Psalm 17 3-9

Repurposed wall art, Heart and wings crown and keyhole

Psalm 17:3-9

Though you probe my heart,

    though you examine me at night and test me,
you will find that I have planned no evil;

    my mouth has not transgressed. 

Though people tried to bribe me,

    I have kept myself from the ways of the violent

    through what your lips have commanded.

 

My steps have held to your paths;

    my feet have not stumbled.
I call on you, my God, for you will answer me;
    turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.
Show me the wonders of your great love, 
you who save by your right hand
    those who take refuge in you from their foes.
Keep me as the apple of your eye;
    hide me in the shadow of your wings
from the wicked who are out to destroy me,
    from my mortal enemies who surround me.

Manitowoc Garden Fair, June 13 2015

June 13 will be my next outdoor show.  I pray for good weather and a good day!

The Manitowoc Garden fair is in its 25th year and is a class A event.  This is my first year participating in this lovely show and I am looking forward to meeting some new folks in the Manitowoc area.

Stop in if you are near by....Hugs....L
http://www.manitowoc.info/event-details/23rd-annual-manitowoc-garden-fair/

A picture of the beautiful flowers sold at the Manitowoc Garden Fair

Tattered and Shabby remnants of Faith

I love the look of old and time worn.  On a recent treasure hunt I found this tattered Blessed Mother Mary statue.  She is made in Japan and is Vintage 1950s.  I just listed her on my vintage shop, "St Gabriels Garden"

I am not sure what caused the discoloration of this piece, but I work hard to actually re-create the aged appearance in my handmade wares.  A charming time worn and much loved piece and a memory of faith from years past.

Below I recreated the shabby charm in white on a cross with the Holy Trinity.  This lovely devotional is also available for purchase on my Vintage shop.  

Bitty Angel Wings art, A slice of Heaven....

A finished Angel wing wall hanging

Some of my newest creations in upcycled-repurposed art.  Small Angel wings, shabby chic and white on a background of burlap.

I create each Angel wing art using recycled wood, vintage frames and very small metal wings.

They are painted and distressed white for the time worn, rustic chic charm! 

layouts and decoupage

I love Springtime!!

Pink flowering crab tree

 Springtime!  My favorite time of the year....All the new life and the beautiful blossoms.  No weeds present yet....I love the blossoms of my flowering crab.  And the lovely hearts which dangle from my bleeding heart plant which I have attempted to plant on various occasions and have finally been blessed to have survive.

Bleeding heart

Alot of work goes into the spring with new mulch and transplants, but it is a labor of love...

salmon pink geraniums and impatiens.  I love a color theme...

A Beautiful hanging basket from my Daughter for Mothers Day and three flats of annuals in a salmon pink which is my color theme this year.  Can't wait to get them in the pots.

Then I have my secret Garden

areas for quiet peace 

and 

Serenity....

Life is Blessed

and filled 

with God's Awesome

wonder and Beauty...

garden angel stake, gazing ball and garden chair

A little girl hiding on her bench among the hostas....

A secret door to a secret place....With the watching eyes of the bunny keeper....

Thank God for Nurses, Special nurse gifts

May is a special Month in which we recognize our nurses and all the wonderful things they do.

It is also Graduation time for our new nurses.

Here is a special gift of A Nurse Prayer for the special nurse in your life....I do these with various color butterflies at the top.
If you would like to purchase any of my nurse prayers, you can click on my shop on the left side of the page Cedar Creek Treasures


Blessings!
L

Custom for a special delivery

Large custom Madonna and child made with antique gesso frame
wood, paper, trims and smaller frane

Close up corner view of Large Madonna and child

Vintage sconces painted to compliment picture

I just completed this large custom wall art of the Madonna and child.  It is vintage inspired and created using an antique gesso frame, wood, paper, a digital image and decoupage.

This gorgeous piece is large in size.  It measures at 24"w x 29"h.  The largest I have ever done.  This lovely buyer is using this for her new baby's special nursery.  I hope to get a glimpse of the completed nursery after they finish, I think it will be stunning!

I will be shipping the piece to Canada and am praying that Our Lord and his Mother will get it there safely.  Many blessings are sent with this gorgeous devotional piece!

God's Blessings to all!

L

A Day at the Holy Hill Art Farm

The house at holy hill art farm

This past weekend I attended a show with my wares in Hubertus Wisconsin at the Holy Hill Art farm.  A charming little show with a sweet selection of artists and some flea market finds.  

The grounds of the farm and the old barn have been cleaned up and painted to house the artists and vendors who set up booth spaces to sell their wares.     

My booth space was in the lower barn which was quite charming.   The chippy white paint and rough stone walls and beam were the perfect backdrop for my shabby creations!

My Booth set up at the show

When the farm hosts their shows, they have  a wonderful selection of nummy foods and drinks and also live entertainment.  The perfect setting for a relaxing afternoon.  

  The lower barn at Holy Hill art Farm

Visit the web site to see the hours they are open and the dates of upcoming arts and crafts shows

http://www.holyhillartfarm.com

The food vendor at the farm for the art show

 A nice stop on the way to Holy Hill Basilica. 

 If you make the trip on a weekend of one of the art shows...Maybe you will even see this guy....

Blessings on this Sunday afternoon.....

Hugs....Linda

Creations with Romantic charm, Upcycling with dimension

UPCYCLED ANGEL WALL HANGING
USING VINTAGE FRAME AND WOOD

In the last couple years I have added to my creative wears upcycled creations.  Using found items and Vintage junk, I create unique and often one of a kind wall accents.


When I am on my treasure hunts in the thrift stores and backyard sales, I lose myself in the midst of the treasures hidden and imagine in what way my lost items can be given new life

UPCYCLED PETITE HANGING WITH LOVE BIRDS
WITH LACE AND FOUND FRAME

Story of a Creative Soul and the Love of a Grandmother

ME AND MY GRANDMA....

  At 1 year old I lost my Mother to the dreaded disease of cancer.  My Father was quite young and we moved in with my Grandparents during Mom's illness and after her death. My Grandmother, who was a sweet loving soul, devoted herself to her home and helping to raise me.

I loved my Grandmother dearly.  She taught me many things.  The love of nature, with her love for gardening flowers, birds and furry creatures (she loved cats). Grandma always had a big garden with never a weed to be found.  She taught me How to bake and cook. (My favorite thing was licking the bowls.) :)  First and formost, she taught me what true love and sacrifice are.

Grandma was a creative soul and she shared that love of creativity with me.  She sewed, embroidered, crocheted, drew and painted.  I had a closet full of lovely dresses which she handmade for me.  My favorite was a little gray, wool jumper.  She embroidered a bunny on the bottom which she first drew the pattern for.

Spending my days with Grandma, when I was a child, grew my desire to make and create.  I often sewed little doll clothes with a needle and thread.  My cousin and I would spend countless hours making little dresses and playing with our dolls.  We created our little wardrobes using Grandmas scraps from sewing and digging through her treasured button collection.  Those were the days...Simple and carefree....

My creativity has now turned into my business and it is what I do every day.  The saying goes "If you work doing something you love, you will never have to work another day in your life"...This is true.  No matter how much time and work I put into my creative endeavors, I enjoy every moment.  Thank you to my Grandma for planting this seed to make all things new.....

I love you Grandma!  Linda

A long time waiting....Let me introduce myself

This is the first post I have done on my blog.

I have wondered what would be the most appropriate way to start my blog.  So here it is..

Hello Friends....

Let me introduce myself....My name is Linda and I have a love of creating.   I love to take discarded and old items and materials and create something totally new!  I have a love of vintage and romantic home and this is reflected in my creations

I started my business "Cedar Creek Treasures", in 2003 when I quit an unfullfilling job working in a factory.  I have been creating gifts and home decor ever since.  Often taking my wares to Arts and Crafts shows throughout the state of Wisconsin, where I live.

I am getting use to blog world and how to use this wonderful means of introducing myself and my creative collection.  

Please bear with me as I experiment and take some time to learn and explore!

Blessings.....

Linda K