Art of Mine

scan0007 Originally uploaded by sjmcdowell You never know what you can cook up in your imagination. I was about to throw away my next empty International foods Coffee can when I thought there had to be another use for it. So this little can and a few of it's friends has been sitting in my craft room for a couple of weeks now. Yesterday I was thinking of one more gift to give to my neighbor next door for her birthday when my eye's wandered over to those poor coffee cans...it was one of those Ta Da moments, ya know...thay happen every few centuries... anyway I was thinking well she loves to garden and the Garden Girl journal I have posted here is nice but...something else....well she loves to cook so looking at the can I took it's lid off turned it over looked inside and thought... ummmm recipes...I have four kitchen magnets....put some cute paper on it...a bit of rick rack....a little message on the top...scoured my recipes...(for small recipe cards).....punched a hole in th...

scan0006 Originally uploaded by sjmcdowell I love how this journal came out. I can't help but picture this lady as a bit mysterious, a bit of an adventurer...She will write in her journal of her hearts delights as well as of her dashed hopes...but, do you see...look deep into those eye's and you know she will always pull through...somehow!! Delight in the Day!!

Sweet Ribbon roses Originally uploaded by sjmcdowell I visited Marietta this morning over at "Sweet Old Vintage". She has a wonderful tutorial for making ribbon roses. There are many ways to make these beautiful roses but Marietta makes it so easy and fast!! I had a lot of fun making these...The possibilities are endless for embellishing just about anything. Enjoy!! Have a Glorious Day Dear Friends

scan0002 Originally uploaded by sjmcdowell Made these cute tags this morning. Sometimes I feel that I have been born at the wrong time. I would love to have had dresses like these, although the corsets would not be very comfortable! Oh fiddle de de....What to wear??? Well it's tea time now and jeans will have to do!! Have a Glorious Wednesday Dear Friends!!

Sweet vintage Easter Post Card Originally uploaded by sjmcdowell I found this sweet little Easter post card in an antique shop this past weekend. The post mark says 1913. I love Mr Brown Bunny handing Miss Fancy Chic a bouquet of flowers. You can't make it out but there is a lovely sheen on his purple coat, hat and flowers and also on the lace of her dress. Thought I would share this with you,

Savannah Magnolia Originally uploaded by sjmcdowell My husband and I go over to Savannah Ga. every chance we get. Strolling through the many town squares is lovely. Shopping at the Paris Market is a treat for all those who love books, lovely papers, silver charms, beautiful scented soups, sea shells, and chocolate! I have not been to Paula Deans restaurant yet but her Uncle Bubbas Oyster House is great! If you go to Uncle Bubbas sit outside in the back, you will have a wonderful view of the waterways that leads over to Tybee Island. Tybee is a great place to go to the beach for the day and many wonderful places to stay along with cute cottages to stay in for a few days or a week. I could go on but I think you get the picture. Have a great day my firends. Love to all, Susan

A Pearl Necklace Originally uploaded by sjmcdowell When I woke up this morning I was a bit groggy. I went to the kitchen...Coffee...Mmmm...Sam the kitty said Meow....Wind is blowing outside and Sunny. With coffee in hand I sit down at the computer...thinking WOW it was so much fun last night meeting some new friends and Maggie being such a dear. I opened my blog to see some more new friends following me!! Thank you for all of your kind words and wanting to get to know me. I celebrate each of you!! Followers remind me of a necklace of Pearls, each one beautiful on it's own but when strung together showcase each other with beauty and strength united. I wish you all Love and Warm Hugs! Susan