Recent Crafts

I have been getting more and more intrigued - and inspired - by all the lovely "shabby chic" items so many bloggers have been creating recently; and I notice, that when I go to the craft store to pick up supplies I am becoming much more attracted to all things pink, lace, baby blue, things with pearls, things with an aged appearance - like white worn wooden things, beautiful scroll writings and flourishes, flower prints - lavender scented sachets...truly, the list is endless, but my heart is just yearning for this country-feeling * cottage * shabby * vintage * type of art and crafts.

In my most recent swaps I've tried to bring that vintage feeling to the items I've been creating...the items in the pics above are some of the crafty little things I've been making for some of my special swap partners. I don't know how long the Shabby Chic Muse will be visiting me in my studio, but I am starting to hope she stays for a very long time ...