Dreams Everyone!

Hugs♥

Patti

Rosanne Carrillo our October Couture Artist ( Guest Designer)

Hello Beauties!

Rosanne Carrillo

I am so excited and proud to introduce our October Couture Artist to you all! She is an amazing crafter and as sweet as pie! I asked Rosanne to write a few paragraphs about herself so we can all get to know her. I have to tell you that when I read what she wrote it totally took me back to my childhood and how I got started in the craft world. I was deeply touched by what she wrote! Here is what Rosanne wrote about herself.....

I'm a Mother, Grandmother, Wife, and Loyal Friend.....
My Favorite colors are Red, Black, Royal Purple, and Gold/Beige

I first started crafting at the age of 7 when I first noticed and paid attention to my Mom sitting at this funny looking Black and Gold thing with a weird looking petal underneath it that made this funny tap, tapping sound?  I later learned it was her pride and joy Singer Sewing Machine.  Little did I know i would learn to love all the wonders it could create!  My mom gave me my first taste at crafting by showing me how to sew....I learned quickly and soon began to make all my own cloths.  My mom was very please with me as I was not one of those girls who had to run out to the malls to buy the latest Designer styles on the market.  Instead I was running to the material store to buy the first new "Simplicity" and "Butterick" patterns off the rack, so that I could design my own style of clothing.

Soon I was making cool matching smock's for all my girlfriends.  We were very poor when I was a little girl...but I didn't know it cuz, I was always wearing the new cloths that I had made for my self.  In those days Material was very inexpensive.

As I got older I began to draw, write poetry, and I loved to jot down the lyrics to songs I loved on the radio.  But I needed to keep them safe somewhere........behold a scrap booker was born. 

Because we didn't have much money I would go all around the house and look for what ever I could find to use to decorate my scrapbook.  We didn't have a camera so I started by saving pretty pictures of ladies out of magazines.  occasionally we would go to a yard sale and I would find some broken jewelry, some yarn, some wrapping paper and napkins.  It wasn't long before I had a wonderful collection of eclectic findings to scrapbook with.

So I guess you could say that my Scrap booking style is Extremely Eclectic.  I love everything!  And I always somehow find a way to add it to my projects!  LOL  Sometimes I think my creations are a bit to busy...But Naah....I like it.  So I really don't have favorite style...I feel even thou I'm 53 years old, I'm still learning everyday what I like.... and it changes often.

But if I have to pick my all time favorite thing to do, it would have to be Altered Art, oh yeah!  I love bling too!  Or anything that shines in the night. LOL

I'm a horrible speller and I have many dyslectic and senior moments......I'm also a bit of a night owl.  It's not surprising to find me up with my hubby at 4:30 in the morning making him breakfast to send him off to work and then, in my craft room till the wee hours of the night, I love my creative time!  My two daughters are all grown up, with children of there own now - which leaves me with lots of time during each day to spend on crafting.  I may not be rich still...but I'm rich with time to practice and unleash my creativity! LOL

I have a loving healthy marriage going on 31 years!  And a wonderful husband who supports my love for crafting. I am truly blessed.
Much love to all my scrap sistas!
Rosanne
http://roxycar1.blogspot.com  - blog
http://www.youtube.com/roxycar11 - You Tube
Please make sure you go and visit Rosanne's Blog and YT and leave her lots of love!

You can see Rosanne's project after Oct 1st on this blog! Just click on the "Couture Artist" tab at the top.
Thank you Rosanne for being or guest designer ( Couture Artist) we can't wait to see  your amazing project!
Have a Happy Crafty Day Everyone!
Patti♥

Altered Template - Mini Book Box Template

I created this cute little box from one of the templates from Ooh La La Vintage Treasures store. I used the mini book box template and created this one from the medium size template :)

This beautiful stick pin was made by Doreen and she some times has them listed in the store.

I used several embellishments from their store. At the top of this box I used the flat back pearl trim along with two beautiful lace trims from their store as well!

I hope every one is having a fun and creative week so far, only one more day until the weekend! YAY!!

-Anna Fearer-

New Items at Ooh-la-la!

Hello Beauties!
Did you see the new items we have listed in the store??? Doreen and I have been busy shopping to find some new fun and vintage items for the store. I will give you a sneak peak.......

Rusty Metal Items

  

                                                                              Bling

 

Vintage Tea Dyed Library Cards

                                                            Vintage Millinery Velvet Leaves

                                                              Plush Velvet Ribbon

                                                     
                                                                    Satin Ribbons

Oh, but wait there is more!
                                                      Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue 6x6 Paper Collection

There is a lot more new items available too! If you go to the vintage finds category you will find some vintage cards that you can reuse on your collage projects and more.
Also if there is something you are looking for and you can't find, just let us know and we will find it for you! Doreen and I are always looking for vintage items for the store and have lots of resources to do so and we don't mind tracking down an item you are looking for. Remember, that all the listings in the store that has the word "Vintage" in the title are truly vintage and once the item is gone we may not find more. So if you like it you should buy it before the item is gone.
I hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Hugs♥
Patti

Updated!!!! Lace & Linen Tussie Mussie Kits at Ooh-La-La on Artfire! More Embellishments Added

Hi Ladies I put together an example of how you can decorate one of these adorable cones and hang it in your home. This would also be a great gift for a friend whom maybe is just starting out making altered art or collage projects. 

My Tussie Mussie Kits are packed with beautiful Tea-Dyed Authentic Vintage Laces, Pink Ballet Slipper Bouquet, Tattered in Time Tea Dyed Bouquet, Assorted Vintage Crystals and Pearls, Silver Bead Caps, 3 Pearl Stick Pins for you to create your own, Weathered Heart Locket, Cream Crystal Opaque Charm, 2 Rhinestone, 2 Cream Acrylic Stones, 6 pieces of assorted beautiful papers by "DCWV" from the Lace and Linen Collection.


Here is an example that I made using bits and baubles that I include in the kit for you and there were alot of extra goodies left over after I made the Pink Lace & Linen Tussie Mussie.  Also, I will be including extra goodies that were not photographed for more inspiration.  


These kits are limited.


I hope that you like my newest kits, I had so much fun creating them.  If you would like to have a custom kit that is not listed send me an email and I will be glad to create your own inspired Tussie Mussie.


Have a wonderful Day!


Hugs Doreen

Pink Lace & Linen Tussie Mussie Kit

Black Lace & Linen Tussie Mussie Kit