Been on a Pumpkin Roll

Hi Friends~

Hope you enjoyed a nice long weekend.

I've been having so much fun designing pumpkins this season

 to fill the shelves  of my shop.

Here are a just a few creations.

Starting with some wood block designs.

My talented guy cut some large blocks from wood

with added peg knobs for the stem.

I painted these with Waverly chalk paint in a pumpkin color

added dark wax, distress and embellishments.

These next few were created last year

but thought them worth sharing again.

I used Dollar Tree Pumpkins.

Added more accents to the top and glitter dots to the body of the pumpkin.

Lastly added a little tag to each and complete.

Easy, quick little project.

These little sweeties are created using an old sweater in ivory with real dried pumpkin stems.

This larger pumpkin was designed using flannel fabric and lace, jute and a dove charm.

Another sweater pumpkin with a flower added and created from a vintage pattern

lace and burlap stem. 

Here are a couple mini sweater set pumpkins also with real dried pumpkin stems.

Tied with lace ribbon and complete.

This little cutie is designed using a vintage spool of thread.

Jute for a stem with wire and burlap accent flowers and leaves complete the pumpkin.

Adding a little tag gives it a finish.

This pumpkin is a large style faux pumpkin hand painted with a flying witch silhouette

The design was adapted from 

The Graphics Fairy.com 

This Trick or Treat tag was also added and from The Graphics Fairy.

Lastly, I have sewn and designed lots of fabric styles this year and had so much fun.

Here are a few styles.

Notice the little paper bird sitting on the top of the ticking pumpkin.

I also designed the Farmers Market sign using the same chalk paint

by Waverly with dark wax and distress.

This little rose bud pumpkin can go right into Christmas.

Gingham checks in black with a little tag that says,

a wonderful Life.

I love to add these little wood tags.

This one says, embrace today!

And, I had to add a few pink for my shabby gals.

The pink wood tag says,

peace, hope and love!

Little furry fabric pumpkin with silk rose and leaves.

Some roses trailing on a ballet pink pumpkin.

Shabby and pink chic.

Ivory with grapevine wreath and roses.

Thanks for stopping by to visit.

Before I go, here is another little creation using wine corks.

I found a bag of these at Kirkland's and enough to make several pumpkins

and a few Christmas trees too.

See you next time.

To see my pumpkin patch click

Here.

Some of the above styles have found new homes, but I have a few more on the way.

Have a Happy September Day!

celestina marie

xo

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TO THANK YOU~ A VISITOR GIVEAWAY!

Greetings my Blog Friends and Happy Thursday! Time for another giveaway to honor your many visits reaching over 50 thousand plus. I so appreciate each and every visit and comment from you and want to give you a little gift of my heartfelt thanks.

Since we are approaching the Fall season, I have for someone, this shabby and rose pink pretty pumpkin hand painted in soft and light sweet pink and rose pretty, topped with silk roses and white tulle.



To enter my giveaway, just be a blogger, leave a comment and if you'd like to follow me too, that will be another entry.
The drawing will take place Oct. 1st and the winner announced.

Once again, I thank you for the many visits and the special friendships made throughout blogland. My prayers for you include many blessings always.
See you again soon.
Have a wonderful~~almost Fall Day!
Celestina Marie

SHABBY ROSE DREAMS IN 88 STEPS!

Do you remember in my last post I referred to the 88 steps? Well, as silly and corny as it may be, when you enter the front door to my home, it is 88 steps to this new redesigned guest room. The last bedroom of the house, on the second floor. A room with a view, a reflection of my on line shoppes, an extension of my studio and a rose retreat for dreaming and moments of the heart. I know, 88 steps, kind of silly huh?

This was a really fun room to design like no other in my home. But, it works because of the location, set apart and far off from the rest of the rooms. One pretty spot to relax, read, plan and even paint on occasion, all while being a useful room for visitors.

Decorated with vintage treasures from my childhood home, gifts and found pretties all coming together to complete the final style. The furniture was all painted in a raw cotton against a background of light pale ballerina pink for the walls. White lace treats the windows in a pattern that reflects old world.

Thank you for stopping by to view my pink dreams. WELCOME!!
Down the long hall we walk, rounding out the last steps to the door with the wreath.

















Color palette for this room.


The final details and treasures from family and friends. The 3 tier cake plate is from my sweet painting friend, Lorri. The cupcakes on the tiers are made by Jenn of Jennifer's Petal Palace. The plate topper rose box is made by Connie of Living Beautifully. The white porcelain rose in the header was a gift from Lorri too. The cupcake canvas painted by Amy from Bunny Rose Cottage. The cross stitch pillow in the tea cup, made by Stephanie from Angelic Accents.






Little pink rocker from my childhood. The aqua hanging nest on shelf, handmade by Shirl of Shirl's Cottage.





Hand painted roses on the ceiling fan. Hankie box. Vintage cup with a hankie napkin. These hankerchief's were my Father's. Heart box made by Bertie of Aunt May's Cottage. Bed quilt details.





Art work around the room.










The above angel was a sweet gift from my friend Lorri. The tea cup is from Vickie from Visuals by Vickie. The pillow is from Shabby Cats and Roses on ebay.

Thank you for stopping by and staying for this long post. There are just too many treasures to share so I will save them for another post, or maybe I should join Pink Saturday. So glad to have recovered from my yearly big decorating bug. Now it is on to new fun in the studio and lots on the drawing board there. Till next time, Blessings Always~~ Celestina Marie