my latest finds and art projects

Some of you may not have popped over to my biz blog yet, but it is all about the web business I have with my textile art. Well, I do a little vintage collecting and a tiny bit of mixed media too. I been doing some Valentine projects which are some of my faves~I entered a challenge with an English cottage pillow I made. You can read about it over there too.
Here are some of the fun finds and creations~its all pink!

 

 

 

Marionberry Cottage, the blog

Show off Monday!

A fun new activity over at Etsy Cottage Style Blog!

This is a project that I have been putting off for way too long and I finally did it this summer!
I snapped a picture of a version of these fun pillows at a local craft store below long ago ~I do know that it has been pinned to my bulletin board for at least a year....or more maybe!!

I used snippets of roses fabrics, vintage laces, crochet and tatting. Some hand rolled and ready made ribbon roses make them sooooo sweet.

The pillow above called the "My Party Dress" I used some beautiful vintage laces to form the skirt

This is called "Pretty Ballerina" with ivory tulle, tiny pearls and vintage handmade tatting at the neckline! Both of these pillows are available on my website, you can click on the pics to get there!

Tagged by a friend!

I was tagged today by my friend Carol from Etsy Cottage Style ning! I have to tell all of you 10 things about myself--some that you may or may not know already--hummm, this might take a while!

1. For starters--the above banner for Carol's blog--I designed for her!

2. I work a day time job for a grocery marketing company and have a website and 3 etsy shops

3.I have a wonderful hubby Jim, 2 grown children and a 21 month granddaughter Lynsie

4.I love David Austin and old garden pink roses and grow several in my cottage garden.

5. I love vintage textiles and it is a thrill to create beautiful home decor that can become new treasures.

6.. I collect vintage German porcelain (of course it has to have pink roses!) preferably the MZ Austria or Leuchtenburg marks

7. I am a Star Trek fan! Loved all the series!

8. I enjoy camping in the mountain forests of Western Oregon

9. I have a passion for traveling to Kona, Hawaii (the Big Island) I think I lived there in another life, it feels like home to me. Andmy dream is that some day we will have a second home there

10. I am a Christian and believe that we are all saved by God's grace

I am going to tag 4 of of my Shabby Lane Shops Friends today!

Janet at Graceful Rose

Theresa at Cottage Violets

Mimi at Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutique

Lynn at The Vintage Nest

Christmas in July

Wasn't quite sure if I wanted to start creating for Christmas before summer started, but thought what the heck--its mostly pink stuff that I love to sew anyway! So I decided to make an exclusive offering just for the month of JULY. Then I will pull back and not offer Christmas items again until after labor day. So click on the pics below to see what is offered now and get an idea of
styles to come for the holidays!

for more cottage pretties for you and your home
visit
Marionberry Cottage.com

Lots of new items this week!

I have been so busy!
I just added 19 new items to my website today!

Marionberry Cottage

here is a peek at 3 of them!~Moonlight and Roses Keepsake pillow~

~Country Cottage Oven dress kitchen towel~

~Jumbo summer porch pillow sham~

Lots more to see! Pop by for a visit soon!

Marionberry Cottage.com

I am always looking for your imput!
Feel free to leave me comments of what you like or what you would like to see
Leave your comments here or on my website

Tour of the Red Bench

I just did a guest author post on The French Cupboard about this amazing antique store.
Interested? Click on the link or the pic above and pop over for a great read!