Sunday, October 14, 2007

Projects and Purchases

Good Day to all of my fabulous blogging friends. Hope you have all enjoyed a nice weekend. I had a busy one doing a show for my dog treat boutique (I forgot the camera!). Today I was able to relax a bit and get to the flea market. I found some fabulous rhinestone brooches that I'll be recreating into new jewelry pieces. I also found these fabulous metal frames. I'm thinking Christmas decor projects for these - either Christmas or some kind of old family photo project. Still playing with the ideas in my head. I hope to have some time this week to actually create! The vendor had a few more of these frames and now I'm wishing I had purchased them all! I almost always have some sort of buyers remorse after leaving the flea market - always remorse that I didn't buy more things or buy the one or two items that I was unsure of!

I'm a fan of Edgar Allan Poe so I was all over this piece by the very talented Kris Hurst. Perfect for Halloween. I keep moving him around as I want to be able to see him at all times. This piece really puts me in the spirit.


Kris also included some fun tickets and tags. I especially like the Halloween themes!


26 comments:

Natasha Burns said...

Karla I can't wait to see what you make with that bling!

Britt- Sparkled Vintage Charm said...

gorgeous pics!!! I love the creations Kris makes!!

Anonymous said...

I just love those brooches, I'm looking forward to seeing how you re-jewel them! Great Halloween items, love the tickets!

Heather ~ Pretty Petals said...

Karla, I love your finds!! Those rhinestone pieces will be beautiful for your jewelry.

Niesz Vintage Home said...

Oh, those little frames will be wonderful for all sorts of projects!
Can't wait to see what you do with them.

I don't think I've ever returned from a flea market without saying, "Rats, I should have bought that!". LOL

Kimberly :)

Sophie Honeysuckle said...

Karla, you found some great things-can't wait to see what you make with them!xx

Susan @ Blackberry Creek said...

Love the Poe piece.

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

I am the same way after a flea market, wishing I'd bought them ALL!

Erin Earls said...

I fell in love with Poe in the 9th grade. What a great piece. Those are some great finds too.
love Erin~

Susie Q said...

Oh what wonderfup treasures you will create from these!

I LOVE your Poe and those tickets are too cool!

What fun! Isn't Halloween fun to get ready for?

Hugs,
Sue

Anonymous said...

Brilliant Edgar Allan Poe collage.

Anonymous said...

Just stopped by to your absolutely beautiful (!!!!) blog from Heather's. Your work is really great and I can't wait to browse the archives for more! :)

Anonymous said...

Karla,
I love your buys, especially the rhinestone jewelry. I am a sucker for vintage rhinestone anything.
I can't wait to see what you create with your new stuff.

:) Bren

http://benzy55.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Sandra Evertson said...

Cool flea market finds, one can never have enough rhinstone jewelry!
Sandra Evertson

Vicki Chrisman said...

Oh.. cool stuff!! I think those tickets are SOOO cool!

Monica said...

Fun frames you found !
Love the tickets from Kris she is great isnt she? I have a journal from her I just love!

Cape Cod Washashore said...

LOVE the bling! They'll be so fun to craft with!!!

Thank you for your comment re: the swaps. I had several offers, so to be fair I decided to accept the first offer I received. But I'd still LOVE to do a swap with you a little later!!! =)

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Jenn said...

How exciting Karla, you've always got something fun simmering!! hehe Looks like you got yourself some GREAT finds!

Jenn

Merci-Notes said...

SpoOkY!!!
I have successfully put that guy out of my mind, placed there by my brother when he was a young teenager reading...scary stuf by him.)
He is too scary for me, REALLY!
Sweet Karla! What are you thinking! hahaha, Just another side of you, that makes you, YOU! : )
Spooky reading to YOU!
Hugs,
Mary

Anonymous said...

Love Edgar Allen Poe! Great finds.

Sandy McTier Designs said...

Fabulous finds! Can't wait to see what you create with those!
Love the Poe creation too ~ such creative people in this world.

Hope you are having a great week.
Blessings,
Sandy

Anonymous said...

Wow! Fun flea market finds indeed! I always get the "I should haves" after flea markets! I am still sad my hubby talked me out of a huge pickle jar full of buttons for $30.00!! Do I really need more? :)

deb said...

Oh, fun stuff!!

Felicia said...

Love your new treasures :)

Unknown said...

That Edgar Allen Poe guy is so great!! I can see why you always want him around!

allie
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