Treasury Tuesday - A Little Bit of Whimsy, A Little Bit of Autumn

It's Treasury Tuesday and I thank all of the curators who have included my pieces in their treasuries.  Today I am featuring a few of them.  You can click on all the images to see the wonderful items and visit the artist's shops, and please check out the curator's shops too.  Enjoy!

'A Colorful Touch of Whimsy' by Sandy's Gift Boutique

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

 
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Thank you to Sandy for including my Blue Crabs in the Sand along with all of these other whimsical and fun pieces!!  Here's a fun Art Doll from Sandy's Gift Boutique, be sure to check out her shop too: 

 

 Altered Paint Brush Art Doll

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'Acorn Squash' by Mylana

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Thank you to Clare for including my Little Horse along with all of these other beautiful fall pieces!!   You can find beautiful Soaps and Jewelry in Clare's Shop, Mylana, be sure to stop by for a visit:
 

 

 Cool Mountain Air Soap

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  I Hope you are enjoying a beautiful day!  Thank you for visiting today!

~Trina

It Feels Like Fall!

Well, I've been wearing sweaters to work this past week, and as I drive around I notice that the trees are changing colors... Yes, it sure feels and looks like Fall!  I do love this time of year, with the cooler temperatures, the fun fall festivals, and the beautiful changing colors in the scenery... The smell in the air... Lovely!  They say the peek of the color change will be sooner (and maybe not as brilliantly colorful) than usual because of our mild winter and fairly dry summer.  I am hoping my Mom will be able to enjoy some of the changing colors when she is here from Texas for a visit. 

Well, it seems the little critters know the seasons are changing too, and have begun stocking up for winter.  We have big Black Walnut trees in our yard and a feast of walnuts are dropping to the ground, what lucky squirrels!  Sometime before we take our dogs out in the morning and whenever they are safely inside the house, those squirrels have a field day in the yard!  I took a few pictures of what they have left behind...  (Nice messes for us to clean up! But at least they are all gathered in a few places, instead of all over the yard.  Actually makes it easier on us! lol!)

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  The other day, when I took Izzy and Emmi outside, one little squirrel didn't want to give up his 'food find' and stayed a bit too long on the tree stump pictured below... All I can say is GOOD thing squirrels can climb trees and dogs CAN'T!  :) 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  We found out Izzy doesn't like the sound that Hot Air Balloons make... One flew overhead the other day and she thought it was a little 'too close for comfort'!  I didn't get a picture of that one, but I did get a picture of this one and I sure enjoyed seeing it.  Izzy wasn't around at the time, and the balloon lingered over our yard for a bit, I'm sure she probably would have barked at it like crazy had she seen it too.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  I Hope you are all enjoying a beautiful day!  Thank you for visiting today!

~Trina

Etsy Finds Friday - Crystal Hanehan

It's *♥*Etsy Finds Friday*♥*

Today I am featuring the

Wonderful Vintage Inspired

Spun Cotton Figures

Created by: 

Crystal Hanehan of

Vintage by Crystal

I had so much fun visiting Crystal's shop, her pieces are fun, unique and whimsical!  

Take a peek in her shop, where you'll find fanciful handmade creations 

inspired by ornaments and objects from the past. 

In the Artist's own Words:

I was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, NY. My father is a hardworking dairy farmer and my mother is a talented artist. My diverse childhood environment proved to be the perfect conditions for a budding artist. Also, my parents always lived modestly which meant scoping out local garage sales from time to time. That was all it took for me to be hooked on all things old and whimsical. Treasure hunting and collecting is now my greatest passion aside from creating "old" and whimsical treasures.

I live in upstate New York with my wonderful husband Ben, kitties Paige and Sophie, three birds and fish. I work full time as a crafter out of the studio on the third floor of my historical home and am pleased to come up with a multitude of new vintage inspired designs each holiday and everyday for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

 

Spun Cotton Vintage Inspired

Ring Tossing Circus Girl 

Crystal specializes in spun cotton, a century old technique used for making holiday ornaments and figures in old world Germany.  She uses many vintage materials and other 100 year old techniques when creating her quirky characters.  Each piece made is either one of a kind or part of an open edition, depending on what materials are available, although each item is unique, being handmade by Crystal. 

 

Vintage Style Spun Cotton

Squirrel  Wedding Topper

And since Halloween is coming right up... 

Here's a Halloween Inspired piece from Crystal's shop:

 

Pumpkin Girl and Mom

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Click HERE to visit Crystal's Etsy Shop and see more of her fun Spun Cotton Figures!   You can also visit her blog HERE! 

 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for stopping by for my Etsy Finds Friday post!!  Please stay tuned for next Friday's Find... It could be YOU! :)   Happy Friday!!   

~Trina

 

Treasury Tuesday - Golden Topaz

It's Treasury Tuesday, and Gerry from Gourmet Felted included my Two Little Seals Reading a Book in this wonderful Treasury!  There are some fun items here, great shops... I hope you'll visit them all.  

'~ Golden Topaz ~' by gfelted

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

Thank you Gerry!  Gerry's shop is Gourmet Felted and her work is fantastic!  Here are a few of my favorite pieces from her shop and you can visit her HERE to see more of her wonderful Needle Felted Custom Pet Portraits.  

 

Your Pet in Miniature

Custom Handmade Felted Dog 

Needle Felted Dog 

Custom Miniature Pet Portrait

 Thank you so much for visiting today!!!  Wishing you a great day!!

~Trina