More Sweet than Sinister

Just a super quick post to show you what I received in the "Sweet and Sinister" swap

hosted by the A Year of Color blog.

My swap partner was Cristina Sequino from

Sweet Pea Ink

Let me just say, she is absolutely fabulous.

So this is what I see when I open the box, in the car because I just can't wait until I get in the house. And, I make my husband sit there with me to see what sinister treats await.

O.K, He is a guy, so he says "she gave you a lunch pail?"

"YES!!!" I say, "and isn't it fabulous!!!!"

And, even though she sent me "Poison", I still think she rocks.

Check out that flower, I'm pretty sure she made it.

AMAZING

Don't you love the chenille pumpkin and the pins??

But, this item got a ton of compliments on my Halloween Party post I wanted to make sure everyone knew where I got it. You should see it in person, fabulous doesn't even begin to do it justice. There was also a fabulous garland that I didn't snatch a picture of and lots of other yummy goodness.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Cristina

My kindred spirit friend.

You totally spoiled me.

xoxo

cari

My Haunted Celebration

Hello,welcome to my

Haunted Celebration!!

part of A Fanciful Twists

A Hauntingly Magical Celebration

Ms. Witchy has invited Mr. Pumpkin over for a little Halloween feast!!

Doesn't he look handsome, top hat in hand.

I hope she doesn't have anything wicked up her sleeve.

Uh oh!! I think she's poisoned the food (again)!!

Poor Mr. Pumpkin, he wasn't quite as cunning as Ms. Witchy and he ended up her Halloween treat.

Just kidding!!

Happy Halloween!!

stop by and check out all of the other spooky bloggers that are participating,

especially our hostesses blog!! Truly enchanting!!

P.S.

I've extended my sale in my shop for the weekend,

still plenty of time to get your purchases by Halloween, and

I've changed the way I give the discounts. I discounted each item individually.

xoxo

Cari

Halloween Sale!!

HALLOWEEN SALE!!

All Halloween and or Black and White items in my jewelry store and my goods store are on sale for 15% off exclusively for blog readers and their friends.

So, spread the word....

Just leave me a comment when you make a purchase and I will refund you your 15% savings.

Sale is from now until Friday Oct. 16th at noon Pacific.

discount is taken off of merchandise only.

Then, I'm taking it all out of my stores for a craft fair I'm doing that night.

Thanks for stopping by,

xoxo

Cari

I love blogging!!

I love blogging!!

No, really!! You meet and get to know the most fabulous, giving, talented people on earth.

So many, I think maybe I'll start trying to feature amazing bloggers every once in awhile.

Today is Shelly of Snohomish, this lovely lady purchased some of my paper goodies and has incorporated them into her fabulous designs. WOW!! Boy do I feel privileged. Check out her fabulous blog and her wonderful etsy shop. It's always nice when someone likes the things you've made but it truly is an honor to be added to such amazing work.

But, she isn't just talented, she is super duper sweet to boot.

Can't get any better than that.

Check her out, tell her I think she's great.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot, I was in two amazing Halloween swaps and I can't wait to show you all the goodies two other equally wonderful and talented bloggers sent me. I'm shooting for Wednesday, you wont want to miss it.

xoxo

Cari

Be-lated Thank You!!

I apparently have become quite the "lucky girl". Maybe it's because I named my store and my blog luckygirlgifts. But, whatever the reason, before I started blogging I was most definitely un-lucky. Well, I have a wonderful husband, healthy children, a nice home, etc. So I am lucky that way. I mean, I've never been able to win anything.

That is until I started blogging.

Look at the latest amazing creation that I was "lucky" enough to win:

Natalea over at Kandeland created this wonderfully wicked witch.

I'm really terrible though. I received it over 2 weeks ago and haven't said Thank you yet.

Thank you Natalea, it is amazing.

Look at all of the layer on the skirt, and of course the glitter.

Fabulous.

I do feel lucky.

Pretty Inspirational Pictures

Hi everyone, sorry I haven't posted in awhile.

My youngest son turned 7 last Friday and we were crazy busy getting ready for his party.

We did although take a little trip.

On this "said" trip we found this beautiful and inspiring window display. I couldn't help myself, I had to take pictures. Unfortunately, all I had with me was my phone. I have never taken a picture with my phone and then downloaded it onto my computer. But, I just couldn't pass up sharing this wonderful window with you all.

Let see if anyone can guess where this beautiful display is before you get to the bottom of this post.

Well, did you guess?

Did you guess Disneyland?

If you did, you were right. That was a sweet little vignette in the New Orleans area of Disneyland near the people who do the sketches.

(These are their fronts)

On another note: I have been obsessed with collecting vintage playing cards lately. Aren't they just adorable. I love them so. But, now I have too many. So, I listed a collection that would be perfect for crafting in my store.

(These are their backs)

Hopefully I'll post again real soon.

Enjoy your week,

Happy Creating.

Cari

Crafties In Progress

Sweet Pea at itsawhimsicallife started her "spoonful of creativity a day" campaign. I thought it sounded like a great challenge. Click here to read all about it.

Then, I got sick and didn't post any of the little crafties I worked on. So, here goes:

This is my first attempt to make a little felted witch. She'll be perfect for a swap I'm in.

Inspiration came from Julie Collings absolutely amazing book Pretty Little Felts. If you don't have it click on the title to link to her fabulous etsy shop. This book is filled with inspiration for hours!!! Then I started working on Christmas ornaments.(Also from Julies book)These ones aren't quite finished.

Every year I like to make ornaments to give to my family and friends. I love to be able to go to their homes during the Holidays and see little pieces of my heart hanging on their trees from years past. I did manage to finish a bunch of these. Now, all I need to do is add a copy of a vintage baby picture to the centers and ribbon to hang them.

Yeah!! ONE thing I can cross off of my enormous Christmas list. Back to Halloween! I started work on these. They will be adorable Holiday felt rings for my girls(and maybe a swap or two) when I'm done. These are ALSO from Julies book. (see what I mean about inspiration for hours.) The next day, a super friend of mine asked me if I could make the crepe paper flowers I sell in my etsy shop HALF of their size. She has been in love with them for awhile but didn't know what she would use them for. Then, she joined an ATC swap and realized these would be the perfect accent if they were only smaller. So, here they are (in progress). I can't decide what to put in the centers. A normal hole punch is too small. I don't have enough tiny vintage mother of pearl buttons for them all either. If you have any suggestions, I would LOVE to hear them. After I figure out the centers, I'll be listing some of them in my shop.

Oh yeah, black ones are on their way too.

Then, last but not least, I got an urge to spruce up a little composition book.

I just love these! I love the size, the weight, just everything!! I used vintage sheet music, vintage trim, vintage mother of pearl buttons, seam binding ribbon and a super funny vintage french pharmacy label. I don't know if you can read it but, roughly translated it says "The big, cheap, pharmacy." and the pharmacists name is Armand PAIN!!! I don't know if I would go to that pharmacy.

I really enjoyed the challenge of creating something new, with different techniques, everyday. I'm sure I'll keep doing it. I'm just not sure I'll be able to post everyday. So, I'll post when I can.

I hope you enjoyed seeing what I've been up to. Please give me some suggestions for the crepe paper centers.

Thanks, enjoy the upcoming weekend,

Cari

Sally Jean Soldering Workshops

Yeah!!! I got a spot!!

When I first found out about Sally Jean having soldering workshops in San Diego I got so excited but I hesitated so that I could check the finances with hubby.

Boy was that a mistake!!

All the classes were full :-(

So, I put my name on the waiting list and then thought positive thoughts, prayed, thought more positive thoughts and POOF!!

Sally Jean added more classes!!

I told hubby, and he booked me a class.

I feel so lucky.

There might still be a few spots available.

She just announced the added classes today.

Check here

It would be so fun to be able to meet some of you lovely ladies in person.

Good Luck!!

Tussie Mussies

I have always been enamored by Tussie Mussies (or cones).

I love them.

I have always wanted to make them.

I finally did!!

First, I was inspired by Halloween. I love this German Silver Glitter.I added a vintage Chandelier crystal to the bottom and some velvet ribbon and a chenille stem.

Then, of course I had to make a pink fru-fru one.

I took a piece of vintage floral wallpaper and framed it in this premade silver frame.

I think it turned out sweet. I had to line the back edges with velvet ribbon because they stick out away from the cone and you could see the glue.

I didn't want any nasty bits showing.

I accented my Tussie Mussie with some vintage lace, vintage velvet flowers, and vintage rhinestone chain. Voila!!

I don't know why I waited so long. These were so quick and easy.

I guess sometimes we make things seem bigger in our heads than they really are.

If there is something you've been wanting to do for a while, do it!!

You'll probably be surprised at how great it works out.

Have a super weekend,

Cari