Faux Wedding Cake

I'm sorry I have been an absentee blogger. Life has been crazy, and so has my computer. I haven't been able to load photos, so hopefully it will work this time. 2 nights ago I was crafting away, when I tried to cut a wire with scissors, well the scissors slipped, and I cut off the top of my knuckle. I ended up in the emergency room, they couldn't stitch it, because the area of missing skin was too big, so they put sergi seal on it, put gauze over that, and put a splint on my finger. I have to keep the splint on for 2 weeks. I didn't realize how much I use my pointer finger. grrr.... I am trying to get a few projects finished up for The Paris Street Market this Saturday. My friend has a booth, and wanted me to put some pretties in the booth. She is doing lots of vintage baby and wedding goodies, so I was in my element. I made this cake a couple of years ago, but had never decorated it.



Have a lovely day-
xxoo - Valarie

Birthday Box Swap partner

Yesterday I received this amazing email from my Birthday Swap partner:

Seriously, is this cute, or what?? Go check out her blog, it is filled with fabulous things to admire!!! Say hi to Bobbie, and be prepared to be inspired!!!
Have a lovely day.
xxoo Valarie

Birthday Box Swap

If you haven't seen the new Happy Birthday Issue at Inspired Ideas, run on over and check it out. It is the sweetest thing you will see!! Amy is having a fun Birthday shadow box swap. I swore I would not do another swap until the summer was over, but I just could not resist this fabulous opportunity!!!
Have a lovely day.
xxoo - Valarie

Blog Break

I can't believe that it has been almost a month since I have blogged. Life has been crazy busy around here. We went to Vegas twice in the last 2 months, and to LA once. So.....I have let my blog go dormant. I do apologize. I just wanted to post a quick picture of what I have been working on. I am making some Wedding goodies for a big sale that I am working on with a friend. I will post more pictures soon.

Have a lovely day.
xxoo - Valarie

Easter Swap goodies from Michele

Here is the second part of my Easter Swap with my dear friend Michele. She spoiled me rotten. Her gifts were so amazing, enjoy:





I cannot believe what wonderful friends I have made in blogland. Thank you dear Michele. You truly made my day.
xxoo Valarie

Vintage Easter Goodies on Ebay

Be sure and check out my Ebay shoppe, I am selling lots of fun vintage Easter goodies....here is just a sample of what I have listed:





Hubby and I went to Dancing with The Stars this week, so I will be back with more photos of the fabulous Swap I was in, and also of our vacation in Beverly Hills.
xxoo Valarie

Fabulous Easter Swap goodies.

I participated in a fabulous Easter swap with my two good friends Kristin and Michele. Kristin has the fabulous blog Signs and Salvage...check out her blog, you won't be disappointed.

Can you believe all of these fabulous goodies?? I am still in awe over it all.

Kristin is selling these amazing little nests made from shredded vintage books. I am ordering a few for my Easter table.

This sweet sign is super sweet. I'm telling you, you need to order from her!!

I don't think Kristin knows this, but peeps are my all time favorite Easter candy. This will stay up year round in my craft room!

Yet another sweet sign. Be still my heart!!

I love this sweet recipe box. I am going to use it in my craft room for phone numbers!!

This gorgeous hook will also stay up year round. The chippy pink is just amazing!!

Also, look at these sweet crocheted slippers. LOVE!! Kristin, you outdid yourself. Love ya!! I can't wait to get my box from Michele...the girls should get their box I sent any day now.
Have a lovely day.
xxoo Valarie