Art of Mine

Hello All!! I want to share with all of you a swap I was in which was hosted by Donna of Brynwood Needles. We were given a swap buddy and their favorite color was. My buddy was Karen of: http://rabbitseatquilts.blogspot.com/ Karen has a great Blog.                                             She has two Rabbits, one is named Weasley and the other is Ginny. Karen makes fantastic quilts as well. Please go visit her and her cute Bunnies! Karen not only made one Mug Mat but Two Mug Mats for me!! She said she could not decide which one to give to me so she gave me both!! I feel so spoiled!! I told her I liked Pink! Aren't they beautiful!!!                   ...

Hi All!! I thought I would share some chocolate with you...ummm I mean the Valentine tags I  made...sorry but there is a shortage of chocolate right now in the house and well I can't share....well alright, but just a little! Selfish girl that I am... though.... I just wanted to say I Love You All!! Enjoy your weekend and if your going to do something romantic let me know...well like going to dinner? Dancing? A quite evening with Champagne and yes your loved one too!! I am too silly now so I will just say......Enjoy your weekend whatever you will be doing! Ciao Bella!! Susan xxoo

Hello Friends!!                                                              I wanted to share with all of you what I received in the mail today from Diane. I ordered one of her beautiful Droplets that she made recently. It is such a pretty creation. I also received one of her handmade Tea envelopes with two flavored teas inclosed. Diane also included three of her handmade tags that say "Seek Joy"!!! Thank you Diane so much!! Please stop over and visit Diane and her daughter Holly. Their etsy shop is on my sidebar. Cottage By The Pond. You can visit Diane also on her blog at : http://dianeknottsmusings.blogspot.com/ Wishing you all a wonderful day!!! Love and Li...

Hi Dear Friends, I am still crocheting little hearts! I finally visited a yarn shop here in my hometown this past Saturday. It is called the Whole Nine Yarns!! He he cute name huh? Anyway I was walking around and saw this lovely shade of pink cotton crochet yarn. If you can see it has little sparkles mixed in the yarn as well. I made the heart and thought what a lovely idea to incorporate it into jewelry! So I whipped out my silver necklace chaining and cut it to a length I would like to wear it,  attached a silver rhinestone heart to it and in the middle added a ribbon rose I made eons ago.  Viola'...Instant sweetness!! Hope you all are staying warm and safe!! Warm Hugs, Susan xxoo

Hello Dear Friends, I am hoping All of you are staying warm and safe tonight. We are gettting a lot of rain here in Georgia..."A rainy night in Georgia" as the song goes!! I am feeling alot of pain tonight and will probably turn in early. When you have Fibro and Arthritis this sort of weather is not so good for aches and pains. I made this little sachet pillow for my Mom...shhhh don't tell her ok?? Love to you All! Susan    

Hello Dear Friends, I learned how to make little crochet hearts yesterday and I can't remember who had the tutorial on her blog at the moment. If anyone remembers who it was please let me know ok? As I have been making these lovely little hearts I thought of an idea..... Ok so here it is...ready?? The "First 10 Followers" of mine I will send Each of You one of my little hearts and also I will include a mystery gift as well, ok? Oh and let me know if you want a "Ribbon Heart" or a "Yarn Heart" as well! So all you have to do is be an "Existing Follower" of mine and be one of the "Ten" who write to me First ok?? Get ready... get set go......;) Loving thoughts to All! Susan xxoo

 Dear Friends, I have been busy making a "Mug Mat" this week. I entered a swap over at Donna's Blog! Please click onto the picture on my side bar for more info!! There is still time to join this great swap which is open till February 1st.! As a few of you might know I love to draw and paint. I made this little Blue bird with Oil Pastels and pencil. I would like to make a series of birds for a nature journal this year. I will post a different bird as I go along throughout the year to show you my progress. I am self taught and not an expert by any means. I just love doing it thats all. I also wanted to share this darling little pillow with you...(which I did not make). I found it at my favorite Antique Mall and think it is just so adorable!! Don't you? The key is vintage as well as the fabrics. One of my obsessions is collecting small plates, saucers, etc. I found these lovely little plates last weekend. The one with the raised blue flowers is rather hefty in weig...