By The Sunny SeaShore

Don't you just love the seashore on a sunny day?

For me...any day is fine.

I love the ocean breeze. The sounds of the waves and the seagulls.

The leisurely strolls along the soft sandy beaches,

casually searching for tiny treasures.

Then the excitement and friendly competition that inevitably happens,

with each discovery.

That exact feeling, with the acception of a different time period,

is exactly what I've attempted to portray in the studio windows

this summer. Adding a little Mermaid Magic, 'cause that's

just how I roll.

I'll be working on more Vintage SeaShore pieces to add

to my spaces at Monticello's and Camas Antiques.

Still plenty of openings for private classes/parties this summer

and there is space available for the

WASHER WEAR Bracelet Class

Tuesday, July 31st from 6pm-9pm

#WWB $36.00

(All materials & snacks included.)

MAKE-&-TAKE CLASSES

for $5 and $10!

at

A VINTAGE GATHERING

Friday, July 27th from 5pm - 9pm

Saturday, July 28th from 8am - 4pm

17414 NE 199th St., Battleground, WA 98604

This is a "NOT-TO-BE-MISSED" SHOW!

Featured in Romantic Country as one of

five BEST Flea Markets Coast to Coast!

Hope to see you all soon!

xoxo,

Chris/Momma



Makes Me Smile

I was inspired this morning by my friend Francisca Wolters of Bee & Mason,

to share some things that make me smile from around my studio.

If you read her blog you'll know why.

So here goes:

Okay, so anyone who knows me, knows I love my Gator eating

the naked Groom Doll. The doll was a gift from Ernie and has since lost his tophat

and the Gator now has a little crown.

I don't know why, but this makes me smile everytime I look at it.

Over my desk is this chunk of rusty bed springs.

I love this piece I found at Billy's shop "Cottage".

For some reason, umbrella's hanging upside and open.

Again, why?

Love mixed fonts and opposite words together!

I believe this almost covers what we do in my studio.

Note: I said, Almost.

Wings of any type on inanimate objects.

Vintage circus pieces. Especially this vending machine

which is our studio mascott and whom is still un-named.

"Come on people" we need some name suggestions!

There's a $50.00 Art Circus Gift Certificate for the winner!

Am I a little strange or what?

I seem to have a thing for bones

with lace. I think Olga, up there in the corner,

had something to do with it.

Good jUnK makes me smile!

Love tea-stained anything and a

Pistol Packing Bride?

The best!

But sorry folks, we just sold the pistol/holster belt

to an August bride!

"She's gonna be Pa-a-a-ckin".

Mary of "Hula Girl", loaned us this great Mermaid boat buoy

and the beach beauties are "MORE" than fun!

And I'm sorry, but this picture is the best!

So how about it...does anything here make you smile?

xoxo, Chris/Momma



July Class Schedule

We will only have 4 regular scheduled classes this month

as we are involved in several different events

but there are plenty of available dates & times

for Private Party/Classes of 4 or more if you'd

like to schedule one.

SEA SHORE Earrings

Metal Etching w/Momma

In this creative 3 hour class

you will learn basic metal etching

and patina while designing

your very own pair of original

earrings with metals,

shells, pearls, beads and

other found elements.

All materials and tools will be

provided along with a snack.

*Please wear grubby clothes

as they may get stained.

Wed., July 11^th from 6pm - 9pm

#SSE $42.00

SEA SHELLS & FABRIC

FLOWERS

From Rag Ribbon & Scraps

In this unique class, you will learn to make

3 different types of fabric flowers

from rag ribbon.

Rag ribbon is made from fabric scraps.

Enhanced with seashells, freshwater pearls,

crystals, feathers and other bits & pieces.

These flowers can be used to embellish frames, lampshades, curtains & pillows,

as hair accessories,

brooches or to embellish clothing.

Even as a bow on a gift box.

You will be able to turn your pieces into

hair clips or brooches to take home with you

along with the knowledge to

create more on your own.

Fri., July 13th from 6pm - 9pm
#SSFF    $30.00       *Snacks included!

Treasure Map Necklace

w/Christina-Momma

In this 4 ½ hour class we

will be creating an etched metal

booklet/locket with vintage

map pages suspended from leather

and accented with shells, beads

and metal bits & pieces.

All materials provided.

*Snacks, too!

(Wear your grubbies!)

Tue., July17h from 5pm - 9:30pm

#TMN $56.00

(**NOTE: This bracelet is with a much wider leather
than will be used in the class.)

WASHER WEAR Bracelet

More metal etching…

but this time we’re etching

found elements, washers!

A stylish & comfortable bracelet

for wrist or ankle.

After etching and patina we will

add leather, beads, stones

And other bits & pieces.

This piece could be worn by either

male or female.

Again, all materials provided.

*Snacks, too!

(Please wear grubbies!)

Tue., July 31^st from 6pm - 9pm

#WWB $36.00

These classes will most likely be available in August as well

as additional classes.

I will post more photos as I complete samples.

Have a fun and fabulous day!

xoxo, Chris/Momma