~ Shabby Part II and Etsy Sale ~

Maureen, of Cottage Panache,

is offering

classes now

at her cottage shop.

I will be presenting the

Shabby Classy necklace

one more time before this class retires.

Wire wrapped lace beads are the

unique feature of this class.

You will also learn to wire wrap pearls and crystals,

 learn basic jewelry techniques,

and  how to select and connect a

vintage rhinestone focal piece.

Check out  Maureen's blog for

class dates and times.

Lisa McIlvain and Linda Kinnaird

will also offer classes at the cottage.

I have begun to sift through the mounds of

antiques and uniques I have accumulated over the years

in the antiques business.  I will be selling these

through my Etsy site.

This piece is a gorgeous

plate, or trivet, which is marked "Germany".

Below, is a handkerchief box,

palest blue green celluloid,

also Victorian.

"SOLD"  ~~ Thank you!

The details are amazing.

Raised embossed details.

Pink silk lining.

This miniature glass shoe has a

vintage painted silver finish.

And this sweet baby doll, composition,

is a precious, intact vintage beauty.

"SOLD" ~~ Thank you!

Details are fabulous!

So, dolls, look for more vintagey goodness

coming soon to

Filigree Moon, on Etsy.

Select items are on SALE too!

Gotta lessen the vintage treasure load to

make room for more creative ventures!

~ Rose Respite ~

Today I took a break from the dailies

 for a little photo study.

Roses make a perfect subject for color play.

Color.

Form.

Details.

Adjust softness.

Add filter.

Add a rose.

Aqua glass and antique lace.

Silver sea shell ring on

aqua glass finial.

Details.

It's all in the details.

Every now and again,

it can be refreshing to pause and

savor the details when

looking at the whole picture.

~ COWGIRL TREASURES ~

One more Paper Cowgirl post.  This one

includes a few goods from vendor night,

as well as a blossom swap.

Lisa McIlvain displayed

grey velvet vintage millinery and

frosty purple velvet vintage ribbon,

just right for Filigree Moon!

Beautiful yardage of embroidered trim,

vintage and violet, perfectly pretty.

Jennifer Stewart's booth was

right next to mine.

She had the most wonderful

vintage shakers filled

with glistening glitter!

Vintage seam binding in

so many colors...

in sharp contrast to the

aged ivory sheet music,

which she also offered.

Another favorite find is this

 cabinet card image of a

precious baby sitting upon a

vintage floor sweeper.

The sweetest child's

vintage aqua hanger

and a selection of 

crinkly seam binding.

Mendy Texas' blossom swaps

were so much fun and

provided awesome eye candy!

Many talented ladies created

florals of their own design.

The variety of materials used was such a

fun textural, colorful discovery.

Paper Cowgirl is truly a

gathering of 

unique individuals

with common goals...

making friends and 

sharing creativity.

~ Independence Day and Rowdy Gals! ~

Welcome back to another installment of

Paper Cowgirl fun!

First, though, I would like to wish you all a

Now, back to the show.

Cindy Mayfield,

Paper Cowgirl co-founder, below right,

with Deb Taylor, our official photographer for the event,

chatted it up on opening night, also known as

the Meet 'n Greet, at Dove's Nest, in

historic Waxahachie, Texas.

Ann-Denise, aka Crepe Paper Queen,

of Whim and Fancy Designs,

and her darling daughter, Kendall.

Anne, of Fiona and Twig, also pictured.

Speaking of darling ~ here are two dapper

cowgals, Cami D. and Charlene G.

This fabulous frame and tags are the

creations of Lisa McIlvain,

of Tarnished and Tattered.

This is Lisa, at her wonderful setup,

gearing up to teach her class.

Each student of Lisa's was presented with a

set of her lovely handmade treasures.

Sheet music, lace, baubles and bling.

Delightful  to make a cowgirl sing!

Although my Paper Cowgirl retreat

photos are sparse in number

due to camera/operator/lighting error, I

hope that you have enjoyed even a glimpse

into the gala that is not to be missed!

Over eighty gals signed up to learn, create

and enjoy fun-filled days of fellowship.

Wild, wild wimmen!

Can't stop 'em from

artful adventures!

Stay tuned for more photos of treasures

from the vendor night and photos of

beautiful blossoms from swap night!