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.

MY BLOG GIVE A WAY WINNER IS......



MY BLOG GIVE A WAY WINNER IS......

Drum roll please,

RIC RAC AND POLKA DOTS!

Yeah......

I am so pleased to have my very first blog winner and I want to thank everyone that took part.  Don't worry if you did not win this time I am going to have another give a way very soon.  So keeping checking back here for details......



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......



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!

SANTA COLLECTION......





Handmade paper mache boxes

  



Vintage Santa collection

 


KD Vintage Santa's





Our family tree



I just thought I would take a moment to share some of my holiday decorations and Santa collectables with you.

You can see from my collection that I am a tradionalist at heart.  For me the shades of red and green evoke the feeling of childhood and family. 

Enjoy this sneek peek and have a wonderful holiday season.

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/

SPUN COTTON DOLL......

This sweet vintage inspired mixed media spun cotton doll was such a joy to create.  I have been making spun cotton figures for two or three years now and have really enjoyed the process of coming up with an easy way and strong way to make them.

Once you have created your own pretty spun cotton doll you can customize the face with members of your family, a dear daughter, sister or niece.  The choice is yours!

I have included in this detailed tutorial lots of clear and precise photographs to make the process easier.  Clear written instructions are also included plus templates and faces for the dolls in case you do not want to customize them.  Enjoy!


The instructions are now available at my Etsy store which www.yourcraftbook.etsy.com

NEW DIGITAL DOWNLOAD CUPID COLLECTION......

This pretty shabby chic collection features pale Robin's egg blue and soft pale pink as the two main colors.  There is also a wonderful antique Victorian German die cut cupid and Catherine Klein rose decorating this set.

Come and see the rest of the set here http://www.arosewithoutathorn.etsy.com/