Miss Flibbertigibbet

I am a HUGE fan of beautiful calligraphy. I would LOVE to know how to actually do Spencerian script. I bought my husband a beautiful fountain pen years ago and he just found it so I could try my hand at script writing... I say "just" but it's actually been weeks ago that he gave me the pen.... I just haven't had time to play with it … [Read more...]

I've had this vintage hoosier cabinet for a couple years now. I've tried to sell it at two porch sales....no go. Had it on the front porch for awhile while it was on Craigslist.....no go. Finally, it ended up in the garage for awhile...in the way. I thought about using it in the laundry room but it really didn't have the space to hold a laundry … [Read more...]

Today Lori has a project for you! There are lots of coffee filter projects out there but his heart is especially pretty because of the coloration she achieved. Plus, it's HUGE...2ft x 2ft  ! I'm going to give you a brief tutorial and you can pop over to her blog, Chatty Cathy for the full method. It looks like carnations doesn't it? Fold a … [Read more...]

I've shown you some of the wonderful things my two oldest daughters have done in the past. Both of them are SO talented in their own way. Recently, I asked them if they would let me include them as guest artists on a regular basis and they both LOVED that idea! So if you notice, there are two new pictures in the sidebar of my beautiful girls. I … [Read more...]

I love making things out of practically nothing... This is one of those projects..... Simple...yet so pretty......Just some folded paper doilies....... Hot glued to a cake circle......It hardly warrants a tutorial....Fold a doily in half...don't crease, just gently pinch at the bottom.....then fold again and staple it together...... Start hot … [Read more...]

As we are all caught up in this seemingly unattainable life at Downton Abbey, I felt it was time to let you in on a little secret... I live the Downton Abbey life.... and you can too! Now throughout this lecture, you'll see some hints along the way...pay attention and take notes if necessary. Stop and think, what is it that they really have that … [Read more...]

I'm not sure how many of you know what quilling is.... It's the Medevial art of grilling....(sorry, couldn't resist) Yes...it sounds like a sport played at Hogworts Academy.... Or maybe a form  of archery.... Or arrow making....isn't the feather end called a quill? My oldest daughter is super talented when it comes to paper. When she was small she … [Read more...]

This is a previous post from last year when I had gone to Barrett St Antique Mall for a bit of shopping!I DID put my name on the waiting list and am so excited to tell you that I am opening there tomorrow!!If you think I might be wicked busy...you're right!Back to work!I'll leave you to enjoy the tour.....these pics were using my old point and … [Read more...]