Friday, February 6, 2009

I've been a busy little girl this week!

Pink Friday~ February 6
Be my Valentine
Won't you please join us at Make Mine Pink for a Valentine treat? I'm very excited to show off my newest creations, all available at
Rose Petals & Blooms!

I'm in love with vintage candy boxes! I discovered this sweet box, that long ago, was filled with chocolate confections... I added vintage cabbage Rose Barkcloth, 2 millinery floral sprays dating from 1940. Also, a creamy white rose, the edges of the box are decorated with vintage venice lace... I think it's definitely a treat for the eyes! lol...

Sweet Clare

I was inspired to create this adorable vanity lamp from the old cottage dressers of the past....
As I hand crafted her from clay and wood, she began to take on her own sweet personality, and I named her Clare...
She is adorned with vintage drawer pulls, and turned legs. The framed cabbage roses, french perfume bottle and sweet dresser tray are created from clay! I love the top drawer, leaving it opened a bit with a piece of vintage lace gives this little gem oodles of character~
The shade was discovered in a little antique shop, just in her wire form.. I covered the shade in the softest pale pink chiffon with white chiffon inside. She is topped with fabric roses from the same chiffon and sweet ruffles dance along her edge..
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I'm finishing another vintage candy box today, and will also be adding gorgeous 3D german Valentine cards dating from 1900 in other creations throughout the weekend~

7 comments:

A day at the Cappuccino Café said...

OMG Michelle, there is my lamp!! What an amazing job you did on this one. I may have to hit Ronnie over the head & take his wallet just to buy that lamp!!

Love ya poodle...your biggest fan,
SuzieQ

Rebecca Nelson said...

This is VERY VERY VERY CHARMING! Sweet idea...love love love love your BLOG! :) Blessings...Rebecca

Cottage Flair said...

Michelle,
Your creations are always so beautiufl. I love the candy box. I have to tell you, at holiday time I was so in love with your winter wonderland line ... all just gorgeous!
Jennifer
www.cottageflair.com

Anonymous said...

Your candy box is so pretty!! Love your blog.

Debra Howard said...

Wow, you have been busy over here. What beautiful posts. I just wanted to let you know that I remarked about one of your sweet comments you left me on my blog & linked to your blog within the post. Hope you get lots of visitors. Blessings
Debbie

Francie...The Scented Cottage Studio said...

LOL I have recently found several old candy boxes my little mother saved. they are not nearly as beautiful as yours tho...

LOVE the lamp!

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