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Sunday, March 6, 2011

Using the Good Stuff Linky Party!!!

I wanted to participate in Karla's wonderful party because using my "besties" is one of my goals for my art. I was definitely hoarding for awhile. I think I needed to so that I would have a selection to choose from. But...as my hubby would tell you... my besties are taking over our bedroom and it is time to unleash!!!!
These little shadowboxes have been in my mind for awhile and this was the perfect push to finally make them happen!


Here they are close-up:













I came down with some kind of virus on thursday and didn't get to all the projects that I had planned to show you... All of these shadowboxes are using dolls and figurines that I have been keeping and not wanting to use...I am sooooo happy I did! I am happy the way they turned out!
I had planned to decorate this little wicker purse but at least I fluffed the millinery (my favorite thing to hoard!) to show you what my plan is! I will glue them on this week.... "besties" are the best!

Please go visit Karla's Cottage to see all the other wonderful treasures people are creating with their "besties!" Well, I am worn out! Back to bed for me! Cough! Cough! karen.......
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22 comments:

  1. Blessed SerendipityMarch 6, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Your shadow boxes are so wonderful! I think that is a great way to display your besties. Feel better soon.

    Danielle

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  2. UnknownMarch 6, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I LOVE your shadowboxes!! They are just darling. Love the happy colors and I am swooning over the basket purse!! Millinery is my favorite thing to hoard too :)
    Hugs,
    Amy

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  3. UnknownMarch 6, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    So SMITTEN with your darling shadowboxes!! The basket purse is adorable too! Sending get better soon wishes ~ Heidi

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  4. Seahorse Ranch GirlMarch 6, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    My ideas tend to bounce around in my mind for a while, too. As for hoarding millinery...I totally relate to that. In fact, it is so precious, I hardly own any and can't bear to use it. Jeesh, I'm already falling back to old patterns. Don't tell Karla.

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  5. KarinMarch 6, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I love them! I'm the worst at hoarding all the best stuff. But yet it feels so great when you finally use it!

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  6. fairyrocksMarch 6, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Those little diaramas are too cute!!
    Carry on with your wicker purse, I think you are on a roll
    Keep smiling and creating

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  7. Beth LeintzMarch 6, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Your shadow boxes are so cute- I couldn't help but smile when I saw them. Very good use of besties!

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  8. JeanieMarch 6, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Your shadow boxes are adorable. They're so darned cute. And a perfect way to display -- well, anything, but especially your best!

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  9. Kristen PareMarch 6, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Lovely shadowboxes with such happy colors! I also love your basket purse. Hope you feel better soon.

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  10. LenaMarch 6, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I love the way that you've used some of your special things to create these wonderful boxes. They are each charming.

    Thank you for participating in the 'good stuff' challenge.

    Lena

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  11. karlascottage.typepad.comMarch 6, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    We had the same idea! I'd been hoarding figurines too. Aren't they fun to work with when you finally use them?

    Feel better soon!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Your blog is so pretty, love the little wicker purse, could use all those shadow boxes!!!
    Celeste, The Victorian Tailor

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  13. GingerMarch 6, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Sorry youre not feeling well. You did a wonderful job on those boxes. Very creative.

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  14. Something SpecialMarch 6, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Very cute idea to showcase those lovely vintage goodies!

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  15. SuzMarch 6, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Those are just wonderful. You did a fabulous job on your shadowboxes...I really love them! Hope you feel better soon

    Fondly,
    Suz

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  16. Little Pink StudioMarch 6, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Karen, your shadowboxes are darling!
    Love them!
    Cerri xoxo

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  17. klulessMarch 6, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Your little shadowboxes are just wonderful. Oh my, I haven't been collecting little figurines up until now and I did buy just one today after seeing Karla's post. I feel a new collection coming on....EEEEEK!

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  18. JudyMarch 7, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    These little shadow boxes are just too stinkin' cute! I may have to do something like these with my extensive hoard of frozen Charlottes. Hate to use them, but how cute are your little bits in the shadow boxes!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  19. FRENCH LAUNDRYMarch 7, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Your shadow boxes are adorable. I didn't get my act together for the Besties over at Karla's. Oh well, maybe next time.

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  20. LaurieMarch 7, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Very cute shadow boxes -- I love the theme!

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  21. Holly MooreMarch 7, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Oh such sweet shaddow boxes. What a great way to use and display your favs. So cute!e

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  22. robin dudley-howesMarch 11, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Oh my gosh Karen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These are adorable! You have out done yourself. And I can't believe that doll you found! I am NOT teaching the Sunday of the flea for sure this month! Heading over to etsy for some exvotos! love those too. Just so you know Dorothy might come to GF...she's either taking the train or driving up. rob

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