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I'm so happy you stopped by! I love sharing my collection of vintage ephemera with you
and some of the art I create. I hope you will enjoy your visit!

2/13/11

Smitten Class Project to Share & Vintage Images

Hi Dear Friends...
I have been unbelievably busy here with work & my family.  If only there were more hours in the day to do everything I want to do! :) 
I did have some relaxing time yesterday though and finished my altered bottle for Nancy's wonderful Smitten Class!  I have never created one of these bottles before and it was so much fun!


I used a Paper Whimsy  collage sheet for the label and one of the beautiful images that I added to the silver picture frame.  I have 3 of these frames, all different that I found at an estate sale a while ago and always wanted to use them in a project and I think this was the perfect one!  Of course vintage lace was added from my collection which I love, my favorite silk ribbon trim around the Paper Whimsy label and crinkled ribbon from dear Polly's
Counting Your Blessings website.  A couple of beaded dangles tied onto the ribbon and a crystal top from a glass bottle I purchased from our Michael's Store with a rhinestone button on top completes the bottle.  I am learning so much in Nancy's class and it has been such a wonderful experience! 

My friends I have some Vintage images to share with you today.  As it is Valentine's Day tomorrow I hope you will enjoy these!



 


The next 2 images my friends are just because I think they are so sweet! :)


Wishing you all a Very Happy Valentine's Day & a Happy Week as well!
Thank you so much for stopping by and I can't thank you enough for the lovely comments you always leave...it truly means so much to me!
With Hugs & Love,

23 comments:

Robin said...

Your bottle is gorgeous and so romantic looking! Thanks so much for the beautiful images.

Hugs,
Robin

Dorthe said...

OH how wonderfull,
I love the romantic look and the beautifull silver frame you used.
Thank`s for all the sweet images, Carol Anne-
xo,Dorthe

Judith Tetley said...

Your bottle is just lovely Carol Anne; I'm sure you will be making more! Thankyou for the sweet Valentine's Day images.
Kind Regards
Judith
http://creativestudio10.blogspot.com

Liz said...

Lovely to see you Carol Anne that bottle is fab need to rrt one of these soon Just love all the lace and ribbons Lush!

Liz xx

Marie Lost Bird Studio said...

Hi Carol Anne,
your bottle is absolutely gorgeous!
The beautiful frame is the perfect touch.Thank you for the sweet images.Have a happy Valentine's day.
Hugs,
Marie

Mina said...

I just love your altered bottle. It is absolutely stunning.

Thank you so much for the images.

Diane said...

Carol Anne, oh my!!!! Your creation is exquisite! You're keeping it, of course? If I had made it, I'd have a difficult time parting with it. Just beautiful. And thank you for the pretty images.
XO Diane

Jann said...

This is absolutely beautiful, Carol Anne! I'm so glad you were able to take Nancy's Smitten classes--your talent and eye for detail are just amazing! Love, J

Feathers and Flight said...

Good Morning Miss Carol Anne!
Your Altered Bottle is Stunning! Beautifully Done!! The Silver Frame and the ribbon Flowers..Beautiful!!! I found making these Bottles so Much Fun!
Thank you so Much for your Visit! My Little Katelyn has been Ill the last couple of days. You made her so Happy with your Sweet Comments! Thank you! She has been running a Temp. I am hoping it will pass without being anything more!
Happy Belated Valentines Day Friend!!! I can't Wait to see More of your Beautiful Work!
Happy Tuesday!
Hugs
Jill

Isabeau and Mischief said...

A beautiful presentation.
Thank you for the treasures
Isabeau and Miss Chif

Cass said...

Your bottle is beautiful! I love the colors too!

stampdiva said...

Gosh I am left speechless. Beyond Beautiful.
Have a wonderful week.
Wishes
Lynne
(P.S. I am behind as I have 2 projects still to complete - maybe this week I will manage to make a start on one of those projects :)

Nancy Maxwell James said...

I adore your bottle that was created for class...it is soooo gorgeous and filled with wonderful details! :) Thank you also for the beautiful vintage freebies! Have a wonderful Sunday m'dear!

Feathers and Flight said...

Hello Miss Carol Anne!
Thank You so Much for your Always Sweet and Encouraging Visits! You are so Appreciated !
You must Be Busy again Helping your Boy with his Business! You are a Good Mom!
Well Friend I Hope this Finds you Well! I am Hoping to see More of your Creative Spirit soon! Your Altered Bottle is Fabulous! I still have a Few Projects to do for Nancy's Class! I Am still trying to sort out my Studio. Almost Finished but My Full Time Job is Mom! I only Moonlight as an Almost Artist! Lol!
Happy Tuesday Carol Anne!
Hugs
Jill

Leaping Frog Design's said...

What a beautiful bottle you have created Carol Ann!!! I just adore it. Thank you sooo much for adding my button and joining my blog, it is wonderful to come by and see the beautiful images you have to share with us all. So many beautiful ones! Thank You!

Junkin Gypsies said...

Hello Miss Carol Anne!!
I am so sorry! I have Been Busy too with Junkin Gypsies! I will do a Better Job of visiting! Please forgive me!
Thank you so Much for Entering our Drawing!Lemay and I are so Excited about our New Little Adventure and So Appreciate your Support! I had another Oops Moment that I am Notorious for..So I just want to Be sure that you leave 3 Comments for 3 Chances to win the Draw. Its my Fault that it wasn't very Clear! So Sorry! We what to make sure that you have all the Chances you deserve to win!!
Come for a Visit again and I wish you Luck my Dear Friend!!
Happy Friday!
Hugs
Jill

peggy aplSEEDS said...

lovely altered bottle and images! i will be back to visit again when i have more time.

Lynn said...

Just loving your altered bottle sweetie, and such beautiful images, I don't know how I missed your post, but better late than never.
I know how you feel about just needing more time in the day :)

Karen said...

Great bottle! I love altering all kinds of things. It just allows the creative juices to flow...great therapy too!
My days are too busy too! I wish I had more free time.
How are you! You haven't posted in a while. I know...me neither. So little time - I'd rather spend it catching up with old friends and seeing what everyone is up to.
Hope to see a post or hear from you soon. Hope all is well.
Sending you big hugs! Karen

Nancy Maxwell James said...

just popping in to say hello! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)

Dezinaworld said...

Just popped by to say hello. I absolutely adore that gorgeous vintage work bottle
Have a super weekend
take care for now
June x

Gerri Herbst said...

I am back from a weekend away so I am only just catching up on my blogger. Yes it was so nice to meet you on etsy. I want to tell you that I love yr projects here. Your bottles are gorgeous. Thank you for your sweet comments on my art, I post something new usually everyday excepy Thursday so do stop by.take care dearest, gerri

Harlequin said...

fantastic blog and work!