COVET...To wish for Longingly.....

Hello,

I just had to share with you something......Something which I have wanted so much for a while now. The Title is a word which has been brought to my Attention by Liz..a most wonderful person who I have been most fortunate to meet through blog land! After she said that she Coveted the Giveaway prizes which made me giggle of course!!!

Anyone reading may know I have a Birdcage addiction...and you may have also seen pictures of these beautiful items in blog land already! They are stunning!

I still COVET them!!....However until I can afford it...I managed to find...

THIS

In MATALAN!!! for £25!!!

I have to say I do love the home ware range there...and the Influence range have got a range by some great designers....this is from Laurence- Llewelyn Bowen influence he has a lot of opulent Black, Mercury, sumptuous accessories, Linda barker is very similar to her website very vintage chic style, Justin and Colin are more kitschy class and Anthea turner range is very pastels and pretty prissy!

If you haven't been recently then I would def suggest taking a trip there soon as there's lots of patchwork style cushions and Lovely tableware for very reasonable prices!!!

Back soon

Annie x

Just a little note to say..

..I've given in to a head cold :~(  I am the worlds worst patient and would like to believe that illness is a state of mind so I try and carry on with the school run and work and housework etc etc...but this head cold has kicked my arse and I have had to stop and actually lie down today and take the most disgusting tasting medicine ever made! I swear it was like the scene of Nanny Mcphee when she administered the foul liquid to the children!

BUT....It worked, I can actually lift my head now, also the fact that My Mum had been visiting and did the school run for me today so I could fully rest was a godsend!!

So please forgive me if you are waiting for orders from me or your E-mails have been unanswered....I will be on it as soon as my head stops spinning xxx Much love
Annie xxxxx

Digital Art collections

Hello!!
Well I've been kinda busy with making Birthday pressies and cards and making some personalised Giveaway gifts!!!!
I have really enjoyed designing little buttons and pics on the computer so I thought I would showcase a few...If you would like me to design one for you I am thinking of adding it as a purchase in my shop eventually but until I get to design a few more I will gladly be happy to 'trade' for a swap of some sort!!!! Drop me a comment or E'mail if you are interested!!!
You may have noticed a little blog Button to grab for your sidebar to the right!! Making it was a doddle, but puttin it in the sidebar with the scroll box was TORTURE!!! It took nearly 2 hours to get the HTML code right but think I got there in the end!! Let me know if you do post it to your sidebar so I could thankyou xx

SO heres the Birdcages & Butterflies button

 The Blog shop Button

 The Halfway Giveaway

100 Followers Giveaway

Business logo design for Sew Lolly

Heres a button just designed for Cupcakes & Corsets

 Button For My Vintage Party

 Feel Free to use this one!!

 and this...

and this..

or this....

 A few of my fave images revamped by moi!... Liz T

 The motto of my life!!!

Ooh La la!!!

 One of my Fave ever Actresses Leslie Caron

And last but not least my Love of Birdcages!!

Sorry if I have bored you with my pics!! But please let me know if you ever want a giveaway button made for your blog! And feel free to use the above images for personal use only and please link back to me if you do!! Thanks guys..will be back soon with some pics of the giveaway prizes and hopefully some new editions of the blocks in time for Valentines and Mothers day!!

Take care

Annie x

And the Winners are........

Hello peeps!
Sorry if this is short and sweet but I've had a Migraine today and the yucky feeling that comes along with it still has not left me....Early night for me!!!
So Before then I better tell you who's names were picked out of the old sweety tin!!

SO the 1st name drawn is......Koralee from Bluebird Notes
A set of Vintage style blocks AND a handmade 'seamstress' necklace in the colour of your choice will be coming your way!! Congrats hun x

Ok 2nd name Drawn is....

Little Gem!! Congrats hun!
You have a choice of the seamstress necklace made in the colour of your choice OR a set of Vintage style blocks!

So the runners up I picked next are...

Tania Deutrom
Teresa Clayton Sanderson
Linda Q
Kimberley @ sweet holly cottage
Leann @ the Old parsonage
You will all be receiving a handmade pair of Crystal earrings in the colour of your choice!
Oh erm...the next name fell out when I picked out the last name and I couldn't decide on who's name was to be opened so I decided to open it and award another prize...

Liz!

Congrats hun..you have the choice of a handmade pair of crystal earrings OR a little Craft surprise package...

I will be E-mailing you all tomorrow with all details as I need to have a bath and then an early night to get rid of this yucky feeling!
Thanks to all for entering! It means a lot that you all entered...I am giving all entrants a 10% Voucher for my Blog shop......As a little thank you...sorry if this is not much but if I had my way I'd try to give you all a little prize...and with nearly 400 entries this would be a VERY hard task!!!!
This is valid for 6 months so keep it and store it for a special occasion if you wish!

I have designed some more special editions of the vintage blocks with personalised sides....a couples edition including photos of the happy couple and meaningful pictures like a fave flower, or landmarks . e.g the Eiffel tower to remind you of that romantic trip to Paris you took....significant dates you get the picture!!! These are great for an anniversary, wedding or valentines pressie!!!

Also the Mother edition with similar themes...all personalised for the individual....Of course these special editions will be designed from scratch so they will be £14.99 for a set of 3 but a personalised pressie under £20 I think is not a bad price to pay!!

I've been tagged so will be back soon with more details!!!
BIG LOVE to ALL!!!
Annie xx

WOWEEE!!!!

Hello!!
Well as the title says..WOWEE!! What a response! The giveaway has had an overwhelming amount of  entrants this time..with around 3/4's of the 300 odd members entering from my facebook group and as you can see well over 100 peeps from blogland too!!
In hindsight I might have copied and paste the name into a spread sheet rather than write out each name up to 3 times on little bits of paper!! But alas I started this way so I intend to finish it this way!!
I have tried wherever possible to respond with a little personal thankyou to each entrant and try to visit their blog in return...sometimes this has not been possible as some profiles are restricted :~( But the Blogs that I have discovered are FANTASTIC!!!
I really believe that Giving something away brings SO much more into your life than the actual treasure you give...I have Loved finding hidden blogs showing wonderful peeks into strangers lives!! and I tell you having so many positive comments is just so Amazing!!!! SO Thanks to all for Participating!  I am going to close this on Saturday Evening and announce the winner Monday morning!
So If you havn't entered yet the please feel free to do so now!!

CLICK HERE TO VISIT GIVEAWAY POST

OK Before I go a few questions answered...
CHUFFED = Very Happy!!!! Sorry to all my American friends for using a very British word without Explaination!!-

The Crown will move around my house for the rest of the year until it will find its true home in December on the top of my tree!!!

You can find my shop by clicking on the black and white button in the sidebar..Working on some new stock to be sold soon!!

Oh and If you are the 'anonymous' poster with no email address than please send me it so I can make sure that If you are picked then I know how to contact you!!!! Thanks!!

Until Monday Morning.....BYEEEEE!!!!
Annie xxx

100 Followers Giveaway!! ( & a crown makeover!)

Hello!
Well Sorry I've been Gone so long but with the Snow days that fell upon us, between entertaining a 5 yr old and getting the house back in order after Christmas, there has been little time for finishing up my projects!
So now my lil man is back in school I can move forward with things..starting with the 100 Followers Giveaway!!
Thankyou to all of who have followed my ramblings over the last 6 months! It means so much that you take the time to comment and wish me well and to have got to know so many wonderful peeps in such a short space of time. I hope our friendship grows and thrives. x
So I have opened this giveaway to the members of my facebook group and you all here in Blog land!! There are currently just over 300 members there and on the halfway giveaway I had well over 250 entries so I have decided to give away the following prizes...

1st name Drawn

1 set of 4 seasons Vintage style blocks,

1 Seamstress Necklace in the crystal colour of their choice and

some surprise vintage and crafty goodies!

2nd name Drawn

A set of 4 seasons Vintage style blocks

OR

1 Seamstress Necklace in the crystal colour of their choice.

Next 5 Names drawn

A pair of Handmade Crystal earrings in the colour of their choice

Of course there will be more than one way to enter so you can have multiple entries!!

SO this is how it works.....
1 entry = reply to Facebook group OR Comment on this post
1 entry = posting a link to this blog on your Facebook wall OR Posting a link to your blog
1 entry = becoming a follower of my blog or join my Facebook group- link in side bar

I can see who has replied or commented on Fb and here but if you have posted a link or followed me then please let me know by e-mail annmarie_vaughan@yahoo.co.uk and i will add your extra entries in the hat!
If you are already a follower then let me know when you leave a comment and I will automatically put an extra entry in for you xxxx
P.S This giveaway is open to readers overseas too!!

GOOD LUCK!!

SO heres the Makeover! I bought this erm rather yellow gold Crown tree topper in the January sales and it wasnt really to my taste or matched any of my tree decorations so it needed a new look!
( please excuse the poor quality of pics)

BEFORE

AFTER

I will be Linking this post in the makeover parties displayed in my side bar, the people who participate always amaze me with their creations...def worth a visit for fantastic Inspiration!! If you click on any of the buttons in the sidebar it will take you to the blog hosting the party!

If you are visiting from one of them then please feel free to comment and enter the giveaway..I would be chuffed!

Until next time

Annie x

UPDATE: NOW CLOSED..thanks SO MUCH to all who entered!!

My Makes of 2009!!

Hello!
Well before I move on to 2010 I thought I would show you some of my work from 2009....I have seen a lot of these posts and thought Hey why not jump on the Bandwagon??!!!
I only started this blog in July so I might sneak in a few from the pre blog days!!!

Wonder what Makes I will create this year??.......A Crown will be my next project...not for a bride though....Keep your eyes peeled!!

Thanks for viewing!

Annie x
P.S Feel free to carry on making suggestions for the Giveaway..getting a better idea now...looks like the blocks will be making a comeback...as well as Jewellery it seems!