JoAnn's Holiday Frivolities

Tracy Porter Stuff !!!

2012-02-26T11:46:00.000-08:00

Several years ago at the Atlanta Gift Fair I went up to a showroom with my partner and we bought a whole bunch of Tracy Porter items. Its a pity she closed her store in Wisconsin, We remember her first gift show in New York City it was filled with mostly handpainted furniture and looked heavenly. Here are some photos of my aqua items. enjoy hugs JoAnn

Love to All,

2012-02-12T11:17:00.000-08:00

I love all holidays and Valentines Day is one of my favs along with Halloween. I thought you might like to see some photos of my Valentine Trees...The ivory feather tree is in the living room and the pink feather tree is in my bedroom... next I will put Easter decorations on these same trees!! hubby likes to watch tv and look at lights on the living room tree lol i watch tv in bedroom so I too have a tree to look at....hugs and love to all.....JoAnn

some new crowns

2012-01-28T10:47:00.000-08:00

Here are two of the new crowns I have made, one set for a shop and one set for etsy!! enjoy, hugs JoAnn

Valentine Stuff!!!

2012-01-13T13:02:00.000-08:00

Photos of some one of a kind items I made for my favorite Nashville Shop. I love Valentines Day, I guess I really love all holidays lol. We have two Valentine trees up, just table top size. Living room tree is ivory with fuschia,red pink items...bedroom tree is pink feathers with all pastels on it. enjoy and thanks for looking

Christmas Trees !!!

2011-12-23T10:24:00.000-08:00

Here are some photos of my Christmas trees, nothing better to bring out the holiday spirit. I have twiggy green tree in the kitchen surrounded by my santa collection(at least some of it lol), a pink feather tree in the bedroom, an iridescent ivory tree in the living room and a green tree in living room. Enjoy!! Merry Christmas JoAnn

More photos

2011-12-12T10:46:00.000-08:00

somehow all my pics didnt post with my last entry..here are the rest of the photos

some of the Christmas centerpieces or tree toppers I have been working on

2011-12-12T10:43:00.000-08:00

I love to design these christmas hats to be used as centerpieces or tree toppers. I have a pink feather tree that i put the pastel hat on..it looks terrific. All of the putz cottages are vintage not new. These are for sale on etsy.
I also made some hot air balloon ornaments inspired by antique victorian ornaments...had so much fun making these.. finally some great glittered Eiffel Tower ornaments I would love a tree covered with different Marie Antonette ornaments, swans and Towers.
I have a silver tree, an ivory iridescent tree a regular green tree and the pink feather tree to decorate this year. I think my green tree will go on the kitchen table which i have covered with a vintage 50s christmas table cloth. I am going to use my big bulbs for lite and cover it with my red santa clause collection.
The pink feather tree is on my dresser in the bedroom and I have used all pastel ornaments
The silver tree used on a draped table in the living room will be covered with red,fushia ornaments
Have not decided on the ivory tree yet. when all of these trees are decorated I will post pics. This will be a busy week!!! enjoy and hugs JoAnn

Being published in Brides Magazine,UK

2011-12-06T10:52:00.000-08:00

I had a pleasant surprise when one of the editors of Brides Magazine UK version wanted to photo and feature one of my bridal boxes. It is for the may/june edition and she said she loved it but who knows. I guess I will find out when I receive the mag. here is the box...

Some New Fancifuls

2011-10-25T13:16:00.000-07:00

here are a few new fanciful creations for sale on my etsy account..Holiday Frivolities by holidayfrivolities on Etsy I seem to constantly be making HATS lol. just got another catalog order for more!!! enjoy the pics!!!

Glamourween Party Hat

2011-09-30T09:07:00.000-07:00

something new one of a kind Halloween Hat, so much fun,

New Halloween STuff!!!!

2011-09-07T12:22:00.000-07:00

What I have been working on!!

2011-09-07T12:08:00.000-07:00

I have been so busy that I have not taken time to figure out what is wrong with my blog,grrrrr. but here are two of the Halloween designs that have taken all my time!!! Both are one of a kind items and I had such a great time designing them. I hope you enjoy!!!

Happy 4th of July!!

2011-07-02T12:56:00.000-07:00

I Love the 4th of July, just wish my son(in the army in Germany) was with us to celebrate, so I wish Everyone a happy Independence day!!! Go Army, and the Red,White and Blue.

Sophie at the beach in Marbella

2011-06-19T12:53:00.001-07:00

I just love her to pieces!!! sometimes serious somtimes funny lol love the stripe sunglasses and the pink crocs lol

More stuff!!

2011-05-30T12:58:00.000-07:00

I have added more wedding cake toppers to my etsy site,Holiday Frivolities by holidayfrivolities on Etsy Some of these are similar to some special orders I needed to make so I included a few extra. Here are brides from the 60s and 50s. So much fun using the hot colors for a change. Hope you enjoy!!

some new stuff on etsy

2011-05-15T11:20:00.000-07:00

I have added some new items on my etsy site , it was fun making them!!! I love the sophistication of black for a wedding. enjoy!!

Flower Children Pink Crown

2011-04-11T13:06:00.000-07:00

This crown was made as a request from my fav shop...each are one of a kind...Pink,pink,pink and each flower has a victorian little girl peeking out of the rose. I loved making it, have been thinking about it for a long time , lol finally got to it. going to make more as soon as I can.These are child size but an adult could wear it if the ribbon ties were loosened. can hardly wait to make an all pastel childs crown and a hydrangea blue,periwinkle crown...

a shout out to Sarah who got rid of those dastardly boxes from my site and put a new background in for me...she is a sweetie!!!!

does anyone know how to get rid of the annoying boxes?

2011-04-06T11:44:00.000-07:00

I sure wish someone would email me with instructions on how to get rid of the annoying boxes superimposed on my site??? I have tried everything and guess I am too puter illiterate to get rid of them. they say items deleted , photobucket!!!! thanks JoAnn

Everyone loves an Easter Egg!!!

2011-04-06T11:33:00.000-07:00

some of the eggs are covered in copies of vintage I Love Paris and the Easter Parade sheet music

I simply love putting small things into other small things and Easter is one of my favorites along with Halloween!!! Here are some sweet eggs filled with goodies. Hope you enjoy them..they are in my etsy shop Holiday Frivolities by holidayfrivolities on Etsy

New Easter Stuff!!! and Sophies first birthday

2011-03-29T08:08:00.000-07:00

Little Sophies first birthday today and she is spending it in Paris with her other grandparents as her dad is in the field in germany training nato troops She is sooooo cute!!!

please ignore the stupid photobucket square I can't seem to get rid of it,grrrrrr

here are some sweet spring things I have been working on, some are on etsy, some gone to customers.lately I always seem to be behind lol. I hope you enjoy!!! the torn sheet music is from a copy of a vintage copy of The Easter Parade by Irving Berlin, very appropriate I think!!

I dropped my camera so some of these shots are a little dark while I learn the new tricks of my new one. Its really a lot better than old one I just dont know how to use it yet lol.

As for me I have been going to Physical Therapy and taking strong pain pills for spinal stenosisk,and spurs and discs and osteoporosis.....but I am still going......My motto is Never Give Up keep going.

Wedding Bliss

2011-02-27T10:46:00.000-08:00

I have been awol for awhile finishing large catalog order and a couple of special orders. Here are two of my latest endeavors.I love the soft pale pink and pale taupe accents on this wedding box. I made one for a customer and decided to add a couple to my etsy shop.

Vintage Velvet Pincushions

2011-01-16T08:19:00.000-08:00

Something I love, Vintage Velvet Pincushions.I bought lots of these a long time ago and decided to share some with you. I have embellished a bunch of velvet fruit and satiny strawberries. A great decoration for all thru the year. I keep mine in a crystal bowl in my studio. see them on my etsy site Holiday Frivolities by holidayfrivolities on Etsy

I Love Valentines Day

2011-01-11T14:24:00.000-08:00

Valentines Day is one of my favorites,I love Red,Pink and White. Here are a few of my Valentines now on etsy at Holiday Frivolities by holidayfrivolities on Etsy

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!!

2010-12-24T08:41:00.000-08:00

Here are some photos of my newest grand bebe Sophie. she is 9 months old. my little sweetie French American beauty, soon I will see her in person as she is living in Germany right now!!!

I hope everyone has a happy,merry Christmas!!! I have enclosed some pics of my pink feather tree sitting in my bedroom, ignore the surroundings lol I found an old easel top dresser at goodwill and I am going to redo it with a victorian decoupaged top, ivory bottom and new crystal knobs. what a

better way to spend a new year, decorating!!!

I Found a Lovely Friend!!

2010-12-13T11:28:00.000-08:00

Nita, a new friend that I discovered on blogs, is featuring me on her blog today. She did such a Nice job, I want everyone to visit her site at modvintagelife.blogspot.com I so appreciate her kind words and beautiful photos...

Featured on etsy, lovely to look at!!!

2010-12-09T10:41:00.000-08:00

I have had a kiwi green snowman box featured on etsy site, go take a look , it all looks great!!!Christmas Around Etsy by CarolinaSoaps on Etsy#4d0122790bf18eef00df5e8b

More More More!! or I Love Christmas!!

2010-12-01T12:01:00.000-08:00

more photos of christmas stuff made for stores with some left over for etsy.enjoy!!!

Winter Wonderland

2010-11-21T08:12:00.001-08:00

I love minature ice skaters even tho I never could stay on my feet lol mostly skated on my ankles lol

what is better at Christmas? than swans,crowns,and feathers.A great theme at Christmas or all winter long!

Here are some delightful confections that I have posted on etsyhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/holidayfrivolities and sold to shops.Hope you enjoy!!

My Fav, An Ivory Halloween!!

2010-10-26T10:19:00.001-07:00

I am busy with orders right now so I thought I would just post some eye candy for you!! The ivory colors are perfect for those who want a break from orange and black Halloween.

Halloween a la Marie Antoinette ?

2010-10-16T09:54:00.000-07:00

Who says Halloween has to be black and orange? lol. Here are some cuties that I made for my favorite gift/confectionery shop in Nashville. Certainly not black and orange!!!

Oops, AWOL lol

2010-10-06T09:36:00.001-07:00

I just realized I have not posted on my blog forever.....I was so busy finishing catalog order and halloween orders that I have neglected this spot.

here are some of the halloween items I have shipped!!!

I happen to love Halloween as I was an October baby. Growing up my mom decorated the complete house with Halloween stuff!! I sure wish I had some of it now...it would be worth a fortune. Of course I had wonderful costumes...one year my sister and I won first place with our raggedy ann and andy costumes..first place in our CITY!!! I sure wish I had some of those old costumes too...carmen miranda? does any one remember her ? fairy queen, tiger, Halloween was the highlight of the year.

Drum Roll Please !!!

2010-08-05T10:50:00.000-07:00

I am proud to announce that Dogwood won the Marie Mask giveaway!!! She choose the Lime,pink,black and White mask. I let Hubby pick the winner out of a bowl, I wish everyone could win!! Thanks Everyone!!!

Flea Market Sundays means More Give Aways!!!

2010-08-01T08:34:00.000-07:00

choose a favorite mask and you may WIN!!! Are you a Romantic who loves Black and Pink? Perhaps a classic lover ? choose Black and White!!

If you love the Funky side of Life choose Lime green Mask!! The Mysterious side of life requires the Black mask!! A true sweet personality must have the Pink Mask!!!

Leave a comment with your choice and you may win your favorite mask filled with birds,butterflies, ribbons, pearls and flowers, plus feathers!! Hubby will be picking a name this Wednesday.

this Giveaway is being hosted by Sadie at Lollishops so go visit to win other great items. I hope YOU win!!!

Another order for Nashville!! or I Love Marie and Pink!!

2010-07-12T11:17:00.000-07:00

here is a little order I just shipped to one of my fav stores in Nashville, she has been buying forever!! She loves Marie and she loves Pink!!

Winner of Alice Giveaway!!!

2010-07-12T09:03:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, thank you for commenting on my Alice in Wonderland Tea Party. The winner of the Alice Giveaway is Theresa from Faerie Moon Creations !! it was sooo much fun we will have to do it again Soon!!!

Alice In Wonderland Tea Party!!!!!

2010-06-26T10:50:00.000-07:00

I don't see my comment page with my post below so feel free to comment here!!! and WIN!!!

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party!!!

2010-06-26T09:47:00.000-07:00

Would you care for some Tea?

Put On Your Party Hat, Please Join us !!!!!!!!!!!

Remember YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC!!!

Alice and Her Wonderland Friends are Here to Celebrate with You!!
They are all here, Alice, The Mad Hatter(my fav), the March Hare, The Red Queen and her court!!!

Sometimes Alice has her Tea Party in a Sugar Bowl, just for fun she has a party hat for you to wear.

Today is the DAY of an Alice Tea Party hosted by Vanessa at A Fanciful Twist!! Come join all the fun. I am giving away a small momento for this party. Just something small, something to hang up and remember the party!! After I receive 50 comments I will pick a name out of a hat or let hubby do it! If you sign up to be a follower of this blog I will enter you a second time, so you have two chances to win. Winner will be announced in 10 days. I will send you the hanging heart Tea Party if you win!!

Winner of Give Away!!

2010-06-17T10:50:00.000-07:00

I have been remiss in not announcing Sadie from Lollishops as the winner of my give away. I was down with the flu. I hope she enjoys the gift box !! hubby drew her number!! below is a new Bonne Fete box that I designed. The saying means good party in french so it could be for a birthday or and anniversary or any old good party. enjoy.

Happy Birthday from Marie Antoinette

2010-06-07T17:37:00.000-07:00

ps. don't forget to scroll down and comment to be eligible for give away of the lovely girl in a swing gift box.

Here are a few Happy Birthday Marie Antoinette cake toppers or gift boxes. She wears a glitter crown and has a birthday cake too!! You could easily order a new tag for any of these boxes and give it for an anniversary or give it to yourself!!

available on my etsy store holidayfrivolities

Design Challenge Give Away!!!

2010-06-03T14:13:00.000-07:00

Be sure to scroll down to comment and win my design challenge give away from Lollishops

Hansel and Gretel,Punch and Judy

2010-06-03T13:55:00.000-07:00

Dont forget to scroll down to design challenge to comment and win giveaway!!

Here are some items that are a little outside my box, at least on this blog. I do make semi primitive items,just havent featured any on here. The challenge by Magical Holiday Artists was to design something with Hansel and Gretel theme. I decided to make a witch jack in the box and a shaker. Hmnn as long as I was working with jack in the boxes I decided to try a Punch and Judy theme. Both seem to be between cute and dark lol. Lots of fun to work on. I have done Halloween jack in the box items and they will be coming soon.

My Last Design Challenge!!

2010-06-01T08:42:00.000-07:00

I had sooo much fun working on these design projects organized by Sadie from Lollishops. This is the final and third design.We worked with items sent from Gumball Vintage, Sadies shop. The design started with a vintage card,I cut the small girl sitting in a swing and set her upon a tree branch. She has a bit of glitter dusting her skirt. The lace tree that isnt pictured very well,hmm my camera went crazy, the tree has a love dove and three paper flowers. The base of the tree has three yoyos that I made out of vintage fabric supplied in our kids. I used the vintage buttons as centers of the flowers. Around the base of the ice blue box is some blue silk ribbon trim topped off with a sweet velvet flower and a heart tipped stick pin, So many lovely items to choose form, I tried to use them all!!!

I will be giving this cute box away in ten days, so leave a comment and sign up!!

stop by the other artists and see their creations!

Gypsy Brocante

My So Called Junky Life

LolliShopsgumballvintage

Kristin Hubick ~ Retro Cafe' Art Gallery

Chelsea Ann

Gypsy Brocante

Halloween in May???

2010-05-19T11:14:00.000-07:00

Is it too soon to start Halloween designs?? I think not, if you are selling to wholesale clients. Always ahead, way ahead of the holidays lol. I love the ivory halloween look, its refreshing and great for people with shabby ivory homes. I am also working on a great Marie Antoinette Jack O lantern masked ball for Halloween set in a giant Jack. With a son in military in Germany , along with a French grand bebe I have requested some vintage french newspapers, music etc. can hardly wait to see what they send. As for Marie Antoinette Halloween, stayed tuned, its coming soon!!! Here are some ivory items.

Here Comes the Bride and Groom!!

2010-05-10T11:03:00.001-07:00

While working on Wedding toppers for shops I decided to make a few extra and put them on etsy at holidayfrivolities My own wedding was so longggggggg ago lol that these help me celebrate all over again. Most include vintage putz style churches that have been refurbished with glitter. There are also floral arbors and love birds along with satin ribbons. If you need to add or change a banner I would be glad to do it. Enjoy!!

The Mad Hatter Tea Party!!

2010-05-03T12:36:00.000-07:00

Everyone hurry and make something great to celebrate the Mad Hatter Tea Party over at A Fanciful Twist. see the button on my sidebar to join in the fun!!

A Mad Hatter Tea Party

2010-05-01T10:57:00.000-07:00

When I saw the lovely Alice creations over at French Cupboard I knew I had to join the tea party. I have loved the Alice In Wonderland book as a child and I still love it. A friend said I needed an Alice Intervention since I just could't stop myself from creating. So much inspiration here, a great cause for dreaming... Here are my offerings...If you like you can see more of them at..holidayfrivolities Enjoy the party!!!

2010-04-25T09:14:00.000-07:00

New bunch of birthday hats going to a special customer in CA. such fun to make and all have my signature candle on top, not for lighting tho lol.

Do I need an Alice Intervention?????

2010-04-23T20:32:00.000-07:00

Another Alice creation just like the one made for a wholesale customer. Two of them slightly alike but still one of a kind.

Alice In Wonderland having Tea

2010-04-20T12:25:00.000-07:00

What better place to have afternoon tea than in a vintage sugar bowl. This was so much fun to make and I didnt want to ignore the cover to the sugar bowl so I tied it on with silk ribbon. A great collectible!! see it on etsy holidayfrivolities.etsy.com

Can you believe it? More Alice stuff!!

2010-04-10T09:36:00.001-07:00

some more alice in wonderland items, all one of a kind. just put on etsy. holidayfrivolities i hope you enjoy these sweet confections!!

More More More!! Alice in Wonderland

2010-04-09T12:15:00.000-07:00

I just can't stop lol. Help I have fallen down the rabbit hole! lol

More Items from the Alice Collection!!!

2010-04-09T11:31:00.001-07:00

Here are some more of my items on etsy from the Alice in Wonderland Collection. I have always loved this story and now i just have to go see the movie!! check out holidayfrivolities.etsy.com

Three new Alice items on etsy

2010-04-07T13:16:00.000-07:00

Here are three new,one of a kind Alice in Wonderland items i have posted on etsy site.holidayfrivolities.etsy.com Since the movie is out i thought it was time to start the Alice theme. such fun!!!! more to come!!

Sorry about the delay!!

2010-04-07T09:56:00.000-07:00

I so appreciate all those that come in and see my blog. The winner of this giveaway was Terri Gordon, so if she emails me with her addy I will get it right out to her!! Sorry about the delay, I was flat in bed with a badddddd cold,grrrr.

Another Lollishop Design Project and Give away!!!

2010-03-31T16:41:00.000-07:00

here is my item for the design project , I wish i had photographed the original package before I started to work, but forgot as I was so excited to work with Pamelas product. inspirationcottage sent us these sweet products to work with. go visit her for great stuff!! I decided to do a small house theme in a tiny 2in egg as I love little houses. I used a tiny,teensy birdhouse in the egg on a bed of very fine aqua shred. I added some great pink sequin trim around the egg opening ,glittered the egg with dusty rose glitter and added some cute paper posies to the top of the egg. The aqua shred is a base for the egg on top of a pink round box that I embellished with pink rickrack and aqua with yellow polka dots and a final flourish of a velvety rose,pale yellow flower. Inside i added some iridescent shred. Great products to work with!!

comment on this product and WIN it in a give away. You have 5 days!!!

be sure to visit the other lollishop design team
Kris Hubick Gypsy Brocante My so called junky life Ittybittybirdie and our team leader and sponsor Sadie at lollishops

New!! Birthday Cake Topper !!!

2010-03-25T12:10:00.000-07:00

Here is a sweet special order for a Birthday Cake Topper. They can be made in any theme and any color scheme. Contact me for more information. This topper was made for a special boy in Tn. It was fun to do.

2010-03-20T10:20:00.001-07:00

I have been busy this week adding Easter Items to my etsy site. check it out and thank you to those that already purchased.holidayfrivolities.etsy.com

More Items on Etsy

2010-03-17T07:26:00.000-07:00

Here are some more items I placed on etsy!! Easter Scenes inside 6in eggs remind me of old sugar coated eggs.

new stuff on etsy!! celebrate Easter!!

2010-03-16T11:35:00.001-07:00

I am finally putting some new items on etsy. I love Easter I guess cause of the pretty pastel colors!! check them out!! These baskets would be perfect for a special girl and boy.

Winner of Giveaway!!

2010-03-10T16:34:00.000-08:00

I had hubby pull a number out of a hat and She dreams big won the little treasure box. I need her address? I will be giving away the next design project to be announced April 1 so stay tuned. Maybe you will win the next one? hugs everyone who participated.I appreciate it.

2010-03-02T13:04:00.000-08:00

enter giveaway below!!

visit the other sites for more designs

2010-02-28T18:41:00.000-08:00

here is a list of the Spring Design Team, give them a visit !!

ittybittybirdy
gypsyfleamarket
mysocalledjunkylife
retro cafe art gallery
lollishops

Spring Design Team Project

2010-02-28T18:08:00.000-08:00

I have to thank Sadie from Lollishops for including me as a member of the spring design team. This month we were given some great items from Glitterourworld I started with a 4in diam papier mache round box,painted aquamarine with wiggly pink stripes.The fun came on the top of the box where I added images taken from a vintage greeting card. There is a sweet boy and girl. I added some lattice ribbon for her apron and I put a paper rose in his hands.There is an aqua parasol with silver glass glitter. At the base of the boy and girl is aqua tissue shred, strewn with pink rickrack,pink flowers and pearl millinery trims.There is an aqua tinsel garland around the lid of the box. On the base of the box I added a silver glittered Dream ticket.This was a fun project and I had a great time merging my designs with items from glitterourworld go visit her!!

Leave a comment on this item and I will enter you in a giveaway for the sweet boy and girl in ten days!!

Easter Pails in wonderful pastel colors

2010-02-24T12:16:00.001-08:00

Two cute Easter Egg pails one in pink one in soft acid green plus glittered eggs,3 in each pail!!! now sold on etsy site.

Sweet Easter Egg Candy Boxes

2010-02-22T12:14:00.000-08:00

Who wouldn't want to receive one of these sweet Easter Egg Candy Boxes? I love making these eggs, they are tooo sweet! all of them sugar glittered with tinsel trim and one of a kind decorations on top. two love bird chicks, a mom chick and her two babies and a bunny on the ivory egg. find them on my etsy site this week!

A Giveaway!!!

2010-02-20T11:30:00.000-08:00

As part of the spring Design team at Lollishops, I will be having a giveaway to those that sign up on my blog. We are to design a springtime item and I think I have made something great!! We will reveal on March 1 so stay tuned and you may win!!

Pink Dot Birthday Hat

2010-02-20T11:25:00.000-08:00

Celebrate your Birthday, wear it or use it for a party decoration.This hat reminds me of the 1950s full of glitter and crepe paper!!

I Love Paris!!

2010-02-16T11:00:00.000-08:00

A great party hat in tribute to Paris,birthplace of my future grandbebe! This hat was so much fun to make.I used an image taken from an antique postcard of the Eiffel Tower. I love the black and pink scheme too,somehow it seems like Paris to me. find it on my etsy site.

Happy Valentines Day

2010-02-14T09:58:00.001-08:00

Happy Valentines Day to all you Sweet ladies that visit my blog ! Thanks from the bottom of my heart.Wish I could meet everyone, what fun that would be. Nothing special going on here today.My hubby have me a bunch of snickers candy bars for a gift as i said no presents this years lol.

one of a kind !

2010-02-14T08:41:00.001-08:00

New on Etsy today!!!check them out !! Two sweet one of a kind Easter Decorations. made with vintage houses. I love the mirrored pond on the pink pedestal scene.You could use this year round.

visit my etsy site !

2010-02-06T17:16:00.001-08:00

these items are for sale on my etsy site , come visit!

I love chicks and bunnys and green too!!

2010-02-03T10:21:00.000-08:00

some of my favorite Easter stuff!! Green is my favorite color! Maybe its cause I have green eyes??? lol

Gift Shows, so much work !!!

2010-02-01T10:21:00.001-08:00

Those trade shows are SO...much work. It took a friend and I two days to set up this show. Plus making all those samples..I hope to get more business on line as these shows are killers.lol You need to have samples for Easter,Valentine,Halloween,Christmas and everyday stuff.. Lots to do. Sometimes too much.

A candybox fru fru

2010-01-23T16:42:00.001-08:00

I thought I would make an idea that has been floating around in my head for about a year. A Whitman candybox shadowbox. Sort of glitz but hey... This is great for Valentines Day or Mothers Day or perhaps cause someone special is Sweet. I am working on Halloween box and Bride and Groom Box...More to come

Some more special, one of a kind Easter!!

2010-01-21T13:31:00.001-08:00

These pieces are so cute, I really love Easter! See the vintage pearl buttons used for wheels on carriage!!

sweet centerpiece

Happy Birthday to Me!

2010-01-20T12:15:00.000-08:00

Birthday Stuff is fun, colorful and a great surprise for a special person. I have had great success with these items. to see my creations in ChasingFireflies catalog click on birthday items.

A piece for Disney museum in San Francisco

2010-01-15T12:23:00.001-08:00

This piece was so much fun to work on.The designer of the Disney museum in San Francisco, which is at the Presidio asked me to design two pieces for their shop. The first was done in pastels, the second in primary colors.

An Ivory Easter ? I Think So!

2010-01-14T11:58:00.000-08:00

I love the ivory look and decided to do some Easter stuff in ivory. I love it!

More Easter Stuff!!

2010-01-14T11:57:00.001-08:00

We Love Easter!!!

2010-01-14T11:53:00.000-08:00

I love making Easter things, They are so full of pastel colors and joy!! Here are just a few of my things.

Valentines Day

2010-01-08T12:07:00.000-08:00

I sometimes feel that Valentines Day is overlooked, being wedged between Christmas,New Years and Easter. It is one of my favorite holidays. I love the colors, the heart themes ,especially pink and pink with red. As one who sells mostly wholesale I have to work way ahead of time of different holidays. It is odd to be working and shipping Valentines on Christmas lol. Sometimes I feel that I don't really get to enjoy the holidays as they come but always Wayyyy ahead of time !!

Sweet Valentine Hat

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A few special treasure boxes

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centerpiece

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A little birdie told me Love is in the Air

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Special order for a special shop in Texas

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This too !

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Some smaller Posies

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Love is Always in Bloom!

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Its never too early for Love. Some Sweet Valentine Posies to be shared all year long.

and a Blue Christmas too

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sometimes people are blue at christmas. this is sure to cheer you up !

Pink Christmas

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Winter Wonderland

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I took some new photos of my one of a kind christmas hat!!

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