Collecting Christmas tags

One of my favorite things to collect are paper products...especially Christmas tags.  I love these little pieces of art...that are often thrown away with the wrap.  They tell you a story about the time and what was popular at the time.  Above is a groovy angel (I must have posed for it...lol).  Those were the times of bright colors and cutesy drawings....which I love.

I think this Santa is older...he is stylized.  I like how he is decorating his reindeer or hitching them up with bells.  I have tons in my collection, but I only have energy to scan a few, since I need to do a million other things.

I love mice....again it is flower power...and bright colors.  One of my sisters and I would ignore this tag and try to peek anyway....we had a naughty spell.

I think this dolly girl is so adorable.  She is so sweet.  I remember that style being soooo popular....I was fascinated by it!  Makes me want to draw right now.  Dang...I can't ....oh well.

On a completely different note....Last night was FEAR FACTOR.....yes the show that has been off the air for years came back.  I love that show so much....maybe it is because I know in a million years I couldn't do even one stunt....so I like seeing other chumps...I mean people do it.  LOL.

Happy New Years Decor

There is something exciting about New Years!  I love a fresh start...the holidays are over....and on new years you can set goals....think of what direction you want your life to take! I also like a party!!!  Now is the time to plan your New Year's eve party.

I love setting these tags around the snacks with party hats and ribbon curls.

These badge are fun to wear and simple to make....look great on a table tree too!

My little flash cards are perfect around the table and tied onto some glasses.  My flash card set does not say 2010 anymore....it says 2012...in case you are wondering.

These signs are great to frame in a 8 x 10....dollar store and thrift stores has tons of frames.

My banner letters are fun to print and string onto ribbon making any saying or sentiment you wish. 

All of these are available on my Etsy. 

I am almost done with a small New Years stitchery pattern....can't wait to show it to you!

Naughty Santa! Freebie friday

This one cracks me up!  I love collecting old photos....this one was a whole dollar!  She has teeth...and lots of them.  I have another of her when she is smiling big time...and let me tell you...the girl has teeth!  She looks like a sweet soul though.  she is the freebie Friday...copy and print.  I love putting these in small frames...displayed around the house.

I made lots from old photos that I was done with....just add Santa hats, glitter, and a little saying!

Show me the merry...a play on words from Jerry McGuire (not sure if I spelled that right)....Show me the money.

She looks like she has pouted plenty!

Sometimes I use white felt for the trim of their hats, with dabs of glitter over it.

She is sweet...and a party girl no doubt! 

Have a fun and frosty weekend!  I plan on watching some old corny Christmas shows!

This is part of  Whipper Berry...Friday Flair..go see everyone elses lovely items they made this week!

Christmas Poodles!

It isn't Christmas ...without....Christmas Poodles!  LOL.  I don't have any poodles, but I can't resist artwork with poodles and sometimes when I see a ceramic poodle at an antique store..I want it...but I don't need it, so I usually pass by it. 

This is wrapping paper I got at the Two woman show last weekend.  It must be from the 50's.  It is so darned cute....poodles on candy cane skis!  I say it is a fun yet sophisticated wrap! 

I wrapped lots of gifts today....it was fun! My favorite new wrap is blue Frosty the snowman wrap...so cute!

Far out man!!! Retro felt onaments

I grew up in the early 70's....when things were FAR OUT!  I mean everything had wild color and bouffants! 

My outfits I wore, cause mom made all our dresses and clothes, were mod mod mod.  Wild patterns, bright colors, cutesy artwork, and all appliances were mustard yellow or olive green.  My sisters had ...hot pants..lol.  My mom was not going to let the smallest have hot pants.  Those were fun times...lots of great memories. 

Anyway.....I forgot to tell you yesterday when I showed my mouse stocking pattern...that I also just put out :

Glittery Retro felt ornaments pattern....available on my different sites and Etsy.

These retro ornaments are a real blast from the past. Make them in any color or style you like. The ornies are easy, quick, and inexpensive! Use up your scraps and be eco-friendly. Great to decorate your tree with, put on a package, and hang from doorways! 5 Different shapes are included. Use whites and creams for a shabby chic look. Use reds and greens for a traditional Christmas ornament.

This is part of Whipper Berry...Friday Flair..go see everyone elses lovely items they made this week!

No Peeking ....Christmas Mice!

Here is my Brand new pattern!

These little mice are getting ready for the big day....hoping for a small gift of cheese. Stitch up this "No Peeking" Mouse stitchery in a flash.....so easy.  Shading & depth secrets included. Design Measures: 4 1/2" x 8".  Fits nicely in an 8"x 10" frame.

This is on my Etsy. It is on my website and also on my patternmart.  I love lil mice so much!!! 

My tree is up and all my decorations too...yeah!!!  I also got a bunch of Christmas candy in containers....so Sweet!

This is part of Whipper Berry...Friday Flair..go see everyone elses lovely items they made this week!

Oh What Fun! - Freebie friday

I love Freebie Friday....I love sharing with you all and if you ever want to share with me how you have finished one of my freebies.....please do ....I would LOVE to see it and post on my blog!  This design would be great stitched up and added to a gift by a bow.

I love cats.....as you probably already know.  Right now I have one cat, Froy, sleeping under my Christmas tree.  He looks like part of the decorations.  His fur is all rumpled like a kids pajamas. 

My daughter Selina has made a huge Christmas list...I have bought some things....but I always struggle with picking out the right ones...I hate wasting money on things that a kid barely ends up liking.  I give her the old lectures....I am turning into my mom...lol.

If you are here in Spokane Washington...go see the Two Woman Vintage finds Show up on Moran prairie grange tomorrow...I want to see all the goodies!

What's Mew? - Cat quote of the week!

Hi y'all!  This is Princess Fiona when she was a baby....she is mommy to my current cats...Lucky & Trix. My little Fiona disappeared one day....never found her.  She was cute and gave me 2 huge gifts- her kittens.  I hate to say this...but..... she had the personality of a wet rag.  I loved her alot though. 

She is saying "What's Mew?"...I know it is corny...but with all the corny Christmas records I am listening to ....it goes with the territory. 

Survivor is on tonight....yay....I love that show!  I have always been on team "Coach"...Ozzy drives me bonkers. 

Bah hum bug!



My signs are now only $2.49 on my Etsy.  These all are sent to you via email as a PDF file....no waiting for the mailman.  You print and frame.  These would make really inexpensive gifts to give your friends...think dollar store frames(8" x 10").  Add a little glitter...OOh la la!!!

There are many more designs on my etsy too. 

The Art of Christmas!

This is "The Art of Christmas"....a wonderful Treasury on Etsy.

There are all kinds of artists selling their wares on Etsy....everything you could think of!  I love the treasuries....not only are they lovely to look at...but it shows you items you might never have searched for, but when you see it in a treasury....it's like...wow....so cool!

There are lots of finished goods and lots of collage sheets and patterns too!

Have a great Cyber Monday!