Winners!

We have 4 winners. In addition to the tote bag, I have added some journals to the giveaway!

The winners are:
(via Random Generator)
Michelle, Butterly Whispers, tote bag
Kathy, Sweer Up North Mornings, journal
Stephanie, Angelic Accents, journal
Things I Learn From Bear, journal
Congratulations ladies!

The weather has been gorgeous on the prairie. I have been working in the yard, and spending time in the studio, (cleaning and rearranging). The pheasants are having the time of their life running through my trees, and the Mallard ducks have found many nearby ponds in which to swim. God's beautiful world is glorious. 

Have a blessed week!
Ele

May Giveaway

It's time.
Time for a giveaway at A  Bit of Heaven.
Why? Because I appreciate you.  
You know who you are. You're a follower (and if you're not, you will be when you add your name to the follower list on the right hand side-bar of my blog).

You could win a tote bag like this one if you leave me a comment, (a simple hi will do). Just make sure you are a follower.  

I'm cleaning out the studio, so who knows, I just might come up with more items to giveaway!

Ele

Chicken Wire Decor

Seriously, chicken wire?  
When I think chicken wire, this farm girl's brain isn't anywhere near chickens. I'm thinking of mixing the glam with the glum, or the shab with the chic.  

http://www.raisedincotton.typepad.com/

Cloches made of chicken wire when paired with white tulips and a hint of an elegant doily, make a great marriage.

My favorite creations designed with chicken wire are crowns:   

http://www.pinkroses.blogspot.com/

http://www.cheryl-comfort.blogspot.com/

Elegance against rustic has never looked better. A perfect crown for the bride, or mom to be.

flickr: marianne@sonbird's

Chicken wire in cupboard doors isn't just for country decor. It's a little bit French Country, a little bit Shabby Chic, and a whole lot of  elegant. Silver platters and chicken wire, woo hoo!!!

  

http://www.casasugar.blogspot.com/

Now for the easy peasy project idea called,

"Frame your Chicken Wire, or Chicken Wire Your Frame"

*find an old frame and spray paint, brush paint, or hey, leave as is

*cut chicken wire with a wire cutters a little larger then the frame opening

*using an electric or heavy duty upholstery hand stapler, staple wire to the back of the frame

*add a picture hanger, or wire for hanging

*use decorative clips, clothes pins or ribbons to add pretty bits and pieces, pictures, or cards to the chicken wire

abitofheaven

http://www.designfabulous.com/

Chicken wire, seriously? Absolutely.

Hope you're having a great week.

Ele

It's in the Jar

Welcome to my happy place.....a place with jars. 

It's Spring cleaning time in my church building studio, so I've been dusting, rearranging and trying to destash.  I like storing art supplies in gass jars.

So, what's in the jars? 

millinery flowers, vintage jewelry, lace, clay roses, glittery letters, clothes pins, fabric yo yos, fabric roses, old keys, scrabble tiles, sea shells, vintage Christmas ornaments, ribbons, lavender  

A lazy susan with vintage creamers and sugars holds decorative pins, miniature parasols, glitter, and other bits and pieces. 

Supplies are visible and within reach.  
This is a happy place.
Ele

Yum

It's a pink butter cream frosting kind of day. 

Pink sugar sprinkles dance on swirled frosting.

Fluffy white french vanilla cupcakes melt in your mouth.

Buttercream Frosting:

1 package powdered sugar (16 ounces)

1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)

3 tablespoons milk

2 teaspoons vanilla

Beat sugar, butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer at low speed until well blended and smooth. If frosting becomes too thick, beat in additional milk by teaspoonfuls until the frosting is of spreading consistency. Add a little Wilton food coloring, if you like.

I use my Wilton decorating kit to frost the cupcakes. It's much easier then trying to frost them with a knife.

Yum

Blessings,
Ele