tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82825488523363366202024-03-05T13:31:06.718-05:00CreateitcottageAn eclectic display of my artistic creations.Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-55845280838257123272013-07-09T21:49:00.001-04:002013-07-09T21:49:22.446-04:00Been too long.....Hello again...Life has pulled me away....It is so hard to balance work,home, and play. I plan to start posting again. This is me sticking my toes in the water before taking the full plunge back. I will be back with art,life, etc. Please check back and see me.Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-26215029753391714592011-03-19T20:27:00.003-04:002011-03-19T20:29:19.390-04:00Sharing a giveawayI just found this blog called <a href="http://www.piecesbyaideen.com/2011/03/my-altered-frame-from-kristen-atcs-its.html">Pieces by Aideen</a> and she is having a great giveaway for some cute fairy goodness. Hop on over and check it out!!Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-35215882703908636122011-03-14T21:43:00.004-04:002011-03-14T21:48:09.114-04:00Bringing posts up to dateHi everyone! It's been a long time since I have posted or created anything. I am getting back into creating and have had some new visitors, so I figured I'd better bring this blog up to date. I just did my first ATC swap and it was lots of fun. I will post a pic of what I made soon. Life got in the way of my creative endeavors, but I am trying my best to get back to it. Please keep checking back to see my new creations unfold!!Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-92012971614129564552010-01-09T01:43:00.002-05:002010-01-09T01:48:04.933-05:00Artsy giveawayWell it looks like this is the week to share giveaways. One of my online art friends from Etsy is hosting yet another awesome giveaway for 250 custom business cards. She has the wonderful blog <a href="http://artsnark.blogspot.com/2010/01/another-great-giveaway-win-250-custom.html">ArtSnark's Artifacts</a>. Please take a hop on over and give it a look. She does some wonderful artwork!!Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-84099554429327798932010-01-04T12:16:00.002-05:002010-01-04T12:20:13.309-05:00Another giveaway to shareHI! I just found another giveaway to share with all of you. This one is on the blog <span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);" class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://shortnchic.blogspot.com/2010/01/giveaway-giveaway-giveaway.html">Short 'n Chic</a>. It has a ton of great stuff!!! Head on over and check it out!!!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0);">THE LOOT:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0);">1. Sally Hansen HD Hi-Definition Nail Color in Opulent Cloud (to fulfill that hard-to-find lemming)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0);">2. OPI Shorts Story (to brighten up your winter blues)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0);">3. OPI Shim-merry Chic (in case you missed it in stores)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0);">4. Sinful Colors San Francisco (a favey-fave of the drug store variety)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0);">5. Lay It On Thick body lotion (distributed through Bath and Body Works, the perfect size for your purse!)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0);">6. Avon Bubble Bath in Hot Apple Pie (a HUGE bottle that smells amazing)</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0);">7. A ridiculously cute nail file</span></span></span>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-57792651197176465012010-01-03T02:34:00.003-05:002010-01-03T02:39:38.655-05:00Sharing a give away<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhecx8u5Yd6pagzaRsHqi4gOLKscK9t_J-qA88UzMoexqE877CLjZZRXHMMc7Edbj7fxMvPwpX__ZtYavkpI6QuTXdpKSFAM8Og6NZdQum_NwEaw3Nlw6om226QLTytpKXkr93m032cnQA/s1600-h/2010-01-01_1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhecx8u5Yd6pagzaRsHqi4gOLKscK9t_J-qA88UzMoexqE877CLjZZRXHMMc7Edbj7fxMvPwpX__ZtYavkpI6QuTXdpKSFAM8Og6NZdQum_NwEaw3Nlw6om226QLTytpKXkr93m032cnQA/s320/2010-01-01_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422414726983571362" border="0" /></a><br />One of the nail blogs that I visit <a href="http://thenailnerd.blogspot.com/2010/01/my-first-giveaway.html">The Nail Nerd</a> is having her first giveaway on some awesome polishes. Just click on the name and it will take you right there. She has a great blog go check it out!!!Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-7157975253307650942010-01-01T22:59:00.002-05:002010-01-01T23:03:38.276-05:00Happy New Year!!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0XBNncWhLwEpDXEailwEkNwNApc7iLXkXytmuKa3mBO7wlvQvojzx5MQdSoZ2c7KkuWAPtJ0CopfAjlnSSNcgOd0ZQ2OZkJ0-xpiuuEWYk7QvyRkyU9AFPFzyVBT0w1lXJ6bD5Dp9rpo/s1600-h/100_1825.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 193px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0XBNncWhLwEpDXEailwEkNwNApc7iLXkXytmuKa3mBO7wlvQvojzx5MQdSoZ2c7KkuWAPtJ0CopfAjlnSSNcgOd0ZQ2OZkJ0-xpiuuEWYk7QvyRkyU9AFPFzyVBT0w1lXJ6bD5Dp9rpo/s320/100_1825.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421988205089733522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIF9KBDUg0dbO5gN6_5naDk8Pwl1Ggd6v7lKDe5ktsFUEL_mldnq6qprx4km_LD50A4hPbJjkBZbLSOOSq0M81z8YvGTyM44QzDmJKFgGAaAAGKjh1lRTtImXYexLBJ7_-SLq8JM21pUo/s1600-h/100_1825-1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIF9KBDUg0dbO5gN6_5naDk8Pwl1Ggd6v7lKDe5ktsFUEL_mldnq6qprx4km_LD50A4hPbJjkBZbLSOOSq0M81z8YvGTyM44QzDmJKFgGAaAAGKjh1lRTtImXYexLBJ7_-SLq8JM21pUo/s320/100_1825-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421988201735804370" border="0" /></a><br />Happy New Year everyone!!! I hope everyone has had a safe and happy start to the new year. Very rainy here which is supposed to be good luck.<br /><br />Here's my New Year's mani. It reminds me of streamers and confetti. I used Sally Hansen Black Diamond as a base with silver paint squiggles, white dots, and silver glitter accents on top. Enjoy!!Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-5374402365485726082009-12-27T02:06:00.005-05:002009-12-27T02:15:39.556-05:00Better late then never...I've decided to put my blogs together as I just don't have the time to give them both the attention thy need. So there will be a mixture of my nail polish endeavors as well as my creations. They are both creative outlets for me and that's what I like to share.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiug4QBSY6PkIp0meAyB-V8Nw6aOTOKs8Zjq0mJkZW9f_cqPsGTz2DYuk_A9wM55TnBYt8MiNDD46AduPsXMEtXOA4B7uvmIIevmnkVzW7IujC89sFQAPQYLk8599I1dcSu_U4vZdRnOPM/s1600-h/100_1809.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiug4QBSY6PkIp0meAyB-V8Nw6aOTOKs8Zjq0mJkZW9f_cqPsGTz2DYuk_A9wM55TnBYt8MiNDD46AduPsXMEtXOA4B7uvmIIevmnkVzW7IujC89sFQAPQYLk8599I1dcSu_U4vZdRnOPM/s320/100_1809.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419810766419317218" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here's my Christmas mani a little late. The base is China Glaze Paper Chasing.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil-XRfH2m66VXOcWJZFEeaRka8g9qliA4o6v7GcGp7Ymf2AGsOdIrOoGiqpEijnyp4A03RebKLr-cOpRJG8Pd0zxO4MQULYwBWESECRc2PCqNwjAoHEvE_n_-ImwwhF7Qfmgmb1isypcQ/s1600-h/100_1811.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 174px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil-XRfH2m66VXOcWJZFEeaRka8g9qliA4o6v7GcGp7Ymf2AGsOdIrOoGiqpEijnyp4A03RebKLr-cOpRJG8Pd0zxO4MQULYwBWESECRc2PCqNwjAoHEvE_n_-ImwwhF7Qfmgmb1isypcQ/s320/100_1811.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419810772399218578" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I found this little blue tree last year after Christmas and thought it was so neat. I decided to take it easy and just hung some candy canes on it.<br /><br />WOOHOO I finally got my Cricut!! It's been sitting in the living room since Thanksgiving teasing me and now I can finally play. I got the Cricut Create which is the size of the original with the features of the Expression. Big Lots had it on sale on Thanksgiving and I was there at 6:45 am waiting to get one of the 7 they had. YEAH!!!! I'll be letting you know how it goes.Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-89406674226311352972009-11-23T19:39:00.003-05:002009-11-23T19:43:23.136-05:00Violet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.createitcottage.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvV1D0ehfG3NgBUSc2e9QIqwGLZz2jRHpj0n1qAlVadnMpHdgOHgfapUqkOrSs3O5mS4H2_mXjRib9LSBj5Q22-5jOdxsfGdnEtzvzBRQkVTFyzbNk0O3sLcPOV2XkUHCxuA9bnxB8Di8/s320/100_1742.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407463709940998066" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://createitcottage.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigN9wa9J6dSklfRe_PX12_0CtKhWwfxsdoacNdN5nvYv2R852MEXis6PeKojSeeBaOznEFpH7FdG_Eq1cyQJKaNPvgPSYa2NjqxzzcwqpoJvS8sKFW4PK1t1Bm5_WAFVc2VXxHPvOxFjc/s320/100_1757.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407463706277189586" border="0" /></a><br />Meet <a href="http://createitcottage.etsy.com">Violet</a>. She is the latest addition to my new fabric flower creations. I am having so much fun making these. This one is attached to two ribbons so she can be worn several ways, such as a headband, choker, or even a bracelet.<br /><br />I've been doing some rearranging of my creative space and boy have I collected a lot of crafty stuff. More than I will probably ever use. Once I get things more organized I'm going to have to do some destashing. I dream of the day I can have a studio and have everything in one room. Right now it's all over the house and garage. AAAHHH someday!!!!Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-83381841811534697112009-11-21T22:44:00.002-05:002009-11-21T22:50:31.299-05:00Bubble Gum<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.createitcottage.etsy.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMoqQ-RJuI8tlk0xZQQlAqvcahHO-OlbZN0Em2LTWF8jNio-4k9tK4Ra11DcJ31GPg-HTL8uyvErL1TV5sFmySkEvco-f_4Sgh5TVjxzDN1YaVhlskOOdrNAbqgRFdjbHHs3NSuRwwTY/s320/100_1769.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406770153172485986" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.createitcottage.etsy.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSfWunWOGpWWELDMfgF32VfIyDM3LD1GL42pW5NjLWbOmxuYPrIrxRyFk6pgCCas1AacX4JnZN6pLP8_oCv8TNO1qi7d4fkHA-CgMYJf41dT6yvOby9TF2SUqdgO14Er-ahApmksUfPs/s320/100_1752.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406770145536500786" border="0" /></a><br />So I don't know about everyone else, but I have the worst time thinking of cute names for my creations when I list them. I see most people give their items names on etsy rather than just pink flower for example, but it doesn't come as easily to me. Anyway I've decided to just go with whatever pops in my head when I look at the finished product. For this set of bobby pins Bubble Gum was the first thing so that is their name. The are made with several fabric layers in pink and white. They are available in my <a href="http://www.createitcottage.etsy.com/">shop</a>. Enjoy!!!Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-87461601329847528472009-11-20T23:08:00.003-05:002009-11-20T23:20:53.175-05:00Flower brooches<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.createitcottage.etsy.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1I2jkRuPkNmjqYEk75c_YYEaG2_cezljT6xiUDcSXBK_nngQ4ruiMgm1txcmkp-FNzcmTuozt1KFbkPn9jw-at-kV16eTVBksJE8NYkIaLhhgVpbDC__MKB14MZ2DXFtfanzEgWE-46Y/s320/100_1779.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406406464449805522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.createitcottage.etsy.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCbsyT_BdIexaRw0gFDiqPgy-G-7lbZ3vA8MORhQSxv-NWTJ3vLz4DW14SV0iZ07J9kVRCt5-pvbRocGvW2WnVegivHPe1F1ADEag4Bks-GysZcCwO22gNzotIXGc85ec4aFcNb_7EYw/s320/100_1772.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406406459409539618" border="0" /></a><br />I know I've been away for quite awhile, but I have made some new creations and am going to try and get back in the swing of creating and sharing. It has been really tough for me to find a balance between work and play. My schedule can change at a moments notice and it just wears me out at times. Any how on to my latest creations.<br /><br />I have been playing with lots of different types of sheer fabrics and layering them into flowers for various items. I love getting out a big pile of fabric and just putting all kinds of color combos together. My first two are brooches. The first is Gypsy a blend of purples, blues, and greens. The second is Apricot a blend of mint green and peach with silver glitter accents. They are both available in my <a href="http://www.createitcottage.etsy.com/">shop</a>.Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-28365266109565981792009-09-12T01:43:00.003-04:002009-09-14T01:19:08.640-04:00Oldies but Goodies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.createitcottage.etsy.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwrP-E9sScHlpBqVVuBFTK8STbN8JvQCsOxu60YxvVdu6vUq5BhH6WKo0E4k3JjIo5N4hsiSPpkJVTeeJeE05bFleJlpZrcMDpvw2IBP1x_ZqkjF-GPxM5iqfA8mla7Z_4k2ItxG5bfAg/s320/529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380454245275871778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.createitcottage.etsy.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEineHVMDBEIXDQSfeEPXVcq50YklEqjQj1vyhTpyhM4H-qTpTbVdaS-ywg_PlT__CE3SrYMJm9lejHjC9Fl3pmEHLBwkxBXBc-4RS4ZNOs4QtRXkhZ8xHOXisCZUxVK-lQfI3C7Z5ysldI/s320/379.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380454240540811810" border="0" /></a><br />Well here's a few more of my faves. I just renewed them in my <a href="http://www.createitcottage.etsy.com/">shop</a> so please go take a look.<br />I'm getting lots of new ideas sketched out so should have some done soon.Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-20602523648025262202009-09-01T14:16:00.004-04:002009-09-01T14:30:25.539-04:00Some favorites<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigSvIqx4m9NWsZesk7kSBfgYBwKXJJX_VasMgBfs0Pgh2KZVo8vMuJirfM8tZ3j_t_f-bVwxjejeJifr_23oiDMBiK7-ZNYqwQeo6sBG_2a0a2GnP4VOle67aMT6S-F87hT9T6WvXOtU8/s1600-h/251-1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 173px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigSvIqx4m9NWsZesk7kSBfgYBwKXJJX_VasMgBfs0Pgh2KZVo8vMuJirfM8tZ3j_t_f-bVwxjejeJifr_23oiDMBiK7-ZNYqwQeo6sBG_2a0a2GnP4VOle67aMT6S-F87hT9T6WvXOtU8/s320/251-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376567341814703762" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsYfKOvalZydKjd4nJZERaw4AN7d9yb9JPf9YljURKz7B22t64qG3mxRTZd5nHFfc60rSjJVo6kx5exRdAtuBQeMRiBhEGkR3E5rpS2QEgrrB7Ia6ctX0ahzEO5qxD07AXYN6TfS4-7k0/s1600-h/257.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsYfKOvalZydKjd4nJZERaw4AN7d9yb9JPf9YljURKz7B22t64qG3mxRTZd5nHFfc60rSjJVo6kx5exRdAtuBQeMRiBhEGkR3E5rpS2QEgrrB7Ia6ctX0ahzEO5qxD07AXYN6TfS4-7k0/s320/257.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376566612389619970" border="0" /></a><br />As you know, I have been in a slump for awhile as far as creating goes. I finally got my sewing table cleaned off and set up. YEAH!!! I'll share some pics of the new set up soon. It's not a good pic day here today. Rainy. Anyway I thought I'd show some pics of some faves. I'm really trying to get back in the swing of blogging and creating again. It's been way too long.<br /><br />Looks like a couple of my critters jumped out at me so here is todays faves. My adorable little chameleon and my sweet little parakeet. These are both brooches. They are both available in my <a href="http://www.createitcottage.etsy.com">shop. </a><br /><br />Have a great day!!!!<br /><br />ESheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-63296121065158849892009-08-24T22:17:00.002-04:002009-08-24T22:19:50.584-04:00YEAH!!!!!!Just a quickie tonight. I've got to watch the season finale of The Closer! Well I got the job at Joanne's. Thank goodness!!! I am very happy there and hopefully I will be able to stay there for a long time!!!!Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-27039731714402978282009-08-09T14:51:00.003-04:002009-08-09T15:06:46.402-04:00ApologiesHi everyone. Wow I didn't realize it had been so long since my last post. Unfortunately my online adventures have taken a back seat to life lately. As some of you have read earlier I was looking for a job for quite awhile and I found a great job that I loved, but they cut their payroll and did away with my position. I was heartbroken, but hopefully things are turning around.<br /><br />I was working inside Joanne's Fabrics in the sewing machine dept. for Viking. Well I was able to get a position with Joanne's as long as everything goes thru. I am a worrier and am concerned about the credit check. I was denied employment at one place because of my credit which completely boggles my mind. How can I improve my credit if I can't get a job? I can understand if something came up in the background check, which there's nothing, but bad credit? Have any of you run across this? Well I start on Wednesday if everything is good. Please keep your fingers crossed for me. I love Joanne's and am in there all the time anyway, so this job is perfect for me.<br /><br />Working for Viking has inspired me to dig out my sewing machine so hopefully I will have some new creations to show you soon. I was able to get an embellisher while I was working there so I can't wait to start playing with it. I have to clean up my sewing area before I open it or it won't get done.<br /><br />Well that's it for now. Hope to have some definite good new to share later in the week.Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-42005311281433086012009-05-31T23:25:00.002-04:002009-05-31T23:29:30.846-04:00New BlogI've decided to start a separate blog for my nail polish and make-up posts. It's called <a href="http://nailmaiden.blogspot.com">Nail Maiden</a>. I hope you'll pop on over and take a peek.<br /><br />I hope to be able to get back to creating soon. Things are settling down at work and I'm getting back into the swing of working. See you soon.Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-43166849486116907072009-05-06T03:57:00.002-04:002009-05-06T04:05:47.545-04:00Glitter tips<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqlKvMlw-fs3UzPi7HsEInzttGWNJxVHWuuPnSU6hDN8i1_u1S7TfbhAjz-LrFcuC2QUiLigBUbTpx9kne5Bgs5ix2rdYc3-5l2Gx4RkBpnRCy-Ck4T346oYa7feuKhL49riwZ1UE4Deg/s1600-h/100_1636.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 153px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqlKvMlw-fs3UzPi7HsEInzttGWNJxVHWuuPnSU6hDN8i1_u1S7TfbhAjz-LrFcuC2QUiLigBUbTpx9kne5Bgs5ix2rdYc3-5l2Gx4RkBpnRCy-Ck4T346oYa7feuKhL49riwZ1UE4Deg/s320/100_1636.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332619100809051234" border="0" /></a><br />Well I was going through my collection and I came upon this very chunky glitter and decided to use it for a funky french over my Greenwich Village. It made it last longer at turned out pretty cute I think. It has light blue, grass green, and holographic glitter in it. It is from Old Navy and it's called Baubles, unfortunately my Old Navy closed up recently, but I bought this a long time ago.Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-43463544577601958672009-05-05T21:57:00.002-04:002009-05-05T22:02:28.982-04:00Fun challenge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5e91iXQ5iBllOxW9XZJGtSlo5bOkJfQhwn4oY9SzzXHUifapJf4bG9Eo5n98IK4v-ifDHyrjOvo_4UKQUT3uy9zulJEgEbjapjfk4OxUuMQgLZnWF7ulo13nr6FFusCKnx-4wjXXP1NU/s1600-h/100_1642.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5e91iXQ5iBllOxW9XZJGtSlo5bOkJfQhwn4oY9SzzXHUifapJf4bG9Eo5n98IK4v-ifDHyrjOvo_4UKQUT3uy9zulJEgEbjapjfk4OxUuMQgLZnWF7ulo13nr6FFusCKnx-4wjXXP1NU/s320/100_1642.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332525484490246354" border="0" /></a><br />Well I finally got off my butt and got something made. This is for my Etsy street team Melange. We have a challenge every Wednesday on the <a href="http://melangeonetsy.blogspot.com/2009/04/mix-it-up-with-melange-challenge-fun.html">blog</a> and this week the word was "FUN". I had to make something because it was my word that I suggested. I actually made this piece start to finish in one sitting. I think that is one of my problems that I over think everything. This one I just went with whatever popped into my head and did it. I had lots of fun with it and hopefully it has started me to get over my slump! Hope you enjoy it. It will be for sale in my <a href="http://www.createitcottageart.esty.com/">shop </a>as well.Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-46850401473995446102009-05-01T03:06:00.002-04:002009-05-01T03:14:29.348-04:00Feeling green<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ThhyphenhypheneLUPvSDfrUK_oIT-_RamxZ90nI44_L3XvaMNRVBUGL7hmwN3wejTUjEBSYl_DUdxUP9jtwp4NFu16HGzsVMtxYCb9o2GClautOliyI4mTThD2k1xe8NwGSodqOR1AFm-g7vVsFo/s1600-h/100_1625.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ThhyphenhypheneLUPvSDfrUK_oIT-_RamxZ90nI44_L3XvaMNRVBUGL7hmwN3wejTUjEBSYl_DUdxUP9jtwp4NFu16HGzsVMtxYCb9o2GClautOliyI4mTThD2k1xe8NwGSodqOR1AFm-g7vVsFo/s320/100_1625.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330750414965765250" border="0" /></a><br />Just a quickie. I tried out my OPI Greenwich village today and I love it!!!!! It has a jelly finish which is one of the few I have like that. Green is my favorite color. This is two coats. It could have used a third to get bottle color, but I don't really like a third coat. It seems the more coats I have the easier the polish peels. It lasts longer on me with fewer coats. Well here you go.Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-78263564221561877462009-04-29T04:32:00.004-04:002009-04-29T04:43:13.083-04:00Wal-mart haulMade a quick trip to Wal-mart tonight and picked up a few new pretties. It's been a long time since I've looked through Wal-mart's make-up section. I usually go in and out as quick as possible. I didn't get to look to long as hubby was with me and it was quite late. I'd been wondering where I could get Pure Ice nail polish and I found it there. Great colors and for only $2 bucks a bottle. I have to say I was looking at the other brands Maybelline, Revlon, etc. and for the same price or less I can get OPI, China Glaze, Misa, etc. online. Yes you can see the colors, but I would much rather get the other brands for the same price. Plus you can pretty much find most colors swatched online at some of the great polish blogs out there.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUj5aEqL0JzGXn9NoeLII7EMLKhj_pzAJNCZ9GjbqG7lWLwwr4MsSRm1GvZZ4scw8YVRm3i3mUkMPCg25BZ032MsNTb_b76CkGKoooXPc-zUphVogO_4YkMGfEU9YyO-aZfCuukEkWgjM/s1600-h/100_1620.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUj5aEqL0JzGXn9NoeLII7EMLKhj_pzAJNCZ9GjbqG7lWLwwr4MsSRm1GvZZ4scw8YVRm3i3mUkMPCg25BZ032MsNTb_b76CkGKoooXPc-zUphVogO_4YkMGfEU9YyO-aZfCuukEkWgjM/s320/100_1620.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330030928984131730" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Back to my haul. From left to right. NYC Polyester Pink Creme. Hubby says it looks like Pepto Bismol, but I think it's pretty. Pure Ice First Time. Gorgeous light green crome. Pure Ice Peony. A pretty frosty medium pink. Pure Ice Scandal. A beautiful vampy dark red.Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-78252753090747998492009-04-28T04:13:00.003-04:002009-04-28T04:18:11.572-04:00Spontaneous<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtdIr-j-CufoIpJDfgUzAWVLjXuprTSD7VjscP9oU1UTf45iSxwjzPD_Y8ketxbynRG5Tqgf2K6ajuwmW4mDRM4D30iyLQTvPzgFdNrXV3pwgKkk36O98WH9BGw7fUaLVlTie4nAkU5ww/s1600-h/100_1611.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtdIr-j-CufoIpJDfgUzAWVLjXuprTSD7VjscP9oU1UTf45iSxwjzPD_Y8ketxbynRG5Tqgf2K6ajuwmW4mDRM4D30iyLQTvPzgFdNrXV3pwgKkk36O98WH9BGw7fUaLVlTie4nAkU5ww/s320/100_1611.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329653330580484658" border="0" /></a><br />My color right now is China Glaze Spontaneous. I couldn't get a good pic of this. It's less grapey and more dusty in reality. I just couldn't capture it. I'm going on my third day and it has lasted really well. Maybe it's the Orly Bonder I got. Well just a quickie today.Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-83821692951010781592009-04-27T02:44:00.003-04:002009-04-27T02:51:44.583-04:00New sparkles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHvicGALCMmgL_I0n_pXVUknPNy0Byu3YX0nCKXqrmlKRSEbHVMSDWxKOeHmy9fcRB-LmIbmm-THqBSMK_YBvvqSVeU5pigqZc9QiTLDqZT2Gs3MOSIgka7h_74Baz_YBvYHnjxdbTDg/s1600-h/100_1607.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHvicGALCMmgL_I0n_pXVUknPNy0Byu3YX0nCKXqrmlKRSEbHVMSDWxKOeHmy9fcRB-LmIbmm-THqBSMK_YBvvqSVeU5pigqZc9QiTLDqZT2Gs3MOSIgka7h_74Baz_YBvYHnjxdbTDg/s320/100_1607.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329259918204664162" border="0" /></a><br />Just a quickie right now. I got some new polishes from Target, but haven't got a pic yet. I'll talk more about them once I get a pic. I did use one of them, Rimmel Out There to go over my Shower Together to get one more day wear out of it. It was starting to chip so I touched it up and jazzed it up with one coat. I'm trying to go as long as possible between polish changes so I don't dry out my nails with remover. Ok here's a pic.<br /><br />I'm still in a bit of a creative funk and haven't finished any of my projects. I hope to snap out of it soon and have something new to share.Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-2773217326486703602009-04-25T12:38:00.002-04:002009-04-25T12:50:27.158-04:00Field of flowers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJGmWNVPmxzeFEmMUhFqIctdTmV-t2AwgHiWJ9qgCWGvUP-pfkRLsalsfmVJPiGIkNK3KSDsPBTz4GDgCCRDqYZZGZ2HCnFRwrXfQa_0kvUW8xySFFj0MyIFgH0lvCCALYmAaUa4YlKMk/s1600-h/100_1363.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJGmWNVPmxzeFEmMUhFqIctdTmV-t2AwgHiWJ9qgCWGvUP-pfkRLsalsfmVJPiGIkNK3KSDsPBTz4GDgCCRDqYZZGZ2HCnFRwrXfQa_0kvUW8xySFFj0MyIFgH0lvCCALYmAaUa4YlKMk/s320/100_1363.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328672369381593090" border="0" /></a><br />Hi everyone! Hope your weekend is off to a good start. Just wanted to put up a pic of a pincushion I just relisted in my <a href="http://www.createitcottage.etsy.com/">etsy</a> shop. I know I promised a new design, but I'm still finishing it up. I will have it up soon.<br /><br />I have another new haul to share just need to get some pics. I'll be back later with those.<br /><br />Have a great Saturday!!!!!!Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-79284534036667409072009-04-23T02:40:00.005-04:002009-04-23T02:55:56.645-04:00New colors....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcQlRijdIwJa3EUDCOgEiI6IrmNbbZQ3QqJF0caSyRbLb3Gk-TzvShr8Sxz4wuNR9qjU5sMgTx-kQUzHyxcVgxbV7bEkB7oo3-BchUS6mRvm0mWhYKz9s-b0MudwlCC6uJ7G8RzAUC04/s1600-h/100_1603.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcQlRijdIwJa3EUDCOgEiI6IrmNbbZQ3QqJF0caSyRbLb3Gk-TzvShr8Sxz4wuNR9qjU5sMgTx-kQUzHyxcVgxbV7bEkB7oo3-BchUS6mRvm0mWhYKz9s-b0MudwlCC6uJ7G8RzAUC04/s320/100_1603.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327776814797579426" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2i4qq3RbYLw9ZQAJCVmF1-kq6EbRMKztmNbgZ1Es26YotHaoLV83v-Lt_kOi7c9GylJs-1Lv9_Ue5rVsVSnxzV0CU8zkNvSsekJrAlgUSavv_PJAnp5A0KjgBaON8qBLPIE5UwF3_npI/s1600-h/100_1600.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2i4qq3RbYLw9ZQAJCVmF1-kq6EbRMKztmNbgZ1Es26YotHaoLV83v-Lt_kOi7c9GylJs-1Lv9_Ue5rVsVSnxzV0CU8zkNvSsekJrAlgUSavv_PJAnp5A0KjgBaON8qBLPIE5UwF3_npI/s320/100_1600.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327776904910038578" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I got my latest fingernail polish haul today. I ordered these from ebay and then found out I could have gotten them cheaper from <a href="http://www.head2toebeauty.com/index.html">here</a>. Oh well, that's what impulse buying gets you. You should see my shopping cart from Head2toe. I keep adding to it now I just need to get some sales in my etsy shops to pay for it. For now here's these colors from left to right all China Glaze: Recycle, or Audrey, Paper Chasing, Spontaneous, and Breakin. They are gorgeous!!!!<br /><br />Today I am wearing China Glaze Shower Together. I got this the other day in the haul I showed in my last post. I really like this polish. The first coat was streaky, but the second evened everything out. Please excuse any bubbles as I thinned my top coat and all the bubbles hadn't worked out before I used it. Plus the thinner turned my Out the Door purple. The thinner is clear, but I guess the don't agree with each other. Weird.<br /><br />I'm still working on the new pincushion so be sure to check back for it.Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282548852336336620.post-9687170422293717422009-04-20T19:42:00.005-04:002009-04-20T20:07:33.169-04:00Good news......Well I got the job working for Viking! YEAH!!!!! It will be nice to have some steady pay coming in. I've been getting myself used to the idea of being in the working world again. I start on May 11th so I have a little time to get ready.<br /><br />I used to be quite the girlie girl with hair, make-up, and nails, but since I haven't been working I didn't bother. Well it's time to get back into the swing of things. I'm getting my nails back into shape and I've found a lot of groups online to share nails and make up pics, so I will also be sharing them here. I've ordered the 120 palette eye shadow from ebay which is loaded with tons of bright, cool colors. I've seen lots of talk about it on you tube. I'll share a pic when it comes. I guess if I'm not painting collages I'll be painting my face. Either way I love color!!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfiEELVR6Zuf_DN75sTzaSseoiU6JUZOFY_tY7fH4krQR6suk5px5sWtdkRwGkPGGG6SXa5jKSb-3i-Gf9ft3Pki0_GiGEsbW_wheVjth-YWx4C7pZarXWlzcpJ9UqAQEQsa09UwA2Ct8/s1600-h/100_1597.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfiEELVR6Zuf_DN75sTzaSseoiU6JUZOFY_tY7fH4krQR6suk5px5sWtdkRwGkPGGG6SXa5jKSb-3i-Gf9ft3Pki0_GiGEsbW_wheVjth-YWx4C7pZarXWlzcpJ9UqAQEQsa09UwA2Ct8/s320/100_1597.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326928577480435378" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is what I'm wearing right now it's Cabana Banana from OPI. I have been collecting many polishes over the years so I don't know if this is still available or not.<br /><br />On the creative front I had another custom pincushion request. I put a wrist strap on one of my existing pincushions. I've had plans to make some wrist pincushions, but just haven't gotten around to it.<br />I've got a new style using circles in the works. It should be finished up tonight. I don't know what it is about circles, but I love them!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbVDMUH5Z2U493tkPAYcwtPj3UcoPtuONGG8-Mdt3x3ACrd4qAu7LbbpVG4EdZeVs8Hetp2cJNnwwerLvNnQsOKFaVGh-8b66L5uLJv8pA4NTIljcgnMb0Ddf1Hk-pA8t4qZjgScoTk-w/s1600-h/100_1592.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbVDMUH5Z2U493tkPAYcwtPj3UcoPtuONGG8-Mdt3x3ACrd4qAu7LbbpVG4EdZeVs8Hetp2cJNnwwerLvNnQsOKFaVGh-8b66L5uLJv8pA4NTIljcgnMb0Ddf1Hk-pA8t4qZjgScoTk-w/s320/100_1592.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326928583127452146" border="0" /></a>Sheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03040949836822574759noreply@blogger.com1