Birdies in the Treetops Mixed Media Canvas

A $30 canvas, a little paint, a bit of scrapbook paper, quite a few hours of time, and I turned a plain apartment wall into...

a happy place:)

I used the words of a song I used to sing to my babies, "the birdies in the treetops sing their song," as inspiration. My girl picked out the colors she wanted in this mixed media collage, and I love the blue/turquoise sky with the barn red couch.

"The birdies in the treetop sing their song. The angels chant their chorus all day long. The flowers in the garden blend their hue, so why can't I and why can't you sing praises too."

I hope you all have a blessed week.

Ele



Sorry the pictures are a little blurry and have bad lighting :(



I seriously love Debi: Debi's Design Diary.
Now, I'm a fan of HGTV, but besides Genevieve and Candace, HGTV is in serious need of a woman with great personality, and  HUGE amounts of talent. We don't need another host. We need a star. We need Debi. Craftanistas LOVE Debi.  EVERYONE loves Debi Beard. 

See for yourself!






Now, visit her website.

I don't get it. HGTV what are you thinking? WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?

Good Luck Debi on trying out for design star (again). You are FABULOUS!

Ele

Craft Show

A few pictures from my recent craft show. It has been a couple of snowy, icy days, but that didn't stop the crowds of people. Lots of brave Canadians came down for this big show, and I thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

I'm especially excited about the lady who told me one of my tote bags was getting on the plane with her that evening, and they were heading for Vegas. I hope it was a successful $ trip! As usual my booth was filled with vintage paper goodies; collages, cards, gift bags, journals, recipe books, ornaments, and wedding decor. I also had a few bracelets that sold out immediately. Thank you to all the lovely ladies, and the men, who patiently let their women shop!

 

I will have items at the Darling Stewardess on Black Friday, and will be at another show the first weekend in Dec. Be sure to friend a Bit of Heaven on facebook, for updates. 

 

Blessings,

Ele

Vintage Dishtowel Pillow

When the snow starts swirling around outside, my sewing matching starts calling, "come play with me!" So play, I did. I had a stack of vintage dishtowels with lovely stripes down the side, (remember in a past post my son bought them and was going to use them for oil rags in the shop. NO!).

While the snow whirled, so did my sewing machine. Two wonderful towels became a pillow.

The vintage dishtowels had loops on the ends, so I used a burlap ribbon and tied them together.

Two blue and yellow striped vintage dish towels have been recycled, upcycled, and remade into a comfy pillow.

Have a blessed week,
Ele

Greek Paper Challenge

October's Heavenly Bits Art Challenge features a mixed media collage kit from Pink Dreamer, (Greece). Totally consumed by ephemera: Greek dictionary; encyclopedia; and magazine papers she sent me, I dove right in.

Greek words, not a clue what it says.....a little mystery, and lettering that is quite beautiful.

 

Seriously, how gorgeous would this be tussie mussie filled with goodies?

 

A little unexpected is the red lettering, and the pale yellow crepe paper.

 

 A Big "Thank You" to Pink Dreamer for sending us a fun package of art supplies for our October creations.Visit the link below (or her cute artwork) to visit her etsy shop.

  Please visit Pink Dreamer for Mixed Media Art and Supplies 

 

 

The Heavenly Bits (art supplies) also included a few items from me. The items I made are easy peasy, Do It Yourself 101, but still would be cute for a child's birthday party. Just buy a couple of paper punches at the craft store, and you're set!

 

 

 

       cake/cupcake topper, and treat cups

 

Please visit these beautiful artists, (click on picture). They were part of my Heavenly Bits Art Challenge and received supplies from Pink Dreamer. They will be posting their creations through the weekend.  

 

Deb

KellyKai

 

Have a blog, and like to receive free art supplies?Interested in creating? Send me an e-mail

elee(at)srt.com

 

 

Blessings,

Ele

 

Artist Call

Drum roll please....TaDa!

These artists were selected to participate in the Heavenly Bits October Challenge. Their actual creations will be featured on Sat. my blog, Oct. 20th. 



Deb

KellyKai

 

 

Our guest supplier for October is Pink Dreamer. She sent us a package of mixed media supplies that were similar  to these:

 

I also mailed each artist a package of supplies:

 

If you are interested in creating for the Nov. artist challenge, at no cost to you, send me an e-mail by using the contact form above, (elee(at)srt.com).

 

Come visit tomorrow for the reveal!

Ele

Chevron

Crisp, clean, and fresh are the perfect words to describe Chevron. Lately, it seems that Chevron is zig-zagging everywhere.  Used as a great decorating tool for my 20-30 year old nieces, am I too old for this? Does there seem to be an age limit for this colorful, easy to use, but a little daring zig-zag?  Did grandma have a Chevron pillow to go along with her sunbonnet girl quilt? Let's explore.

 

 

fabrics by Riley Block 

The Darling Stewardess opened her ever so cute doors to a couple of chevron walls.  If you missed my post on this shop go here. Young and old were awestruck not only by the shop, but the vibrant zigzag. Not too much, not too little, but juuuust right.

 

 

Lets take a closer look.

 

This wall was prepped by taping, measuring, and painting; taping, measuring, and painting; taping, measuring, and painting; taping, measuring, and painting; etc. Not for the faint of heart, or for the "hurry up"do it yourselfer, but the outcome is amazing.

 

How does a mustard chevron wall translate into a home. I'd say, nicely. Don't you agree? I could actually see this in my grandma's kitchen. It would have gone well with the white cupboards, and grandma was never stuck in a neutral zone. Her kitchen was bright yellow!

The Yellow Peony

 

I, however can get stuck in neutral, so these chevron desk areas would be perfect for me, (and my 50 year old brain).  

 

 

         photo credit: DIYstencils                                    photo credit: becauseiliketodecorate

 

The above left picture was painted using DIY stencils from Etsy. If you are creating zigzags using stencils, it is recommended that you use spray adhesive for clean paint lines.  

 

Chevron is not just for walls. Table runners and pillows from Simply Divine by Joanne on Etsy, could be used in anyone's home. I could easily have that pillow in my sunroom. 

 

 

 

I conclude that chevrons crisp, clean, fresh style is for everyone. It seems to be zig-zagging it's way into everyone's heart, even mine.

 

Have a blessed Wednesday, and remember to be fabulous and classy (Coco Channel).
Ele

Linking to:

freeprettythingsforyou, somedaycrafts

sewmuchado, wearethatfamily 

Halloween Tussie Mussie

 

So what is a tussie mussie holder called when it's not used to hold a tussie mussie, (a cone shaped bouquet of flowers)? Hmm, not sure, but during Halloween it can be a sweet container used to hold candy.   

Ive been making a few more Halloween decorations lately. Crepe paper, pom pom fringe, and beautiful black and white flocked paper; some of my favorite supplies.   

 

 

A little raven clip art to go along with the fllocked black and white paper.

Filled with black and orange wrapped peanut butter candy, this make a sweet treat for a friend.

 

I will be at the Darling Stewardess Shop on Saturday, so if you're around, come and visit!

 

Happy Halloween in one week!

linking up to etsy cottage style

making the world cuter 

Craft O Manic Monday

Inspire me Monday

 

Have a great Day,

Ele

Darling Stewardess Shop

My niece and her husband recently opened the cutest little vintage shop in town. It is appropriately named, Darling Stewardess.  My niece's husband is the handsome pilot, and my niece is the Darling behind the Darling Stewardess. 

So many cute treasures, but first I feel the need to practice saying, "darling". Envision yourself as a "richy rich mommy dearest" lady. Add red lipstick, false eyelashes, raise your brows as high up as they can go, and wrap your hair in a turban scarf that is embellished with one great rhinestone brooch. Ready?  Lets say, "Daaaaahling Stewardess!"

O.K., that was a little scary and the Darling Stewardess is not scary. It's adorably, drool worthy cute. Let's scrap the daaaaahing idea and say in a sweet voice (preferably as you walk in the store), "omygosh, this is darling!"

The store is filled with vintage wares, retro kitchen items, and anything junkalicious. This is not the normal antique store. Darling stewardess and her handsome pilot have an eye for what people want. It's young, stylish, and chic. The best thing about it is they restock every week! Each Saturday new items are added.

 

This Saturday (Oct. 20th) the shop is open from 10:00-2:00. Located at 1809 South Broadway (lower level). For more information, look for Darling Stewardess on facebook.

 

Guess it's time to take off my brooch encrusted head turban, but I'm keeping on the red lipstick. So there!

Have a Blessed Weekend!
Ele

Silhouette (2)

Silhouettes, such a lovely decor topic, that I just couldn't stop at one post. Yes, silhouettes have been around for centuries, and they can have a vintage classical feel, sometimes stuffy, but this next picture shows silhouettes with a modern, colorful twist. 

 

 

Black, white, and blue with splashes of vivid pink, orange, and one unexpected pop of red. Oh. how I love this. I can't tell for sure, but I imagine the black chaise in black velvet for luxurious texture.

 

Silhouettes can made by you for a personal touch, or can be purchased ready to stick, or hang on the wall.

Some basic instructions for making your own silhouette:

*Position child, cat, dog, etc. in profile position, in front of a white wall, (the finished silhouette will face in the opposite direction),
*Take photos , but make sure you are at the same eye level as your subject. You don't want it to look as if you are looking down or up at animal or child. Take several photos.
*Load camera photos to computer and print out an 8x10, or smaller size. You can enlarge photos on a copy machine if you want. Remember graininess of the picture does not matter. The actual picture will not be seen. 
*Use a LIGHT layer of spray glue and attach the back side of the actual picture to a heavy black card stock.
*With a sharp scissors, (smaller the better). Cut along the outline of the picture. Sometimes it helps to draw with a narrow Sharpee marker. Extend any eyelashes, or wisps of hair to add interest. 
*Turn picture over so the black card stock side is face up and check your cutting skills.
*Glue finished silhouette to a white (or even colored), background. Use a light layer of paper glue, or spray glue. 
*Frame, and if you are putting up more than two pictures add a little visual interest with dfferent frames, or frame widths. 

 

If you don't want to make your own silhouette, many styles are available from etsy. 

Remember stickers can easily be framed!

 

above pictures taken from

http://www.redcandy.co.uk

http://www.countryliving.com

http://www.decorartsnow.com

http://www.paperclips&playpens.com

 

 

Have a blessed end of the week,

Ele