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And The Winners Are. . .

Thank you everyone for playing! If you are one of the lucky winners below please email me with your shipping information.  Congratulations!

Martine goes to ~

"These are beautiful totes! What would be more beautiful...if it was hanging off my shoulder!!! Love it!

Posted by: Ann-Denise | August 24, 2011 at 09:49 AM"

Emilie goes to ~

"What a wonderful giveaway! I'd be thrilled to win!

Posted by: Lisa | August 17, 2011 at 05:10 PM"

 

Helene goes to ~

"What wonderful totes! Great giveaway and I "liked" on FB.

Posted by: judy applegarth | August 21, 2011 at 08:12 AM"

 

and Florence goes to ~

"I love the Miss Florence bag....made to order in MY special color! :)
Enjoy your getaway....
Rochelle

Posted by: Rochelle Gaukel | August 24, 2011 at 03:50 PM"

 

A Vacation Raffle. . .

 

We are off this week to visit my husband's family in the windy city so while away, I thought it might be fun to have a little almost end of summer give-a-way. Soon after I return I will be restocking the website with some new beautiful craft totes, so let's clear things out a bit, ok?

How about this lovely Martine Shoulder Tote?

 
Of course, we wouldn't want Emilie to feel left out. . .

 
Then there is Helene too. . .

 

You know I hate to play favorites sweet Florence. . .

 

That's right ~ FOUR raffles! In order to win one of these pretties, all you need to do is leave a comment here on this post. If you want two shots at the drawing, you can also go to my Facebook Page and "like it". Make sure to add another comment letting me know. . .

Miss Kate will pull the four winners out of her Hello Kitty backpack next Friday, August 26th. Good Luck!! 

 

 

 

  

   

Flea Market Bella with Robin Sanchez

When: Sunday, October 2, 2011

Time: 10:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM

Where: Culver City, CA

Cost: $150

Come join us for an exciting all day workshop in my home taught by the talented Robin Sanchez. We will be constructing a fabulous vintage wire cage doll to adorn all your treasured keepsakes. Just like every true “market” collector, Flea Market Bella loves shopping for trinkets to proudly display on her handmade wire skirt. We will be using a vintage tea cup, wire wrapping, vintage finds and specialized techniques as Robin guides us step by step in creating your very own unique wire cage doll assemblage.  Standing at approximately 12 inches tall this striking figure will earn a proud place in your home.

This special workshop will include ~

An "all day" workshop of instruction to complete your doll, smallclass size, delicious luncheon, drinks, coffee, tea and snacks to keep your creative energy flowing, exclusive “Affaire” style seating with your favorite friends, and of course, those special touches Artistic Affaire is known for. . .

Our Instructor:

Robin Sanchez lives in Vista, CA and is a mom to three grown children and two grandchildren with another on the way. Robin has a job that she loves as a Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant for a large senior retirement community but her true passion is altered art and collecting vintage finds. As a child, Robin spent many Saturdays following her Grandfather around looking through junk at the swap meets in Orange. He sparked her passion for everything “old”. Her interest in creating began as a young child sitting next to her mom watching her make the latest craft. She taught her to sew at the age of 10 and Robin was hooked. These two people are Robin’s inspiration and reason for her love to collect & create. Creating to Robin is as natural as breathing. 

Student supply list:

Tea cup (including saucer)

Charlotte doll head ~ 2 1/2" - 3" measuring from where neck meets the head to middle top of the head

A few yards 22 gage wire for wrapping charms

Loctite super glue ultra gel

E6000 or equivalent glue that you like

Regular size needle nose pliers

Wire cutters 

Ruler

X-ACTO knife

Pencil

Large needle

Cream thread

Black Staz On ink

Black Sharpie Pen 

** All other items including base, wire, rhinestone, lace, crown pieces, bird nest, trinkets and supplies to complete the assemblage as pictured will be included in your class kit by Robin.

Optional: Any trinkets, lace, rhinestones or embellishments to personalize doll and gloves ~ You will be working with wire which can get dirty, so if you want to protect them bring gloves that work for you.  

There are currently two spots in this workshop available. Payments are pre-paid and non-refundable.

To register, click the PayPal link below.

Sign Me Up!

 

Pink is the Color of Happiness. . .

At least it's mine! It's true ~ it is my go to color for everything so when I needed to figure out my theme for a new round robin journal exchange hosted by my sweet friend, Holly, it was easy to pick my favorite color, pink. Embarking on this new adventure with Holly and six other friends has been such fun. Our last journal exchange was well over a year ago during the Jane Austen Soiree. I adore that journal so being able to have the work of my friends in another journal was a no brainer~ it is such special gift! 

I knew I wanted to create a fabric cover after being inspired by Pam's beautiful covers. I grabbed some different fabrics I had on hand in pink and shabby tones and just sewed them all together (well, I AM a Virgo so there was some measuring too) and added a few embellishments here and there. I actually just glued (did you now that Fabric-Tac rocks?) the completed piece right to my journal. You see a bit of black around the edges but it makes it look home-made, in a good way. . . 

There are loads of round robin versions out there but this is how ours works ~ each gal begins their own journal. You pick your theme, journal size and specifics. Start the "style" and "feel" of your journal by working in it first ~ designing your cover, title page, some instructions or a love note, a sign in page for the other girls and a few layouts. Once you are done your journal makes the "rounds" so each friend has a month to work in it. 

Sweet instructions are hiding behind this collaged doorway. . .

I found these shabby note cards in the Michael's dollar bins and thought they would make the perfect place for everyone to sign in or write a little note about the exchange. . .

Here are some of my pages. It's a little pink and a little bit shabby but the only "rule" was you have to use pink somewhere. Many of the graphics I used were free downloads from Hope Wallace and The Graphics Fairy ~ love them. . .

Of course, I've had a little Tiffany's on my mind too. . .

I can't wait to see this sweet ode to pink back home in 6 months from now. It will be the perfect New Year's present to begin 2012!