The May Alphabet Party

Wow, I had not realized it has been almost 2 months since I posted here. We went on what I would call a "jetsetter" vacation most of the month of April. First to Cancun Mexico with my daughter and family for her Beachbody company vacation. Then my hubby and I flew to Las Vegas for a couple of days. After that, we flew to Kona Hawaii (the big island) for another 11 days!

Needless to say, we probably won't do that much flying again in one trip! Eight plane changes in one trip was just too much. And a bit of Montezuma's revenge from Mexico spoiled the Las Vegas stay. But we recovered fine for Hawaii, which is our favorite tropical destination. So much our favorite, we reserved a lovely ocean front condo the entire month of April 2016!

So onto the Embracing Cottage Style Alphabet party. 

this months letters are L, M, N

"L" for the gorgeous Lupines in my garden!

they fit so well in my old fashioned vintage style cottage garden

"M" for Marionberries 

in this yummy vintage china

 (also the name of my website!)

"N" for this stunning vintage necklace 

that belonged to my grandmother

(the picture does not do it justice)

Join us over at party!

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Vintage Alphabet Party

This month's  challenge letters were D, E, F

 I just chose one letter this month "E" and am running with it. I love to share vintage images, so here is a couple of favorites for Easter. Right click to save these copyright free images and use them in your own art, there is plenty of time before "E"aster arrives April 5th

I'm also sharing a post and tutorial from a couple years ago for the letter "E" for "Easter Eggs"

"E"asy to create too!

 Starting with a wire basket I found at a thrift shop...I loved the handle! 

 I used styrofoam eggs, and used pinking shears to cut lots of fabric strips.

I prefer to use Fabric-Tac glue, it seems to work the best.

 Starting at the top of egg glue 2 strips in a "X" fashion

Then work the next strips overlapping until egg is completely covered.

I also used snippets of lace and crochet on some of the eggs. 

Added some raffia to the basket and viola!

Shabby Eggs~~

Join us over at the party~
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Starting off the year with a fun party over at Embracing Cottage Style blog

 I am going to share some of my favorite graphics that fit the theme for this months party. These are all vintage copyright free, so you are welcome to save for your art projects.

"A" for Apple blossom

 "B" for Birthday 

 "C" for chair

Join us over at Embracing Cottage Style blog to share your vintage or art creations with one, two or all three of this months alphabet letters--it's a great challenge and soooo much fun!

Dotty Hop!

I thought it would be fun to this week to participate in my friend Holly's Dotty Hop Day (even tho I am a couple days late) . She is having a Birthday giveaway that you don't want to miss! Part of the fun was to do a post with something that has dots....I dug thru my archives of past creations and found these two lovelies!

The best part of going thru these pics was that I actually got some new inspiration! Just wush I had more of these fabrics!

Thanks Holly, you are a gem!

The vintage alphabet party for November

The party has already started and I am a little late!

This month the letters were W and X

First a Washboard, no clue if this a reproduction, it was a found object by my hubby, he loves these as long as they look old!

a vintage sample box Washing soda!

for X, I  took a cue from Melody because I could not think of anything!

So here is X-mas....a vintage 1958 Napco candle and floral set that was my grandma's. I display it every year. I treasure it so much, it reminds me of Christmas's spent at the farm.

Want to join the party??

Hop over to Etsy Cottage Style blog to get the details!

Vintage Alphabet Party October

I am sliding in a bit late....but it is time for the Etsy Cottage Style blog Vintage Alphabet party!

This month the letters are S, T and U. Lets start with these Silverplated Spoons that I picked up a garage sale last summer. They were all nice and polished, but I neglected them so now they are Tarnished (lol I got a T in there too)

 

Next would be a cherished vintage Sugar bowl. Leuchtenburg  mfg, Germany about 1910. I have been collecting this particular pattern for about 10 years. The creamer to match this sugar bowl has been extremely hard to find.

 

Another estate sale find for just 25 cents, this lovely little Royal  Albert Crown China Tea cup has amazing detail both outside and inside.It is marked Silver birch.

And last, for the letter U, I thought I would share one of my favorite vintage greeting cards that has this beautiful Umbrella of flowers....

Want to show off your vintage too?? 

Hop over and join the party!

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The vintage alphabet party for July

It's time to show our vintage! The party is on over at Etsy Cottage Style Blog and this month we are sharing our vintage L and M items. I am at a loss for the M, because it is Sunday night, rushing to get ready for the dreaded Monday morning junk, but thought I would share some vintage Linens.
I generally repurpose many cast off Linens in my textile art, but I do have a few that are just too nice to cut up.

Then I thought of a couple of Lingerie bags that I repurposed from vintage Linens!

Hope you enjoyed!