PAT WINTERS GATHERINGS.....



My latest Featured Artist is the wonderful PAT WINTERS of PAT WINTERS GATHERINGS.  Now I have to have full disclosure and say that I am totally biased in regards to this simply stunning bag!  Pat has created this beauty using one of my vintage digital images.  Everything about this piece of art is beautiful from the beadwork to the lovely embroidery stitches. 



You can find out all about this wonderful artist by visiting her Etsy store HERE and her blog HERE, you will not be disappointed that you decided to stop by.

You can find this image at my Etsy store YOUR CRAFT POSTCARDS by clicking HERE.

I have happily linked up with MARCIA'S BLOG you can find her by clicking HERE.

A GIFT FROM THE HEART......



Today I received a wonderful gift from a new friend that I met through blogging.  Sometimes life has it's ups and sometimes it's downs.  Today is truly an up for me!




CELESTINA of CELESTINA MARIE DESIGNS sent to me as a gift this beautiful painted vintage teaspoon.  The detail has to be seen to be believed, there is a sweet little birds nest nestled in the curve of the spoon with three little eggs waiting for mommy bird to come home.  The best pale pink shabby chic roses have also been delicately painted onto this fabulous spoon!




This wonderful gift will now be treasured by me and travel where ever I may roam.  I am honestly humbled by Celeste's generosity and encourage you to seek out her Etsy store which you can find by clicking HERE.

I have just taken a peek at Celetina's Etsy store and there are more beautiful things for you to feast your eyes upon, enjoy......



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.

YOUR CRAFT BOOK BLOG GIVE AWAY......



The lucky winner will receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate to YOUR CRAFT EPHEMERA, displayed are a small selection of the digital images that are availabe in this Etsy store for you to choose from, enjoy!  Check it out to see more of the collection, you can print these images on paper, cardstock or fabric!

There are a number of ways you can enter this competition and they are listed below......

 


The rules are very easy for you to follow:
The blog give away will run from tonight February 13th, 2012 until my blog reaches 70 FOLLOWERS......



(1) For every comment left on any of my blogs from February 13th, 2012 until the closing 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 an entery (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 an entry.  If you are already following me on Google you will automatically receive a free entry, enjoy!



(4) Adding my YOUR CRAFT BOOK link button to your blog sidebar will also count as an entry (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......

Please take a moment also to visit a great fun link party at Cindy Adkins blog WHIMICAL MUSINGS.

I am also taking part in a wonderful link party at DEBBIEDOO'S, stop by for a visit.

ENGLISH HIGH TEA......

Ready for High Tea......

Place settings ready......

Pretty teapots......

Place Cards ready......

Personal touch......

New design of Name Place Cards now available at YOUR CRAFT EPHEMERA click HERE for full details......

Simply print onto cardstock, cut out with pretty paper scissors, cut the half circle and fold in half.  Voila! pretty Name Place Cards......

This post has been linked to SEASONAL SUNDAY'S and you can find it by clicking HERE.

HERE COMES SUMMER......



Large Print

 

All Occasion Card

All Occasion Gift Tag

Today I could not resist thinking ahead to summer time and days at the beach, living here in Florida it is not so far away.  I poured through my vintage postcards and came across this beautiful Victorian beach belle and could not resist using her for my newest design.

I hope that you enjoy these latest creations from YOUR CRAFT BOOK and you can find these images by clicking HERE.

Thank you so much for all of your wonderful comments on my blog, I will be launching my latest blog give away on Monday, enjoy......

BUNTING, BANNERS & FLAGS......





I have a confession to make and it is that I love all things bunting, banners, pennants or flags as they are otherwise known.  These wonderful old pieces of nostalgia look beautiful when printed onto either cardstock, fabric or even a mixture of both.

I am English and bunting as we call it is a very British thing to do! These little flags make me reminisce and think of simpler times and birthday parties.  I have created a number of pretty designs and love to embellish them after they are printed.  I make different layers in paper and fabric and then add all sorts of details like glitter, buttons, lace to name but a few.  I then string them along a piece ribbon with pretty bows and hang them in my home.

I hope that you like looking at these new creations of mine and that you too enjoy a trip down memory lane, thank you so much for dropping by.  Next time we will have tea, scones and cake for afternoon tea!!

You can find all of these designs in my Etsy store YOUR CRAFT EPHEMERA, please click HERE.

I would like to thank CINDY ADKINS for hosting a great LINK PARTY.