So much to share!!!

First, take a peek at what's inspiring me now!

I've gotten so picky about the mags I buy now...so I thought I'd share

the few that I've HAD to buy lately!

So much inspiration is packed inside these issues....

Inside Prims...

I'm obsessed with doll making lately ~

we'll see if I can get one made :)

But just take a look at a few of the beautiful pages of the latest issue of Prims:

Lance Perry's wonderful bee on the left....he's Ann Perry's son of The Tin Rabbit!

Ann doesn't post much but take a look at her Flickr

and you'll see where her son's amazing talent came from!!

More wonderfulness...

Becky's gorgeous doll Lilly....from A Wing and a Prayer ~

She SO inspires me!

Inside the current issue of Romantic Country....

look at all of the gorgeous homes featured ~

After I looked at this particular home, I recognized it!!!

It's Rebecca Ersfeld's home!

Just gorgeous....

A few peeks at the January issue of Victoria magazine...this is a gorgeous one!

And lastly, my new issue of Country Living ~ which I haven't even looked at yet!

I just opened up these few pages to share with you and KNEW

you would love it!!!

When I went shopping on my birthday, I always love to visit Joann Etc. and Barnes & Noble.

They are both really far from me and I just don't get to go very often....

Here a few books I found from both of the stores.

Now, I love fairies, and love the flower fairies but that's not why I bought this book.

I bought the purse book because I have an obsession with purse patterns!

This one is chock full of them and I love their simple style.

If I add a strap to this pattern, don't you think it would make a great flea bag???

It's a wonderful small size ~

And if you take a look at a few peeks inside the flower fairies book,

you'll see why I fell in love with it!!!

It's about embroidery and stumpwork.

Well, I'm not too sure what stumpwork is but I LOVE IT!

It's making embroidery 3D I think...

I just thought some of the techniques would be so neat

to incorporate into my artwork in some way ~

Just look at the fairy's dress....I love the manipulation of the fabric!!

And totally changing the subject....

I had these precious doll shoes I've collected in neat old tin, where I couldn't see them ~
so, we were given a snack gift for Christmas in this tall canister and after it was gone,

I cleaned it up, removed the labels and put my little doll shoes inside so I can SEE them!

Now, they can INSPIRE me!!!!

I had to show you these too...

my sweet little trees are getting packed away until next year ~

I had high hopes I'd get so many more finished!!!

And GUESS WHAT?

I was contacted by BH&G and they want to feature

my artwork in their next issue of Holiday Crafts!!!!

My dear sister-in-law has just opened her very own Etsy shop!!!!

Sweet Pea Treats

She makes the most delicious candied pecans....

wouldn't these make the most wonderful favors for a shower or wedding?

Just bundle a little handful up in a tulle circle, tie with ribbon and place in a huge basket!

And just look at what my family has been up to in the soap making biz!!!

Precious birds from wonderful shea butter soap....

you KNOW I love them!!

~ Click here to find their new goodies ~

Sorry about the MASSIVE post,

But I just had to share it all with you!!!

Have a wonderful Thursday dear friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

Creating with beautiful things ~

Some of my supplies have been with me for quite awhile.
I have to enjoy them for a time ~
This pocket watch is one of those treasures.
I've wanted to put something beautiful inside for so long
and finally decided to do it!!

A beautiful print of an antique photograph,
I think from sweet Karen of Graphics Fairy?
You can't tell in my photo but her cheeks are
ever so slightly rosy.

Perfect to hang on a knob or hook to make you smile ~
in my Etsy store too!

I had to share this pic with you....
I have a jar filled with treasures that I dump out when I'm working on
something new ~ it's filled with all kinds of stuff....

I actually made two things!!!
A simple nest assemblage inside of a shadow box too ~
Surrounded by text from an old bird book,
hand painted eggs are nestled inside surrounded by feathers.

 I love poking around on Etsy.
I've shared Cindy's beautiful jewelry with you before.
Don't you just love this necklace??!!



Cindy's wonderful necklace....

And I've always love Jamie's taste ~

Jamie's amazing digital images.....

Do you find that sometimes when you want to start a new project,

the ideas just flow like water ~

BUT

there are other times where it's hard to make even one decision!

It was one of those days for me :)

But even if it takes twice as long as it should,

it still feels so good to make something!!!

Wishing you an amazing Tuesday my sweet friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

How about a "perpetual" mantel???

I know we change our our mantels out most every season but

I thought...as much as I love all of the different artwork we've collected around here,

why not treat it as a perpetual mantel?

Ever changing...and switch it out as the mood strikes, you know??

But I have to admit,

I love this gathering on the mantel right now....

I recently lost our nativity scene we'd had for over ten years in the move

but remembered this precious old and very small nativity
I found awhile back...

it has a small, sweetness about it, don't you think?

I have so many wonderful, creative friends here in blogland!!

I would love to share a precious friend's artwork
and Etsy store with you today ~

Dorthe of Den Lille Lade is a precious soul
and her artwork always reflects that!!!\
Dorthe lives on the coast of the Baltic Sea in Denmark and
creates beautiful dolls and art with the driftwood
she finds there on the beach.....
A sampling of her work is below:

Plus see more of her beautiful artwork HERE ~

Dorthe makes the most wonderful fairies, angels and so many gorgeous creations!!!

I hope you have a GREAT Wednesday this December 8th ~

hugs and love,

Dawn

A sweet friend needs your vote!

Lana of Honeysuckle Lane creates the most beautiful things!!!
She's been featured in an Etsy Voter of Best Sellers....
If you have a moment, I would SO love for you to stop by
and vote for her gorgeous paper wreath!!!

Just click HERE to vote for her!!!

hugs and love , Dawn

Now I'm dreaming of an Etsy Christmas ~and a mini giveaway!

Do you ever just stroll on Etsy.com? OMGoodness, there is so much wonderfulness (is this a word?) there....I've been thinking how fun it would be to just have a big ol' gift certificate to the website for Christmas!! Here's a sampling of some goodies I found:

Have you ever seen such precious little shoes? I know that the book is written in Japanese but I still am in love with it! Book for sale at the Felt Cafe on Etsy~

And these beautiful hand crocheted booties are from a sweet Georgia girl ~ just look at her detailed handiwork....for sale at Lynn's Lovelies on Etsy ~

This jewelry has the. look. I. LOVE! It has such an old world feel but still so feminine ~ I had to show you several photos of her items.....Vintage Inspired Jewelry by Gingeroni1 on Etsy ~

And speaking of crocheting ~ I've discover this wonderful pattern designer for these crocheted accents. Don't they look wonderful and cozy?? Someone come sit down on my sofa with me and let's make these together!! Take a look at all of her beautiful patterns at Bella McBride on Etsy ~

I did it again....I subscribed to the new Food Network magazine for my husband who cooks like a dream and it didn't come and it didn't come SO....I bought it.

Guess what came today....the magazine!! So now that I have two, I'd love to give one copy away...just comment on THIS POST until Monday night at 6:00 pm and I'll draw a name to send my extra issue to!! I may add a few more goodies to the package as well!!

Wishing you a relaxing, cozy Saturday!!

xxoo, Dawn