It's Finally Here! Rosette Swap Reveal

(and White Wednesday, too!!!)

TODAY IS THE DAY!

The day so many of us have been waiting for!

The day when all of us

rosette addicts show off

our special treasures we have received

from our partners!

I received my package on

August 18th, right on time.

Earlier that day my daughter

called me at work 

and let me know that a package

had arrived for me!

I nearly SCREAMED with excitement!

(I'm sure my co-workers are grateful that I did not!)

I could hardly wait to get home!

And when I arrived,

there it sat...

a small package...

(and you KNOW what they say about small packages!)

...just for me

from my Rosette Swap friend!

I slowly opened the package so that 

I could savor every moment!

There was a sweet card inside

from Sylvia of My Trinkets.

As I read it my heart began to beat even quicker

at the mention of

"VINTAGE LACE"

and

"RE-PURPOSED VINTAGE EARRINGS!"

Next, I pulled out of the package

a little bundle wrapped in tissue paper.

I opened it slowly....

to find this treasure box!

Just look at the intricate detailed carving

and the beautiful metal accents!

The surface is so smooth!

I just sat there, running my fingers 

over the engraving,

and wondering what treasures awaited!

Inside the box was this sweet little bag

and when I lifted it up out of the box,

I gasped!

My daughter gasped!

"OH, WHAT IS IT?!?!"

THESE BEAUTIES!!!!

Aren't they gorgeous?

I tried them on immediately,

and fell in love!

I've worn them twice already,

and have gotten numerous compliments!

Many have asked if I made them...

and I just smile, and say,

"No, my friend, Sylvia in Florida, made them for me!"

Thank you, Sylvia!

From the bottom of my heart!

To see more exchanged Rosette treasures

be sure to stop by Jill's place at 

Gypsy Brocante! 

And to see what I made for my swap party friend,

visit Mercedes' blog!

She makes some really cool 

wishing wands!

Go check them out!

Here's a couple pics of what I made for Mercedes:

(teabag rosette - yes, there is a teabag wrapped up in there!)

Thank you, Jill, for hosting such a fun swap!
My first, but definitely NOT my last!

Also linking up to White Wednesday
over at Faded Charm!

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Lori

Paperie Fun at The French Cupboard

I love using old sheet music

and book pages in

my projects!

Today I am joining

the Paperie Party

over at 

The French Cupboard!

Here are some of the projects I've 

made in the past 

using old sheet music

and book pages

And 

COFFEE FILTERS

Rose Wreath

Topiary

Paper Roses

CARDS

GIFT BAGS & BOXES

CANDLES

JOURNALS

Join the fun!

Stop by

The French Cupboard

and see awesomely creative stuff

others make with paper!

It's Almost That Time!

Time for the

Rosette Swap Party!!!

This weekend I put the finishing touches

on my package, going to a 

not-too-distant land.

I am a little (ok, very!) apprehensive 

about the whole thing...

Will she like what I made?

Will she be able to tell that this is my first swap?

It has been a blast

looking at her blog, learning about her

and her family, and trying to put together

a package of goodies she will enjoy!

In the midst of all this excitement

I made this card for a friend.

(the actual color of the flower is much closer to the color of the printed paper)

I had watched a YouTube demo by 

Tresa Black,

Close To My Heart's "Stamp Goddess"

on how to make round cards

and thought I'd give it a try.

I had also heard about making these "squished" flowers

so I made mine out of book print and 

sprayed it with Glimmer Mist.

Of course I had to throw some pearls on there...

Can't get enough of 'em!

Per Deb's request, here are the super-easy instructions 

for making, what I term "squished" flowers!  :)

First, I punched several 2" scalloped circles 

from old book pages.

Punched a hole in the center of all punches 

(I used my Big Bite).

Then I sprayed them with Glimmer Mist (you can use plain water if you want to leave them natural).

Then, you SQUISH them!!!

Un-squish & hook together with a brad.

SQUISH again until you get the look you like.

That's it!  Easy-Peasy!

Thanks for stopping by!

Please let me know you came for a visit....

It's always a joy to hear from you!!!

Hugs!

Lori

Another Little Notebook, Paris Style!

Like so many out there in blogland, 

I have caught the French bug!

Have a fabulously French day, mes amies!

Just a Little Something...

While sorting through some things I picked up for altering, I came across these little notebooks...

(they're only 3"x4"!)

...and the ideas started...

Hope your weekend is enjoyable!

Thanks for stopping by!

White Inspiration at The Barn

All this white loveliness can be found 

here at The Barn

in Castle Rock, CO!

For more white inspiration,

visit Kathleen at

Faded Charm!

Have a 

Wonderfully

White

Wednesday!