Swaps, and Happy Mail, and New Creations.......................

I was in a altered matchbox swap with Penny, and just received a lovely package in the mail- from WAY east of Va Beach, as my postmaster told me!!! LOL From way across the pond- these lovely creations came!!! I guess I should have filled my matchbox with something other than air- all of these came with a goodie or two inside!!













A paper swap from LaWendula's blog garnered me this wonderful batch of  colorful papers! My swap partner outdid herself- and sent along a card she made too!!!










The other happy mail came from Nathalie of Ruby Floy- she advertised a Castaway bottle in her online shop - and I just couldn't resist!!! It is wonder-FULL!!!! I think you should all order one, when she has them in stock!!! If my creative self was lost on a desert island- this would be the thing to have - after water, fruit,  and chocolate, of course!!!










Next is a lovely bracelet I ordered from Mary Ellen's Etsy shop-Art Kissed- it is beautiful - and she even sent an extra goodie along!!!!The sentiment on the bracelet fits me exactly!!!






The last set of photos- these are two of the recent recycled, upcycled items I've made. They can be found in Julieanna's shop in Broadway, Va.  Vintage teapots are now wind chimes with altered and stamped silverware, and crystal prism "water droplets". The smaller hammered teapot can be a planter- it has sphagnum moss in it right now - but I can just picture it with some pansies or overflowing with ivy or portulaca.(UPDATE- the hammered teapot just sold!!!!- the other is still available! More to come!) Also a little 2 tier pedestal made from vintage English ironstone. I hope to get some of these in my Etsy shop soon!












I know this is probably sensory overload - but I am behind on blogging and figured I might as well post it all at once!!! I know I am missing writing about something else I recently got in the mail - but when I figure out what it is, I'll just write another post!!!
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18 comments:

  1. BarbMay 22, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    What a fun post...the mailman was good to you this week.

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  2. Gene BlackMay 22, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Yes...desert island --chocolate required!

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  3. ~*~Patty SzymkowiczMay 22, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    I think playing with wool is going to have to wait, you are on fire creating these wonderful whimsies!!!
    I adore your banged up tea pot and I see you and your metal letter punches are getting along famously too! Really fantastic, I am not surprised one already sold! You are SO creative and prolific Pat!!!
    Aren't you lucky to have so much wonderful art arriving in your mailbox ... it adds such delight to any day!!!
    Have a great weekend!
    oxo

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  4. ~*~Patty SMay 22, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    YES Overload indeed!
    Nathalie's castaway bottle is fantastic too!

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  5. ooglebloopsMay 22, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Katie said the hammered one looks like it was kicked down the road!! It was purposefully and artfully hammered that way!!!LOL

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  6. UnknownMay 22, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    Congrats on selling your banged up pot! CLEVER windchime! (I want one!) Holy cow, your postmaster must love sorting YOUR mail. Fun stuff in the mail and my bottle arrived unsquashed. :))

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  7. PatMay 22, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    You (and your swap friends) are just TOO creative....makes me feel very inadequate!!! I especially love your teapot creations. You GO, Girl!!!

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  8. AnonymousMay 22, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    The mailman was indeed good to you this week. Have FUN!
    That blue and white ironstone is exactly what I want, I'll be watching on ebay so I can buy one. What is the size of the plates, luncheon size or smaller or larger? I'm trying to guess. Lennie

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  9. BadPennyMay 23, 2010 at 12:05 AM

    Wonderful wonderful ! So glad the little boxes arrived safely from across the pond !
    Lovely post - I'm popping over to Ruby Floy right away !

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  10. FleuretteMay 23, 2010 at 1:39 AM

    Love your teapot creations!

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  11. artangelMay 23, 2010 at 2:14 AM

    What amazing stuff you got Pat! A real treasure trove.
    I LOVE your re-cycled art - those teapots and the cake stand in particular are amazing!
    Angie x

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  12. IngeMay 23, 2010 at 4:59 AM

    You sure must love your mailman:) The bracelet, collage kit and your teapot: NICE NICE NICE!!! I hope you'll enjoy the papers I've send you, I've already used some of yours on a little girly canvas I've made with my little niece.
    X

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  13. SethMay 23, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    Talk about a great mail day. You really have some treasures there.

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  14. little sheepMay 23, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    wow! what amazing acquisitions! i love the windchime!

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  15. Bleubeard and ElizabethMay 24, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    Your mail day was superb. I can't believe all the lovelies you got. I am sure they will keep you inspired for months. And I adore, simply ADORE, the tea pot wind chimes. How totally awesome. I may have to make one myself. Great inspiration!

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  16. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesMay 24, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    What an exciting day in your mailbox...I still am working on something to send after my opening. I held your precious small matchbox in my palm this morning as I faced the weakness in my stomach...I have so much to do. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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  17. Linda VincentMay 28, 2010 at 2:14 AM

    Glad I came for a visit...so much loveliness to behold :-)
    I adore the battered teapot and I'm just imagining it with pansies inside.......gorgeous!!

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  18. ArtPropelledMay 28, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    I'm enjoying the recycled loveliness displayed in such a wonderful setting.

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