Hey chixies, hope you're having a great week! : ) I must confess that I have been the queen of last minute gifts lately. I had just 10 minutes to pull together a special gift for my friend, Krista, this weekend. So, I made her these stylish earrings using our new Dark Cherry Wood Tags, 1 Hole and Feather Charms.
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I had to find a nice way to display them. Luckily, I had this pretty Watercolor Shrine on hand that I had rubberstamped and painted with Golden's Fluid Acrylics.
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I sewed the earrings onto the shrine and wrote a nice note with a white gel pen.
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Inca acted all coy while Bruno leaned in for a kiss. Aww, how my kitties keep me entertained while I'm arting. : )
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Only a few minutes before we need to head out the door. I add a Mini Eco Chunky Heart that I had painted with lime green to jazz it up. No time for giftwrap so I wrap it up in tissue paper and into a brown bag it goes.
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I add a big "K" for Krista and staple it up and it's ready to go. Phew!
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And here is lovely Krista wearing her new earrings, so cute!!
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I must say that I'm loving our Dark Cherry Wood Labels. They're so chic and elegant and made from sustainable birch. I used the 1 hole to make the earrings for Krista. And then here I used the 2 Hole Labels to dangle Green Leaves...these are aching to be a new pretty pair of earrings. And for the 3 Hole Labels, they'd be awesome as necklace pendants. Learn how easy it is to make these in my new Owl Charms Class.
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Speaking of charms, I whipped up a fresh batch of dazzling charms for you! Order today and spend at least $30 and receive one of these gorgeous charms. I'm including 1 for every $50 that you spend with us. How cool is that?
Hope you have a wonderful, charming week! See you next week with more creative fun and a new digi freebie.
What would you like to see for our next Free Digital Download?
Leave a comment with your idea and if I pick your idea, I'll give you a $20 gift certificate to ARTchix. : )
I´d love some witches for a giveaway to work with them before Halloween.
Posted by: Marion | October 05, 2011 at 02:43 PM
I would like to see some vintage Little Red Rideing Hood photos or illustrations.
Posted by: Char-D | October 06, 2011 at 02:18 AM
how about something with feathers? -you have given me that idea, helga : )
Posted by: Lenna Andrews | October 06, 2011 at 05:15 AM
I'm with Lenna. i was going to say peacock feathers.
Posted by: Janet B | October 06, 2011 at 05:21 AM
I would love some kitty paper dolls! :)
Posted by: Lisa Mallette (euphoriastamper) | October 06, 2011 at 05:22 AM
Vintage pumpkins or halloween cats.
Posted by: Gena | October 06, 2011 at 06:02 AM
I'm thinking hearts w/leaves and vines...Grow Love, Love Grows. Love the earrings you made! And the way you packaged them was great. Fun ideas for all of us. Krista is a lucky girl to have a fun friend like you! Thank you, Helga.
ps. I'm so excited you picked me as one of the winners last week for 'Create'. I'm making my 'Wish List'!
Posted by: Carole Kurth | October 06, 2011 at 07:37 AM
love the earrings, the wood is so "in" right now and such a nice touch but still light enough to wear!
Posted by: Linda | October 06, 2011 at 07:37 AM
I would like to see some "boo-tiful" glamour girls. Wicked women would be very fun at this time of the year!
Posted by: Sandy Alsfasser | October 06, 2011 at 07:47 AM
How about different shapes of leaves. It's fall and I'm in the mood for using natural elements.
Posted by: Linda Karsemeyer | October 06, 2011 at 08:44 AM
Love these! I would love some vintage images of children dressed for Halloween!!
Posted by: Shelly Kane | October 06, 2011 at 09:45 AM
I would like to see something red & green inspired. I know it's early, but I always run out of time to make things for the holidays! I need a jumpstart! :)
Posted by: Peg Englishman | October 06, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Love the ear rings you created.
I would to see some rich jewel tones to use in our art.
Posted by: Barbara DeLisle | October 06, 2011 at 02:33 PM
Hey, you already have kitty paper dolls?! Where have I been? LOL Love them! I'm going to have to do some Artchix shoppin' this weekend for sure!
Posted by: Lisa M | October 06, 2011 at 05:03 PM
A animal circus theme. And thanks for your freebies. I get chickie with them.
Posted by: fran | October 06, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Would love something in fall-ish color.
Posted by: Jo Johnson | October 07, 2011 at 01:43 AM
Froggy theme would be great !!
Posted by: Sid | October 07, 2011 at 02:37 PM
Hi Helga - love your new charms & jewels, and the kitties are adorable as always.
For your next free digi download, how about something compiled from the ARTchix Hall of Fame (aka a compilation of fabulous retired images)?
Cindy :)
Posted by: Cindy McMath | October 08, 2011 at 12:04 PM
I´like to see ravens and witches.
Posted by: Anna Densert | October 08, 2011 at 02:31 PM
Santas!
Posted by: April Dudko | October 11, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Women dressed in "60's style. You know, the flip, the bouffant, mini-skirts, patterned tights and knee socks... I could go on and on!
Posted by: Jennifer Zoeterman | October 13, 2011 at 09:18 AM
First Nation Designs, worldwide. I love the rich color choices incorporated in unique motifs.
Posted by: Lynne Gehm | October 14, 2011 at 08:57 AM
I love chairs!
Posted by: llynn | October 17, 2011 at 07:07 PM