Call Of The Sea

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I have just spent a couple of fantastic days with my husband having a little mini-break on the other side of the coast. There is a small pennisula there called 'Portsea' with some amazing Hamptons style properties. This little pocket of real estate has some of the most expensive properties in Australia so there are some spectacular houses to look at. We had two days of perfect weather so we spent the time walking along beautiful rugged beaches, looking at these gorgeous homes and shopping. We decided to give the house a bit of a re-vamp after seven years to freshen things up, this included having some artwork commissioned by a local artist. She makes gorgeous shell studies - they are very simple and very stylish - usually white and cream with shells of one type on mass. I have had my eye on them for years - it was just a case of saving my pennies!  Very soon, three of her amazing pieces will grace our walls.

Melissah xox

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CAKE!

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Align CenterHey kids! Wowzer! You guys are awesome! Loving all of the ideas you have for using "your" Cuttlebug! It seriously makes me wish that I had 100 to give away! Wouldn't that be so great?! We'd feel like elves over here, stamping boxes and addressing them to happy crafters all over the globe. Well If I ever win big in the penny slots in Atlantic City, you have my word! Cuttlebugs for everyone!! ;)


The giveaway is still going strong! So spread the word! :)


So I posted a poll on my facebook pg yesterday.


Keep Music on my blog? or not.

-Remove it. It's annoying and makes it hard to read
or
-Keep it. It sets the mood, plus we can turn it off if we want to.



What's your opinion? I know that some of us read blogs in the work place, and that could be an issue. I get it. It's possible we don't like the bloggers choice in music as much as we like thier content. Another valid point.

I'd LOVE to hear what you guys have to say! Please comment here and let me know! :)




We have gotten SO many emails about offering a kit featuring some of our cakes and cupcakes. And after teaching our "Tea & Cake" class at Art Is...You, we decided we needed to get on it right away! :)



Ladies, (and some gents)...


"CAKE"

(a paper art kit)
This kit is the paper art version of what we taught at Art Is...You. Same feel and style, but in a scrappy type of kit! All of the images are 100% our handpainted originals, including five brand new handpainted paper patterns and our very own carnival style lettering. This kit is for any skill level, no expertise whatsoever is required...just bring your love for CAKE! Besides cake we wanted to really focus on pattern and color scheme...aqua, pale pink, turquoise, and a bit of red to punch it up...stripes, polka dots, some vintage recipe clipping, and a fantastic hand painted pink damask wallpaper background.
Very detailed instructions included and everything you see here...vintage mocha pom pom trim, pink twine for the bunting, 3d glue dots and adhesive strips, aqua ribbon, water color paper, and an 11" x 14" canvas board.
We just know you'll have a ton a fun with this...and with the Holidays on the way this is the perfect gift for the creative person in your life.


This super fun kit is now in the shop, and all ready to ship! A handful of you artsy gals have already placed your orders! We Thank You for that!! :)

Okie doke kiddos. It's raining here on the shore. The sun has yet to rise, and I am craving some Marzipan tea. Hope you all have a fab day!
Be back soon!! xoxo Jenny

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