There are angels among us...

I just love beautiful angel images...

and love, LOVE creating angel themed artwork.

I know they watch over us and are most likely

our loved ones who have passed on before us ~

I finally finished my tattered angel!

She was primed, painted and the stand was antiqued.

The small dress form stands 16" tall and

is adorned with several old treasures...

An old doll dress has been shaped to fit her ~

and another little doll dress serves as her petticoat.

Vintage millinery and seam binding were used to cinch her waist

and antique lace was used as a camisole.

Even a new-made-to-look-old rhinestone charm adorns her neck...

She is already sold but I just had to share her with you!!!

Thank you always for stopping by to see me ~

Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday sweet friends!!

hugs and love,

Dawn

Using my good stuff!

It's hard you know....

using stuff the you love ~ the pretty things you've worked hard to find....

but that's why I buy it, right?

I made something new and used one of the sweet mother of pearl buckles I just found ~

Seems this collage/assemblage looks so pretty next to my last one too.

I must be in this little girl, doll love thing :)

You can find my new artwork in my Etsy shop....

here's a peek:

It's been so terribly rainy here....drizzly and cold ~

I really need some sunshine!!!!

Maybe Tuesday :) I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I hope you're doing so good ~ staying warm and cozy.

I wish you a wonderful Monday dear friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

I love getting great mail!

Sweet mail arrived today ~ my very favorite Stampington magazine ever....Somerset Life! I still have a hard time calling it a magazine, it's so wonderful. Full of creative ideas that you can refer to over and over. My little bird girl dress and botanical canvas art are inside this issue. I took a few photos to give you an idea of what's inside....

Look at these beautiful pages ~

This issue should hit the newstands October 1st...and will be in major bookstores, Michael's, Joann's and other craft stores. I know you'll love it!!

A glimpse at the finished skep ~

A few tiny dress slips that I'm thinking of transforming....

Remember this old, junky wire?

It's perfect for making tiny hangers!

I hope to show you my giveaway gift soon!!!

Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday dear friends ~

hugs and love, Dawn

ps...It has rained so much here in Georgia. There are many areas that were and still are flooded but fortunately our county hasn't experienced any severe flooding. It has been awful for so many, please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers......

I love old stuff ~

I found a home for my new black umbrella....my new black 4.00 umbrella......it may not stay here but I kind of like it!

I stopped by The Plum Tree and found a few treasures I just couldn't leave without ~ a drawer perfect for an assemblage, a wonderful old ledger book and a sweet little doll dress. I also had to get the newest issue of Romantic Homes ~ and a couple of candles.
I love The Plum Tree....and I love old stuff!

Wishing you all a wonderful Fourth of July!!!

xxoo, Dawn

My sweet treasures from the field trip!

I had to wait a day to post the photos of my goodies from Antiques in Old Town because I had so many photos of the store in my last post! It was incredible. I wish I could have taken you all with me!! First, look at the sweet bag my things were tucked in, simple but so pretty to me ~

I know, I know, I'm nuts but I found the most wonderful old doll dresses all tattered up....eeek! I love them! A beautiful old reader with sweet illustrations, falling apart but that's why I love it....an amazing jar that's just calling for a nest with eggs....speaking of eggs, I found these pretty beige ones and blue speckled ones too.....3 little butter pats that are wanting to become Christmas ornaments.....a pepper shaker for Dennis to cook with.....a tiny pig book, look at their faces!......an old stained baby slip and why did I buy this except that it's just so precious, the bodice of an old baby dress...that's right, just the bodice, no skirt, no sleeves ~ I know, I know, I'm nuts.

If you ever see something on my blog from an old book or something that is copyright free that you'd like for me to scan, just ask me, I'll be happy to share!! I'm going to scan the sheet music that Nita sent me about the birds in the next day or so ~ for you Laurie and for all the other bird lovers too!

Thank you always for taking the time to stop by and your kind comments ~

I hope you have a wonderful Monday!!

xxoo,

Dawn