On the project table...

Hello, friends! How are you? I have all kinds of little projects on the table today. I've been working on some thank you's for generous friends who have surprised me this year with a little something in my mailbox.  I'm finishing up and packaging up a few little treats and handmade items today.

I love making these little bud vases.  This one is headed to a "primitive" friend along with some homemade cards for her to use throughout the year. So easy to make with vintage bottles OR find some in the $1 section at Michaels.

And here is how my little assemblage angels come together. I start out with a broken china plate and just start adding hardware and found objects.  This one has a long way to go. I usually leave these on the project table and go back to it several times interchanging parts and trying new things.  I do like the vintage black book cover for the background and her sweet face. She will get layers of paper and lace too on her china dress. It is always fun to make these.  I'll keep you posted on the progress.  I have a finished one to share with you too this week. So what's on your project table?  I'd love to hear! xoxo

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Art Angels Arts and Antique Market Part Two

Are you ready to see some more shots from my recent trip to Art Angels?  We really enjoyed this store. I love this booth above with the gates and windows.

 This is the first store in Orlando where I've actually seen antlers for sale.  They were in several booths.

 I loved this old rusty mirror. I probably should have brought it home with me, but the piles of "projects" I have right now in the studio are already overwhelming!  I need to make some progress on what I have first.

My sweet friend Kim bought this great stamp holder.  The stamps had some sweet sentiments on them too which was a pleasant surprise.

 

My friend Jodi and I were in love with these barn doors. Aren't they great?!  Wish I had a place for one of them. My friend Kelley found this great fence piece below. She plans to layer it with a paper wreath or something similar.

 

A few more purchases my blue lantern (I have a small collection) and Jodi's fun loot.  We need to find her a giant cloche now!

What a great store. We will definitely be back. Some regulars told us that they turn their merchandise quickly so there is always something new to see. That is music to my ears!  I hope you get your hands dirty this week while working on a new project.  I have a few new creations I'm working on and one with Kara. I can't wait to share. Until then...xoxo!

Art Angels Arts and Antique Market Part One

I'm off to visit a new store (well, new for me!) here in Orlando. Would you like to come along?  Well, get ready because here we go! You know you are in the right place when you see an old bike and fresh flowers waiting for you at the door.  Welcome to Art Angels Arts and Antique Market.

I really enjoyed my visit here. This shelf, hutch, shadow box...whatever you call it...above was really, really neat.  They had several of these throughout the store.  EDIT:  They are made from old windows. A few of you have asked. They are pieced together from there with old wood. Notice the old, peeling wallpaper on the back panel.  I big puffy hearted this one but then I saw THIS one...

Oh my! So many wonderful things to browse in each and every booth. They have a nice combination of antique, vintage, repurposed and some new artsy items plus they sell fresh flowers!  Everyone was very friendly.  There is so much more to see.  I'll post the rest of the photos later this week.  Until then...xoxo.