Decided to frame these

 and put them in my etsy shop.

Two more

 

Somebody stop me!!

What I was playing with in 2018

 My latest obsession is decorating small tins. This one began as a Whitman candy container. I have transformed it with ephemera (old and new) buttons, lace, glitter, faux flowers, jewels and pearls making it a little work of art. It stands on four faux pearl buttons.

The lid is covered with a perfectly fitting paper doily upon which is a vintage carved button with a jewel atop, picture of a Victorian lady, some silk flowers, pearls and more. The tin is just 3.5" x 3.5" and stands 1.25" tall including lid and feet.

 Couldn't stop at just that and had to decorate the bottom and inside lid as well!

My Impeachment Crazy Quilt

 or should I say My Crazy Impeachment Quilt?  Started this small doll quilt the day before the hearing and worked on it all through the testimonies and videos. Hardly missed a word or a moment of the rioting.

backing, batting and quilt top are studded with nickel size yo yos with a tiny button over top

made with all vintage fabrics!

measures 15 1/2 inches x 22 1/2 inches

Finished the day after the acquittal!

My friends and family have always treated my birthday with so much love and caring.  This year (my 80th) was extra special with a surprise party organized by my DIL Dawn and daughter Kim, gifts and cards.  And Chinese food (my fav) 

Every card was carefully chosen and, even if they hadn't been signed, I would have known who they came from!  They know me so well.

A wonderful hand made card came from my friend Karen.  She is so creative in her paper art and photography.  What an eye she has for composition and creativity

and with a sweet note inside, I will cherish  forever.

Kissing Frogs

On our October Craft Day, Kim dug out some tiny little frogs from a jar of minis I have on my desk. They struck a chord with her and she mentioned how much she liked them. 

Ever since that day, I have been rattling my brain to figure out a way to use them. I know if I just gave them to her, they would probably end up in a drawer somewhere. Having several small tins saved up to decorate, this is the result . . . 

 inside

(postage stamps,"Stardust Stack" scrapbooking papers, teeny tiny rubber frogs, kiss ribbon and more)

 top

 opening

(gimp braid, border sticker and a bit of old jewelry)

bottom

(more Stardust Stack along with leather buttons for feet)

Merry Christmas Kimmer!

Fall Leaves ATC swap

Haven't done a swap in so long, but felt compelled to do a little artwork.  So here are my 3 for 3 offerings.

When I say little, I mean little.  Dimensions for ATCs are 2 1/2" x 3 1/2", and they are only to be traded . . . never sold!  Can't wait to see what I receive in return.

Four Pin Friday

Fascinated by the work crazy quilt seamstresses display with their embroidery, bead work, silk flowers and all the embellishments!!

Here are just a few examples I found on Pinterest . . .

and laces and faces and buttons and pearls oh my!

Four Pin Friday

The sweet illustrations of the era when these button cards were produced have always drawn me to them.  And then the attached buttons simply make them all the more collectible! So difficult to find them any more.  I only have a precious few in my collection, but I was happy to find several examples on Pinterest . . .

If you have any of these button cards in your possession . . . treasure them!  

RAOK ATC

Payback to another "Artist Trading Card" member of ATC_World . . .

a Random Act of Kindness small (2.5" x 3.5") gift offering!

ATC's are not to be sold, only traded or given to someone special.  Hope she likes it.