Hello! It's been a long time. MUCH longer than I ever thought I would be away. I guess, really I've just been in a funk. It's been a gray winter here, and I need more sunshine for sure. I haven't felt very inspired, and sometimes life is just hard. I know you all don't come here to hear me whine about how hard teenagers are sometimes, or any of that stuff. So, I'll just skip all that, and jump right back into where we left off, ok? Besides, who couldn't find some inspiration with ROMANCE in the air?
You might be happy to know that even though I have been absent from my blog, I've still been working on things for the shop. I have lots of new things to share, but first I wanted to tell you about this Romantic embellishment kit I put together. I wanted to put together something that could work for Valentines day, but doesn't scream Valentines. Something softer, that could be used for any project, anytime that you need a touch of romance.
Almost everything in this kit has been handy dyed and "aged" by me in lovely shades of sepia and pink. My favorite romantic colors.
There are tags, vintage lace, and embellishments, and you can get a complete listing and order the kit if you would like right here.
The entire kit is packaged in a lovely sinamay envelope that has also been dyed and wrapped up with champagne silk ribbon and hand dyed vintage roses. Don't you just love it?
There are lots of other new items in the shop too, and I'll share the rest of of them here tomorrow, but you can see them all now by clicking here.
I will hopefully never take a month long blog break again. :) I missed all of you!
Cerri xoxo
Cerri, so glad you're back! Yes, I have one teenager and we don't need to mention how hard this can be in conjunction with an overall lack of sunshine and warmth. Love your new Valentine Kit - so pretty!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | February 03, 2011 at 09:25 AM
Missed you! I visit your blog everyday! I hope that you find sunnier days! As a good friend tells me "This too shall pass"
Posted by: Jennifer Phillips | February 03, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Beautiful embellishment kits! You did a fab job on these, they are romantic, but not limited to Valentines. The bags you created are really perfect.
The Funk has been a visitor to many homes this cold winter. It is so lovely when the sun comes out, everything seems so much better!
And add some teenagers to dark winter days and....well, it can be very testing : )
Bless their hearts!
I am wishing sunshine for you and I send you hugs,
Terri
Posted by: Artful Affirmations | February 03, 2011 at 10:05 AM
How could I forget you? You make the prettiest things. :) I've been feeling a little blah myself. I hope we can all shake this funk soon!
Posted by: Jessica at Kids Napping? I'm Scrapping! | February 03, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Glad to see you pop up again! Your embellishments are oh, so pretty!
Posted by: Lorrie | February 03, 2011 at 01:14 PM
Ceri, I know just how you feel. I can't get anything done in the winter, just drag around. I am going to Fla for 12 days for the cure. Glad to see all your new stuff. The romantic stuff is wonderful. Hope we have an early spring in Tn.
Posted by: Robin Carr | February 03, 2011 at 02:17 PM
Hi Cerri,
Good to see you back!
I think most of us have been in a funk this winter! I know I am!
Love the pretty kits you put together!
Smiles, Dolly
Posted by: Dollys Cherry Heart | February 03, 2011 at 05:36 PM
So glad to see you back!!! The last month has been about the same for me. Dark, dreary, and cold here...will be so glad when the sun shines! Love your new goodies!!!
Posted by: Cindy G. | February 03, 2011 at 06:29 PM
I don't even want to the think about the teenage years yet but in seven months I won't be able to escape it. Your romantic inspiration kits in sepia and pink are lush and yummy! I am ready for some warmer weather and sunshine too!
xxoo
Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Meyer | February 03, 2011 at 07:22 PM
I was glad to see you back Cerri! I have been anxiously awaiting your next post, I check it frequently. :-) You have fans who miss you. I enjoyed making the pink princess and the frosty Christmas scene. I haven't made the Christmas trees but will later in the year. Your embellishment kit is lovely. Keep up the wonderful work!
Posted by: Diane Langness | February 03, 2011 at 08:54 PM
All your new goodies are simply gorgeous!! Glad to have you back!
xoxo,
Brandy
Posted by: Brandywine Designs | February 05, 2011 at 07:32 PM