Here are a few items that I made this past week…some are still available in my Etsy shop. The Whimsical Altered Spoon tutorial is also available there.
I have been enjoying the lazy days of summer around our home. I am still waking at the crack of dawn (thanks to the birds that have parties @ 4:30 am and the sunlight that streams in our large window.) I garden in the morning and go in when it gets hot to create. I have a little area set up in the master bedroom, and while it is not the creative space I had before…it is cozy! We garden again in the evening when it is cool. Michigan has been hit by some rather nasty storms, tornados, and on Wednesday we felt the earthquake that hit Toronto. CRAZY! I am adjusting to “allergies”…doctor said on Tuesday she thinks I am allergic to plants, trees and possibly the house. We are trying to find the source of the problem but I now have much more sympathy for fellow allergy sufferers.
We started painting the trim in the dining room and painting the old wood entry door into our home yesterday. I plan to paint the outside shutters the same color. Lots of work, but so worth it!
Thank you for the kind comments about the Gothic Arch eBook. It was definately a labor of love and I appreciate all who contributed. May it give you hours of creative mojo.
Gorgeous as always!! LOVE your spoons – after seeing similar ones on your blog a while back, I pick up lovely spoons every time I see them at the thrift shops! I have a whole bag of them and just need the courage to give it a go! LOL!
Nancy,
All of the are just beautiful pieces! LOVE the spoons and tags!
Wow..so beautiful…love your tags!
hUGS,wILLY
I love the composition, colors, embellishments . . . oh heck, I just love everything about your tags Nancy! *smils*
Wow wow wow wow Nancy.
Your work is very inspiring and absolutely lovely. Fantastic creations again. Love them all.
Love what you've done with the precious PW girls Nancy. Your attention to detail is inspiring!
Your altered cutlery is especially wonderful…I am such a cutlery fan!
I could not get your etsy link to work.
Take care, hope your allergies go away … being allergic to your new house is the last thing you want to hear!
Happy Summer Weekend to you!
oxo
Beautiful pieces, (as usual) all of them! Sorry to hear about your allergies, hope you get some medication for that so you can enjoy summer :) Take care
Nancy, you know I am a real fan of your work. I love all these things you have made!
Your life sounds idyllic with gardening in the morning and crafting after!
I didn't see your last post, so thank you for mentioning it in this one, I am going to love looking through it. Thank you so much for all the work you (and others) put into it.
Hugs,
Terri
Your creations are beautiful, Nancy and I also love the tatted lace in your decoration. I'm sorry to hear about your allergies. Hopefully it's not the house!
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Hugs,
Julia
Nancy, you make such wonderful cards, such a variety and very inspirational!! And I love your altered spoons, too!
You have such a way with collage. Your cards and tags are pure pleasure. And those little spoons…too cute!
Love all of them Nancy — and they are so beautifully photographed, too!
(I can't believe the storms this past month — we are in the midst of another one right now!)
Enjoy your time off this summer:)
Sublime artwork as always. The "Dumpling" altered spoon is probably the most adorable art I have ever set my eyes on!
I hope your allergies are treated very soon, not pleasant at all especially for someone who likes to spend time in the garden.
Imagine feeling the effects from a tornado that hit Canada – bizarre.
Your artwork and your photography are a constant source of delight and inspiration.
Lynne M x
Hi Nancy,
I just love,love your tags!Absolutely gorgeous and your spoon is to die for.Sorry to hear about your allergies and I hope it's not the house.Have a wonderful day.
Hugs,
Marie
Such beautiful art you create Nancy! So sorry to hear about the allergies…I know they can be a pain. Praying that you feel better soon and that the house is not the source of the allergies…jeez that wouldn't be the greatest scenario. Have a blessed week creating and enjoying the lazy days of summer…
Hi, Nancy,
So very beautiful! I do love tags — that's my big project when I'm up north next week (and easy to pack!). Much to do and looking forward to creative time! The spoon is fun, too!
We were in our fifth floor conference room at WKAR during the earthquake. I thought someone was shaking the table ever so gently. Great fun to experience this, from the safety of a non-damage situation!
Thanks for stopping by The Marmelade Gypsy and for commenting! Cheers!
Lovely creations all my girl. Just too neat. Thanks for sharing them.
Nancy,you have some wonderful creative mojo going on..funny how when the you feel relaxed,enjoying your lazy days,the creative flow is much stronger.
I love your beautiful spoons!!Warmest Regards,Cat
What a wonderful assortment! I always love coming here to see what you are creating. All pieces are simply fabulous … as usual! I admire your attention to detail and composition.
Have a wondeful art filled week!
Gaby xo
Beautiful Nancy! Those spoons are stunning! Hope your allergies get better; this has been a bad season.
Hi Nancy!
So beautiful creations!!! Love your style!
Hugs
Oxana
I am in love with those spoons you're making. Those are really awesome. They have such a shabby chic appeal to them, but then again most of your beauties do. You've got to send some of those spoons into Stampington, I know they'll publish them for sure. Take care.
Nancy, these are all so precious! I love the little "dumpling" spoon!
Have a great 4th!
Smiles-
Melissa
You've been busy! What great pieces and all so different! Fabulous art as always!
Beautiful art pieces, especially the lovely spoons! I have to tell you that I've been meaning to thank you for the wonderful, wonderful Gothic Arch e-book–I absolutely LOVE it, and it's so inspiring and full of beautiful art! I still think you should try and publish it–maybe later on when the economy is better!!!! I am glad that you're settling into your home and are able to enjoy the beautiful setting!