Thursday, January 14, 2010

PAPER MACHE GOODIES......








Sorry for having been off from blogging for a few days, I took a little time for myself and it was honestly lovely......

But now I am ready to chat again and show you some new things. I just wanted to come back and start off with a fellow Etsy seller that I have bought a number of things from. This wonderful lady makes paper mache figures using copies of old antique chocolate molds. The thing that I love best is that you can either buy the figure in the unfinished paper mache form or if you do not feel up to the hand painting buy one of her finished figures......

I have given you a sneek peek at a few of her Valentine and Easter creations. For me I love to buy the unpainted paper mache figures and paint them myself. But if you do not think you can undertake the painting or are in a hurry and want the finished figure quickly then Linda's beautiful figures are for you either way......

You can find Linda Hill on Etsy under the sellers name of http://www.pawprints49.etsy.com/. Take a look at her wonderful antique style creations, you will not be disappointed......

Friday, January 1, 2010

VALENTINES DAY DELIGHTS......

A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME WOULD STILL SMELL AS SWEET......

Valentines Day is just around the corner and I wanted to begin the new year of 2010 with some sweet new Valentines Day pretties. This little girl whom I am calling 'Rose', (mmm, I wonder why?) is all prepared and has her bouquet of vintage red roses clutched in her hand, ready to give to her true love. I love these little girl spun cotton figures and dearly wanted to commemorate Saint Valentine with one of my own......


'ALWAYS KISS ME GOODNIGHT'

This has to be one of my favorite sayings and I always give credit for this lovely phrase to my dear friend Rebecca at A Gathering Place. I do not know if this is original to Rebecca but she was the first person that I heard using this wonderful saying and to me it will always remind me of her, thank you Rebecca......


'TRUE LOVE WAYS'

Just you know why
why you and I
will by and by
know true love ways

Sometimes we'll sigh
sometimes we'll cry
but you'll know why
just you and I
know true love ways
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Throughout the days
those true love ways
will bring us joys to share
with those who really care

Sometimes we'll sigh
sometimes we'll cry
but you'll know why
just you and I
know true love ways

Buddy Holly

One of our favourite songs......

I hope you enjoy looking at these Valentine Delights and the sentiment behind their creation. They can all be found at my online store www.arosewithoutathorn.etsy.com, enjoy......

A HAPPY NEW YEAR......


May you all have a wonderful 2010 and be surrounded by those you love......