Vintage Flash Card / Art Card

Here is something new that I'm creating, I call them flash card art cards! I have enjoyed creating 5 so far...there will be many more to come. Tonight I listed this one in my etsy shop - www.lanisvintage.etsy.com



Back of card...



Another one that I will be listing soon...



Back of card...



Keep an eye on my shop and get your own flash card art card!

A Blue Treasury

One of my favorite treasuries...I just love this color blue! This treasury was created on etsy by one2beeluved - (www.one2beeluved.etsy.com). I would just LOVE to have everything featured here! Go have a peek at ALL of these wonderful shops!



First Row Left to Right:
Damask Floral Purse $39 - www.theseawithin.etsy.com
Dove Brooch $25 - www.stephaniedistler.etsy.com
Vintage sewing box $32 - www.sidedish.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Selkie Song Pendant $34 - www.sojourncuriosities.etsy.com
Oh deer carousel tee $20 - www.blossomnbird.etsy.com
Blue Sugar Candle $8 - www.AuntieDis.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Mini miniature clay house $9 - www.thelittlereddoor.etsy.com
Sky Blue Fetish Necklace $21 - www.Duet.etsy.com
Vintage blue buttons $4 - www.SalvageNation.etsy.com

Fourth Row Left to Right:
While father looks on pillow $38 - www.mountainvintage.etsy.com
Rare-bit 6X6 print $8.50 - www.timssally.etsy.com
Soar...learn to fly night light $25 - www.lanisvintage.etsy.com (me)

So...what are you going to buy?

Wednesday Wish List - ReTrO

First Row Left to Right:
Janis Joplin Leather Wallet $19.99 - www.tofunkytown.etsy.com
Carrot Top Bakelite Ring $14 - www.momomatic.etsy.com
Kingpin Blues Print $25 - www.AquaVelvet.etsy.com
Vintage Trailer Photo $11 - www.FriendlyMade.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Retro Lady Invitations $15 - www.JustAnotherDay.etsy.com
Swingin Retro Bag $29 - www.DSCHICBOUTIQUE.etsy.com
Yummy Little Beads $20 - www.porterness.etsy.com
Comic Covered Notebooks $29 - www.Bombus.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Robot, Space Station, Flying Saucer Prints $32 - www.johnwgolden.etsy.com
Green Bicycle Print $20 - www.studio1212.etsy.com
Marilyn Pendant $5.50 - www.ItsAllAboutThePrint.etsy.com
TV Silhouette Necklace $60 - www.ballandchain.etsy.com

Cottage Style Weddings!

Check out this great treasury made by starrydeborah (www.starrydeborah.etsy.com).



All of these goodies would be perfect for a cottage style wedding, and all of these sellers are part of the Etsy Cottage Style Street Team! Below are all of the sellers featured~

First Row Left to Right:
Vintage Bride Soldered Doll $60 - www.lisacook.etsy.com
Wedding Wire Dress Form $30 - www.littlethings1.etsy.com
Purity Corsage $10 - www.southernladiesvintage.etsy.com
Six White Pearl Favors $5.99 - www.popalicioustoo.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Pink Wedding Cake tag $3.70 - www.sadielouwho.etsy.com
Paper Party Hat $20 - www.silverspoonscraps.etsy.com
Wedding Gift Tag $20 - www.tangerinechic.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Banner of Love $17 - www.CottageInTheSun.etsy.com
White Crochet Bells $8 - www.SecondTreasures.etsy.com
50 Wedding Day Soaps $45 - www.YappsCottageDecor.etsy.com
Love Night Light $25 - www.lanisvintage.etsy.com (That’s me!)

Wish List Wednesday - Purses and Totes!

First Row Left to Right:
Onishi Purse No.2 $39 - www.theseawithin.etsy.com
Snappy Satchel $60 - www.giantdwarf.etsy.com
Fused Plastic Hobo Bag $50 - www.zepkenator.etsy.com
Peppy Sue Handbag $32 - www.handsfullcreations.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Pleated Slouch Purse $35 - www.amiejdesigns.etsy.com
Hobo Style Bag $54.99 - www.xcessrize.etsy.com
Blonde $32 - www.Beckymae.etsy.com
Not my Granny’s Bag $42 - www.mystudio.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Leaf Green Corduroy Tote $60 - www.Rittenhouse.etsy.com
Chocolate Dot on Pink $24 - www.JuliaMartinezDesigns.etsy.com
Tanpopo Tote $45 - www.charmdesign.etsy.com
Jelly Bean Bag $32 - www.mooibags.etsy.com

Neat way to recycle!

I found these super cute journals on etsy the other day! I think that they are the coolest way to recycle! They are for sale at www.AlienBacon.etsy.com ~



The Lemon Head one is my favorite!



The Cracker Jack one is really great to! Don't you think they're great?

Best Friends...Soldered Shadow Box

FOR SALE IN MY SHOP...www.lanisvintage.etsy.com


Need a gift for your best friend?

This wonderful little piece of art is a beautiful unique soldered shadow box.

**EACH SHADOW BOX WILL COMES WITH A STAND, JUST LIKE THE ONE PICTURED BELOW!**



This piece measures 3" X 2" X ½" deep. The little girls inside the box are raised from the background to give the piece more dimension. Included inside is 2 little typed words that read - friends and 2 words read BFF. I've also added two tiny ivory buttons. I love to give each of my shadow boxes some sparkle, so I've added some yellow German glass glitter.

Each piece will come signed and numbered by me. This shadow box is #10 for this year so watch for more coming soon! ;)

Wednesday Wish List - Things For My Daughter

Here are just a few things that I am sure my daughter would love to have. The Color Me Shrinky Doll is from my shop (www.lanisvintage.etsy.com) and my daughter just loves coloring these little dolls! Enjoy :)



First Row Left to Right:
Cinderella Love Story Necklace $17.50 - www.tizzalicious.etsy.com
Color Me Crayon Soaps $6.50 - www.aBreathofFrenchair.etsy.com
Custom Color Fawn Softie $45.00 - www.FantasticToys.etsy.com
Crown that sticker/seal $2.95 - www.BrambleberryLane.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Little Bertie In the Garden $13.00 - www.gardenpainter4.etsy.com
Blush Japanese tunic top $45.00 - www.gocksfrocks.etsy.com
Kimono Drum Lampshade $36.00 - www.hunkydory.etsy.com
Minute Muse Hairpins $16.00 - www.TheIntuitiveGarden.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Flowered Visor Beanie $30.00 - www.pdxbeanies.etsy.com
Little fawn print $20.00 - www.traceface.etsy.com
Color Me Shrinky Doll $8 - www.lanisvintage.etsy.com (that’s me!)
Pink and Green Earrings $29.00 - www.TracyBible.etsy.com

Sweet Memories

A picture of me and my brother and sisters in 1986 at the lakes! I am the oldest, and I am the one on the far right. Growing up we spent pretty much every Sunday at the lakes with my grandma and grandpa Springer. We would swim all day long and try our hand at fishing with grandpa Springer and my great grandpa Lawrence. Those were the days and I have so many sweet memories of those times! Now that I am married and have two kids, I don't get to the lakes much any more. I hope that this summer we can go more and create some sweet memories with our children at the lakes! Do you have any sweet memories of the lakes?

Made For Mom

I always struggle with what to get mom for Mothers Day, it seems that she already has everything! This Mothers Day I wanted to make her something so that it would be a one-of-a-kind gift! A while back a customer wanted me to make her a soldered glass banner with some paper inserts that she had made. I loved the way they turned out, so I thought that I would make one for mom!







The back on the banner...





I am also making one for my mother-in-law, I just need to get it soldered! Off to get it finished...later!

Wednesday Wish List - Cottage Style Street Team!

All of the sellers featured on today's wish list are part of Etsy's Cottage Style Street Team! I am honored to be a part of this wonderful team! To find more cottage style goodies on Etsy...just search CSST.



First Row Left to Right:
Vintage Dress Form $4 - www.littlepinkstudio.etsy.com
Shabby Chic Wish Tickets $2.75 - www.alittlemuch.etsy.com
Sweet Spring Nest $ 22.50 - www.7RosePetalPath.etsy.com
Lady in Bloom Print $16.00 - www.ArtfulMstudio.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Lavender Sachets (3) $13.50 - www.backhomeagain.etsy.com
Junk Girl Necklace $35 - www.bethquinndesigns.etsy.com
Jardin du Rose Basket $45 - www.birdsofafeather.etsy.com
Fanciful Hanky Key Chain Wallet $12 - www.misseskwittys.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Flower Brooch Tote Purse $40 - www.georgiapeachez.etsy.com
Vintage Pink and Yellow Ribbon $7.50 - www.dedewarren.etsy.com
Sweet and Shabby Greeting Card $2.45 - www.BerryLane.etsy.com
Altered Art Tin with Tags BLESS $20 - www.littlethings1.etsy.com

My Studio Tour on PoppyTalk

Yesterday my studio tour was on PoppyTalk, to check it out go to: www.poppytalk.blogspot.com! PoppyTalk is one of my favorite blogs...they always feature the most amazing artists along with other wonderful finds! I am also in the virtual street market that PoppyTalk puts together, take a peek at all of the amazing sellers at www.poppytalkhandmade.com

A few treasuries I've been in lately...

Today I found that I was included in The Cottage Style Street Team Treasury! This is a wonderful group of sellers on etsy! Our group is for artists/sellers at Etsy that specialize in Glitter, Ephemera, Old Photographs, Collage, Mixed Media, Roses, Polka Dots, Tea Stained, Ball Fringe and all around beautifying the world with our Romantic, Shabby, Cottage Style! This treasury was put together by a wonderful member SecondTreasures, visit her shop at www.SecondTreasures.etsy.com



Here are two treasuries that I was included in last month.

1,000...I'm feelin' the love!

YAY...I've reached 1,000 hearts on etsy! I just checked my shop and noticed that I've reached the new milestone! I am so excited...only I wish that I had 1000 sales! So to help me reach 1000 sales, won't you see what you want to buy? :)

Comic Book Pendants

We all know a few of these types...the Mr. Know-it-all!


A funny pendant to wear on one of your YAY days! :)


This kissing couple pendant I listed on Dawanda the other day! I thought that I would see if I have any luck selling it on there! It seems that etsy is getting so HUGE that things don't get noticed as much as they used to! When I first started selling on etsy, it seemed that right away after listing, an item would have 20+ views. Items now only seem to get about 10 views right after listing it. I guess I'll just have to see what happens on Dawanda...it can't hurt to get my stuff out there in another market place!

New Pendants!

I ordered some new glass beads the other day, and I just couldn't wait to get something made from them! These glass beads are about 1.25" round and they are flat on both sides. The other large glass beads that I was using was flat on one side and a round dome on the other side. I was buying my old beads from the floral / wedding section of Hobby Lobby and in each sack would be only a few that I could actually use. Lots of them had scratches, nicks, or were iodized. I am loving the new beads because they have no scratches, nicks and they are non-Iridized. Well anyways...here are three charms that I made with the new glass.





P.S. If you are interested in purchasing any of these pendants they are available for sale in my etsy shop~ www.lanisvintage.etsy.com