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my 1st mosaic project

I love all the beautiful items the mosaic artists make, I had to try it.  This is my 1st attempt, please dont judge me, it has many problems & needs a bit more grout, but here was the process.

This table is very old, was my parents they had tiled it years ago.  I cracked out the tiles & upolsetered it & used it as an ottoman.

Then I wanted a mosaic top & here you have it

It was fun crashing up all the tiles & china.

Then spent hours & hours trying to fill all the little holes.  Even the kids helped!

The grout process, I ran out twice, 3 gashes on my fingers & still need to add more grout!

Like I said, there are many flaws, the oval in the center was supposed to be a circle, the tiles are not all the same thickness, so there are low spots, but I enjoy my colorful shabby mosaic table on my front porch!

After some finishing touches, it will be the perfect accent for my morning coffee & my nite time Merlo, now if I can just keep the kids icepops off it!!!

mybe lollypops are ok....

Happy summer time, the lightning bugs are out & warm weather is here, ENJOY it!!!

~ Bunny

Vintage Alphabet Party ~ I, J & K

This is my first time joining in this event.  Sounded like fun & I have a couple I's & J's in one piece!

I image, vintage image from my digital collection.  I luv her!

J jewels, vintage jewels & pins I found treasure hunting! 

J junk!  If you can call this incredible frame JUNK!  It was gold & dusty

I also added glitter & crystals & paper roses & her shawl.

But the frame & image were Vintage

I don't have a K, is that ok??  We can name her Katie, then I have a K....

Some things I have been working on . . .

A dear friend of mine is throwing a shower for her daughter that is getting married in the fall.  She is very victorian & vintage at heart, just like me.  She asked me to design a few things for her.  Here is what I did.

I designed Menus, Thank you's & Place cards.  The thank you has a vicorian image of a Mom & Daughter, so beautiful!

Its special touches like this that make a shower or special event so wonderful!

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Here is what I did with one of the frames. 

I added Swavorski Crystals, Paper Roses, Vintage Jewelry, and a beautiful image of a Lady

I have others I will create soon. . . .

~ Bunny

Some Garden Pics

My roses are slowly taking off!!  The iris's look wonderful! 

I can not wait to share my New Dawn on the arbor, but it is not in bloom just yet.

Here is my Climbing Peace, I am training it to go up the side of the house & this is what I see out my Kitchen door.

Right now it is climbing up the fence, love it there!

Here is some of the iris's & my favorite bird bath.  Seems to be the birds favorite also

I adore roses, but, when my Peoney blooms, ohhhh boy!!

As more opens & becomes beautiful, I will share more. 

Take some time to listen to the birds sing & of course, to smell the flowers!

You'll be glad you did

Hugs,

~ Bunny

A wonderful day spent out with Hubby....

Today was a date day.  With 2 small kids, we don't get many of those!  Off to Grandma's they went & we were off.

They are east of where I live & I pass by this interexting place all the time & never get to stop in.  Today I dragged Hubby & stoped.  Well, what a wonderful surprise!! 

The Cottages At Moriches

Antiques & Fine Gifts

Little cottages & sheds FillED with treasures & furniture & china & vintage & wonderfullness!! 

I picked up some new wonderful finds for my new Creative Inspiration..... you'll just have to wait & see what I create!

The cutest little baubles..... I may keep the necklace for myself....shhh..

I adore the detial on these frames!!  Perfect!

Then I found a collection of my Moss Rose I started collecting.  I picked up this serving tray for $5!!!

Then we went to diner at a beautiful Italian place.  

Can't wait to get working!!

 Hugs,

~ Bunny

My new Creations

I LUV to create & have been trying to spend more time at it lately.  I want to share my newest creations with you.

I combined some of my favorite things,

Vintage Photos

Glitter

Roses

& Digital Art

Each Print is included with the easel & just adore they way they look on them!

I have a couple more projects I am working on that I will share soon...

Who ever you are, what ever your talent ~ try to create something today!!

Luv, Bunny