Who knew mints could look this good!

The minute I saw the images that Beth of Gathering Dust was giving us for this project from Artist Class, I knew I had to make this!!! It's an altered Altoids tin! I've had it in the studio forever and this was the perfect project to finally use it...

Don't you love the images! And Lori, do you see the beautiful fabric that came in the mail yesterday?? Thank you so much for sharing your source....

I'll be making Lori's covered box from Artist Class next! If you'd like to sign up there's still time (until Nov. 21st) and get 10.00 off by using the code thefeatherednest ~


I have to tell you that I'm so happy!!! FINALLY we have a Hobby Lobby!
It just opened this week and of course I had to get over there and bask in the glow ~
I'll share the goodies I found later.
If you don't have a Hobby Lobby store nearby
they do have a website that sells a lot of their supplies ~
it's Crafts, Etc. if you'd like to take a look!

Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday sweet friends ~
hugs and love,
Dawn

A few of my favorite things . . .

Every artist has their favorite supplies that they always keep in stock. These are my favs ~ not too expensive and believe me, I get every penny's worth
out of each and every thing.

The spray adhesive, fabric glue, hemp and pointy snips can all be found at W-mart . . . oh and the paper trimmer, rotary cutter, clear ruler and mat (not shown but I love it!) probably can be found there too!

The matte gel medium, I always get at Michael's with a coupon because it's 12.00 or so regularly, but 40% off is so much better!

I love this shade of Distress Ink but I can't find it at my Michael's and end up buying it at Hobby Lobby. It's a beautiful brown called Brushed Corduroy.

I think I found the jewelry glue at Michael's.

OH, and the deckled scissors I found at my grocery store!!! I think they were .99! But I love them and buy a pair as often as I can ~

So, there you have it. These are some of my very favorite supplies other than great old papers, buttons, lace, nests, eggs, bird images, etc.......

My little muslin bird image turned out to be a little lavender sachet with the music fabric on the back!

I can't believe it's Friday already!!! The weather's been so much cooler here in Georgia and I'm loving it! Fall is peeking around the corner ~

Wishing you a great Friday!

xxoo, Dawn

Thank you so much sweet friends!!!

I want to thank each and every one of you wonderful friends for all the beautiful wishes for our grandbaby on the way!! The kindness here never ceases to touch my heart. What amazing friends! Thank you and I wish many blessings back to you all, you know that ~ I'll be sure and keep you posted to all the happenings as we await the little one's arrival!

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Thursday I was able to get out a bit and hit some of my favorite stores for a few supplies. First I went to Hobby Lobby and found my favorite glue stick ever ~ it's as cheap as dirt but I love it! I bought a few nests (not pictured), ribbon, big pebbles and some pretty beads to make my fancy straight pins and fairy wands . . . I did buy a few sheets of foam core and vellum to make a light box for taking photographs. I finished it up tonight and took these photos inside. I still had to adjust the color but it could probably be perfected. I take a lot of my pictures at night!!

Next I went to Joann's Etc. for a quick trip in to see if they had any more of those wonderful books with the CD's full of images. Well I found two that I LOVE! Plus a couple of clear stamp packs for 40% off! Another cool thing, I still had my coupon for 40% off on one item from Hobby Lobby, well I used it at Joann's on one of the books too!!! I love it when I'm able to save money ~ sorry for all of the photos, just let them load up so you can get an idea of what's inside these beautiful books . . .

Well, at least you've seen inside if you'd like to order them online!!!

Thank you always for stopping by to see me. I enjoy blogging and sharing ideas with all of you! Thank you again for such sweet wishes for our grandbaby!!!

Happy Friday!!!! xxoo, Dawn