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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Keeping Busy With More Artful Kits....


The tragic events of yesterday have my heart feeling ever so heavy today. I know that I am not alone in this sentiment. Whether you live in the Boston area like myself, or miles, states or even countries away....we are all together in feeling the "aftershocks" of such a senseless act of violence. In moments like these I pray...I hope.... and, truthfully, I feel helpless. Nothing soothes the heaviness we all feel but being creative takes my mind off of such sadness, if only for a moment. So I got busy photographing my new artful kits and assembled a few more (that, after walking the pond, cleaning out the garage, packing and carrying my winter clothes into the attic, and putting 4 barrels of recycle "curbside").

So here are my newest Bookcovers Bits & Bobs....


"Love Lyrics"
~*~sold~*~




"Lady of the Lake"
~*~Sold~*~




"Elsie Dinsmore"
~*~Sold~*~


"La Princesse De Cleves"
~*~Sold~*~


"Mother Mary Pray For Us"
~*~Sold~*~


"In His Steps"
~*~Sold~*~


"Suzanna"




"House of Dreams"
~*~Sold~*~






I also found a box of old photograph album frames and decided to use them as "starter board" artful kits....

 Here are a few that I've assembled...

 "Petites Soeurs"


"Ange"





"Rose Bud"
~*~Sold~*~






"The Child's Dream"
~*~Sold~*~





"Ma Mere"
~Sold~







For this photograph album frame, I made a "Vintage Lace Sampler" starter kit....

 ~Sold~





And my flea market "Rose Change Purse" was the inspiration for a sweet, petite artful kit in pink...

~*~Sold~*~







"Merci" for stopping in...for listening... and for keeping Boston in your prayers!

 (These Kits range in price from 12.50 - 20.00 depending on what's included. If you are interested in any of them, please let me know and I would be happy to put them on reserve for you and send an invoice via PayPal. I am also happy to ship these internationally).

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26 comments:

  1. Angie @ Knick of TimeApril 16, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    These are all so beautiful, Michelle! I love the combinations of the lovely old book covers, bits of lace and other ephemera.

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  2. michelleApril 16, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    I would LOVE to own Anne's House of Dreams if that is still available. These are all so beautiful, Michelle. I don't know how you can part with them!
    Prayers and thoughts go out to you and all of Boston. This has to be especially hard for you to have this happen in your beautiful city.
    michelled107@gmail.com

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    1. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 5:52 AM

      hey Michelle..i just sent you an invoice via paypal. merci!

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    2. michelleApril 17, 2013 at 12:12 PM

      Okay, Michelle, I have no alternative but to confess my ignorance. I cannot figure out how to pay for my purchase (or actually find it.) I checked my email to see if I had a message from paypal to no avail. I logged into paypal's website and nothing. I went to your etsy shop and found nothing. So paint my face red but I can't figure out how to do this!!
      Your technically challenged friend,
      Michelle

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  3. the old white houseApril 16, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Hello Michelle,
    Your kits are wonderful, full of beautiful items to make beautiful art! I was just telling Z of old grey mare that I needed to destash, realization has hit that I just don't have the time to do everything and I don't know when I will get to all of the assemblage items that I have hoarded ehem collected :). I am doing a nice flea market/antique/craft show in June and I thought I would put together 'collections' to sell there... so much to do, and never enough time in the day!
    My heart goes out to all those involved in the bombing. It seems almost surreal, so prayers are being said over here too.
    We have sunshine today, I hope that you do to...
    love, t.xoxoxo

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  4. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageApril 16, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    You have amazing, amazing collections! Again, so inspiring!

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  5. RhondaApril 16, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    I agree with you, keeping creative during sad times allows you to move forward. I am not sure how anyone can process this tragedy. Praying for all of Boston and this entire world.

    Please set up a listing of the Mother Mary Pray for us, if it is still available, how gorgeous.

    Xo Rhonda

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  6. Rosemary@villabarnesApril 16, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    You have a real talent for putting together just the right elements. Boston is in my prayers as well.

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  7. Priscilla G.April 16, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Hi Michelle,
    So beautiful as always. I am glad that creating brought you much needed comfort. I sent you a message on Etsy and hope you can reserve Love Lyrics for me. Let me know.
    I am praying for all the people of Boston.
    XO

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    1. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 5:53 AM

      happy to. i just sent you an invoice via pay pal. merci p!

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  8. mrsmerriwhiteApril 17, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    hi michelle,
    wonderful kits !!!
    how much is de "childs dream" starterkit ??
    and would you ship to Austria-EUROPE ??
    thanks so much
    warm vintage wishes mina

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    1. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 5:59 AM

      i just sent you an email via your blog. i would be happy to ship to austria! ;)

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  9. Little Pink StudioApril 17, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Your kits are beautiful! Are they for sale? I do not see them in your shop...will they be available soon?
    I would love to purchase any of the top kits with the lovely book covers.

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    1. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 5:55 AM

      i just sent you an email via your website..let me know which kit(s) you are interested in and i would be happy to put them on reserve for you and send an invoice via paypal. merci!

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  10. Tea With LaVeraApril 17, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Hi Michelle,
    I agree with you about feeling so sad over the Boston tragedy. I still haven't gotten my strength back over New Town.It's hard to stay focused as a creative person in this environment.

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  11. WillnnabelApril 17, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Is the lady of the lake available?

    willnnabel@gmail.com

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  12. pipigirlApril 17, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    just love how you are putting these together. they are so very beautiful. all are a great creation.

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  13. DortheApril 17, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Hi sweet Michelle-
    your book covers are just beautiful, and a very sweet idea,
    also the starter kits are very wonderful,all-
    Yes also here in Denmark we are chocked over the Boston tragedy, and I pray for the victims and their families!
    Hugs from Dorthe

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  14. JaneApril 17, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Look at all of the "Sold".....girl, you are on to something!!! They are all so beautiful!
    Jane

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  15. MissyApril 17, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Michelle, you are not just pretty on the outside but also the inside. My prayers are with everyone involved in the tragedy. I would love to purchase the Pink Change Purse, if still available. Thank you. Missy

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  16. FredaBApril 18, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Hi Michelle

    Is the Rosebud art kit still for sale and if so, how much is it?

    Hugs
    FredaB

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  17. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 19, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    ...sigh...
    Absolutely stunning and inspiring Michelle! I have the Elsie Dinsmore book!
    You are so talented and creative and am glad you have this to keep you busy during this crazy week. My family lives in Watertown and Waltham ~ all safe this morning, thank God.

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  18. Ivy and ElephantsApril 20, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Love your sweet kits, Michelle. You put them together with so much thought and creativity, they tell a story all by themselves. Gorgeous!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  19. DortheApril 30, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Hi sweet Michelle,- I just want to tell you, that your new post is not showing up on your blog!! Hope you are fine,dear.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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Taking the time to share your thoughts...your words...and your inspiration fills my soul....Merci.
~*~Michelle~*~

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