Beeswax Collage Workshop

Here's a little sneak peek of the beeswax collage workshop I'll be teaching at Make Time to Create in Newburgh, IN on Thursday, June 7th at 6 p.m.

For more details visit my workshop page here. Beeswax collage is so much fun, and way easier than you might think! Hope you can join me for the class!

Rustic Glam Votives {Tutorial} & A Blog Hop!

Welcome to the May Arts & Ribbon Carousel Blog Hop! I'm thrilled to be a part of such a fun event, and I hope you enjoy the tutorial I created to celebrate Ribbon Carousel's first amazing year! There will be prizes, inspiration, discounts, and of course, lots of beautiful May Arts ribbon!

I love to pair rustic elements like burlap with glamorous bits of bling like glitter and frilly ribbons! Rustic glam votives combine the two styles, and would be lovely for a bridal shower favor or for wedding decor!

I found these paper seed pots at a dollar store earlier this spring, and stashed them away for the perfect crafty project!

To add a little glam and glitz to the pot's rustic style, I painted the top rim with a tacky white glue inside and out, then dipped the seed pot in vintage glass glitter. So much sparkle!

May Arts sheer frayed flowers layered on top of wired burlap creates the perfect marriage of rustic and glam! I used white tacky glue to fuse the ribbons together, and trimmed each end to a point.

The pointed ends help the layered ribbons fit snugly around the tapered shape of the seed pot. Tacky glue bonds the ribbon to the paper securely and dries clear.

A single pretty bloom cut from the sheer frayed flower trim hides the seams and makes a beautiful accent for the votive!

Simply pop a fragrant candle in a glass holder into the decorated seed pot, and you have a rustic glam votive that's sure to add sparkle and rustic charm to any occasion!

Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to hop along to the other blogs joining the party! 

Here are the prizes:

Ribbon Carousel Blog: 4 spools of May Arts Ribbon (winner's choice)

Ribbon Carousel Facebook page: 2 rolls of Mary Arts Ribbon (winner's choice)

May Arts Blog: Ribbon Carousel

May Arts Facebook page: 2 ten packs of wooden spools

Leave a comment on this post at Serendipity Vintage Studio, or at any of the above for your chance to win these fabulous goodies!

{vintage artist's easel}

We spent most of our recent spring break trip to sunny Florida lounging, reading, eating, and staring at the beautiful waves. Frankly, we were beach bums, and it was bliss! I did venture out once or twice though, and one of my excursions led me to Bienvenue Antiques in Destin. I wandered through the store, circling the aisles aimlessly, admiring all the treasures. Suddenly, the irresistible glint of metal caught my eye! Drawn like a magpie to a shiny object, I cleared away the {beautiful} clutter to reveal this fabulous vintage art easel! I swiftly carried it to the checkout counter, where the owner told me she had found several of these at an auction, and I had snagged the only one remaining! I happily handed over the cash, loaded it up in my vehicle, and now this beauty resides in my studio awaiting my next creation. It's perfect for setting up pretty vignettes, and if you tune in Wednesday, you'll see it displaying my latest project! 

{Greetings Garland Tutorial}

Garlands, banners, and bunting regularly pop up at parties and weddings, and even in home decor! Put a new spin on these trendy favorites with garland greetings. For the May Arts & Authenthique blog week, I created a tutorial to show you how to make a garland that substitutes for a greeting card. The whole thing fits neatly in a tea tin, decorated with pretty papers and ribbon. Visit the May Arts blog for the tutorial, or this link for a download to save and print. Don't forget to leave a comment on the May Arts blog or over at Authentique for your chance to win some fun prizes!

{Watercolors by the Sea}

I'm dabbling in watercolors these days, and they make me so happy! I love the saturated little pots of color, and the way they magically glide across paper and blend together.

We took a spring break jaunt to the beach, and woke up every morning to this gorgeous sight! Water striped with shades of indigo and jade.



The colors of the sea

Captured on the page.