Michele's Treasures, Teacups, & Tumbling Rose Cottage

I finally finished these brooches.  I had wanted to play with transfer paper and have been very pleased with the results. The images are...

I have wanted to decoupage some things for awhile now.  The idea of it is interesting, and there are so many items out there that are just b...

...for the Embracing Cottage Style Vintage Purple Party. Here is a pendant collage of lavender/purple vintage jewelry pieces that have ...

As you know I have recently joined Shabby Cottage Shops...so I've wanted to just jump right in and participate in as much as possible wi...

Happy Thanksgiving!  I so am thankful for the many blessings God has given me--salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ for one, for my fabul...

You know I had a 40% off sale in my Etsy shop a few weekends back...not one person took me up on the offer!  No one!  Zero!  I Tweeted, Fac...

Having a short, summer sale the next two days in my Etsy shop.  Enter "SUMMER40" in the coupon code section to receive 40% off y...

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I just love embroidery and needlework...it is so relaxing and I love the look.  It is just fun to create, as many of you will agree.  I tri...

Mom and I went to a large antique mall this past weekend down around the southern boarder of the state.  It was our annual trek down there ...

Just a couple more things I've been stitching up lately.  I was inspired by a hat (an actual hat) I saw on Etsy and decided to try out ...

It HAS been awhile since posting.  There have been so many things that have gone on in our lives the past few months.  I suppose some catch...

I really love vintage button cards and enjoy looking at them on Pinterest.  Some are just exquisite.  I remember an estate sale that I went ...

10% OFF INDEPENDENCE DAY SALE Well, I'm thankful for America, and I'm thankful for the freedoms we still do have.  One of th...

It HAS been awhile since I blogged last.  Life has gotten busy.  There is only so much time in a day to get things done.  My little blog has...

...in my Etsy shop.  Just enter the coupon code "GLASS10" to receive 10% off your order from now through Memorial Day.  You may ac...

It's my birthday today.  The kids and hubby are making breakfast.  Thankfully it is spring break, and we have today off.  Hooray!  Mom...

We really can't complain.  It IS the middle of December, and winter has to arrive sometime...and today and tonight and tomorrow is the t...

Aren't these adorable?  I found them at an antique mall and just thought they were the cutest.  They have shabby chic charm.  I just...

Well, this little project is finally done! It took me a while to finish, and, yes, I needed to pray a couple of times for extra help as ...