So much to tell . . .

The One World One Heart giveaway was a wonderful way to visit other blogs literally around the world. While that was going on, I didn't blog much. Part of that time I was back in Virginia visiting my son and his family. I really enjoyed my visit and especially playing with my grandchildren, Kara and Ryan.

I must say that the visit was just after the "snowmageddon" that hit the mid-Atlantic states. There was snow everywhere! Snow piled above eye level. Icy streets no more than a lane wide. Cold temps and wind chill to chill you to the bone.  We didn't go out much! And to top it all off, I discovered that I had two dead batteries for my camera because the charger was broken! I have ordered a new charger and it should arrive next week. So I have no photos of my visit. Drat!  But I had a great time playing with my grandkids.  Must say, I did more puzzles, colored more, did art projects, and played with toys more than I have in months!  LOL!!! I loved it!  Gave the parents a play break for a few days!

But . . . since I have been back here (as of the 16th) I have been on the run, catching up and this weekend doing yard sales. And the bounty that was reaped from all the sales I am going to post.

Here is my work table (aka dining table) where a pile stuff and begin pricing, sorting, etc.  This is some of the cool stuff found at yard sales this weekend.  Most is going to my booth at Merchant Square.

Tools of the trade . . . pen, scissors, punch, and white-out liner. 

I found this old American Woman Cook Book.  I still have my mother's copy.  I love this bouquet of pink flowers -- these will be pretty ups for the booth.  The pink gloves need new buttons (one is missing and the other is damaged).  The buttons on the card will replace the old ones.  What a lucky match!  Love the tiny flowered tinket tray -- I think it may actually be an ash tray?? 

Lovely vintage treat tray with pink roses around the edge.  I have plans for those doll parts and the other bits.

After your visit here I want you to explore a couple of blogs I discovered through OWOH:

Everything Vintage
She Dreams Big!
My Desert Cottage -- this is my fav!  And Karen lives here in Phoenix!
 
More tomorrow!

And the winners are. . . .

The One World One Heart giveaway winners are:

Vicki!  You can visit her blog here!  Vicki is having a giveaway right now, too!  So visit her blog and leave a comment.  Vicki looks like she is having a great time someplace warm and wonderful!

The next winner of this rustic Valentine is:

Becky!  From Altoona, PA.

You can visit Becky's blog here.

Congratulations, Ladies!!  I hope you enjoy your Valentines!

Still at work

Even though I have had the One World One Heart giveaway up for a long time, I am still working on things here.  Just want to share a couple of things with you today.  But, PLEASE scroll down to the January 26 post below to see the giveaway pieces.

This little embellishment is made from an old piece of lace, rayon ribbon, a new flower and it has a shoe button center.  I like the softness of this piece.

Here is another photo of a page in my new book that has a steam punk look to it.  Although I am not a big fan of steam punk, I do like to incorporate rusty stuff in my work.  You can see the rolled rusty screen and there are little "treasures" inside the roll.  The ends are wired shut and a rust bell is attached.  Underneath is a metal bow that I rusted.  I like this look.

Next is another Valentine I created recently.  I like this one because it has sage green and pink elements.  The Jenni Bowlin "button" in the middle of the heart just makes this piece.

I have changed some settings for my posts.  I can see I am going to have trouble for a while until I can figure out what is wrong.  I will not let this get me!  One picture is to the left, which bugs me!  And it wants to center the text.  Aaagggghhhhh!

Don't forget to leave a comment on my One World One Heart blog of January 26 below.  I am #656 on the list.  I hate not to blog again until February 15 when the drawing takes place.  Have to figure out how to keep the Jan. 26 blog at the top and add new blog posts under it.

So please visit One World One Heart and leave a comment there to enter my giveaway.  You can also scroll down to the actual January 26 blog and leave a comment there, too. 

One World One Heart Giveaway

UPDATE -- Comments are now closed at 226.  See Feb. 15th blog for more information.  This has been a lot of fun!

One World One Heart was created by Lisa Swifka in 2007. It was created to bring bloggers together from all over the world. I discovered it last year and was disappointed that I hadn't participated. This year I am VERY EXCITED about participating for the first time and getting to know other bloggers all over the world!! You can read all about it here or by clicking on the link on the right side of my blog.

I have two of my creations for the giveaway. First is a rustic Valentine made from vintage fabric and paper. Second is another more "traditional" Valentine made from papers, lace, felt, and a vintage piece of jewelry.

The drawing will be held on February 15th. Winners will be chosen by random number generator. All you have to do is leave a comment.

Please be sure that I have a way to contact you either by
email or blog link if you win!!

Thanks for stopping by to visit!
I know this will be fun!!