A little magic in a bottle ~

I've had this wonderful, old bottle for awhile now

(just like most of my stash, you know I love to keep stuff around me for a tiny bit!)

and finally decided to do something with it.

I found a neat old cabinet knob that would work perfectly for the top too ~

First, it was filled with neat old buttons, vintage pearls, lace and goodies.

Then I placed one simple word inside too ~

The word?

"Cherish"

This is the back ~

Plus for the first time, I soldered the knob on!

I've made soldered charms before so I used the same method

and layered the solder on and aged it.

I know everyone's made these, but it was really neat to be able to

attach the knob to the glass!

And you know I had to work in a watch face!

This bottle looks huge in these photos but it's a mere 4 1/2" tall!

I've just added the new little treasure to my Etsy store ~

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I've been enthralled with angel wings lately...

aren't these gorgeous???
They can be found HERE!!!

Miss Minnie Louise is slowly but surely coming around.

The sweet girl has had a huge transition and it's just going to take a little time.

I've been treating her like a queen!

Sometimes when she gets a little playful,

she'll stop and remember she's supposed to be mad!

She sure loves her new mouse toy :)

Wishing you a wonderful Monday precious friends!

hugs and love,

Dawn

So, sweet friends ~ Tell me this....do you make project piles?

I was looking around my desk and realized that I just love making project piles!

Some piles are projects in the making....

and some are just plain ol' piles of stuff I love :)

I have this wonderful canvas covered journal that I've been wanting to alter ~

I've added lace, a sweet little baby photo and a few elements to it's pile,

some items will end up being used...and some maybe some not.

I also want to make some beautiful, fabric strawberries out of gorgeous old linens....

I love these faux book covers by 7 gypsies that I found at Hobby Lobby....

and yes, I have plenty of REAL old book covers but aren't these beautiful?

I've been wanting to make something special with these too ~

And this photo?
It's a plate of totally random stuff on my desk ~

I love each piece...but don't know quite what their purpose will be yet.

These sweet girls are always nearby,

cheering me on....

I love them so ~

they've lost so much hair,

and have been through a lot in their little doll lives ~

I cherish their company.

This is a photo of the stuff right above my desk,

a few random goodies that accompany me as well in my creative journey ~

Sweet little snowman ornament hats....

waiting to be used ~

My last little lavender sachet that hasn't found a home....

over top of a box that I've covered in gorgeous old sheet music.

And what's inside?

Beautiful moss chunks of course!

Another box holds beautiful old chandelier crystals....and an antique

pearl necklace that is falling apart!

I love to save the pearls....

I love so many different things.

Beautiful old fabrics, antique lace, and of course bits and bobbles....

they all play a part in pulling together

a piece of artwork that I'm proud of!!!

Happy Wednesday my sweet friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn