Sunday, July 4, 2010

This weekend I actually had time to play! Oh, I love to play! I made this fun ATC for the monthly lottery over at Paperwhimsy. The theme is "Castles", I luckily had an old stamp of a fantasy castle, which I stamped over some H20 shimmering watercolors. The images are from Paperwhimsy. I do enjoy dreaming about beautiful homes, just like this whimsy girl.

I love to make all kinds of jewelry. This is what I call a "vintage collage necklace". I used some white flowers from my friend Marlynn, and created a side focal piece, and then used a vintage rhinestone and cameo for the main focal piece, backing it with an old scrap of lace. This is a mix of vintage beads, vintage rhinestones, vintage lace, a vintage clasp (not shown) and some natural stone beads I fell in love with.


The pearl necklace at the neck is from an antique store, and the crystal necklace is from a thrift store.
I left them on the mannequin just for show, I don't think I would wear these all together! Now I need just the right top to wear my necklace with.

I am all excited about making my first cloth doll. I bought Cloth Doll Artistry by Barbra Willis at Joann's Fabrics last week and I have been mesmerized by it ever since. I hope tomorrow to get to give it a go. I am looking forward to collecting fabrics for the outfits.
Thank you again, for stopping by.
Hugs,
Terri
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15 comments:

  1. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsJuly 4, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    Hi Terri,

    I love your paperwhimsy creation and love the necklaces on your dress form. I think we all love to adorn them. I used to wear a lot of jewelry but now I prefer to let something else in my studio wear it. :0)

    I just got my email notification of the paperwhimsy sale! Did you get yours?

    Have fun with the cloth dolls...I really want to makes some too.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Stephanie ♥

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  2. Home and HeartJuly 4, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    Your jewelry is just beautiful, you are a woman of many talents.

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  3. RellaJuly 4, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous necklace! And I am awaiting the said book...any day now and perhaps we will be doing dolls together.....from afar. :)

    xox Rella

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  4. Such a Wondrous Place this Faery SpaceJuly 5, 2010 at 4:27 AM

    Yay to play, Yay to play, for I could do this every day!!!! This was a lovely post full of beautiful things! Thanks for sharing! Blessings.

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  5. Sugar Lump StudiosJuly 5, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    Terri
    I am drooling all over the keyboard this morning! Your ATC is just the sweetest thing ever! I love the castle and wonderful details you incorporated.
    And that vintage necklace...oh la la! GORGEOUS! Hope you had a great 4th! :)

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  6. PeggyRJuly 5, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    I love your artwork! I'm glad you had time to create over the weekend.

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  7. EliaJuly 5, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    Beautiful blog!
    Thanks for this moment..
    huges from Spain,
    eljardindemiduende
    ^^

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  8. Holly Loves ArtJuly 5, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Hi Terri,
    Your jewelry is gorgeous! The book looks so great. A definite must for me. I'll put it in my faves.
    Have a great week ahead.
    Holly

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  9. Princesa NadieJuly 5, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Your necklaces are really pretty, I love them!
    You are an artist with an exquisite taste
    Hugs

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  10. bjJuly 5, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Just stopped by to link up for tea. :)

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  11. Heather's Blog-o-ramaJuly 5, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    HI.....I found your site via Shabby Cats and Roses...Brenda mentioned you in her Teacup Tuesday post...so I just wanted to pop on over for a short visit and "hello" :) :) :) Hugs from Oregon, Heather :)

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  12. CassandraJuly 6, 2010 at 5:30 AM

    WOW your necklace is stunning! I love the colors. So very beautiful. xo Cassandra

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  13. JannJuly 7, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    What a wonderful ATC! I just love it! And the gorgeous jewelry speaks for itself--you are so very talented!

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  14. Linda VincentJuly 12, 2010 at 6:02 AM

    I love your necklace Terri; you are multi-talented!
    Sweet ATC also....great colour combination.
    Hugs
    Linda x

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  15. mamazerty...alias evelyneJuly 15, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    i like it very much too!
    happy to meet you^^

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Hugs,
Terri