Sunday, July 10, 2011

summer lovin'


Well my friends I'm FINALLY back in the groove! Summer has been flying by. I had so many plans to get a head start on Christmas cards, layouts, and gifts. Not to mention creating something to blog about everyday. Then....well reality set in.....life happened....and I strayed away - forgetting how fun it was to lose track of time creating pretties from bits and baubles in my studio. So I'm back - for now - and I'm lovin' the bright hues of summer days.



This album sprang up from my love of strawberries and blueberries - with a little cream of course! I used paper from the Girls Paperie called "Kitch". It is so bright and cheery - and so hard to cut apart - lol! But I managed. Luckily I saved enough remnants to possibly squeeze another album - but due to my recent track record I'm not promising anything - lol!


So many vintage yummies went into this lil' cutie. All from my humungous stash of goodies from auctions, flea markets, my mom and grandma. I think I really need to start destashing so be on the lookout for some lovelies being added to my Etsy shop. Notice the blue Planters pick on page two? That was from my Grandma's junk drawer :o) I also used a lot of fabric remnants throughout which is my new love.



This album is up for auction on eBay this week. You can see the complete listing (and more pictures) here.






Thanks for looking! Have a happy week!

xoxo

13 comments:

  1. Adorable album. I love the clothespin on the front for starters, and then everything else! :)

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  2. Gorgeous. Love the colors and the clothespin!

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  3. Mary, this is absolutely stunning! Gorgeous album!

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  4. Wow, what an incredible masterpiece. There is so much detail to soak in and it's ALL beautiful!

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  5. What a sweet little album! Love it!

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  6. i love you mini album.
    The colours are so fun, and so much to look at.

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  7. Such a fun mini album! Amazing!

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  8. I thought I had left a comment, but I guess it didn't take. This is gorgeous, you are so creative and make such great works of art. Can't wait to try all my goodies, but will have to wait until my DD goes back to school and I can focus.

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  9. This is oh so very charming! Every photo I was jotting down ideas. Thank you for being so creative and inspiring others with your beautiful spirit. The music......LOVE it!!!!!!

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  10. Adorable album, but I am totally in love with your birthdays suck gift! LOL! Too cool. Thanks for sharing!!!-Amanda

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  11. What a darling album you've created, Mary! I love the whimsy & charm of it all. Beautifully done!
    Huggies ~
    Sharron♥
    btw......I've become a new follower. I love your style!

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  12. This delightful mini album is bringing back so many memories of being raised in the 1940s and 50s. Every page is just gorgeous. LOVE the colors. Saw this mini on Pinterest and just had to take a closer look. Beautiful!!

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