{Birthday}Play Ball!

Here's a peak at something I've been working on!
The whole set will be available at my shop starting this weekend!




Hugs,

Heather

{Party Kit} Marie Antoinette

Bonjour!
I hope you are all well sweet Blogland friends. I've got a fresh batch of designs to share with you. Check out my fun new Marie Antoinette Party Kit. It was a hoot working on this set. I know a lot of people share my love for Marie and her fabulous dresses. Her fashions were my inspiration, along with the amazing hair she sported. "Let's Have Cake", isn't that a fun play on words and a cute way to start an invitation.

If you do your cupcakes just right and pop the Marie topper on it, it will look like the cupcake is her skirt! How fun is that. I could see having my girls and their friends decorate their cupcake Marie's skirt. What do you think? The whimsical cupcake place cards are darling too.



The set also includes this lovely little Marie Antoinette Paper Doll I designed. This is one part of the set where I really got to have fun exploring my inner fashion designer.



I have some really exciting design sets on the horizon that are going to be popping with spring colors. Would you like a hint? Batter Up! Hungry, Hungry.... (You know that fun game the kids love to play) What will you See under the Sea? So there's three hints for three upcoming sets.



I've been amazed at the amount of Pin The Beak on The Owl's I've been selling for the past two weeks. This little bird has become quite popular. The cupcake toppers are one of my favorite sets. I'm always won over by anything pink and brown, so I truly enjoyed doing these.


Check out this fun crafty Link Up Party!


Sweet Dreams,
Heather

{Marie Antoinette} Party Kit

Hello Friends,

Well there's a lot going on around our home. We started the baby steps towards changing over to a healthier lifestyle. The little one's began gymnastics classes. I began taking a class at church based on the book Bod4God. We switched the Little Debbie Snack cakes for granola and apples. And guess what, no one died with out their junk food.



We also enjoyed a fun Hollywood Themed Birthday Party with friends last weekend. The girls got decked out in feather boas and sunglasses to go to the movies. We saw Gnomeo and Juliet. It was a wonderful movie. Full of good laughs.

Hugs,

Heather

1st Anniversary Give Away

Hi All,
It's my 1st year in business!
Wow how I've been blessed. Both in making new friendships through my business and in growth. To celebrate I'm doing a giveaway. Simply go to my etsy shop Pick which printable design is your favorite. Then return to my blog and make a comment mentioning which design you would want if you won. Super easy. I'll announce the winner Next Friday and send the files by email within 72 hours of that announcement.

Hugs,

Heather

{Party Pack} Hollywood Glam

Hello Friends,

I had a girl friend ask me to design her little girl's party set. She wanted a focus on all things Hollywood and Glamorous. Well, it's almost complete and the package will be available soon in my shop. I have to say that I think this will be my new favorite. It has a super fun, and very unexpected activity to go along with it for the kiddos. I can almost guarantee that they haven't done this at a party before. And the cupcake toppers are sure to please any young starlet!
So here's a peek at the paper dolls that will go with this set.

One thing that will be different about this Party Package is that it is only available customized. Meaning that the package will include a name and age on the cupcakes, name on the banner, and the invitation information will be filled in by me. It truly brings the big production feel to the party favors. Can't wait to show you more.



Hugs,

Heather

An Old Painting & a New Project

Well I've been quite busy lately. But I wanted to share a fun new project I'm working on. Actually it only exists in my sketch book at the moment. But, it soon will be coming to life and I'll be sure to show you very soon. It's a Girl's Dinosaur Party! I can't count how many girls I've known, including myself who at one point wanted to be an archeologist. And sadly all the Dino stuff I've seen is all boy focused. Well this is going to be one stinking cute dinosaur. And she's going to be a party pleaser for sure.

One of my many UFO's(UnFinished Objects)
Scarlett's Dress Series




As I mentioned I've been busy. And me being busy means no time for painting. I have dry spells where I may not paint for a year... or a month... or something along those lines. And I've had one of those long dry spells. Well the dry spell has ended and I can't wait to get back to work on my church painting. And I've got a zillion paintings in my head ready to pop out on to a canvas or piece of water color paper. Wouldn't you know that feeling hits when I'm swamped. No complaints here though. Dry spells stink. I'm happy it's passed for now. But it is very much a part of the creative process. The refilling of the creative tank. Sometimes it only takes a good movie to refill it, sometimes a trip or hearing from an old friend. My dry spell was wiped away by the crisp winter air and lots of fun in the snow with the kids. Oh, and Netflix :)

So here's an oldy but goody until I get around to putting up my dinosaur girl party set and my new paintings that Lor d willing I can start working on this weekend.



Hugs,

Heather

{Decorating} Frugal Walls

I don't like to spend an arm and a leg on framed art. And I'm an an artist! I like to find ways to get that fabulously matted art look, for a few dollars rather than the big bucks.
For example I love having my walls reflect the season. There's nothing more precious than an antique print of St. Nicholas on a beautifully patterned mat hanging above a plate of fresh cookies. So how does this frugal girl get the look?

Public Domain Art, an amazing resource that has endless uses. You can simply go to Wikipedia Public Domain Image page. It has categorized lists of different types of Public Domain Art. A few of my favorite public domain art resources are Karen Whimsy's Public Domain Images and http://www.yestercards.com/.

So, here's a little tutorial on how I achieve this look:

1. The first thing I do is search the public domain art sites for art that would look good for the theme or holiday I'm decorating for.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Next you print the image. Be sure to print it at a size that will allow plenty of space to show off your fabulous mat!
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Next you pick your favorite scrap book paper that picks up accent colors from your printed picture. Something that compliments the piece of art. Cut the crap book paper ti fit the frame and trim the image to remove any signs of the printer margins.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Your final step is to adhere the image to the center of the scrap book. Once dry place in the frame. No worries friends, yes frames can be high. But if you're a smart frugal cookie, you know about Dollar Tree, or Dollar General. Or any number of other great Dollar stores, which almost all carry great picture frames in a variety of sizes.

Happy Decorating Friends,

Heather

{Paper Dolls} Marie Antoinette

Hi Friends!
It's a winter wonderland here in Georgia. Beautiful snow covered hills sprinkled with kids sledding in laundry baskets. "What's that", you say. Yep, here we have to improvise with garbage can lids, laundry baskets and even pizza pans(God rest it's soul).

Would Marie Antoinette have hiked up her skirts and bustle to go gliding down a hill? I like to think so. If only you could see the image in my head.
Be sure to check out my fun Marie Antoinette Paper Dolls, minus the Guillotine.

Hugs Y'all,

Heather

{Valentine's Day} A party & A Paper Doll

My girls and I just settled in to enjoy the rare snow flakes that are dusting the south tonight. It's been an unusual winter already. Lots of chilly days.
I'll post pictures of the pretty scenery soon. Sandwich bagged mittens in all!

Stop by the store, it's stocked with all kinds of lovely Valentine goodies. Including these two new items. The Party pack and A Cupid Paper Doll.







Stay Warm Friends!

Hugs,

Heather

{Valentine's Day} Cards

Hi Friends,
I hope you all are having a great New Year. The Ozee house has been busy playing our new Wii and having lots of family fun. Did I mention I killed my poor kids Sea Monkeys? It's a long story. Let's just say, read the directions before you feed the little boogers ;)

So I've been busy creating some fun items to celebrate Valentine's Day with. First out of my shop, a good old fashioned Valentine Card Set. Full of fun vintage cherubs, keys and sheet music. You can purchase it here. The vintage imges came from a variety of sources including 1st floor flat freebies, karens whimsy, and vintage catnip.



Next up will be the party kits with a fun French twist. That should be in my shop by this weekend. So long for now sweet friends.

Who thinks I should design a cupid paper doll set? Me too! I'll aim to get one of those drawn soon too.

Hugs,

Heather

Holiday Hello

Hello Dear Friends,
I hope you are happily enjoying time with friends and family. As this year fades and the new one begins to twinkle to life I'd like to say thank you for being with me this year and I look forward to another year of sharing a love of all things creative with you.



I have been overwhelmed with a flow of inspiration this past week. I see this as my own creative spring plopped right into the middle of winter. Unicorns, fairies, Marie Antoinette... are just a few of the characters frolicking about in my noggin. I can't wait to let them spill onto my paper and into my shop.

Cheers to a New Year and
My Dear Friends in Blogland,
Heather

Sweet Dreams Big Mam-Maw.

{Christmas} FREE Bookmark

Hello Friends,
I hope you're making lots of special Holiday memories with friends and family. Here are some free bookmarks for you to use Non-Commercially.
Feel free to print them on card stock and hand them out at your child's class or church or just stick one in your favorite book.



Merry Christmas Friends!
Heather

{Birthday} Paris Party

Hi Friends,
I have a sweet customer who sent photos of her lovely Paris Party. Kerstin did an amazing job decorating and I love color coordinated candy!

Here are just a few of the pictures. To see more and read her fun blog, The Real Housewives of Idaho click here.







Thank you Kerstin for sharing your little one's special day.
All of these fantastic photos were taken by Kerstin.


Hugs,

Heather

{Christmas} Deck the Halls

Hi Sweet Friends,
I've been crazy busy these days. Work, Christmas Plays, and all the normal life stuff. But I wanted to take a moment to share a little peek into our home. We love decking the halls!


This antique Santa cup was my mothers.


I created the paintings above the buffet a few years ago. They have my girls names on the list to Santa. The buffet was my Great Grandmother Harmon's.


This Santa figurine was my grandmothers. Our tree is filled with ornaments that were gifts or made by myself, my girls, my mother and my grandmother.


And that beautiful wreath was made especially for me by a dear friend.

I'd love to see how you deck your halls!


Hugs,

Heather

{Christmas} Fun and Games

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

Hello Friends,
I've been having a blast designing a Holiday Snow Party Kit and my Christmas Games Party Pack. These sets are just what you need to take a great party to "Look Out Martha" fabulousness!



The games and paper dolls in the Christmas Games Party Pack are perfect for your child's class party or family get together. There are snow man, ginger bread and Santa paper dolls. It also includes a cupcake decorating sheet along with Pin the Nose on the Reindeer and Pin the Star on the Christmas Tree game.



Time for Sugar plumb fairies to dance in my head. Sweet Dreams!

Hugs,

Heather