LIFE IS NOT MEASURED BY THE NUMBER OF BREATHS WE TAKE, BUT BY THE MOMENTS THAT TAKE OUR BREATH AWAY.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Birds, Roses and Collage

I am behind on my blog this week. I was working on a few trash to treasure projects to show you and haven't quite finished them yet, so I thought I would just show some other things I made this week. I made a few more journals. I just love these !! They are so pretty and sweet !! They are here. I was in a Birdy mood, can you tell ??




This collage is probably the sweetest thing EVER !!! I just love bluebirds and forget me nots. I think this came out terribly sweet. :) All of my pictures are clickable, so feel free to look at close ups.


I used a vintage poem by Robert Louis Stevenson ( My Fav Poet !! ) from an old 1930's book I have that is falling apart. I hand painted the sweet forget me nots on the rim of the picture. I love mixing the old with the new. :)


This sweet Collage has my favorite Victorian Lady print in the center, and is simply named " Beautiful". Love This !!!! Me and Aqua. :) :) :)

This is the GOOD STUFF mom and I found thrifting lately. The old, big putz Church was a great score, and has its original box too !! It has a mucic box inside and plays Silent Night !! Oh My , I Love it !! I might have to paint the gold pink though. :) :)


There was even an extra tree in the box with fruit on it. Next I found the three little houses. They are plaster, not paper and new. But I love their vintage feel and sweetness. Mom got me this great frame. I think I will paint some bluebirds for it.


Well, That is it. I am planning a bigger post on Saturday, so check back. I hope you are all having an Awesome week and enjoying this wonderful warm weather !! :)

Hugs,

Rhea

38 comments:

Lori said...

your new creations are sweet indeed Rhea, i love the bluebird collage very very much, it is so beautiful!!!

great thrift store score, the little houses are so cute!!!

Secondhandrose said...

Rhea, your collages are beautiful as always. What a great find you have in all the little houses.
Karen

Connie said...

You make the most beautiful collages, sweets! Lucky finds also,
Smochies,
Connie

LW said...

Beautiful.....

Love the journals with the added touch of your signature roses.

Louise

Unknown said...

WOW GREAT finds...why can't I find the great things you do! LOL Your collages are incredible...

Be sure to take a peek at my blog...I have given you an award...if you have already received this..sorry for the duplicate...but I do love your blog!

Hugs/kisses...Lorena

bee'nme said...

Sweet Rhea,

What unbeleivably beautiful creations you've created here friend! I love it all; the collages are spectacular and the journals are charming and lovely... and I love seeing your bargains/finds...nice stuff!

I love coming here and being wowed and inspired - thanks so much!!

Hugs and blessings,
Becky S.

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

How pretty to use the plates as background to the collages! lovely.

Sharon said...

Love the artwork, always so creative.

You found a winner with the big church, can't believe it had a music box in it as well. You'll have to show us the pink paint job when your finished.

SweetAnnee said...

Your new creations are wonderful
of course..
and your finds
are awesome!!

woohoo..
deena

Edie Marie's Attic said...

So adorable, you are so talented!
Hugs, Sherry

Miss Gracie's House said...

I just *love* those notebooks~soo sweet!
Great thrifting finds!
I also love your rose plates a few posts back, esp the "Give us this day" I have a few of those myself but not one like that! Isn't amazing how many of those were made?
I'll be back to *visit* again!
Rene'

Natasha Burns said...

Loving the new goodies Rhea! Wow those little forget me nots you painted on the collage are beyond sweet!

Rose Petals & Blooms said...

Rhea, you're so incredibly talented, it's never ending! I adore your collages, and of course, aqua blue..too sweet! I would love to bargain shop with you, it's my favorite pass time~
xoxo
Michelle

Anonymous said...

Thank you for stopping to see my little store. Speaking of lovelies....your work is sooooo nice!! Don't you love thrifting? It can be so much fun!! Great finds.

KAREN EILEEN

Alison Gibbs said...

Rhea your collages are beautiful
Alison

Heather ~Pretty Petals said...

Rhea, everything you make is just incredibly beautiful and you have truly been blessed with SO much talent! LOVE these new pieces so much.

xoxo

Classics and Country said...

Wow! I love what you have made. Everything is just so delicate and beautiful! I have a passion for birdes too!

Lib said...

Hi Miss Rhea,
I Love your work.You do Beautiful work. :o)
Hope your're having a great wk.
Blessins',Lib

Cheryl Miller said...

Gorgeous finds, girlie! Hey, I actually made the snowman yesterday--I put it off for WEEKS, and then it only took a couple hours...you know how that is. Procrastination is such a pain...
Cheryl

Anonymous said...

Your very creative , everything is so pretty, wow talent galore!!
Take care,
Diane
http://dianobe.blogspot.com/

Kathleen Grace said...

Rhea, your creations are solovely. I love the bluebirds and forget me nots too!

Shirl said...

Hi Rhea, I love everything you made here. I want it all! LOL At least I have one of them coming. I'm so happy that I won it! I love that print with the lady with white fur. I've got to have someting with her on it! I'm trying for the tray. Your little putz houses are adorable, the one you want to paint pink will be so pretty. The frame is beautiful too! Can't wait to see your makeover with them!
Blessings! Shirl
Shirls Rose Cottage

Cami said...

Hello, my name is Camille and I am a putz addict. Oxygen please!!! Yes, the girl w/ the long brown hair that's hyperventilating. Thank you. I'm better now. Great scores. So lovely. And wonderful collage work too. That aqua. I need a brown paper bag... And the cycle never ends!

Anonymous said...

rhea, I love those collages that you made I love the birds on them.

Life is good here and mom is recovering nicely. Thanks for asking about her on my blog. I hope to get back to blogging soon as life is finally slowing down a tad. I miss you also and hope to life here on track real soon. Take care and talk to you real soon.

katylinvw said...

i love all the flowery, girly, pink! your creations are beautiful!

Jessi Nagy said...

hey cutie!!
all your creations are awesome!!!
im dying about the putz houses.
totally cool.
score.
oxoxo,

jessi

Andrea said...

So sweet! I love the collages..I would love to have the first one pictured~ You have such a pretty blog, I would love to exchange blog links with you ! :)

Saucy said...

Yes, I might be tempted to paint that gold out to pink as well.... you have a great eye for vintage and shabby chic!

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Hi Rhea! You always make the prettiest items! I sooo love that aqua tray! It is beautiful, my talented friend!

Great thrift shop finds, too. I bid on a church like that right before Christmas & it went sky high! And yes, it definitely should be PINK!!!

Big Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

blessings said...

I love that "Tell me Little Gypsy"! So cool!! Blessings... Polly

Anonymous said...

Rhea those collages are stunning - you are soooo talented!!

cyberhugs,
Mary
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Nancy said...

Beautiful trash! Love what you do with it. Nancy

Anonymous said...

Very pretty blog....loved the collages....how sweet.

This is my first time participating the Trash to Treasure so it was fun to see everyone's creations.....very nice things!

Smiles -

Christa
Chloe Rose

http://chloerosedesigns.blogspot.com

Connie said...

Sweetpea, you'v been tagged. Go to my blog and see what you need to do!
Smoochies,
Connie

Reflections from the Stone Nest said...

I love your new stuff, Rhea. Your forget me nots are just so sweet! Love your thrift finds! Great score on that putz church!

Have a wonderful day
Kitty

Teacup Mosaics said...

Hi Rhea,
I love the TIME TO RISE collage, it is so sweet. Thanks for stopping by to visit and I am so happy you are pleased with the birdie house.
Take care and keep creating!
Kelley

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Hey, Rhea ~ you've been tagged! Come to my blog for 5 easy questions!

Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

roseroomnz.com said...

Lovely creations as always:) Rachaelxo