FREEBIE IMAGE FOR YOU......

This is a new freebie for you to enjoy!  I love how her face is surrounded by Lily Of The Valley flowers.  Simply click on the image and then save with a right mouse click.  Enjoy!

BEAUTIFUL GIFT FROM A WONDERFUL LADY......

I have been so blessed since I began this blog and I have had the pleasure of getting to know some wonderful artists and bloggers.  This time I was lucky enough to get to know the wonderful PAT WINTER a very taltented crazy quilter!

The stunning bag that you see in these photographs arrived at my home on Saturday as a gift from Pat.  How can I possibly put into words how beautiful her gift to me is and how much I appreciate it.  The bag is so exquisite and full of beautiful details.  I have tried to show some of them with the following photo's......

The photographs do not do justice to this bag and how much more beautiful it is in person.  I have now been blessed twice from my new blogging friends and I am in awe of their  generosity.  PAT WINTERS and CELESTINA MARIE are truly generous of heart and spirit!

This beautiful bag is now on pround display in my home, it is  like a piece of art.  I hope to use it when I go out to somewhere very special.

Thank you so much Pat for your wonderful gift to me, I will treasure it always and remember your generous heart!

Please be sure to check out PAT WINTERS shop on Etsy by clicking HERE.

You can find more images by visiting my Etsy shop YOUR CRAFT POSTCARDS by clicking HERE.

I have linked this blog with DEBBIEDOO'S Newbie Link Party, stop by and visit by clicking HERE.

ANTIQUE FRENCH LABELS......



French Perfume Labels......



Please check out the link party at SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE......

Shabby Chic Style......

Black & White Chic......

Vintage Style Gift Tags......

Everything is coming up French at the moment and I could not be happier.  With that in mind I created these lovely French inspired labels for my Etsy store YOUR CRAFT EPHEMERA.  I hope that you like them and that you too feel creative.  I can image these being used for lavender sachets, cards and sweet pillows.  Let me know what else inspires you from these sweet vintage images.

You can find all these and more at my Etsy store YOUR CRAFT EPHEMERA by clicking HERE.

Please take a moment to visit DEBBIEDOO'S where she is hosting a great link party, you can find it by clicking HERE.

VINTAGE FRENCH WALLPAPER......

Large Print......



All Occasion Card Design......




All Occasion Gift Tags......



One thing I love more than anything is vintage cottage wallpaper, there is nothing more that says 'Home Sweet Home'.  These latest designs by my Etsy store YOUR CRAFT EPHEMERA have been created with that feeling in mind.

The large 8.5" x 11 U print is perfect for framing, a journal or scrapbooking, and just speaks vintage charm.  There are also designs suitable for all occasions cards and gift tags, enjoy choosing which one to use.

You can find these new creations at YOUR CRAFT EPHEMERA by clicking HERE. 

I am so happy to link up with BEVERLY from HOW SWEET THE SOUND, stop by and say hello by clicking HERE.

BLOG GIVE A WAY ENDS 31ST JANUARY......



Click HERE for details of blog give a way.....



FEATURED ARTIST - VINTAGE BY CRYSTAL......



OK I have to admit that I am addicted to Crystal's work.  Who could not be, feast your eyes on some of her Valentines Day creations!




Love the pink glitter heart......




Out of this group my favorite is the figure with the baby, how cute is that!




Valentine Day cuties......




I always love the owls, I think I need to  buy some of those!!!

Please be sure to check out VINTAGE BY CRYSTAL it is always full of wonderful whimsical treasures.  You can find Crystal HERE at her blog or HERE at her Etsy store, enjoy......



BLOG GIVE A WAY - SPUN COTTON DOLL TUTORIAL......





I am beginning today my very first blog Give A Way, the winner of the Give A Way will receive a PDF copy of this wonderful Spun Cotton Paper Doll Tutorial from my Etsy store YOUR CRAFT BOOK, available HERE.

There are a number of ways you can enter this competiton and they are listed below, have fun!!!

The rules are very easy for you to follow:
The blog give away will run from tonight January 11th, 2012 until January 31st, 2012 11.59 pm Eastern Time......

Any or all of these, the choice is yours......

(1) For every comment left on any of my blogs from January 11th, 2012 until the closing date and time you will be entered into the give away. The more comments you leave the more enteries you will build up and increase your chances of winning.

(2) Placing my blog give away button on your blog will count as TWO enteries (you will have to notify me that you have done this). Just simply copy and paste the top blog give a way button.

(3) Following me on Google will count as TWO entries.  If you are already following me on Google you will automatically receive TWO free enteries, enjoy!

(4) Adding my YOUR CRAFT BOOK link button to your blog sidebar will also count as TWO enteries (Again let me know that you have done this) this is on the right hand side of my blog.

(5) Lastly adding my blog www.yourcraftbook.blogspot.com to your Favorite Blogs List will also count as an entry.

Have fun and the best of luck......

SPUN COTTON TUTORIAL......

This has been my most ambitious craft tutorial to date!

Wonderful Victorian style spun cotton baby & cradle.

 

I love this sweet baby face......

The detailed step by step tutorial can be bought from my Etsy store YOUR CRAFT BOOK click HERE for details......

Featured Artist CINDERELLA MOMENTS......



'Someday My Prince Will Come Dollhouse'





The perfect romantic tower waiting for it's Princess




Beautiful pale blue shutters! I can just imagine peeking out from this window looking for the arrival of my Prince.




The open back showcasing the beautifully crafted details

 

I am so happy to showcase my first featured artist CAROLINE of SHOP CINDERELLA MOMENTS.  Caroline is fast developing a reputation for creating one of a kind doll houses that we could only dream of owning when we were little girls.

Every dollhouse created by SHOP CINDERELLA MOMENTS is more beautiful than the last.  Take a moment to visit and you will not be disappointed.

You can buy CAROLINE'S dollhouses HERE.

You never know you might find your own one of a kind dream dollhouse just waiting there for you......  Though I cannot guarantee the Prince!

HAPPY TO SHARE......

I just wanted to take a moment to share with you this lovely Santa spun cotton ornament that was made by a lady called Pat.

Pat purchased from me two of my spun cotton tutorials and has gone on to create some wonderful holiday ornaments. I cannot thank Pat enough for all of the encouraging comments that she has sent to me and also the wonderful photographs of her creations.

I hope that Pat continues to enjoy this fulfilling craft, thank you again for sharing!

SPUN COTTON DOLLS......



Spun cotton doll displayed with a vintage 1950s Pretty Maid Kitchen

 


Close up detail of spun cotton doll

 


Wonderful mint condition 1950s Wolverine Pink Tin Hutch

 


Time for tea!

What better way to display your spun cotton creations than with vintage doll toys from the 1950s.  Have fun coming up with your own pretty vignettes!

For full detailed step by step instructions of these Paper Dolls please be sure to visit our Etsy store http://www.yourcraftbook.etsy.com/





HOW TO MAKE A SPUN COTTON ORNAMENT......

I think it is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, cool air and days that are getting shorter.  Just in time for the holiday season are these detailed instructions on how to make a spun cotton Santa figure.  What could be a nicer way to start the holiday season off than making your own special Christmas decoration and not something massed produced from China.

Enjoy creating many different Santa's from this great tutorial and have fun changing the faces, colors and trims.

Have a great holiday and Christmas season and enjoy!


Full instructions on how to make this Victorian Style Santa available at my Etsy store http://www.yourcraftbook.etsy.com/