SHADES OF PINK--GAYLE'S GARDEN SUMMER 2012

Although I love all shades of blooms in my summer garden I decided to show a variety of pink-shade flowers that I have used on the deck and back yard of our home.  I did the front of our home in purple and white and will include those at another time. I hope you will enjoy sharing my flowers today. As many of you know, I am in Canada so our gardens do not bloom as early as many of those in other parts of our hemisphere. I truly enjoy the few months of summer as before we know it we will be knee deep in snow and cold again (smile).  Hugs, Gayle.

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HANDCRAFTED WALL HANGINGS-FOR THAT "TASTEFUL TOUCH"

It is so enjoyable to create with beautiful lace, ribbons, flowers, pearls and gems and these are but a few of the wall hangers I have created.  They are great for gift giving, for personal hanging in almost any areas in your home that just need a little extra "Tasteful Touch"

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Show and Tell at My Romantic Home

WHITE WEDNESDAY - A TASTEFUL TOUCH

"EASTERLING" BAVARIAN PORCELAIN FINE CHINA MADE IN BAVARIA GERMANY.  Complete setting for 8 with additional serving dishes and tea pot.  White with sterling trim and sheave of wheat motif. I love that when you place your hand behind the plates it is almost transparent as you can see the shape of your hand.  I purchased this set in the early 70's. No chips or cracks yet! (Even through many relocatings--smile.) Hugs,Gayle.

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TAG IT IN PINK - HANDCRAFTED BY GAYLE

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ALTERED STATIONERY BOX

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Completed Altered White Stationery Box

Box top and sides feature border and ruffle lace in ecru and brown tones.
White box top replaced with patterned cardstock. Gold medallion is German Scrap.

Paper frame from Anna Griffon enhances the little girl image from Paper Whimsey.

Gorgeous chiffon pumpkin-toned flowers with pearl centers.

Love the satin edging on this organza ribbon bow...

The Stationery Box was a flat white box...to give it extra height so I could add a gathered lace ruffle, I added these metal corner legs.

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I WAS THE LUCKY ONE AT THE "HAVE A DAILY CUP" BLOG DRAW!!

PLEASE CLICK IMAGE FOR DETAILED VIEW OF THIS BEAUTIFULLY CROCHETED CUPCAKE PINCUSHION THAT I WAS LUCKY TO WIN AT MRS. OLSON'S BLOG RECENTLY. IT IS GORGEOUS, I LOVE IT! THANK YOU, JANN! I HOPE YOU WILL STOP OVER TO VISIT JAN'S WONDERFUL BLOG, "HAVE A DAILY CUP".

IT'S ALL ABOUT BUNNY RABBITS

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OUR 10 MONTH OLD GRANDDAUGHTER AND HER BUNNY RABBIT

PHOTO OF AN UNTAMED BUNNY RABBIT

ORNAMENTAL STONE BUNNY

ORNAMENTAL STONE BUNNY

HANDCRAFTED SCROLL SAW CUT WOOD BUNNY - HAND PAINTED

DIGITAL ART PIECES



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DECORATIVE SILK AND VELVET WALL HANGINGS

I have always loved to sew garments, home dec, and craft items. These silk and velvet wall hangings are fun to create. I love all things vintage and the silk and velvet trimmed with tea-dyed doilies, fit the bill. I also like to use satins and fine linens. Embellishments are wee dried flower clusters with mini silk roses. On some I have used pieces of jewelry. The ideas for these are endless and they make wonderful gifts. I hope you enjoy them.
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DECORATIVE WOODEN TRINKET BOX

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I love creating mixed media art projects. I created this box art using a little wooden box from Michael's. I applied a coat of Gesso and then a coat of white acrylic paint inside and out. I used gel medium to apply a music background on the top of the box. The triangle sides were embellished with decorative tape in black and white with French writing (Tim Holtz). I applied cotton lace trim around the sides of the box lid. Tip: Apply vellum tape (or your choice of double sided tape) to your lace or ribbon trims prior to using them, to give a more professional look when applying. It is much easier to work with this way as well. The image I selected for this altered box is one from Paper Whimsey. I have framed it with a frame from Martha Stewart and embellished with pink paper roses and glittered hearts. Hope you like it. Hugs, Gayle.

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HAND-CRAFTED BOX ART BY GAYLE

I am always drawn to buying or creating boxes...all types of boxes for trinkets, hats, and general use. I created this set of boxes from a set of paper mache boxes I purchased at Michaels. I have used a French theme, covering the boxes, inside and out, with pages from a vintage French book about art. I apologize for not taking photos of the insides of the boxes but I took care to make sure the inside was treated equally with the outside. I embellished the boxes with cotton lace in an ecru shade, the flowers are velvet with pearl centers. the gold embellishments were painted grunge and the black trim are transparencies that I created from stamped images. Hope you like them.

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http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com
http://katherinescorner.com
http://www.romantichome.blogspot.com
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http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com

JEWELRY-DESIGNED AND CREATED WITH TURQUOISE

One of my favorite pastimes is designing and creating jewelry. I do a lot of wire-art design and enjoy creating all my own findings. These are two of my own designed sets and I hope you will enjoy them.

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http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com
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http://blog.aquariann.com
http://thepicketfence.blogspot.com
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http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com
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http://craftomaniac.blogspot.com
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