Sweet Finds

Rosette Swap Party

Hi!

So,  it's finally time to share the items I

made & received from the Gypsy Brocante Rosette Swap.

For Missy,  I made the following:

a apron using a vintage table runner

 
Love the stitching!  Wish it was my work, but it's not.

I read on Missy's blog that she is a fan of stitching...

so, I knew this vintage table runner would be perfect for her.

I used a vintage doily to create the pocket

and stuffed it with lil' things I thought Missy would like,

pink lace, buttons, millinery, & vintage pin up post card.

 
  Missy is a runner!  (something I need to become)  :)

so,  I figured she probably needed a cute little headband

to wear on the days she goes for a run...

 
So, I whipped this is up.

It's nothing fancy...  just a thin piece of fabric

 
 long enough to tie behind her neck.

I love the way the rosette came together.

It's kind of a messy, tattered look...  but I think its adorable.

And finally,   a handmade rosette "pin" that she can attach

to a headband or pin to a sweater.

Hers was similar to this one...  but pink in color.

I forgot to photograph it before

sealing up the package!   oops!  :)  

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And I received some very nice gifts from Jennifer.

Unfortunately, a spunky little 15 year old

who looooves to "use my things" has MISPLACED

my camera.    eeek!!!!

So, I have no photos.  Double Eeek!

Can you guess which Twin I am speaking of???

Maybe Jennifer will post some pics & I can "borrow" them. :)

But I received a very nice typed letter & lots of goodies.

My package included:  a hanging metal container with a lovely

black & white silhouette of children playing.  She attached a

beautiful pink rose to the upper left hand corner &  added a

touch of ribbon & a rhinestone brooch just under the silhouette. 

It's perfect for my craft room!
  
She also included a wooden cigar box that was stuffed with lots

of treasures:  fairy silhouette notecards, 2 hankies, lace,

a stran of aqua beads, seashells, a vintage birthday postcard,

and 3 mermaid cameos.  (the box was tied with a piece of

fabric & a pretty yellow rosette that she altered.

Thanks Jennifer!!!! I adore it all.  :) 

Pretty little blooms

This is what I have been working on...

things with pretty little blooms.

 

I wish I could show you the pic in it's entirety,

but they are for a swap.

The hostess has planned a blog party for the 1st of Sept.

So, I should probably wait until then,  huh?  :)

Although, I am dying to show you!

  
I am extremely happy with the way everything

turned out.   I think in some cases,  this might be

my best work yet.  :)

Of course,  its easy to get inspired when you have

a day to yourself and gorgeous roses

like this to admire.

 
My hubby gave them to me for our

18th wedding anniversary, which was yesterday.

When ordering, he said he told the florist...

"I want something that looks antique & artsy".  

 
Antique & artsy...  two pretty good words to describe

what I like.   I guess he HAS been paying attention!  LOL

Anyhoo,  I hope you have a great day!

hugs, Joanna

Lordy, Lordy...

 
Lordy Lordy I'm 40!

That's the BIG joke around my house.

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But it's official,  as of yesterday,

I'm now the big 4-0!

The kids think it's funny.

 
My daughter has been telling people I was

40 for the last couple of years.  

And my son said yesterday that I'm nearly half dead.

I guess when I was 14,   forty seemed old.  LOL

Anyhoo,  I had a pretty good day.

I got lots of birthday wishes on Facebook.

Thank you,  if you were one of them.  :)

And since I spent my weekend in Houston,

I shared a wonderful lunch with Mendy!

We talked for hours & really enjoyed each

others company!  She also gifted me this

adorable soldered charm that she made!

 
Thanks Mendy.  I luv it!!

When I got home from Houston,

this was waiting for me in my mailbox:

 

 
   
Isn't it adorable?

It's from Bryanna.  I recently told her that

I am obsessed with Frida, so she purchased

this from Danita & had it sent to me.

Thanks Bry!  The bracelet will go perfectly

with the new dress I just bought!

xoxo, Joanna
  

The Next Chapter~

The last several weeks have been super busy

for me & my daughter.

Ready or not,  the next chapter in our lives

is here!!!  Eeek!  :)

She's already been to camp & drill team practices

are in full swing!

Which means,  my drill team duties as "spirit & party mom"

have started as well...

parent association meetings, fundraising, party planning

and the fun part,

making spirit gifts like  this soldered bauble.

  
The black dangly charm is an odd ball earring

that I found in my jewelry box.

 I haven't soldered in a while.

Maybe a year or so...  but I think the necklace

came together well.

I have to admit,  I love that my daughter wants me

to make gifts for her friends.   ; )