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Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-42939458728917546772013-05-02T14:54:00.001+10:002013-05-02T14:54:49.437+10:00Shabbilicious Friday Features<p align="center">Due to my blog move there will be no Shabbilicious Friday Link Party this week,</p> <p align="center">but things will be back to normal next week. </p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-okXV7sVf8V4/UYHxeeJmGdI/AAAAAAAAO2A/jJ9NgrUp8HA/s1600-h/2013%252520Shab%252520Friday%252520logo%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="2013 Shab Friday logo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2013 Shab Friday logo" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NiywhXEUoow/UYHxfKPJEeI/AAAAAAAAO2I/gEgTgafE7Pw/2013%252520Shab%252520Friday%252520logo_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="325" height="330" /></a></p> <p align="center">We don’t want to miss the features, so please take a wander with me to visit these gorgeous link ups from last week. . .</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Get a little bit of vintage romance over at <a href="http://theporcelainrose.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/vintage-romance.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">The Porcelain Rose</font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zi1pZSxV48A/UYHxf1NZArI/AAAAAAAAO2Q/flVUT0JQUWM/s1600-h/Craft%252520Pictures%2525205%252520249%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Craft Pictures 5 249" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Craft Pictures 5 249" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TO_rPDShiVY/UYHxggR9zwI/AAAAAAAAO2Y/ffiXrQZLtvk/Craft%252520Pictures%2525205%252520249_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="480" height="640" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Over at <a href="http://chateau-chic.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/little-french-stand.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">Chateau Chic</font></a> Mary Alice has done it again. . . </p> <p align="center">she finds the best buys. I love this sweet French stand.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_b7Z2cgOMz0/UYHxhQu_blI/AAAAAAAAO2g/lthejdo7xZE/s1600-h/P1060924%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="P1060924" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="P1060924" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Kv-dfa38l2E/UYHxiU3QrZI/AAAAAAAAO2o/uYBk9uwNpm8/P1060924_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="415" height="640" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Diana has a tutorial for making these DIY French inspired grain sack tin boxes over at the <a href="http://dreamsfactory1.blogspot.ro/2013/04/guest-post-for-graphics-fairy-diy.html#.UX4TM1c1OSo" target="_blank"><font size="6">Dreams Factory</font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxTAqMTyxCLaG5dsAW9F-oBsZrd2BSjaGJHlazX2NYuzcWg2pjUt0miT23o1Hu-u9I6MRFXRrtqVzIr8s4LlxDeC5D4x3jYpo61Dn72QnILhI80h1Qh8qChnSCWF-IqC1nJML5CIcZ2cEA/s1600-h/DSC_6928%252520%252520copy%252520copy%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_6928 copy copy" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_6928 copy copy" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xFdh_b57-m4/UYHxj3Q4hgI/AAAAAAAAO24/KER6v9VTTW4/DSC_6928%252520%252520copy%252520copy_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="472" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">And Heather at <a href="http://friendshiplifeandstyle.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/dinner-with-friends.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">Friendship, Life & Style</font></a> put together this amazing seaside tablescape for a special dinner with friends.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--iCQnMSyXko/UYHxks00PbI/AAAAAAAAO3A/IaKVV0sryWQ/s1600-h/DSC_0146%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0146" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0146" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Us3KeVQaRw0/UYHxlv9ihCI/AAAAAAAAO3I/vAcr6tt0enY/DSC_0146_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="426" /></a></p> <p align="center">As always, thank you to everyone who linked up at last weeks party.</p> <p align="center">Please feel free to grab a <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/buttons.html">‘Feature’ button</a> if you were featured today.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Hopefully next time we catch up my blog will be in her new home.</p> <p align="center">You can connect with me at the follow places. . .</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://pinterest.com/woodberrydesign/"><img style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" src="http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/WoodberryDesigns/pinterest1.png" /></a>     <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WoodberryDesigns"><img style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" src="http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/WoodberryDesigns/facebook1.png" /></a>     <a href="http://twitter.com/WoodberryDesign"><img style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" src="http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/WoodberryDesigns/twitter1.png" /></a></p> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-22876654731423315722013-04-29T08:03:00.001+10:002013-04-29T08:03:30.660+10:00Psst. . . I’m moving<p align="center">I find moving house quite stressful.</p> <p align="center">You know. . . the whole pack up and move, changes. . . getting use to new things.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nkMhdNU05dM/UX2clXNIDkI/AAAAAAAAO0o/FlC7ASQptoM/s1600-h/blog%252520move%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="blog move" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="blog move" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-w9CakBmxq6k/UX2cm6xD5nI/AAAAAAAAO0w/rIeXkdSopRA/blog%252520move_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="474" /></a></p> <p align="center">Shabby Art Boutique has called Blogger home for the past 6 years. . .</p> <p align="center">But over the next week we’ll be packing up and moving to WordPress.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">We will have a new address at</p> <p align="center"><font color="#dd8484" size="6">shabbyartboutique.com</font></p> <p align="center">but for you, my readers, it just means that my site might look a little funny for a few days,</p> <p align="center">while we unpack, reposition and change things around.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Before I go. . . there’s a special box to wrap up and move out.</p> <p align="center">It’s to the winner of the Mother's Day Giveaway.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_8rPjBQK8kg/UX2cpco9OaI/AAAAAAAAO04/-fkwahD8rJQ/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520Giveaway%2525204%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique - Giveaway 4" style="border-top: 0px; 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border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2013 Shab Friday logo" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-g6FbzEm7k3w/UXmf32qmXqI/AAAAAAAAOzY/7nTmQfS_KoA/2013%252520Shab%252520Friday%252520logo_thumb%25255B12%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="350" height="360" /></a></p> <p align="center">Welcome to Shabbilicious Friday</p> <p align="center">This is the place we come to each week to share all that is</p> <p align="center"><font color="#dba4a9" size="6">Shabby, French and vintage inspired</font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">We’d love to see your shabby transformations, decorating & DIY, vintage finds, </p> <p align="center">French inspired loveliness, yummy recipes . . . or anything else that will make our shabby hearts sing!</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">This is what inspired me at last weeks party. . .</p> <p align="center">Laurie at <a href="http://heavens-walk.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/prairie-girl.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">Heaven’s Walk</font></a> is well known for her beautiful dream catchers. </p> <p align="center">This week she has gone for a bohemian look with gorgeous colourful streamers.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tYfqC4dNDC4/UXmf4gy8jZI/AAAAAAAAOzg/PHJK0Q7nd9M/s1600-h/pg1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="pg1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="pg1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ozgc3Li-E5I/UXmf5ew_dpI/AAAAAAAAOzo/GvCNILBH_dQ/pg1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="394" height="640" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Kylie of <a href="http://frommydeck.com/2013/04/16/a-vintage-ladder/" target="_blank"><font size="6">From my Deck</font></a> featured a lovely vintage ladder make-over this week using Annie Sloan chalk paint.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SCgQglunvKU/UXmf6IXrxlI/AAAAAAAAOzw/zg2sl5UHxG8/s1600-h/025%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="025" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="025" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0gHr0EuIAcU/UXmf6j-3J1I/AAAAAAAAOz4/72U7_itPxZw/025_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="469" height="650" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">It’s porch season again for Mary Alice at <a href="http://chateau-chic.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/is-it-porch-season-yet.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">Chateau Chic</font></a> and she has a newly acquired vintage plant stand.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-T2c39XLZW7c/UXmf7eV4YSI/AAAAAAAAO0A/z4dyadKgdBw/s1600-h/P1060952%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="P1060952" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="P1060952" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ts9rKmP96HA/UXmf8D6br5I/AAAAAAAAO0I/DBgXNzCsP20/P1060952_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="480" height="640" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">It’s been awhile since we’ve had a recipe feature,</p> <p align="center">so here’s a beauty from Aimee at <a href="http://www.twiggstudios.com/2013/04/homemade-ice-cream-cones.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">Twigg Studios</font></a>. . . Homemade Ice Cream Cones</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-k-k5frkD10k/UXmf8yoZKlI/AAAAAAAAO0Q/Fixok8eOnhQ/s1600-h/homemade%252520ice%252520cream%252520cones-001%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="homemade ice cream cones-001" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="homemade ice cream cones-001" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gpCBoPkgdIg/UXmf9bzTXqI/AAAAAAAAO0Y/dfHbuhXVQeY/homemade%252520ice%252520cream%252520cones-001_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="654" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Please feel free to grab a <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/buttons.html">‘Feature’ button</a> if you were featured today.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Now it is your turn to show us what you’ve been up to this week.</p> <p align="center">Remember, this is a party for all things. . . </p> <p align="center"><font color="#dba4a9" size="6">shabby, French and vintage inspired.</font></p> <p align="center">I’d appreciate it if you linked back to the party please, so others can join us too. . .</p> <p align="center">And be sure to share the love and visit some of the other gorgeous links.</p> <!-- start LinkyTools script --><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=176302" type="text/javascript"></script><!-- end LinkyTools script --> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-54054368285611474992013-04-24T20:50:00.001+10:002013-04-24T20:50:43.992+10:005 Handmade Mother’s Day Tutorials<p align="center">Continuing on with our handmade Mother’s day. . .</p> <p align="center">Here’s 5 free Shabby Art Boutique gift tutorials you can make for your mum.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5mz6fhOlEWI/UXe4qSsaWmI/AAAAAAAAOxo/phJX9mlvG_w/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Mothers%252520day%252520tutorials%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Mothers day tutorials" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Mothers day tutorials" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Bn16faO0vJk/UXe4sR6URhI/AAAAAAAAOxw/n0khGTXPBN8/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Mothers%252520day%252520tutorials_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="591" /></a></p> <p align="center">Here’s something you can personalise to suit mum’s needs. . .</p> <p align="center"> <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/week-4-of-simply-christmas.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">Shabby French Handbag Organiser</font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AVvqFG8wN1w/UXe4tVbaM3I/AAAAAAAAOx4/3igJ6PXlCHc/s1600-h/14%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img title="14" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="14" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xBUeDcZZrOE/UXe4ulUCiJI/AAAAAAAAOyA/Z_Ve97Dbn5k/14_thumb%25255B17%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="602" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Make your own <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/the-scented-room.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">scented room spray</font></a> and decant it into an empty perfume bottle.</p> <p align="center">Add the free printable tag for a pretty finish.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-r-AJ0js8xfk/UXe4wjwkzLI/AAAAAAAAOyI/AwVs6bYjNYk/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Scented%252520Room%252520Spray%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Scented Room Spray" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Scented Room Spray" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xF4FQFgM3YQ/UXe4zN0FBjI/AAAAAAAAOyQ/4nQVPZPcBXU/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Scented%252520Room%252520Spray_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">This sweet <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/cream-and-white-delight.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">Vintage Button Ball</font></a> makes a lovely accent for a vintage inspired room.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DG-hVJfigTg/UXe41Q5SN4I/AAAAAAAAOyY/tEcJm3apap0/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Button%252520Ball%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Button Ball" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Button Ball" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ja1icLQevBs/UXe43np5GRI/AAAAAAAAOyg/uIXURAL2ZwY/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Button%252520Ball_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Use essential oils to make your own special scent for an easy 3 step <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/how-to-make-reed-diffuser.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">DIY Reed Diffuser</font></a>.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2UrZK9iMYaQ/UXe45T2eqrI/AAAAAAAAOyo/g0rPDgp2c2I/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520reed%252520diffuser%2525202%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique - reed diffuser 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique - reed diffuser 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AbIKdnUtaNU/UXe47GF72EI/AAAAAAAAOyw/psXN9nOiYQA/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520reed%252520diffuser%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="602" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">And this hand stamped  <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/french-vintage-birds-nest-cushion.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">French Birds Nest cushion</font></a> is still one of my favourite projects.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IxHIXHYTWVU/UXe49emLxuI/AAAAAAAAOy4/hFVUr0RnwKQ/s1600-h/shab%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="shab" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="shab" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uhmSVbvYRc4/UXe4_88OUwI/AAAAAAAAOzA/c0wYhx9TpCU/shab_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="center">I’m sharing my 5 free Mother’s Day tutorials at this week’s <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/link-parties.html">link parties</a> and with these friends: <a href="http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.com.au/">Clean and Scentsible</a>, <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/">Live Laugh Rowe,</a> <a href="http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com.au/">The DIY Dreamer</a>, <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/02/tutorials-tips-and-tidbits-35.html">Tutorials, Tips & Tidbits</a> – Stone Gable, <a href="http://www.timewashed.com/">Blissful White Wednesday</a> at Timewashed, <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/10/transformation-thursday-no-176.html">Transformation Thursday</a>, <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a>, <a href="http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/">The Vintage Farmhouse</a>, <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/">36th Avenue</a>, <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Be Inspired Friday at Common Ground</a>.</p> <p align="center">You can connect with me at the follow places. . .</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://pinterest.com/woodberrydesign/"><img style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px" border="0" src="http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/WoodberryDesigns/pinterest1.png" /></a>    <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WoodberryDesigns"><img style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px" border="0" src="http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/WoodberryDesigns/facebook1.png" /></a>    <a href="http://twitter.com/WoodberryDesign"><img style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px" border="0" src="http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/WoodberryDesigns/twitter1.png" /></a>    <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default"><img style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px" border="0" src="http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/WoodberryDesigns/rss1.png" /></a></p> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-59034918566382858112013-04-22T14:44:00.001+10:002013-04-22T14:44:01.035+10:00Tell mum you love her with Handmade<p align="center">Nothing says I love you quite like HANDMADE. . .</p> <p align="center">so with Mother's Day only a few weeks away,</p> <p align="center">it’s time to get crafting!</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUk_fx6Sa4Qq_GRpM9-qnET-M68pVD0Sr1FF6oFMJglAK7LJYBDIe8QjbwdfeahY0mA2EwT-LvLJXIDCdHTJow3pWM90cS2pTQuMIEy4gE7zm2UdEAaioBgc287Hmabhwnn_j0aTqSKggO/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Mothers%252520Day%2525203%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Mothers Day 3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Mothers Day 3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mDuKC7pqnXY/UXS_zBjESiI/AAAAAAAAOwE/vXalX5Tl6gE/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Mothers%252520Day%2525203_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="650" /></a></p> <p align="center">Here at <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au" target="_blank">Shabby Art Boutique by Woodberry Designs</a> we have several original pattern designs</p> <p align="center">that will thrill any mother who enjoys crafty pursuits of her own;</p> <p align="center">from a gorgeous vintage inspired needle book to a pincushion angel.</p> <p align="center">See both the Vintage Needle Book and Pincushion Angel E-patterns <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/willowscraftroom.htm" target="_blank"><font size="6">HERE</font></a></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LMLgZKsd5h0/UXS_1KwWUEI/AAAAAAAAOwM/p93rsfhGbn4/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Mother%252527s%252520Day%2525202%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Mother's Day 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Mother's Day 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-U2P64VJxfzg/UXS_3NJUItI/AAAAAAAAOwU/2qak6XJD9rw/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Mother%252527s%252520Day%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="650" /></a></p> <p align="center">What about making mum a beautiful French themed diary/ Notebook/ or inspiration journal cover</p> <p align="center">using our easy to follow step-by-step instructional E-pattern. Even the printable graphic is supplied.</p> <p align="center">Click <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/willowscraftroom.htm" target="_blank"><font size="6">HERE</font></a> for the Le Journal E-pattern.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-T6uMIrrs_m0/UXS_5BQzbQI/AAAAAAAAOwc/0UYp7pGcjLw/s1600-h/Shabby%252520art%252520Boutique%252520Mother%252527s%252520Day%2525201%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby art Boutique Mother's Day 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby art Boutique Mother's Day 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wrwoOFlTPxU/UXS_7DVN4nI/AAAAAAAAOwk/UYO7n65z9Ec/Shabby%252520art%252520Boutique%252520Mother%252527s%252520Day%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="650" /></a></p> <p align="center">One can never have too much storage in the craft room. . .</p> <p align="center">and this vintage themed storage hanger is a joy to look at with its gorgeous doily covered pockets.</p> <p align="center">Click <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/willowscraftroom.htm" target="_blank"><font size="6">HERE</font></a> to see the Vintage Sewing Storage.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9NPOpmV00vI/UXS_9HsxyHI/AAAAAAAAOws/r0AzXEr2lzQ/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Mother%252527s%252520Day%2525204%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Mother's Day 4" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Mother's Day 4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-F8voxxvul8Y/UXS_-9E6hII/AAAAAAAAOw0/LvvFpH53AJ0/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Mother%252527s%252520Day%2525204_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="650" /></a></p> <p align="center">Or add a little faux culinary delight to mums kitchen with these</p> <p align="center">everlasting faux cupcakes and French Macrons.</p> <p align="center">The Secret Faux Cupcake recipe and the French Macrons E-patterns are available <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/hearthome.htm" target="_blank"><font size="6">HERE.</font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FcVoDIgKjIQ/UXTAAl8duUI/AAAAAAAAOw8/dkcnMdSmVn4/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Mother%252527s%252520Day%2525203%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Mother's Day 3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Mother's Day 3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UeoM8pdLMHM/UXTACexemeI/AAAAAAAAOxE/P1KVsbTP0KA/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Mother%252527s%252520Day%2525203_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="650" /></a></p> <p align="center">From now until Mother’s Day Shabby Art Boutique has a special E-pattern offer.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7Yqs7t5k9_c/UXTADAAra_I/AAAAAAAAOxM/yG1g9IqGSQE/s1600-h/free%252520pattern%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="free pattern" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="free pattern" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zDoN3W5mD7c/UXTADoLuzFI/AAAAAAAAOxU/v_NrofFTVxI/free%252520pattern_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="250" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Simply order your 3 E-patterns and put your <font size="6">4th FREE pattern</font> in the ‘Comments’ section.</p> <p align="center">Offer valid until Friday 10th May 2013.</p> <p align="center">All E-patterns can be viewed from our <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/patterns.htm" target="_blank"><font size="6">pattern page</font></a>.</p> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-2155093244183217352013-04-19T07:36:00.001+10:002013-04-19T07:36:37.912+10:00Shabbilicious Friday Link Party<p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jF9NPeA4_0M/UXBnNDnyc6I/AAAAAAAAOuU/qjweW6RwZBo/s1600-h/2013%252520Shab%252520Friday%252520logo%25255B21%25255D.png"><img title="2013 Shab Friday logo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2013 Shab Friday logo" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1HxFuZbOLZM/UXBnOBvo4OI/AAAAAAAAOuc/Vo4A-LljF40/2013%252520Shab%252520Friday%252520logo_thumb%25255B19%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="357" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Welcome to Shabbilicious Friday</p> <p align="center">This is the place we come to each week to share all that is</p> <p align="center"><font color="#dba4a9" size="6">Shabby, French and vintage inspired</font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">We’d love to see your shabby transformations, decorating & DIY, vintage finds, </p> <p align="center">French inspired loveliness, yummy recipes . . . or anything else that will make our shabby hearts sing!</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Before we take a look at my favourites from last week’s party. . . </p> <p align="center">Have you entered my <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/a-gift-for-mother.html" target="_blank">Mother’s Day Giveaway</a> yet? </p> <p align="center">It’s open world wide and drawn Monday 29th April.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NDURQ8BCKmw/UXBnQToEp1I/AAAAAAAAOuk/o8LL3RieG6Q/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520Giveaway%2525204%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique - Giveaway 4" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique - Giveaway 4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SehdgJPQy5M/UXBnTKOFhxI/AAAAAAAAOus/FW_y6mnWg2U/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520Giveaway%2525204_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">This is what inspired me last week. . .</p> <p align="center">Love the shades of grey in this chair transformation by <a href="http://lofficinadiunsogno.blogspot.it/2012/10/la-poltroncina-before-andafter.html" target="_blank">Workshop of a Dream</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AAz9N7DwutQ/UXBnT9HPRsI/AAAAAAAAOu0/W2AXfwFyjc0/s1600-h/fARFALLE%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="fARFALLE" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="fARFALLE" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dN2W0hVf5LU/UXBnUqcNAKI/AAAAAAAAOu8/l3Vjzgzt9CY/fARFALLE_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="532" /></a></p> <p align="center">Tina from <a href="http://missionjewels.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/button-up.html" target="_blank">Mission Jewels</a> shared her inspiring and sweet button jewellery creations.</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqjpIOyS4EzjWOO9kRXAEZY2NlgKuQmPuaDFXDMXcNbr6WCUVoEAdcIhXwOus9qtTNwjPnKshtj_BDUnrdi-JP1BtATMJmyKRp5NHMI1c3rJmQNO8wv-ivg2mRse3KAdGra5T_tIIB6saI/s1600-h/Seabuttonbracelet%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Seabuttonbracelet" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Seabuttonbracelet" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KNIiHbc8eNg/UXBnV5nrcvI/AAAAAAAAOvM/_Va3K_KxYHo/Seabuttonbracelet_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Jann at <a href="http://jannolson.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/cabbage-and-roses.html" target="_blank">A cup of Mrs Olson</a> had an unusual coupling . . . cabbage and roses,</p> <p align="center">but don’t they work well together.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-A_3hCZhKpyI/UXBnWparCFI/AAAAAAAAOvU/I2RN5q2brSc/s1600-h/cabbage%252520%252526%252520roses_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="cabbage & roses_thumb[2]" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="cabbage & roses_thumb[2]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-z_CIo_rNkvY/UXBnXb8TzzI/AAAAAAAAOvc/d0lhVEWAJRk/cabbage%252520%252526%252520roses_thumb%25255B2%25255D_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="499" height="508" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">And there are some delightful farmhouse additions to welcome in spring at <a href="http://www.town-n-country-living.com/creating-a-spring-and-summer-farmhouse-theme.html" target="_blank">Town and Country Living.</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-12OyLOtXQ7M/UXBnYPjE8hI/AAAAAAAAOvk/2iiBLlvZLNY/s1600-h/French-Vignette-2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="French-Vignette-2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="French-Vignette-2" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI-fLt3qgfIKc-_BrrMlxl2HSMsFb6Y6QNBJ6R6X34pMP-mLBAYrQ2DC2hKE0ZbwYAvymLUoU1XBH7Bvj9uSzD__Exf-Ss0v742oxZUQuX1xd3A4KRBz4VzFdVlxeRC_ktJiozeOsdYk1S/?imgmax=800" width="618" height="640" /></a></p> <p align="center">Please feel free to grab a <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/buttons.html">‘Feature’ button</a> if you were featured today.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Now it is your turn to show us what you’ve been up to this week.</p> <p align="center">Remember, this is a party for all things. . . </p> <p align="center"><font color="#dba4a9" size="6">shabby, French and vintage inspired.</font></p> <p align="center">I’d appreciate it if you linked back to the party please, so others can join us too. . .</p> <p align="center">And be sure to share the love and visit some of the other gorgeous links.</p> <!-- start LinkyTools script --><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=176301" type="text/javascript"></script><!-- end LinkyTools script --> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-39699425182221798412013-04-17T20:27:00.001+10:002013-04-17T20:27:06.210+10:00Diversity makes life interesting!<p align="left">Activities in the studio have been quite diverse today.</p> <p align="left">My morning got off to a louder and more entertaining start than my usual day. . . </p> <p align="left">as 8 very excited children descended on the studio for a school holiday funky felt monster making workshop.</p> <p align="left">We all had a fabulous time. . . and it was very stimulating and inspiring to watch children create without any inhibitions.</p> <p align="left">I’m sure you can imagine what the aftermath of such fun antics left my studio looking like!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q7Oq4gvqeiM/UW54nGt4FhI/AAAAAAAAOsQ/mLOZ5RMVUzs/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520vintage%252520tags%2525202%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique vintage tags 2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique vintage tags 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oFL65M_bBDo/UW54pgu-TPI/AAAAAAAAOsY/VxN0ZOLUIUI/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520vintage%252520tags%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left">After a crafty morning spent surrounded by brightly coloured felt and girly giggles, I needed a dose of shabby vintage serenity in the afternoon.</p> <p align="left">So I made a start on some vintage Mother’s Day tags for my upcoming market.</p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9N-CRFtdguE/UW54sMYPtjI/AAAAAAAAOsg/EqiW7w4CZIg/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520vintage%252520tags%2525201%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique vintage tags 1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique vintage tags 1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ogjk2aabUZw/UW54uqMTWZI/AAAAAAAAOso/pTQv2vYHO6Y/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520vintage%252520tags%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left">First job was to tea stain a few manila luggage tags.</p> <p align="left">I kept this step basic by simply wiping a hot, wet tea bag over the tags and leaving them out in the sun to dry.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5bJSweAl8mA/UW54xVcO8BI/AAAAAAAAOsw/mCbLwPRWxVQ/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520vintage%252520tags%2525204%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique vintage tags 4" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique vintage tags 4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UraImC0UnJ8/UW54z9B0-zI/AAAAAAAAOs4/bZjdTQ7ZIsw/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520vintage%252520tags%2525204_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left">For tag embellishments I used pieces of old book paper, crochet medallions cut from a vintage doily. . . </p> <p align="left">strips of cream tulle, silk ribbon, pearl stick-ons and butterflies cut from a piece of scrapbooking paper.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Uio9DLMYwPo/UW542fyfiFI/AAAAAAAAOtA/LiJaElZDo8E/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520vitnage%252520tags%2525204%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique vitnage tags 4" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique vitnage tags 4" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qG6KF_jNjP0/UW545Onq6-I/AAAAAAAAOtI/mWZAsqDeGtw/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520vitnage%252520tags%2525204_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left">Put them all together. . .</p> <p align="left">And you have a tag with layers of vintage gorgeousness.</p> <p align="left">Wouldn’t they look lovely adorning a gift wrapped in old music manuscript and wide satin cream ribbon.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Q31A72JFtdo/UW547edgduI/AAAAAAAAOtQ/HMcQp6KtCUQ/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520vintage%252520tags%2525203%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique vintage tags 3" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique vintage tags 3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cuvxA0haaXw/UW549hHXPBI/AAAAAAAAOtY/7CCPz2ojHFQ/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520vintage%252520tags%2525203_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p>I’m sharing my vintage tags at this week’s <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/link-parties.html">link parties</a> and with these friends: <a href="http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.com.au/">Clean and Scentsible</a>, <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/">Live Laugh Rowe,</a> <a href="http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com.au/">The DIY Dreamer</a>, <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/02/tutorials-tips-and-tidbits-35.html">Tutorials, Tips & Tidbits</a> – Stone Gable, <a href="http://www.timewashed.com/">Blissful White Wednesday</a> at Timewashed, <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/10/transformation-thursday-no-176.html">Transformation Thursday</a>,  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a>, <a href="http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/">The Vintage Farmhouse</a>, <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/">36th Avenue</a>, <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Be Inspired Friday at Common Ground</a>.</p> <p align="center">You can connect with me at the follow places. . .</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://pinterest.com/woodberrydesign/" target="_blank" border="0"><img style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px" border="0" src="http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/WoodberryDesigns/pinterest1.png" /></a>   <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WoodberryDesigns" target="_blank" border="0"><img style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px" border="0" src="http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/WoodberryDesigns/facebook1.png" /></a>   <a href="http://twitter.com/WoodberryDesign" target="-blank" border="0"><img style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px" border="0" src="http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/WoodberryDesigns/twitter1.png" /></a>   <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default" target="_blank" border="0"><img style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px" border="0" src="http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/WoodberryDesigns/rss1.png" /></a></p> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-25764794081488724962013-04-15T18:55:00.001+10:002013-04-15T18:55:21.643+10:00A Gift for Mother<p align="center">It’s almost time to celebrate the beautiful gift that is motherhood. . .</p> <p align="center">and I’ve decided to share some love with a</p> <p align="center"><font color="#dba4a9" size="6">Mother’s Day Giveaway</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#dba4a9" size="6"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRQfcStSTLYPeyDf9VGgyY0mzLaJ28yQOdUeQfdO33Dbb7W7P64f4skljb8dExkYlDrQfTGNsw6QT3wRmyEenlQp_1Af1DMlKmPuNeAKZBD52wKUVVqnAB9T2gwPJ5t3413zwQ3bnrnw8h/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520Giveaway%2525204%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique - Giveaway 4" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique - Giveaway 4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5UHHsXNqkuw/UWvAPTqyTZI/AAAAAAAAOqo/30K1nzQnfHE/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520Giveaway%2525204_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="center">As a thank you to all the lovely people who follow Shabby Art Boutique,</p> <p align="center">I’m gifting this shabby chic Pincushion Angel to one lucky person.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-85jIuTsDZVk/UWvARo636_I/AAAAAAAAOqw/N6LlgZSofXk/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520giveaway%2525202%25255B8%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique - giveaway 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique - giveaway 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MwmSy4mWRlg/UWvAT6-L1dI/AAAAAAAAOq4/KiTQmlBIops/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520giveaway%2525202_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="center">If she looks familiar that’s because she is the shabby chic version of</p> <p align="center">my vintage look Pincushion Angel design I released last week as an <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/willowscraftroom.htm" target="_blank">E-pattern</a>.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NTDT4aSJI8g/UWvAWI-9AzI/AAAAAAAAOrA/G-kgVFP4i3s/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Pin%252520Cushion%252520Angel%2525203_edited-1%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Pin Cushion Angel 3_edited-1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Pin Cushion Angel 3_edited-1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-i7Xevu2VBXU/UWvAYdGoFSI/AAAAAAAAOrI/lnQ4RcODpKo/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Pin%252520Cushion%252520Angel%2525203_edited-1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="center">Entering the Giveaway is simple. . .</p> <p align="center">It is open to all my followers. . .</p> <p align="center">whether that be here on my Blog, on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WoodberryDesigns?ref=hl" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/woodberrydesign/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/100150580610642272952/posts?hl=en" target="_blank">Google+</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-x_6Soe1003o/UWvAamaFnFI/AAAAAAAAOrQ/ywU1813i_44/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520giveaway%2525201%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique - giveaway 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique - giveaway 1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LfWoA2fD3R4/UWvAdpr6PVI/AAAAAAAAOrY/ayZDWJpu46o/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520giveaway%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="840" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font color="#dba4a9">To enter, please leave a message on this post telling me how you follow Shabby Art Boutique.</font></p> <p align="center">The Giveaway is open to everyone (world wide) and will be drawn on Monday 29th April.</p> <p align="center">The winner will be contacted by email (make sure your email address is readily available).</p> <p align="center">If you’d like to make one of these gorgeous Pincushion Angels for your mother (or maybe yourself). . .</p> <p align="center">you can get the <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/willowscraftroom.htm" target="_blank">E-pattern in my Boutique</a>.</p> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com81tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-48631336432596673142013-04-12T07:37:00.001+10:002013-04-12T07:37:12.769+10:00Shabbilicious Friday Link Party<p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tPktJxcSK7A/UWcs6wl2cNI/AAAAAAAAOok/B3IzzYWzyu4/s1600-h/2013%252520Shab%252520Friday%252520logo%25255B13%25255D.png"><img title="2013 Shab Friday logo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2013 Shab Friday logo" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xLmCd65Fxjk/UWcs7prGUvI/AAAAAAAAOos/x4USZxBBs9w/2013%252520Shab%252520Friday%252520logo_thumb%25255B11%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="350" height="370" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Welcome to Shabbilicious Friday</p> <p align="center">This is the place we come to each week to share all that is</p> <p align="center"><font color="#dba4a9" size="6">Shabby, French and vintage inspired</font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">We’d love to see your shabby transformations, decorating & DIY, vintage finds, </p> <p align="center">French inspired loveliness, yummy recipes . . . or anything else that will make our shabby hearts sing!</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Last week’s party contained so many gorgeous links to inspire our shabby hearts. . .</p> <p align="center">Pretty china teacups scream ‘shabbilicious’ for me and they don’t come much nicer than</p> <p align="center">Jacqueline’s pretties at <a href="http://cabinandcottage.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/garden-teacups.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">Cabin and Cottage, etc</font></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zCuI8tcKgnk/UWcs8SmdA4I/AAAAAAAAOo0/-nXHaTlj98Q/s1600-h/china%252520016%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="china 016" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="china 016" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZZSKS76XBzY/UWcs8xkPUpI/AAAAAAAAOo8/nU-iEtwvI7c/china%252520016_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="479" height="640" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Or wander over to <a href="http://myplace4tea.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/spring-cleaning-moving-furniture-around.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">My Place 4 Tea</font></a> to check out Angela’s pretty Shabbilicious vignette</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iK5YEzZ_8QU/UWcs9oWMtFI/AAAAAAAAOpE/t2NKw2p1Qn4/s1600-h/etsy%252520shope%252520078%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="etsy shope 078" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="etsy shope 078" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-X4yBIQ2LK_0/UWcs-lzt2BI/AAAAAAAAOpM/tfpzflzabXE/etsy%252520shope%252520078_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="480" height="640" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Add some ‘shabbiliciously gorgeous’ vintage frill slippers from <a href="http://www.theporcelainrose.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/vintage-frills.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">The Porcelain Rose</font></a><font size="6"> </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rYcmlkKVbfg/UWcs_UsnTLI/AAAAAAAAOpU/bAoPX8VJYfs/s1600-h/Craft%252520Pictures%2525205%252520124%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Craft Pictures 5 124" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Craft Pictures 5 124" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GX_dI0acpyk/UWctAJGTVxI/AAAAAAAAOpc/e23aTI7Yhr4/Craft%252520Pictures%2525205%252520124_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Plus the beautiful vintage mirrors Rosemary picked up at <a href="http://www.villabarnes.com/2013/04/shabby-mirror-finds.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">Villabarnes</font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQSLhXAT_pFoQ6gXejqzvES8Kl46tOpCveOR2k4gsK0pT7tUCjFF6teClQgK0seBF9j15PRGc5rbciU5v7MQE8Z1Gco_7rs5bzGQ5wpuTLV0Ed0rAZfJsaEoCOc8xdiqkLFRahnHx1ZqrP/s1600-h/IMAG2887%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMAG2887" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMAG2887" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ovkRKnw53l4/UWctBljieEI/AAAAAAAAOps/AlkJ7qBsDaE/IMAG2887_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="575" height="640" /></a></p> <p align="center">And you have the perfect ‘Shabbilicious Friday’ [sigh].</p> <p align="center">Please feel free to grab a <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/buttons.html">‘Feature’ button</a> if you were featured today.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Now it is your turn to show us what you’ve been up to this week.</p> <p align="center">Remember, this is a party for all things. . . </p> <p align="center"><font color="#dba4a9" size="6">shabby, French and vintage inspired.</font></p> <p align="center">I’d appreciate it if you linked back to the party please, so others can join us too. . .</p> <p align="center">And be sure to share the love and visit some of the other gorgeous links.</p> <!-- start LinkyTools script --><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=176300" type="text/javascript"></script><!-- end LinkyTools script --> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-87407114714603933752013-04-10T20:38:00.001+10:002013-04-11T17:45:47.542+10:00Angels are amongst us<p>With Mother’s Day just around the corner I’m sure I’m not the only one thinking about handmade gifts.</p> <p>I’ve always gifted my mother with something handmade for Mother’s Day. . . and I encourage my own children to carry on this tradition.</p> <p>To me, a handmade gift comes from the heart.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OiGySvmX3T0/UWVA5e7vdXI/AAAAAAAAOnc/0-7MfTD6yfQ/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Pin%252520Cushion%252520Angel%2525201%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Pin Cushion Angel 1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Pin Cushion Angel 1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TJ1u7PqWoJQ/UWVA7f-ijdI/AAAAAAAAOnk/qLIlaZgppxg/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Pin%252520Cushion%252520Angel%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left">This little lady is my handmade Mother's Day gift. . . </p> <p align="left">We all know that ‘Mother’s are real angels’. . . and angels are the inspiration for this Tilda inspired project.</p> <p align="left">It’s not an entirely new design. . .</p> <p align="left">You may recognise her from a few years ago when she evolved as a pincushion doll that was part of a sewing room trio.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fUDXm1qXenc/UWVA9QbcdrI/AAAAAAAAOns/sIuT1qGrGl4/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Pin%252520Cushion%252520Angel%2525204%25255B9%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Pin Cushion Angel 4" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Pin Cushion Angel 4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1GUfIhgX-xc/UWVBAFagGbI/AAAAAAAAOn0/DVwkH14U9AA/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Pin%252520Cushion%252520Angel%2525204_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="840" /></a></p> <p align="left">I brought her out of retirement and gave her a new ‘angelic’ look with Tilda hair and wings and a lovely neutral vintage colour palette.</p> <p align="left">But she is equally as beautiful in pretty coloured fabrics too!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2DviCMqAGeo/UWVBDIaKz7I/AAAAAAAAOn8/Qs0kexjk62w/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Pin%252520Cushion%252520Angel%2525202%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Pin Cushion Angel 2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Pin Cushion Angel 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9uSrATpjeT8/UWVBFVMCYaI/AAAAAAAAOoE/faZ6RA_s_Hg/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Pin%252520Cushion%252520Angel%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left">The practical but pretty <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/willowscraftroom.htm" target="_blank">Pincushion Angel</a> is available for a limited time as an E-pattern in my <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/willowscraftroom.htm" target="_blank">Boutique.</a></p> <p align="left">She’s a straightforward pattern that you can make up in an afternoon. . .</p> <p align="left">And wouldn’t every mother or grandmother appreciate a little angel love in their sewing room.</p> <p align="left"> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-K1ltuwCaCLU/UWVBHCNLwFI/AAAAAAAAOoM/V23n3TqG1NM/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Pin%252520Cushion%252520Angel%2525203_edited-1%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Pin Cushion Angel 3_edited-1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Pin Cushion Angel 3_edited-1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vv7f7u8mHNg/UWVBJS2PZSI/AAAAAAAAOoU/JudHJF2NPnM/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Pin%252520Cushion%252520Angel%2525203_edited-1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p>For this and other great Mother’s day designs, visit my Craft Room pattern page of the <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/willowscraftroom.htm" target="_blank">Boutique</a> at Woodberry Designs.</p> <p>I’m sharing my angel at this week’s <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/link-parties.html">link parties</a> and with these friends: <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a>, <a href="http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/">The Vintage Farmhouse</a>, <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/">36th Avenue</a>, <a href="http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.com.au/">Clean and Scentsible</a>, <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/">Live Laugh Rowe,</a> <a href="http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com.au/">The DIY Dreamer</a>, <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/02/tutorials-tips-and-tidbits-35.html">Tutorials, Tips & Tidbits</a> – Stone Gable, <a href="http://www.timewashed.com/" target="_blank">Blissful White Wednesday</a> at Timewashed, <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/10/transformation-thursday-no-176.html">Transformation Thursday</a>,  <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Be Inspired Friday at Common Ground</a>.</p> <p>Hugs ~ Kerryanne</p> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-16604059995184789482013-04-08T17:56:00.001+10:002013-04-08T18:02:04.465+10:00The Old School House<p align="center">To some she is just a forgotten piece of hardware from the Old School House.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aLS2wRU-Fl4/UWJ4GURsUUI/AAAAAAAAOlw/On3sypr7wqA/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520old%252520school%252520house%2525202%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0N-jmzuo0f8/UWJ4HZ__ieI/AAAAAAAAOl4/DoqKTdefC0s/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520old%252520school%252520house%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="center">All rusty and corroded. . . she’s a relic of the past.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Her handle is scratched, dented, tarnished and worn. . .</p> <p align="center">But I can’t help wondering how many little hands have turned</p> <p align="center">that school handle since 1881.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fvYuwY081g0/UWJ4IOVF0nI/AAAAAAAAOmA/IqRSo9B47n4/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520old%252520school%252520house%2525206%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SxwcAc4YbrM/UWJ4JGoVh7I/AAAAAAAAOmI/b5IYRH77ZxQ/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520old%252520school%252520house%2525206_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="center">Ruined beyond repair this old Escutcheon Plate has been discarded.</p> <p align="center">To me she is a beauty. . . </p> <p align="center">with her chippy, yellowing paint and rusting exterior.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-36MT3iCZZiY/UWJ4KOXFBZI/AAAAAAAAOmQ/dpufF3GEWQk/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520old%252520school%252520house%2525204%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-an9nV3QiPco/UWJ4LpciwBI/AAAAAAAAOmY/B-fkQP2ztk0/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520old%252520school%252520house%2525204_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="center">Once. . . more than 120 years ago,</p> <p align="center">they would have been all shiny and new</p> <p align="center">at the entrance of that school house.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JWW-TOPjGhQ/UWJ4MnDCMtI/AAAAAAAAOmg/0l4b87Az8Ik/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520old%252520school%252520house%2525203%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Lcq-o0hehWI/UWJ4N_oq4fI/AAAAAAAAOmo/2mIGzHvMNEU/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520old%252520school%252520house%2525203_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="center">In a little country town not far from here</p> <p align="center">the Old School House still retains all the charm of her ancestry. . .</p> <p align="center">minus the rusty door hardware!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Xp2_yCmUhjc/UWJ4PFqlRaI/AAAAAAAAOmw/DEIhCpIpIGM/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520old%252520school%252520house%2525207%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique old school house 7" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique old school house 7" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CmnwMviYt9Y/UWJ4QbKs1JI/AAAAAAAAOm4/7Kq3EwdajRs/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520old%252520school%252520house%2525207_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="491" /></a></p> <p align="center">They may have been discarded. . . but are not unwanted.</p> <p align="center">For now these old locks, door plates and escutcheon's live with ME,</p> <p align="center">which just goes to show . . .</p> <p align="center">one mans trash is another mans treasure! </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-B_Sv4gqwXlc/UWJ4RNIqpUI/AAAAAAAAOnA/romnrzPKiaE/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520old%252520school%252520house%2525205%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_Zt1hOXQDkI/UWJ4SD3de6I/AAAAAAAAOnI/y0FAQzlfwn4/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520old%252520school%252520house%2525205_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p>I’ll be sharing my vintage treasures at this week’s <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/link-parties.html">link parties</a> and with these friends: <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a>, <a href="http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/">The Vintage Farmhouse</a>, <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/">36th Avenue</a>, <a href="http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.com.au/">Clean and Scentsible</a>, <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/">Live Laugh Rowe,</a> <a href="http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com.au/">The DIY Dreamer</a>, <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/02/tutorials-tips-and-tidbits-35.html">Tutorials, Tips & Tidbits</a> – Stone Gable, <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/10/transformation-thursday-no-176.html">Transformation Thursday</a>,  <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Be Inspired Friday at Common Ground</a>.</p> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-73924575869367873572013-04-05T08:12:00.001+11:002013-04-05T08:12:41.886+11:00Shabbilicious Friday Link Party<p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_wcNUXT2xEA/UV3srTNf3CI/AAAAAAAAOj0/_J-5cJYAUV4/s1600-h/2013%252520Shab%252520Friday%252520logo%25255B12%25255D.png"><img title="2013 Shab Friday logo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2013 Shab Friday logo" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UbWAJjvEjG0/UV3ssPNbMYI/AAAAAAAAOj8/CvfA0HGcmJk/2013%252520Shab%252520Friday%252520logo_thumb%25255B10%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="350" height="360" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Welcome to Shabbilicious Friday</p> <p align="center">… and a special ‘warm welcome’ to our new linkers. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">This is the place we come to each week to share all that is</p> <p align="center"><font color="#dba4a9" size="6">Shabby, French and vintage inspired</font></p> <p align="center">We’d love to see your shabby transformations, decorating & DIY, vintage finds, </p> <p align="center">French inspired loveliness, yummy recipes . . . or anything else that will make our shabby hearts sing!</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Here are a few of the party highlights from last week…</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">How much do we all love shabby, chippy and distressed. . .</p> <p align="center">I swear my heart missed a beat or two when I laid eyes on Mary Alice’s new desk over at <a href="http://chateau-chic.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/isnt-she-lovely.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">Chateau Chic</font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oaFptC30SF8/UV3ss_v16RI/AAAAAAAAOkE/deC-W4--WxY/s1600-h/P1060520%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="P1060520" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="P1060520" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uqrUnDPxnNc/UV3stkYVkuI/AAAAAAAAOkM/IMaTqOQsE5c/P1060520_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="480" height="640" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">You can satisfy your vintage desires over at <a href="http://www.timewashed.com/2013/03/a-few-pretty-things.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">Timewashed</font>.</a> . .</p> <p align="center">where Becky is sharing her pretty vintage things.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jkohNP7nq9o/UV3suVCtMGI/AAAAAAAAOkU/MetZVY9XziI/s1600-h/009ewm%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="009ewm" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="009ewm" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jRBfInCP68I/UV3svJpv95I/AAAAAAAAOkc/dJrEHIPzRDM/009ewm_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="427" height="640" /></a></p> <p align="center">Did you know that Becky hosts the<strong> Blissful Whites Wednesday</strong> link party?</p> <p align="center">Make sure you pay her a visit on Wednesdays to see all the gorgeous white link ups.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Well who knew gardening gloves could be this pretty!!</p> <p align="center">Lynn at <a href="http://www.shabbystory.com/2013/03/garden-gloves.html" target="_blank"><font size="6">Shabby Story</font></a> shared a couple of creative projects using gardening gloves this week.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-y9DgbhwfHz8/UV3svvQzdkI/AAAAAAAAOkk/IlnO8IFMXsI/s1600-h/garden-glove-planter2_thumb3%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="garden-glove-planter2_thumb3" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="garden-glove-planter2_thumb3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ByuYhHMo1Mo/UV3swacsfpI/AAAAAAAAOks/I-tNkSJ-Zp8/garden-glove-planter2_thumb3_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="492" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">I have serious veranda envy after seeing this inspiring white house at</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.lookslikewhite.com/blog/2013/3/27/summer-house-in-white.html#.UV09lCi4Z9A" target="_blank"><font size="6">It Looks Like White</font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XUeeI5PJ_iU/UV3sxJpUwnI/AAAAAAAAOk0/V8sVj_qAfqE/s1600-h/Mar2713-10%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="Mar2713-10" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Mar2713-10" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4zDdIVHk2Yc/UV3sx3c2_wI/AAAAAAAAOk8/koJMc6SVZrE/Mar2713-10_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="809" /></a></p> <p align="center">Please feel free to grab a <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/buttons.html">‘Feature’ button</a> if you were featured today.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Now it is your turn to show us what you’ve been up to this week.</p> <p align="center">Remember, this is a party for all things. . . </p> <p align="center"><font color="#dba4a9" size="6">shabby, French and vintage inspired.</font></p> <p align="center">I’d appreciate it if you linked back to the party please, so others can join us too. . .</p> <p align="center">And be sure to share the love and visit some of the other gorgeous links.</p> <!-- start LinkyTools script --><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=176299" type="text/javascript"></script><!-- end LinkyTools script --> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-14083258908082980422013-04-03T13:24:00.001+11:002013-04-03T13:24:31.402+11:00Procrastinating… or enjoying the moment<p>Welcome to Shabby Art Boutique in the <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au" target="_blank">Woodberry Designs</a> Studio. . .</p> <p>And a big ‘hello’ to all my new friends and followers.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-l_1yVJEZ2CU/UVuSk3xqktI/AAAAAAAAOiA/fkxKnyj6bdw/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Studio%2525202%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Studio 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Studio 2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-o34nTIunylI/UVuSnMtg7iI/AAAAAAAAOiI/RH9UqnKFoZU/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Studio%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left">I’m struggling to get into this short work week.</p> <p align="left">My daughter was home for the holiday weekend, so we enjoyed just hanging out as a family.</p> <p align="left">As hubby was recovering from shoulder surgery, we didn’t do anything special. . .  I think the lack of fuss is what made it so relaxing.</p> <p align="left">I’m in the studio today after our lovely Easter break. . .</p> <p align="left">And I’m. . . <em>PROCRASTINATING</em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hehLSs0sa9E/UVuSpkgo4OI/AAAAAAAAOiQ/-XuEqaxSaYw/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Studio%2525201%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Studio 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Studio 1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-njYdehwWWNA/UVuSr-jdH0I/AAAAAAAAOiY/OWHWua1nHmc/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Studio%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left">That’s so unlike me!</p> <p align="left">As you all know I’m a big list maker. . . and while the list is written up . . . I’m still studio gazing.</p> <p align="left">Nothing important is getting done.</p> <p align="left">I’ve had a cuppa. . . folded some fabric. . . played with pretties. . . </p> <p align="left">Changed a few groupings. . . played with more pretty fabric.</p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5I2yw6FgABE/UVuSuHEoucI/AAAAAAAAOig/T7NpH05dCq4/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Studio%2525204%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Studio 4" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Studio 4" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQyed2vHRpI94zFNMSQug8N14DTeIjVGLQhWZNJdNdxrsxalRZVVEMy2DZ4_ytg5_EqM_D9N9zRc22rbIW19lyXFATJ-xJ-TOUabQqeOCrHquDY4YBHrJg1gOHDBZkrKiI_TpNM1OR9An/?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left">It’s not like I’ve done nothing.</p> <p align="left">I did hang out for a bit on <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/100150580610642272952/posts" target="_blank">Google+</a> this morning and picked up a few handy tips from my Blogtalk buddies.</p> <p align="left">There was also a brief stroll through <a href="http://pinterest.com/woodberrydesign/boards/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WoodberryDesigns?ref=hl" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/kerryanneshabbyartboutique" target="_blank">Hometalk</a>. . .  my normal daily hangouts!</p> <p align="left">But as far as ticking off must do’s on my  ‘To Do’ list. . .</p> <p align="left">Hmm . . . well there’s always this afternoon.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7ZolSBf1Mak/UVuSyD62WfI/AAAAAAAAOiw/nWt9b5ubBrE/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Studio%2525203%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Studio 3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Studio 3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RaYLi60SmLw/UVuS0h60L5I/AAAAAAAAOi4/6rEawsHv0lY/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Studio%2525203_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left">Until then I’m going to continue ‘feeding my creativity’ by rearranging inspiring pretties. . .</p> <p align="left">And just enjoy this peaceful moment of contentment!</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Sm0JfVqC3MMng836gG82gSqlzItAigXAqESrkR21Sgcg2UF9c1-Sd4hFdiSbC5HXpYvkqNVrqP1gcLbaj2O_1fA0EC0edC0rsZA6GUopT9B_nQhRnJzkRz7bd4Y2laeuGRWPpjYo1DIZ/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Studio%2525205%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Studio 5" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Studio 5" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-J-GlzoDFa7M/UVuS3WsLiVI/AAAAAAAAOjI/93h5R0Xfcbo/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Studio%2525205_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p>If I get around to it. . .  I may even party at this week’s <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/link-parties.html">link parties</a> and with these friends: <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a>, <a href="http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/">The Vintage Farmhouse</a>, <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/">36th Avenue</a>, <a href="http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.com.au/">Clean and Scentsible</a>, <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/">Live Laugh Rowe,</a> <a href="http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com.au/">The DIY Dreamer</a>, <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/02/tutorials-tips-and-tidbits-35.html">Tutorials, Tips & Tidbits</a> – Stone Gable, <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/10/transformation-thursday-no-176.html">Transformation Thursday</a>,  <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Be Inspired Friday at Common Ground</a>.</p> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-82084899662716837952013-04-01T20:33:00.001+11:002013-04-01T20:33:30.258+11:00Shabby teacups and angels<p>Nothing says Shabbilicious quite like teacups and roses. . .</p> <p>Except maybe. . . </p> <p>tiny teacup angels!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Dkz-qTA0LGA/UVlUFYETmPI/AAAAAAAAOfs/kVCZflr5wF0/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Tilda%252520Teacup%252520Angel%2525201%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Tilda Teacup Angel 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Tilda Teacup Angel 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cKgeMFPDFXE/UVlUIJ4EBlI/AAAAAAAAOf0/EiMB5hGxf28/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Tilda%252520Teacup%252520Angel%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p>This sweet bit of Tilda magic is from Tone Finnanger’s latest book, <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/Tildas-Fairy-Tale-Wonderland-Tone-Finnanger/9781446303313?a_aid=ShabbyArtBoutique" target="_blank">Fairy Tale Wonderland</a>.</p> <p>Tone’s inspiration for this <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/Tildas-Fairy-Tale-Wonderland-Tone-Finnanger/9781446303313?a_aid=ShabbyArtBoutique" target="_blank">pattern</a> was the fairy tale. . . The Teaspoon Lady by Alf Proysen . . . which tells the story of Mrs Pepperpot.</p> <p>Mrs. Pepperpot has a secret. . . she occasionally shrinks to the size of a pepperpot, but nevertheless always manages to cope with the tricky situations that she finds herself in.</p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6ZpmxiWM8-A/UVlULKzFM3I/AAAAAAAAOf8/fe4gU0-zvys/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Tilda%252520Teacup%252520Angel%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Tilda Teacup Angel" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Tilda Teacup Angel" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-G-d3ZBm-34A/UVlUODMGGJI/AAAAAAAAOgE/1nvcAE1ExlA/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Tilda%252520Teacup%252520Angel_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>I tweaked the pattern a little. . . as I always seem to do.</p> <p>The pattern in the <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/Tildas-Fairy-Tale-Wonderland-Tone-Finnanger/9781446303313?a_aid=ShabbyArtBoutique" target="_blank">book</a> is for a tiny angel that fits inside a petite teacup.</p> <p>My teacup was more standard in size, therefore I needed a larger angel.</p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4g9V8Vaw48Q/UVlUQlpz21I/AAAAAAAAOgM/Uo8JxoAoZbk/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Tilda%252520Teacup%252520Angel%2525202%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Tilda Teacup Angel 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Tilda Teacup Angel 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Y_wCU6xMUrM/UVlUTPBwe5I/AAAAAAAAOgU/UlFvcqGjlXI/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Tilda%252520Teacup%252520Angel%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p>The Teacup angel shown has a dress made of fabric from the latest Tilda collection, The Country Escape.</p> <p>I’ve used several of the gorgeous <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/Tilda.htm" target="_blank">fabrics</a> from this range in the new Princess Room in soft aqua’s and pretty pinks.</p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-M89nl9dvuDA/UVlUWImyWgI/AAAAAAAAOgc/uUYY-NjsKgU/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Tilda%252520Teacup%252520Angel%2525203%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Tilda Teacup Angel 3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Tilda Teacup Angel 3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DTzPjNwHDi8/UVlUZ5WNigI/AAAAAAAAOgk/dnORUHPqfjU/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Tilda%252520Teacup%252520Angel%2525203_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="840" /></a></p> <p align="left">Expect to see my Teacup Angel partying at this week’s <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/link-parties.html">link parties</a> and with these friends: <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a>, <a href="http://www.timewashed.com/">Blissful Whites Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/">The Vintage Farmhouse</a>, <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/">36th Avenue</a>, <a href="http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.com.au/">Clean and Scentsible</a>, <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/">Live Laugh Rowe,</a> <a href="http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com.au/">The DIY Dreamer</a>, <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/02/tutorials-tips-and-tidbits-35.html">Tutorials, Tips & Tidbits</a> – Stone Gable, <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/10/transformation-thursday-no-176.html">Transformation Thursday</a>,  <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Be Inspired Friday at Common Ground</a>.</p> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-71325428901382901912013-03-29T08:54:00.001+11:002013-03-29T08:54:54.520+11:00Shabbilicious Friday Link Party<p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-epmGv5IC6pY/UVS8EECoh3I/AAAAAAAAOc8/jrGEg6Bj9AY/s1600-h/2013%252520Shab%252520Friday%252520logo%25255B8%25255D.png"><img title="2013 Shab Friday logo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2013 Shab Friday logo" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7yx8Ow2DQR8/UVS8E1KmDFI/AAAAAAAAOdE/pQjZQEEoXto/2013%252520Shab%252520Friday%252520logo_thumb%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="350" height="370" /></a></p> <p align="center">Welcome to Shabbilicious Friday</p> <p align="center"><font color="#58b0b8" size="6" face="Bradley Hand ITC">… and Happy Easter to you all.</font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">This is the place we come to each week to share all that is</p> <p align="center"><font color="#dba4a9" size="6">Shabby, French and vintage inspired</font></p> <p align="center">We’d love to see your shabby transformations, decorating & DIY, vintage finds, </p> <p align="center">French inspired loveliness, yummy recipes . . . or anything else that will make our shabby hearts sing!</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Here are a few of the party highlights from last week…</p> <p align="center">Anne at <a href="http://www.whitelacecottage.com/2013/03/through-the-looking-glass.html" target="_blank">White Lace Cottage</a> shared with us how she put together this pretty corner in her kitchen.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zovoeT3WgCg/UVS8Fnf_C-I/AAAAAAAAOdM/3TPePExgkps/s1600-h/DSC07185vintagewhitemirror%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC07185vintagewhitemirror" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC07185vintagewhitemirror" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Fc7_UL72uTA/UVS8GpafTfI/AAAAAAAAOdU/nZdUO9qBCU4/DSC07185vintagewhitemirror_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="425" height="640" /></a> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Spring’s arrival has made Linda a little ‘giddy’ over at <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/easter-mantel-and-more.html" target="_blank">Coastal Charm</a>. What an adorable chippy board for the mantel.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Mfl-41AKkPw/UVS8HJ1HD_I/AAAAAAAAOdc/Cr1erAUlvtY/s1600-h/IMG_9945%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_9945" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_9945" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-H6XEPrCLV9g/UVS8H1uYkII/AAAAAAAAOdk/4ItDJxkXZ5g/IMG_9945_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="427" height="640" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Check out these exquisite Easter eggs from <a href="http://www.maleviksrosentradgard.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">The Rose Garden in Malevik</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GYjJ0C3LLuQ/UVS8JOXJ0wI/AAAAAAAAOds/MPWcOWKixsE/s1600-h/040o%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="040o" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="040o" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-a7zn8f_T05g/UVS8JzM9r2I/AAAAAAAAOd0/PeYapkbW3Hc/040o_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="426" height="640" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">And for a soothing start to spring, wander over to visit Jennifer at <a href="http://www.town-n-country-living.com/easter-signals-the-hope-and-joy-of-spring.html" target="_blank">Town and Country Living</a>. </p> <p align="center">She’s patiently waiting for a change in the weather.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_q0sm9GIH5M/UVS8KafMJvI/AAAAAAAAOd8/dwbi_hW_sbc/s1600-h/DSC_0029%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0029" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0029" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NFldcs6fJCE/UVS8LDpFMMI/AAAAAAAAOeE/uywDpGuUP2E/DSC_0029_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="558" /></a></p> <p align="center">Please feel free to grab a <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/buttons.html">‘Feature’ button</a> if you were featured today.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Now it is your turn to show us what you’ve been up to this week.</p> <p align="center">Remember, this is a party for all things. . .<font color="#dba4a9"> shabby, French and vintage</font></p> <p align="center">I’d appreciate it if you linked back to the party please, so others can join us too. . .</p> <p align="center">And be sure to share the love and visit some of the other gorgeous links.</p> <!-- start LinkyTools script --><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=176298" type="text/javascript"></script><!-- end LinkyTools script --> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-84973855445097462332013-03-27T16:45:00.001+11:002013-03-27T16:45:32.614+11:00Fairy tale wishes. . .<p align="left">Once upon a time there was a beautiful Princess. . . who moved to a magical far away kingdom.</p> <p align="left">Isn’t that how all the best fairy tales begin?</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WyumETg-tjg/UVKHFutE_OI/AAAAAAAAObU/z3XOaIBqEr0/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Princess%252520room%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Princess room" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Princess room" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ogfHqWeKHPU/UVKHHF0Lc3I/AAAAAAAAObc/bPWyiPZZMt4/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Princess%252520room_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="500" height="500" /></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">Before the Princess moved to the far away kingdom she asked the Fairy Godmother to make her a new bedroom for when she visited the Palace. </p> <p align="left">So the Fairy Godmother followed the brief. . .</p> <p align="left">The Princess Room should be pretty and white. . . perhaps a little bit shabby. . . and nostalgic too.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left">The Fairy Godmother started transforming the white room with paint and furnishings, beautiful linens and touches of whimsy.</p> <p align="left">Knowing that the Princess loved time worn elegance, the Fairy Godmother picked up a bargain priced thrifted dressing table too.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Qe6bY8bD4ZY/UVKHJhRkvII/AAAAAAAAObk/WlRRvvLUU08/s1600-h/Shabby%252520art%252520Boutique%252520dressing%252520table%2525207%25255B9%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby art Boutique dressing table 7" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby art Boutique dressing table 7" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7sTomR4wyVM/UVKHMHGEJdI/AAAAAAAAObs/gRFqIdWXl_I/Shabby%252520art%252520Boutique%252520dressing%252520table%2525207_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left">It was neglected, stained and yellowing. . . but it had great potential.</p> <p align="left">What the white Princess room needed now was a ‘pop’ of colour. . .</p> <p align="left">So a good clean and a few coats of aqua paint transformed this ugly duckling into a dressing table fit for a Princess.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-h0xN3ZUAn8A/UVKHOe1vsEI/AAAAAAAAOb0/OiD6hxYQ2ZI/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520dressing%252520table%2525204%25255B8%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique dressing table 4" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique dressing table 4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0rBOdPCCTrE/UVKHQ7OmdcI/AAAAAAAAOb8/5D2EYGq3-7I/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520dressing%252520table%2525204_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="840" /></a></p> <p align="left">With the added charm of a few collectibles. . .</p> <p align="left">And fresh flowers, the aqua dressing table fits the room perfectly.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Zq12Z-TPp1o/UVKHTBeDHoI/AAAAAAAAOcE/Cgjc3NxM9Ec/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520dressing%252520table%2525201%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique dressing table 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique dressing table 1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PQEyqfb3h2M/UVKHVC3k-NI/AAAAAAAAOcM/HKy23-3zGdI/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520dressing%252520table%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left">There’s still a few crafting projects to be done to get the room finished. . .</p> <p align="left"><em>[curtains, cushions, lamp shades to name a few]</em></p> <p align="left">But with a little hard work and a sprinkle of fairy dust. . .</p> <p align="left">The ‘Princess Room’ should be completed in time for the Princesses return to the palace this weekend.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ef5d9ldEixE/UVKHXbNBSNI/AAAAAAAAOcU/uY_qj9YgEgM/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520dressign%252520table%2525202%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique dressign table 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique dressign table 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2vHC1LfchYE/UVKHZzhl_GI/AAAAAAAAOcc/9PJ_z-NNyAA/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520dressign%252520table%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="840" /></a></p> <p align="left">This Fairy Godmother is sharing her aqua dressing table transformation at this week’s <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/link-parties.html">link parties</a> and with these friends: <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a>, <a href="http://www.timewashed.com/">Blissful Whites Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/">The Vintage Farmhouse</a>, <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/">36th Avenue</a>, <a href="http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.com.au/">Clean and Scentsible</a>, <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/">Live Laugh Rowe,</a> <a href="http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com.au/">The DIY Dreamer</a>, <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/02/tutorials-tips-and-tidbits-35.html">Tutorials, Tips & Tidbits</a> – Stone Gable, <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/10/transformation-thursday-no-176.html">Transformation Thursday</a>,  <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Be Inspired Friday at Common Ground</a>.</p> <p align="left">I’ll be back soon to transport you to the magical world of fairy tale Princesses for a bedroom reveal.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HOFvyJdB7kI/UVKHcJCpc4I/AAAAAAAAOck/JUb2vebjGKs/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520dressing%252520table%2525203%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique dressing table 3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique dressing table 3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KaODxDGZM4g/UVKHep48_pI/AAAAAAAAOcs/eiSDo92TdFU/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520dressing%252520table%2525203_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-68986404125198762242013-03-25T12:09:00.001+11:002013-03-25T12:09:28.815+11:00Hippity Hoppity… Easters on its way<p align="left">I don’t know about you . . . but Easter kind of snuck up on me this year.</p> <p align="left">For a couple of weeks I’ve been adding a few Easter touches to my vignettes around the house. . . </p> <p align="left">but I’m keeping it very simple this year.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZOQEu5qE8YY/UU-jlnzDUvI/AAAAAAAAOZ4/_zbLYw-vp5s/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Easter%2525202%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Easter 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Easter 2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ds9mNXgtPuQ/UU-jo-3dNpI/AAAAAAAAOaA/FHJL0nUFHj8/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Easter%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="840" /></a></p> <p align="left"> Easter has always been a low-key celebration for us as a family.</p> <p align="left">When our children were young we had issues with food allergies and intolerances. . . one being dairy. Of course chocolate Easter eggs were a no go for us, so getting together with extended family was always fraught with drama. Try convincing a 3 year old that their carob substitute Easter eggs are as nice as all the other kids Cadbury eggs. . . or taking the eggs off them when they have participated in the annual egg hunt! <br /> <br />So early on the Easter Bunny decided to leave gifts instead of chocolate and we avoided group Easter activities to ensure that our girls didn’t feel left out.</p> <p align="left">Easter was still fun. . .</p> <p align="left">Like the year the Easter bunny left dirty paw prints right through the house. . . that’s how we know he hopped down to each girls bedroom to check they were asleep.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WRFqkVxirZI/UU-jp1O6q6I/AAAAAAAAOaI/APMneIsYYlg/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520house%252520tour%252520family%252520room%252520Easter%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Rsyo9bUGMGo/UU-jq9J0ctI/AAAAAAAAOaQ/tN4_UlxsGbg/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520house%252520tour%252520family%252520room%252520Easter_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800" /></a></p> <p align="center">[French Bunnies E-pattern <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/parisianchic.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a>]</p> <p align="left">Or. . . what about the year the Easter Bunny left poo on our veranda!!!</p> <p align="left">My husband was appalled at the lengths I’d go to, to make Easter fun (without chocolate).</p> <p align="left">Who knew Easter Bunny poo could create such a stir. </p> <p align="left">Not only were our girls impressed that the Easter Bunny chose to poo at their house, but they were like celebrates at school when the other kids heard.</p> <p align="left">All talk of who had the most eggs was forgotten for tales of where the Easter Bunny does poo!</p> <p align="left">Okay, so I gathered from the strange looks that some of the other school mums were not overly impressed with Easter Bunny poo. . . but let me just say, anyone can go to K.Mart or target and fill their trolley with chocolate eggs, I had to go into some local bushland with a plastic bag and scoop and find real bunny poo!!</p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7rMhSO6cNRE/UU-jtTboePI/AAAAAAAAOaY/HFQeuJD-3hw/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Easter%2525202013%25255B8%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Easter 2013" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Easter 2013" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--PhyXpCWrTc/UU-jwJj-WTI/AAAAAAAAOag/RN8BEkQ-0xM/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Easter%2525202013_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left">As our girls grew up the allergies abated and we could finally indulge in chocolate eggs at Easter. . . and we certainly made up for all those chocolate free years.</p> <p align="left">Now we prefer quality chocolate over quantity. . . and so we decided as a family this year that we’d not give each other Easter eggs.</p> <p align="left">We are having a communal bowl of our favourites on the kitchen table for everyone to pick at and focusing instead on making Easter a celebration of family time.</p> <p align="left">Our daughter Jess is coming home for Easter and now that she is a student living away from home, I’m sure she’ll love nothing more than some home cooked meals and ‘hanging out’ in the kitchen.</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-T6QfR5PW80A/UU-jw5_xl3I/AAAAAAAAOao/RA5mZeqtPC8/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520house%252520tour%252520studio%2525203%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IwMDmm793Vk/UU-jxhKf2FI/AAAAAAAAOaw/a52VeC_bX74/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520house%252520tour%252520studio%2525203_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="center">[Tilda bunnies pattern from Crafting Springtime book <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/Tilda.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a>]</p> <p align="left">I hope that your Easter will be special too. <br />I’m sharing my Easter vignettes at this week’s <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/link-parties.html">link parties</a> and with these friends: <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a>, <a href="http://www.timewashed.com/">Blissful Whites Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/">The Vintage Farmhouse</a>, <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/">36th Avenue</a>, <a href="http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.com.au/">Clean and Scentsible</a>, <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/">Live Laugh Rowe,</a> <a href="http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com.au/">The DIY Dreamer</a>, <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/02/tutorials-tips-and-tidbits-35.html">Tutorials, Tips & Tidbits</a> – Stone Gable, <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/10/transformation-thursday-no-176.html">Transformation Thursday</a>,  <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Be Inspired Friday at Common Ground</a>.</p> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-4673666403820253632013-03-22T07:01:00.001+11:002013-03-22T07:01:05.816+11:00Shabbilicious Friday Link Party<p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RI4_ZO9aPVQ/UUtm6lUaldI/AAAAAAAAOYg/LxXpJKMbRFQ/s1600-h/2013%252520Shab%252520Friday%252520logo%25255B6%25255D.png"><img title="2013 Shab Friday logo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2013 Shab Friday logo" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-i7SXXw272NM/UUtm7KB5UiI/AAAAAAAAOYo/HmxGxluYw6Q/2013%252520Shab%252520Friday%252520logo_thumb%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="350" height="357" /></a></p> <p align="center">Welcome to Shabbilicious Friday</p> <p align="center">This is the place we come to each week to share all that is</p> <p align="center"><font color="#dba4a9" size="6">Shabby, French and vintage inspired</font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">We’d love to see your shabby transformations, decorating & DIY, vintage finds, </p> <p align="center">French inspired loveliness, yummy recipes . . . or anything else that will make our shabby hearts sing!</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Every week I am enthralled by all the incredible link ups here at Shabbilicious Friday, but this week just seemed to be one of those weeks when there was so, so many talented people doing amazing things. I found it extraordinarily hard to pick just a few favs, so seeing as Easter is just a week away, I’ve gone with an Easter round up.</p> <p align="center">Jamie over at <a href="http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com/2013/03/kids-easter-table.html" target="_blank">Better with Age</a> set up the cutest Easter table for her kids.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pdQgnrivbCQ/UUtm714GLlI/AAAAAAAAOYw/IjF1dEidUY8/s1600-h/IMG_6031c%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6031c" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_6031c" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--UB_YpYe74w/UUtm8UCMZJI/AAAAAAAAOY4/DFb-sUv5eu4/IMG_6031c_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="547" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">How cute is Paula’s first ever felted bunny at <a href="http://ginderellasblog.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/felted-easter-bunny.html" target="_blank">Creating in glass slippers</a>?</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3-P78Dlv5go/UUtm8yCnZ0I/AAAAAAAAOZA/kZL5TuFaaIA/s1600-h/Felt%252520Rabbit%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Felt Rabbit" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Felt Rabbit" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jPf93c4tO_s/UUtm9lTX1QI/AAAAAAAAOZI/C_YhDPPgIx0/Felt%252520Rabbit_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="392" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">There are Hares-a-plenty over at <a href="http://distresseddonnadownhome.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/framed-cloth-hares.html" target="_blank">Distressed Donna Down Home</a>.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pCQavo_VRCE/UUtm-FZhKQI/AAAAAAAAOZQ/Zkq_3Ql-8eU/s1600-h/2013-3-8%252520Hares%252520On%252520Cloth%252520-%252520Framed%252520006%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="2013-3-8 Hares On Cloth - Framed 006" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2013-3-8 Hares On Cloth - Framed 006" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ASQUSi9TaCs/UUtm-iEVYtI/AAAAAAAAOZU/k3qYTAkHhiI/2013-3-8%252520Hares%252520On%252520Cloth%252520-%252520Framed%252520006_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="374" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">And Natalie’s bunny napkins with detachable tails are too cute over at <a href="http://www.sophisticatedyellow.com/bunny-napkins-diy/" target="_blank">Sophisticated Yellow</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YOVyiG7AKy4/UUtm_MNuI2I/AAAAAAAAOZc/VVnqamzG5FE/s1600-h/DSC_0780_3888-002%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0780_3888-002" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DSC_0780_3888-002" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jC-8fAU_SWg/UUtm_-q14gI/AAAAAAAAOZo/N044qn7ZeRA/DSC_0780_3888-002_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="601" height="399" /></a></p> <p align="center">Please feel free to grab a <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/buttons.html">‘Feature’ button</a> if you were featured today.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Now it is your turn to show us what you’ve been up to this week.</p> <p align="center">Remember, this is a party for all things. . .</p> <p align="center"><font color="#dba4a9" size="6">shabby, French and vintage</font></p> <p align="center">I’d appreciate it if you linked back to the party please, so others can join us too. . .</p> <p align="center">And be sure to share the love and visit some of the other gorgeous links</p> <!-- start LinkyTools script --><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=176297" type="text/javascript"></script><!-- end LinkyTools script --> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-40797087994259469412013-03-20T18:43:00.001+11:002013-03-20T18:45:31.902+11:00Shabby Vintage Easter Nest<p>Over the past couple of weeks little hints of Easter have been popping up around my home. . .</p> <p>Like this vintage themed nest cone I made to hang in my entrance hall.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZMzF2s6Wn-8/UUloQ1K_gWI/AAAAAAAAOUI/9tmpp5ZoSik/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Vintage%252520Easter%2525201%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Vintage Easter 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Vintage Easter 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ql_VJ1kMThg/UUloTNKQ6LI/AAAAAAAAOUQ/Cv1XxXJVmpA/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Vintage%252520Easter%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left">It was made using materials I already had on hand. . .  the main structure being a paper mache cone.</p> <p align="left">I covered it with a piece of vintage paper using Mod Podge and when it was dry, I punched a couple of holes in the side of the cone with a nail so I could insert a hanger made from 19 gauge rusty wire.</p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqneVT4da3329DYdeRM_aqcvizFYfuFojRvXy3fAyeGPIMD8TZRCcsWZrmlT0wWeC2LWFNxqtQPaiaMtZvB3xNWxdOKDLf0tgQKqv90L2YqBirNcN6ghMrbe6k5BEwTZNJDsmOzqwgXPGT/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Vintage%252520Easter%2525202%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Vintage Easter 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Vintage Easter 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xyzt9emX4tM/UUloYBxblRI/AAAAAAAAOUg/-C8xrP7_Yco/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Vintage%252520Easter%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left">The vintage egg was made using a paper mache egg that was covered with torn pieces of old book paper and sealed with Mod Podge.</p> <p align="left">It still looked a bit plain, so I added a pretty bow made from vintage lace.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gPZZLA4DzPQ/UUloa-tNWpI/AAAAAAAAOUo/iFNCUXDBo5k/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Vintage%252520Easter%2525203%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Vintage Easter 3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Vintage Easter 3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kwwksFz1mVo/UUlodhbIgvI/AAAAAAAAOUw/_b6xf6J1EUs/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Vintage%252520Easter%2525203_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">Next came some dry nesting material from my garden, which was twisted into a wreath shape and inserted in the top of the cone as a nest for my vintage egg.</p> <p align="left">I made this sweet vintage Easter tag from an old Victorian Easter postcard and printed it on card. It hangs on the side of the cone from plumes of creamy silk ribbon.</p> <p align="left"> You are most welcome to download this graphic and use it in your Easter crafting projects.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QT6KM1a2kOc/UUlofz-prVI/AAAAAAAAOU4/rL5nn6-40mU/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Vintage%252520Easter%252520Tag%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Vintage Easter Tag" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Vintage Easter Tag" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CePpEkZ8fQs/UUloi-98wYI/AAAAAAAAOVA/Wi2h0Fl_3Y8/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Vintage%252520Easter%252520Tag_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="599" height="945" /></a></p> <p align="left">My shabby vintage Easter cone was finished off with a little fresh greenery and flowers from my garden. . .</p> <p align="left">And now it adds a sweet little touch of Easter at my front door.</p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QHUvgqdpqhQ/UUlok4CD5nI/AAAAAAAAOVI/Epn-B2YLpBk/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Vitnage%252520Easter%252520Nest%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique Vitnage Easter Nest" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique Vitnage Easter Nest" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jQLh1J59kZA/UUlonErEuyI/AAAAAAAAOVQ/YL3zKjyf_jQ/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520Vitnage%252520Easter%252520Nest_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="581" /></a></p> <p>I’m sharing my Easter cone at this week’s <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/link-parties.html">link parties</a> and with these friends: <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a>, <a href="http://www.timewashed.com/">Blissful Whites Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/">The Vintage Farmhouse</a>, <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/">36th Avenue</a>, <a href="http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.com.au/">Clean and Scentsible</a>, <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/">Live Laugh Rowe,</a> <a href="http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com.au/">The DIY Dreamer</a>, <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/02/tutorials-tips-and-tidbits-35.html">Tutorials, Tips & Tidbits</a> – Stone Gable, <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/10/transformation-thursday-no-176.html">Transformation Thursday</a>,  <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Be Inspired Friday at Common Ground</a>.</p> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-74769063811274804062013-03-18T14:45:00.001+11:002013-03-18T14:47:34.501+11:00Boutique beauties…<p>I get to wear many hats in my business. . . some are fun like crafting, while others are boring. . . like paper work.</p> <p>Today I’m wearing a fun hat. . .</p> <p>‘Parcel-ologist’. . . although I’m not sure that is actually a real term!</p> <p>I’m like an excited kid at Christmas when the courier drops off the big boxes of stock from the wholesalers.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JrzoaCkxEQE/UUaNoWxZyqI/AAAAAAAAOTA/E7-TBXBqC58/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520Tilda%252520shop%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique - Tilda shop" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique - Tilda shop" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cyyNDV7ddlY/UUaNrB58jAI/AAAAAAAAOTI/OnawuJN7Caw/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520Tilda%252520shop_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="500" height="750" /></a></p> <p align="left">Lovely boxes of <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/Tilda.htm" target="_blank"><font size="6">Boutique</font></a> stock have been arriving for over a week now.</p> <p align="left">Of course I can’t resist playing with, touching and imagining the possibilities, as I unload, price and stock the shelves.</p> <p align="left">The new <a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/Tilda.htm" target="_blank"><font size="6">Tilda collection</font></a>, Country Escape is nostalgic and sweet in shades of pastel pinks and blues. . . and is seriously swoon worthy.</p> <p align="left">I’m still waiting on some of the Country Escape range to arrive, but what I’ve already seen is so ‘shabbilicious’.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QAL2I_G-8_4/UUaNsCQCU2I/AAAAAAAAOTQ/D7rRpkuMjo4/s1600-h/_MG_1223%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="_MG_1223" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="_MG_1223" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tmfXyDID8fA/UUaNs06nJrI/AAAAAAAAOTY/LkfWoqrOOfs/_MG_1223_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="407" /></a></p> <p align="left">Meanwhile, I’ve re-stocked the Winter Memories and Sewingbird Collections in the <font size="6"><a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/Tilda.htm" target="_blank">Boutique</a></font> today.</p> <p align="left">There are so many beautiful products available that it would be impossible to have all of it in stock at once, so I’m happy to order specific pieces in for customers.</p> <p align="left">The Tilda Collection now incorporates beautiful fabrics, ribbons and trims, papercraft products like scrapbooking papers, stickers and cut-outs. . . there are wrapping papers, muffin cases, serviettes and pretty decor items too.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rdlTJCHOl8I/UUaNtyr6O0I/AAAAAAAAOTg/REiypprTTVA/s1600-h/_MG_0816%25255B23%25255D.jpg"><img title="_MG_0816" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="_MG_0816" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_F43_nY6q3k/UUaNukUHoHI/AAAAAAAAOTo/I3rChf6FF-E/_MG_0816_thumb%25255B20%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="406" /></a></p> <p align="left">Of course, the most popular Tilda projects are Tone Finnanger’s dolls with their naivety and pretty fabric choices.</p> <p align="left">I’m currently making some pretty decor items for the new Princess room using Tone’s latest book <br /><a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/Tildas-Fairy-Tale-Wonderland-Tone-Finnanger/9781446303313?a_aid=ShabbyArtBoutique" target="_blank"><font size="6">Fairytale Wonderland</font></a>.</p> <p align="left">I can highly recommend this <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/Tildas-Fairy-Tale-Wonderland-Tone-Finnanger/9781446303313?a_aid=ShabbyArtBoutique" target="_blank">book.</a> Every project is gorgeous and the publishers have greatly improved the English translation.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JQrILdwEUPw/UUaNxPa9I2I/AAAAAAAAOTw/LK6ub_ymeOo/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520new%252520Tilda%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Shabby Art Boutique - new Tilda" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique - new Tilda" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mYsxbcOnV_w/UUaNzrtjpnI/AAAAAAAAOT4/lyklPOh5g_4/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520new%252520Tilda_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="500" height="689" /></a></p> <p>You can visit my Boutique shop <font size="6"><a href="http://www.woodberrydesigns.com.au/Tilda.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a> </font>and check out some of these gorgeous products for yourself.</p> <p>Please don’t hesitate to email me (kerryanne (at) woodberrydesigns.com.au) if you have any questions. . . and yes, I do post internationally.</p> <p>Hugs ~ Kerryanne</p> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-5282935581837999022013-03-15T08:13:00.001+11:002013-03-15T08:13:19.153+11:00Shabbilicious Friday Link Party<p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XiaDvqwvrjE/UUI9UGZaFQI/AAAAAAAAORo/35QlHjYTJZc/s1600-h/2013%252520Shab%252520Friday%252520logo%25255B17%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2013 Shab Friday logo" border="0" alt="2013 Shab Friday logo" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yuZRajoUFNA/UUI9UzlhzHI/AAAAAAAAORw/fqlfD-LzY9o/2013%252520Shab%252520Friday%252520logo_thumb%25255B15%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="350" height="362" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Welcome to Shabbilicious Friday</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">This is the place we come to each week to share all that is</p> <p align="center"><font color="#dba4a9" size="6">Shabby, French and vintage inspired</font></p> <p align="center">We’d love to see your shabby transformations, decorating & DIY, vintage finds, </p> <p align="center">French inspired loveliness, yummy recipes . . . or anything else that will make our shabby hearts sing!</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">While here in Australia we are still enjoying long summer days . . . </p> <p align="center">our friends in the north are welcoming any signs of spring, so let’s check out some spring enticing features. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Mary Alice from <a href="http://chateau-chic.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/pre-springifying-mantel.html" target="_blank">Chateau Chic</a> has lightened up her décor in anticipating of spring’s arrival.</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOVkcFLdE6zpBk_psADy5FFgHHENslVyAoG5W5UIFQiNzz44u6A5fdfIgvMTEc621LAA1Z5MTY-q70VYZhXEKNuodHJd4kjP0DnHe99rHQ6ARLawmPWrrDhlE9w-eHuQk1UZhPpSDLvSQi/s1600-h/P1060263%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="P1060263" border="0" alt="P1060263" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HHuJr7YXd7M/UUI9WphiYnI/AAAAAAAAOSA/8wGcHETBueA/P1060263_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="480" height="640" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Aimee’s been making plaster Easter eggs at <a href="http://www.twiggstudios.com/2013/03/plaster-of-paris-eggs.html" target="_blank">Twigg Studios</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bSqak6eW9Nc/UUI9XPIWFqI/AAAAAAAAOSI/whrvQjiFBRY/s1600-h/plaser%252520eggs-011%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="plaser eggs-011" border="0" alt="plaser eggs-011" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-q59n674MLko/UUI9X1L8MdI/AAAAAAAAOSQ/XM0nMavuYVc/plaser%252520eggs-011_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="494" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Rosemary of <a href="http://www.villabarnes.com/2013/03/touch-of-spring.html" target="_blank">Villabarnes</a> added a spring touch with hues of blue.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8de8rGGpL-A/UUI9YpVpF7I/AAAAAAAAOSY/2qc1NaCuWIE/s1600-h/IMAG2078%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMAG2078" border="0" alt="IMAG2078" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UYULbSBu-Nk/UUI9ZgN5nlI/AAAAAAAAOSg/U1j3csog31U/IMAG2078_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="575" height="640" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">While spring came in flowers for Susan at <a href="http://evelynandrose.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/dried-flowers.html" target="_blank">Evelyn and Rose</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5MudT5itAUw/UUI9aUA5sEI/AAAAAAAAOSo/wsxvbMTe2c4/s1600-h/dried%252520roses%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="dried roses" border="0" alt="dried roses" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-paJfx8sTEuQ/UUI9bAOdv8I/AAAAAAAAOSw/3sjIm2MKF6o/dried%252520roses_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="480" height="640" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Please feel free to grab a <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/buttons.html">‘Feature’ button</a> if you were featured today.</p> <p align="center">Thank you to everyone who links up at Shabbilicious Friday each week. . . you are all amazing!</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Now it is your turn to show us what you’ve been up to this week.</p> <p align="center">Remember, this is a party for all things. . .</p> <p align="center"><font color="#dba4a9" size="6">shabby, French and vintage</font></p> <p align="center">I’d appreciate it if you linked back to the party please, so others can join us too. . .</p> <p align="center">And be sure to share the love and visit some of the other gorgeous links</p> <!-- start LinkyTools script --><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=176296" type="text/javascript"></script><!-- end LinkyTools script --> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-41656052003994978852013-03-13T15:59:00.001+11:002013-03-13T15:59:06.752+11:00DIY Twig Wreath<p align="center">For the past week I’ve been working on a bedroom make-over for the ‘Princess’.</p> <p align="center">She is away studying at the moment, so I have an empty room to work with.</p> <p align="center">There’s been a little painting going on. . .</p> <p align="center">some furniture transformations. . .</p> <p align="center">and yesterday I made a pretty twig wreath.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nxEe_qWW_yg/UUAHOEik5ZI/AAAAAAAAOQA/vlmfZiHR3vc/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520DIY%252520Twig%252520Wreath%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Shabby Art Boutique DIY Twig Wreath" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique DIY Twig Wreath" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZFZYLYdkD8c/UUAHQcylkKI/AAAAAAAAOQI/wIiYZgxgNBM/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520DIY%252520Twig%252520Wreath_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="center">I planned this quick and easy DIY a few weeks back and started collecting fallen twigs to set aside to dry out.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UzIO5YmacjE/UUAHSgrI3II/AAAAAAAAOQQ/bDl6kG7F-Xc/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520wreath%2525202%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Shabby Art Boutique - wreath 2" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique - wreath 2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-p40j2KfM1ok/UUAHUggVLVI/AAAAAAAAOQY/ykdWYv3N2CM/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520wreath%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="center">To make a firm base to attach the twigs to, I simply cut out a 10” ring from a scrap piece of cardboard.</p> <p align="center">A quick coat of white paint and it was ready to assemble.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3SqZP-pCE2w/UUAHYe_IrWI/AAAAAAAAOQg/LLto5KRaxEM/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520wreath%2525203%25255B5%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Shabby Art Boutique - wreath 3" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique - wreath 3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PBA1XR_l_3Q/UUAHa6Psw7I/AAAAAAAAOQo/W6G9Pg4vlkk/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520wreath%2525203_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="602" /></a></p> <p align="center">Using a hot glue gun to adhere the twigs, I arranged them around the base. . . </p> <p align="center">overlapping each new layer until I had completed the circle.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZH3JZh8fmQ8/UUAHbyYSPZI/AAAAAAAAOQw/sUdMx21dSpU/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520wreath%2525204%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BJ-ND7cnaSk/UUAHcwD4kyI/AAAAAAAAOQ4/6xPMOSlauvI/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520wreath%2525204_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="602" /></a></p> <p align="center">A light spray of white paint was applied to the entire wreath. . .</p> <p align="center">allowing some of the raw wood to show through for a shabby, chippy look.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">I liked it as it was. . . but felt it wasn’t quite pretty enough for a Princess,</p> <p align="center">so I inserted some tiny silk pink and white mini roses in amongst the twigs.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Fntj412YTzo/UUAHe-pMJKI/AAAAAAAAORA/B3xZ1P_eSr4/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520Stick%252520wreath%2525201%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Shabby Art Boutique - Stick wreath 1" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique - Stick wreath 1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OmSf5NxhTGs/UUAHhFfKeDI/AAAAAAAAORI/zJVSnXXCHO8/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520Stick%252520wreath%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="center">Next I added a vintage lace hanger. . .</p> <p align="center">and now it’s ready to hang in the ‘Princess’ room.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--mOdq_UBFQk/UUAHjhtndPI/AAAAAAAAORQ/4rQVx3Fw9Ho/s1600-h/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520twig%252520wreath%252520close%252520up%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Shabby Art Boutique - twig wreath close up" border="0" alt="Shabby Art Boutique - twig wreath close up" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-11DF27L1LnE/UUAHmPk42qI/AAAAAAAAORY/I0zhSwYqYSE/Shabby%252520Art%252520Boutique%252520-%252520twig%252520wreath%252520close%252520up_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600" /></a></p> <p>I’m sharing my DIY Twig Wreath at this week’s <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/p/link-parties.html">link parties</a> and with these friends: <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a>, <a href="http://www.timewashed.com/">Blissful Whites Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/">The Vintage Farmhouse</a>, <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/">36th Avenue</a>, <a href="http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.com.au/">Clean and Scentsible</a>, <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/">Live Laugh Rowe,</a> <a href="http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com.au/">The DIY Dreamer</a>, <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/02/tutorials-tips-and-tidbits-35.html">Tutorials, Tips & Tidbits</a> – Stone Gable, <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/10/transformation-thursday-no-176.html">Transformation Thursday</a>,  <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com">Be Inspired Friday at Common Ground</a>.</p> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899673590144024991.post-57008184683837521202013-03-11T07:59:00.001+11:002013-03-11T08:00:11.623+11:00Cottage of the Week<p align="center"><a href="http://www.thecottagemarket.com/"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="shabby" border="0" alt="shabby" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-flGMMp5vUaU/UTz0KgipHdI/AAAAAAAAOPo/g46R7fSepjQ/shabby%25255B13%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="612" /></a></p> <p align="center">I’m thrilled and very honoured to have my home featured as</p> <p align="center">‘Cottage of the Week’ at<font size="6"> </font><a href="http://www.thecottagemarket.com/" target="_blank"><font size="6">The Cottage Market</font></a> today.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.thecottagemarket.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="TheCottageMarketLogo 275" border="0" alt="TheCottageMarketLogo 275" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-peJzNH1uXLo/UTz0LYHNjuI/AAAAAAAAOPw/Z_ealprQ01o/TheCottageMarketLogo%252520275%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="550" height="275" /></a></p> <p>A very big thank you to the lovely Andrea at <a href="http://www.thecottagemarket.com/" target="_blank">The Cottage Market</a> for inviting me to show my home. . . and for her patience.</p> <p>You see, I was a little late for the showing. . . we’ve had an horrendous few weeks here on the mid north coast with some extreme weather conditions. Two back-to-back low pressure systems dumped record breaking rain fall, resulting in widespread flooding. Our home was high and dry thankfully, but there was no chance to get outside to show the outside lifestyle we are renown for here on the coast. . . but I hope you’ll enjoy a look around inside anyway.</p> <p>Please pop over to <a href="http://www.thecottagemarket.com/" target="_blank">The Cottage Market</a> and say ‘hi’ to Andrea and take a look around. . .  she has lots of free graphics, DIY, round-ups and recipes too.</p> <p>Hugs ~ Kerryanne</p> Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00092818124651152546noreply@blogger.com6