Saturday, May 23, 2015

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

Thursday, May 21, 2015

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....

Friday, May 8, 2015

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


Friday, March 6, 2015

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

Sunday, October 26, 2014

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


Wednesday, August 27, 2014

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

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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