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I am artist of texture and color. I enjoy working with textiles, mixed media and the graphic arts. I am an avid cottage gardener with a love for pass along plants and big fluffy pink peonies and pink roses. Many of my tangible creations reflect my love of the garden and all its wonderful colors. I have been selling my creations online since 2002 beginning as a hobby. After 10 years I quit the day job to pursue my art as a full time passion.

24 June 2010

Rushing of the Bloggerette Sorority

A new sorority has been born, and June 25th is "rushing" day~I am pleased to part of this wonderful group.

We were all instructed to take this photo below
and create something with it

And since one of the requirements is that I be in the picture with my creation--here I am (yikes)

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 Usually with these challenges, I try to do something with textile art, which is my most loved media. But thought I would play with some mixed media art using vintage elements

 Victorian Secrets Box
 Constructed with an old greeting card box, I covered with vintage wall papers. I overlaid the image and trimmed it with vintage hand made tatting

Lots of vintage buttons, rhinestones, bouquet brooch, even a little string of pearls and a key to unlock the secrets saved
a soft handmade doily graces the corner with a gold foil lining.

I hope you enjoyed, I had fun stepping outside the box--literally!


41 comments:

June said...

Oh Debbi I do love this little box! And I LOVE the picture of you with the lovely little box! You are too darn cute and I love the fact you guys had to show your pictures with your creations.
hugs
Oh, and your previous post with the roses had me drooling over every picture!

The French Bear said...

Debbi, I love the treasure box, that is darling!!! It was hard to do the self photo thing...what we we do for sisters!!! I love it, what a fun time.....maybe we should do this for our Etsy group!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B

Jacalyn @ rmebathproducts.com said...

Hey Debbie I actually like you soap idea, ha! Your box is really very pretty! Glad to be part of the sisterhood!

Hugs,
Jacalyn

Anonymous said...

Hey Debbi!.. I still think fondly almost daily of our good time at the retreat. :) You can just send that wonderful box you created right on to me...It's beautiful.

Bunny was so sweet to help me. I knew what I wanted to do but I don't have photoshop or any other program like that (can you suggest one? that's easy?). I gave her the photos and she added me in there, then I embellished and framed it. I loved the thought behind it.

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Debbi,
Oh my gosh I love your keepsake box. That is simply wonderful. You are so talented with everything you do and this is no exception.
Love seeing pretty you too.

Thanks for stopping by and your sweet comment. I have to ask, how do I place my blog link on the list at our Etsy Cottage Blog?

Thank you so much and see you soon.
Hugs, Celestina Marie

Unknown said...

So cute treasure box!

Hugs
Charo

Karen said...

Oh Debbi!
This is gorgeous! All the elements make is so special! I love the "key to unlock the treasures ..."
I am just amazed at what everyone is coming up with! From the simple pictures to treasures like yours, this is too fun seeing what people grab on to and fly with!
So glad you joined in!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Karen

Ivy said...

Hello Sorority Sister! I love what you did with the picture and your blog is beautiful. Hugs!

Barb said...

Hi Debbi, your box is lovely...you did a wonderful job.

Have a happy day!

Barb ♥

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

I love this box, You did a fantastic job...I want one too! Nice to meet you sorority sister!

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

Hey Sista!!!
Your Victorian box is soooo beautiful and creative.
Love your photo too!
Nice to put faces on each other!
xoxo~Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...

Unknown said...

Dear Debbi:

You sweet box is breathtaking! So beautiful!

Sister Roselle :)

Jo said...

What a beautiful box I love the tatting

Cortney said...

I really like all the kinds of buttons on the box, they make a cute frame. I'm having so much fun exploring all the sisters and their pages! I can't wait for all the the fun to come!

Cortney fom California

Maria said...

Debbi,

Your Victorian box is just beautiful and so eyecatching love all the little details you have put into it....

From your sorority sister in Australia....

Jil~Say It With Roses said...

Debbi...we are Sistas! It is so nice seeing you and your beautiful treasure box.....
When you have a minute, pop over and see your darling banner on my blog!
Hugs,
Jil

Anonymous said...

Hi Sister Debbie! Oh, what a gorgeous box you've created! You look so sweet out in your yard holding it! This sorority should be fun. You have a beautiful blog by the way.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Sorority sis from Texas

Keetha Broyles said...

Very nice and so Victorian!

Keetha from The Eclectic Company

zandra said...

Hi, from New Jersey. Love your take on the photo. So, shabby chic and love all the buttons. Can't wait to see the rest of the other events. Enjoy the party.
Hugz,
Zandra

Unknown said...

Debbi
Glad to meet you Sista!
Just gorgeous! Your blog is breathtaking too! Gonna have to be a groupie! oK for some reason on blogger I can't leave comments under typepad so find me here
www.petticoatjunction.typepad.com
I also have a blogger blog where I talk about life on my crazy farm!
xoxo
Diane
Oh I am having a giveaway so please stop by!

Unknown said...

I love your treasure box! It is sooo nice to see and meet you. :)

Good Job Sister!

~Liz

Unknown said...

Hi Debbi! I'm glad Celestina finally got hold of you about ECS
blog page. Hope you can help her. I also love your vintage inspired victorian box. You are good.

Donna @ The House on the Corner said...

Beautiful Box!! I made one also - but I love yours more!! I'm so glad to meet another Sister!! I can't wait to see what's next with our sorority ~ I look forward to getting to know you.

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

Well Debbi, it doesn't surprise me one bit that you would come up with this delightful creation.

I really wanted to join the "rush" but..it's out of my league. I just don't have that kind of talent...at one time perhaps..but no more. I don't craft...so I am just hopping around checking on others. Your's is just beautiful!

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

Beautiful Debbi ! Now listen, don't bother to send it to Lynne, she really has enough pretties anyway.
Just bring it to the next SLS retreat and I'll handle it from there..... (())

Karen said...

What a darling box. And I love those buttons! I have my mother-in-law's button box. It's so much fun to stir those buttons around wondering and sometimes remembering the outfits they came from.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Karen
Ladybug Creek

Nancy's Notes said...

Oh Debbie, I am crazy about boxes! I love your box, it's just beautiful! I am so happy to meet you, another creative sister!

Nancy

Lululiz said...

Oooh, a gorgeous box for little treasures, I love it! It is so beautifully embellished, I particularly like the tatted lace round the Sorority picture.

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh my gosh, Debbi, this is beautiful~~~ And I LOVE the picture of you--it's darling!!! Thanks so much for visiting my blog--it's so nice to meet you...and I immensely enjoyed my "tour!" I became a follower too...Nice to meet you sister!
HUGS,
Cindy Adkins
Whimsical Musings

Charlene said...

Beautiful creation! I've been so inspired by the lovely crafts I've seen--I need to step up my "un-creative" game!

Charlene @ A Virtuous Woman

Andi's English Attic said...

That's just lovely. So many delights to look at. xx

Hearts Turned said...

So lovely to meet you, Debbi! I LOVE the beautiful box you made with our rush picture...every detail is perfection...the fabric piece, all those lovely buttons and pearls, the brooch, and the key...wonderful!

Looking forward to getting to know you better!

Julie from California

Cindy said...

Hello Debbi from a fellow sister in the Bloggerette Sorority! Love your box, it's just stunning.

Hugs XX
Barbara

Lori said...

Debbi, you vintage Victorian box is absolutely GORGEOUS! I just adore it! And...those white roses are gorgeous as well--just like you. I'm glad to meet another Sister.

Anonymous said...

What a glorious box..and the name is inspired. What a clever sister you are! I do love the look of your blog, altogether.

It's very good to meet you...

Lynette

Lisa said...

Oh your box is lovely! I love it! This is such fun!
Hugs, Lisa

sandy said...

Beautiful! I'm still getting around to see the Bloggerette sisters. Have a great week!
sandy

porter place cottage said...

Debbi, what a perfect treasure box! Glad tht you are part of the sisterhood!
Terrie

debi said...

Debbi, your box is beautiful! I love it!

Lynn Stevens said...

Ohhhh your box is stunning, so glad to meet you sister! I'm a bit late getting over here but glad I did!
Lynn

Nelly said...

Hi Debbi -- What a wonderful creation. Love what you did with the sorority image. The box is stunning. I finally posted about my creation. Have a great 4th.

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