The girl With The most Cake

Well, You can't even believe how lucky I am these days. On top of all the lovely comments and new and exciting folks who I am finding via New Vintage, I have all these wonderful talented blog friends that I have liked to go and visit since I started blogging.. and sometimes these kind and generous souls are just Giving Away the beautiful stuff that they make.

Talk about good timing?
I was Kristin of Kleas' 1000th comment and so she sent me the most charming pincushion which will inspire me to make many more New Vintage Items. I love her pincushions: the color combos, the plumpness, the perfect tiny stiches on the blossoms. Just Look at the Cuteness!!



i wish i was tiny... it would be my tuffet.


Then Stephanie of Ruby Crowned Kinglet t said she drew my name from her blog birthday list? Wha? Hello? I must have been I very good girl in my previous life! ( Obviously, it can't have been based on anything I have been up to in this one, I assure you.)

You can buy a spring wristlet for yourself, i mean, if you are feeling envious ( if I wasn't me, probably I would be feeling a little envious.. not to gloat.. much).. at Steph's shop

She also sent candy ( I love candy...) and the vintage pattern that made me swoon.



The outfit will have to have its own cocktail party. I am going to have to have a sweeping staircase added to my single story house so I can make a proper entrance.. You know... Like Auntie Mame.


Thanks ladies, for making me lucky.

The Red Thrift Store Series

Here are some red hot thrift store goodies.

Sweet dollies. Got these last week for 3.50 for the pair.
They are a romping in a felted mohair meadow with a thrifted book in the background.




This is an official boy scout jacket. It is so red they will be able to find me if if I go into the woods without my compass.
Must have been an eagle scout because it fits me. And I am quite fond of it.






These shoes are straight up dangerous. I almost passed them up because they are a tad impractical. But they fit... and you never know when you will need shoes like these. Better just to keep them on hand, in case of emergencies.




Besides they have the "Good Housekeeping Seal Of Approval".




Here are the delightful goodies sent to me by the lovelyAmanda Button . Peep soap bubbles in fruity flavors. A lovely fairy nest and a cd that was put on the stereo and homemade soap.. Yipee..



Go Visit and send the dear girl some positive mojo! She is a bright spot in the universe!

Fresh Eggs at Market.. And Postal Joy...

Well, here is what I have been up to this week: A series of decoupaged Easter eggs from an imaginary silent film about Alice In Wonderland. The are up for sale in My Shop...
Along with some $ 10.00 Goose Egg Kits which include a hand cut goose egg in box or diorama fashion and a wee hinge to put on a lid or door and some inspirational photos and instructions. I will be selling my finished goose eggs too. But these are really fun to make and pretty easy to do. A white glue and glitter kind of craft.

Had to get them in for the first day of spring and looks like I just made it!



Now every day when I go to the post office, life seems to be going my way. Here is a delightful package from my pal Lindy.
A 1940's Singer Dressmaking Guide, needle book, handmade card and the cutest swatches of her felting projects! I met Lindy at Ulla's soldered jewelry class at Castle In The Air. We have hit it off and she has taken me on a serious crafty adventure and sends me the best links via email. If she ever starts blogging ... Look Out. She will have more ideas than Martha.



Then I just got this huge bonanza from Angelina. You may recognize these from Angelina's Blog.. ( Full circle moment: Angelina also know Ulla.. Does Ulla attract the nicest people or what?) These are amazing. Thanks Angelina for being the biggest benefactor to The Project.. It is great to have a Bona Fide Fashionista cheering me on.

Speaking of which I have a few more details to finish for Garment # 3.. I am aiming for a fashion shoot tomorrow.

Ciao, Bellas!