First Easter Collage 2008

I know..I know..we just got done with Valentines Day! But I couldn't help myself.
Here is my first 2008 Easter collage.

Here is the side view. The little easel is made with an old fork, created by Whimsylove. You can find some in my store and through Whimsylove on Etsy.

Fun little girl..Don't you think the chocolate bunnies are the best? LOl!

She will be going in the store shortly... Is it snowing where you are at?! Gosh, I think we have had at least 11" of snow over the weekend... I keep telling myself..."Spring is coming..Spring is coming..." It is gonna come right?!!!LOL!!

Well, I'm working on making this piece into a soldered charm and a few other of my favorite collages I've done.. I'll keep ya post!

Have a Wonderful Monday!

XO

Well... it's taken me about half an hour to get this here...both blogs..soo not behavin' tonight.. Anywho.......I just wanted to share..Vintage Monkies!! I love SockMonkies!! We have a vintage one sayin' 'Hi' at the top of our steps... I want to share tonight http://vintagesockmonkey.blogspot.com/ Vintage Sock Monkey Tale... unique..fun friends..

I found all these photos on A Vintage Sock Monkey Tale blog... Looks like this guy even appreciates the fun of these friends...

Hey..did you notice that this lovely monkey has ears that match her skirt?? Don't you love her sweater?!! Okay... vintage monkey goodness.. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5543973 Want to find some fun friends... visit the link...

Fun monkey business tonight...

Okay... Spring will come right?!LOL!

Happy Valentines Day Everyone

Happiest of Valentine's day to everyone!! A day to remind those folks in your life that you love them...Anyone have special plans? Romance is in the air... DH came home with a dozen roses..
Children came home from school today through the blizzard with a mountain of candy..All is well!lol!!

Sooooo..here is my Valentine to you! Hugs...

oh yeah!! It's my father's birthday today... yay! Happiest of Birthdays to you too Dad.

XO

...Someone PLEEEAASSEE make the snow stop!!AKKKKK..............lol

Ellenay Designs Giveaway

Aren't these the coolest? They are soldered charms for your pets! Lori of Ellenay Designs has created these beauties...they are made with plexi-glass..

You know the coolest thing? Lori is having a give away...today is the last day to visit and leave your comment..hurry! You don't want to pass this up!

Have a great day everyone... http://ellenaydesigns.blogspot.com/

XO

Well..here goes nothin'

We did it..we bit the bullet and placed an ad for Bella Colle. Here is the copy I designed my self....Not saying I'm this fab web designer or anything, but I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out!!
I'm really nervous placing the ad..it's not like we are made of money or anything so I'm just praying this will help people know we are here...I pray this ad will pay for it's self eventually! I know DH would greatly appreciate that!!LOL!
I want to enlist the help of the fab web designer Cathy from AvalonRose Web designs to spruce the store up http://avalon-rose-design.com/ I'm also taking steps to freshen the inventory too! Any requests?
As this year progresses I want to take steps in a more positive direction for Bella Colle and define what Bella C stands for. I have set some simple goals this week and gosh, it sure feels good to accomplish them!
Well, just wanted to share real quick..I hope to visit you guys in the A.M. I'll keep you posted on the add! I hope it will be a good thing!
Xo

A Valentine for a friend

I was able to make this 'Valentine' on canvas for a sweet friend of mine today. It's not a huge canvas, it's only 4"inches by 5"inches.

Lots of glitter... and pink! Oh yeah!

The picture really isn't my friend and I, I found a vintage picture of some ladies from the '40s. I trimmed the edge with pink velvet ribbon and some vintage buttons. I love working on the tiny canvases but I just don't like the ugly staples on the side.

Do you guys do that? Give a close friend a Valentine, or do you reserve Valentine's day strictly for your Sweet Heart? I think it's nice to let dear friends know how much they mean to you. Life is too short and well..I'm tired of being in a shell so much 'cause of past hurts.

There is no law against Love... and well, I think we could all use more of it in our lives! It doesn't cost much to listen when folks speak... maybe even offer help even if it wasn't asked for... a kind note, a phone call...an email! Yes, love goes a long way.

Think of this Valentine for you too my blog friends! I just love to hear from ya... and visiting your little slice of Blogland... hope your weekend is going well.

XO

p.s. if you haven't voted..please let me know which blog you like! My Blogger blog..or My Typepad blog. Thank you!

A Question?

Hi guys! I've been busy busy... Here is another crown I made.. I have this swap that I'm a part of..I've never been in a swap.. I'm trying to decide what to send.

I made the card that is in the back of the tags... the tags..and a soldered charm. It should be good, right? There were no real guide lines..just make it by hand, and it's Valentines.

I was wondering if I could get your guys help. I have two blogs, I really only need one..I only want one. I can't make my mind up to which one to get rid of, Blogger or Typepad?!

Blogger is the one I have had for eva' and met some fab folks through, but Typepad is so much easier to tweak how I like it... no need for learning ancient Blogger html code! LOL!

I try and visit folks as much as I can through Typepad...to kinda say "hey, here I am... " but then folks come here, which feels like home too! AGGGH! I'm in a quandry..a stump... a pit in the road. Lol!...

I have asked some folks for help and well...obviously they are too busy to answer. Tell me, which blog do you like the best? Blogger or Typepad?!

You can visit Typepad here, http://www.mybellacolle.typepad.com

PlllEEASSSE.... vote too!

Have a great weekend everyone..

XO