Meet our Couture Artiste for November Violet Foskey

Violet Foskey

The love of crafting has been in my family for many years.  As a young child, I can remember my mother always endeavoring in making something.   When we were younger she handmade our clothes.  Whenever she watched TV she would always have a spool of yarn and crochet hook in hand, making something for us to wear.   Whether it be a sweater, scarf or hat, my mother  was always making something.   She loved to paint and when I was a young teenager,  I remember she opened her own ceramic shop. Still to this day, she continues to stay busy with her hands, always making something.  So I guess it would be inevitable for her children to embrace a love for creating.

Looking back, way back, at a very young age, I can remember a love for playing with paper and glue...lol
Something about being able to stick a piece of paper,  permanently  to a surface with the gooey white
stuff was so fun for me.  This later turned into making collages for my friends and family, and as a young
teenager, I wallpapered my entire room with newspaper comics and glue.  Oh yes, those were the days!

When I married my best friend 26 plus years ago, my crafting took on different approaches, such as,
making wreaths, paper baskets, embroidering, cross-stitching, sewing and little things here and there.  It was not until about six years ago while I was in college, that I embarked upon scrapbooking.  Though, I could not fully embrace it at the time, due to school, I knew that this was something definitely for me.  I am still learning so very much, as new techniques continually come my way and I cannot express enough the love I have for this art.

Mini albums, 12x12 layouts and an occasional altering tend to be my likes at this time.  Vintage and Shabby Chic are my favorite themes right now and being that there is no scrapbooking community here where I live, I am drawn to doing on-line swaps.  I find myself so very thankful for all the wonderful,  amazing people I have met in this artful journey and I am looking forward to meeting  many more.

    Many Hugs and Blessings, Violet

Watch for Violet's project and make sure you show her lots of love! Doreen and I are so glad that we met Violet because she is the sweetest ever! We can't wait to see your project Violet!

Christmas Tree Kits are available in the store

Hello Beauties!

I have created these gorgeous Christmas tree kits. They are super duper easy to put together, I promise! I did all the hard work for you, and all you will have to do is a few folds and assemble the tree. When you order you will get a assembly instructional video link along with the kit.  Each kit has all the paper to make the tree and a few extras. I did not add a ton of goodies so I can keep the kit affordable. What you see in the photos is what you get in the kit

Rustic Vintage Tree

Vintage Tree

Shabby Chic Tree

I only have 3 kits available for each tree. I am still working on one more Shabby Chic style tree and when it is done I will post it so you can see that one too!

Happy Crafting!

Hugs♥

Patti

Here are some idea's for the Holiday Ornament Swap

Hello Beauties,

I did a video on the ornament swap. If you fast forward past the swap info you will see some ideas for your ornaments. I hope this helps!

Purple Passion Shabby Chic Dress Form

Hi Lovelies I just thought I would share with you my latest Dress Form Kit available in a limited quantity.  These kits have been very popular and this kit is a beautiful shade of Dark Purple and Lavender. 


I will also have available Purple Passion Embellishment Kits in case you already own the dress form and want to change your colors like a paper doll as I mentioned in my first Shabby Chic Post for Dressforms.  This season Lavender is a really popular color for Christmas it is going to be the "hot" color to have for your decor.


I will be adding new Embellishment Kits in different styles and colors, if there is a custom kit that you are interested please let me know I can make one in your colors just for you.  Have a great day!

Holiday Ornament Swap

Hello Beauties!
Are you up for another awesome swap???? Well, the new swap will be a Holiday ornament swap! Yay! Here is how it will work:
1. We will be divided up into groups of 6.
2. You will have to make 5 ornaments to swap and one for yourself if you would like.
3. The ornaments do not have to all be the same.
4. Do not go out and buy the plastic bulb ornaments because they are to big and round for the bubble mailer envelopes!
5. You can use recycled material like frozen juice can lids, thread spools, CD's and so on and chipboard die      cuts.
6. They must be Shabby Chic or Vintage in design!
7. Make sure you send a self addressed and postage paid envelope with your ornaments. If you need help with this just send me a message:)
8. Make a tag with your name and info on it and your group # and add the tag to each ornament. Please do not add your info to the back of the ornaments!
You will have till November 7th to sign up and all ornaments should be mailed out to me no later then December 10th. Please if you sign up make sure you can participate because it would not be fair to the rest if you back out at the last minute! Please email me at creativepatti@gmail.com to sign up! Make sure you tell your friends because the more the merrier! When you sign up I will send you my address so you know where to mail the ornaments. I will then divide them up among your group and mail them out to all of you.
I hope you all can join us!
Hugs♥
Patti

French Country Dress Form

Hello everyone I put together this kit for my French Country girls. I filled it full of French Country goodies.

The second Dress Form Kit in my Series of Color Choices.  The colors are really fun to create so many other things.  The papers and embellishments that I included could be used for Christmas Projects, Valentines or any occassion.

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 Markets. You can decorate the box to suit your style.

This kit would be lovely for someone who loves Dress Forms, Vintage Wedding Appliques, Sequins, Tea-Dyed Laces, Trims and Flowers and anything girly.

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. If you are interested in a custom made Embellishment Kit please let me know and I will be happy to create a one-of-a-kind Kit just for you.  Stay tuned as the third Dress Form Kit will called Purple Passion and will feature Lavender, Dark Plum and Tea-Dyed embellishments.

Have a Great Day!

Have a wonderful day!

Hugs
Doreen

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