You are a Prize ~

For Silver Bella I created Mini Prize Ribbon Kits, one for each Bella ~ 190 to be exact


These are really quite simple to make...all you need is a glue gun & glue sticks, scissors, a hole punch, and glitter or mica if you'd like

1. Glue Ruffle Crepe Trim around small disc; it will go around twice to make it nice and fluffy!


2. Punch 2 holes at top of Large Disc, and put pin ends through holes


3. Glue streamers to backside of Large Disc


4. Glue Small Disc to backside of Large Disc


5. Cut leaf shape out of vintage printed paper, and glue to front center, angled out


6. Glue Wallpaper Disc to front center

7. Make a banner ~ Cut "You are a Prize" out and notch ends
Place a dot of glue near each end and glue to front over wallpaper center

8. If you'd like, glitter & embellish

Ta~da, proudly wear your ribbon for all to know just how wonderful you are!


Enjoy ~
xo Heidi

P.S. For 5 of you who did not get to attend, I have a little prize for you ~ just leave me a note on this post!

Hello my name is...

I have a strange obsession with name tags ~ and making them. I'm sure it's because I have such a hard time remembering names, luckily I never forget a face ~ thank goodness for a visual memory skills or I'd be sunk!

These are for my Holiday Cone Party ~ today, yea!

xo Heidi
P.S. If you're looking for the Mini Prize Ribbon Kit instructions ~ I hope to have them posted tomorrow ~ good 'ol camera issues, so sorry about that!

Silver Bella ~

My trip began with power stitching my apron, in flight, for vendor night


I had a plan, but not a moment to do this project until I finally sat on the plane ~ two flights, one de-boarding due to mechanical issues, a looong delay and voila, it was finally done, or done enough!

I arrived excited, late, and hungry ~ missed the welcome dinner, but just in time for the group project...I did manage to find some chocolate and a peanut butter cookie

Natalie, Stacy & Lonnie

Me with Cristina & Catherine (her sweet Mom)

Heather, Me & Crystal ~ representing MA
Sorry roomies ~ very bad photo!

Alicia's amazing Mum ~ a swap between the Texas Mum's
They really do know how to do it BIG!

It's almost as big as she is!

Me & Pam

Stacy & Natalie

Crystal & Sarah (her little sis)

Vendor night at my table ~ again chocolate for dinner! We did score some pizza thanks to Stacy around 11

A highlight ~ meeting the wonderfully gracious Jo Packham! I adore people who wear their heart on their sleeve...and she does, with grace

How can it be that I never left the hotel? There just wasn't time...and so many friends I hardly got to catch up with; except a hug and hello because they weren't in my classes. Even so it was non-stop fun!

For more Silver Bella pics ~ visit the flickr pool ~ here!

Thanks a bunch for all the beautiful memories! xo

Packing Up Pretties ~

My poor blog has been so neglected while I've been busy creating lovelies to bring to Silver Bella... Here's a few sneak peeks of my wares as I pack them up...

a special Silver Bella inspired ornie

Vintage Holiday Birdie Houses

Bella Princess Roses ~ check out their tiny crowns


Winter Dreams Nesting Kit ~ the finished nest ~ love this

Cone Kits galore

and lots of Sugared Messenger Doves dressed up pretty for the holidays

...of course I have lots of Sugared Peeps and more kits too!

When I get back I'll load up my shop with holiday goodies...now I have to figure out what I'm packing ~ for me!

Save the date ~

I have some very exciting news to share, and although it is a ways off, that gives you plenty of time to plan! The very talented Cassandra of My Artful Adventures, has created the most decadent Marie Antoinette inspired creative retreat, and she, Jen, and I will be teaching! My head is spinning with all the amazing details!


I'm already dreaming of how wonderful it will feel to jet out of the cold bleak New England winter and step into a glorious tropical setting ~ just check out the luxurious resort. Of course gathering together with a group of creative women will be the best part, and who knows, maybe we'll get some dashingly handsome men joining in - you never know!


And speaking of creative events, my upcoming Holiday Cone Party is filling up, so if you've been thinking about joining us, please visit the Studio and sign up! It's not in a tropical setting; but a fabulously eclectic and intimate estate where we'll be creating by fireside in the ballroom ~ the perfect way to get in the spirit of the season!

I hope you'll add these dates to your calendar and join us for some laughs, friendship, and creative fun ~

You're Invited ~

Come enjoy a magical afternoon creating beautiful and festive holiday cones you will treasure year after year. Keep them for yourself or fill with candies to give as gifts

Stop by the Studio for all the details!

Hope you will join us ~

Fruits of an Autumn Weekend ~

Saturday we headed to Nesting on Main's block party. They had live music under the tent and even though it was pouring rain it didn't dampen anyone's spirits

As I'm sure I have mentioned before I love this shop! It's packed with all kinds of fabulous trinkets and treasures, all of which I absolutely NEED ~ lol!


Look how they packaged my tiny purchase ~ these are my kind of peeps!


This is what was inside; little round enamel letters. I thought I'd put one on each of the doors in the corridor (upsatairs hallway,) just for fun (oops I forgot to get an L - guess I'll have to go back.) More black, I know, I'm not sure what's getting into me...maybe my kids are rubbing off on me


Here's a little clip of their shop featured on local NECN

Since we were so close we stopped by The Wilson Farm for some delicious treats; apple cider doughnuts rolled in cinnamon sugar were a must

The weekend ended with a hysterical covert mission, Operation Hydrangea. Under the light of a near full moon my partner in crime (who shall remain nameless to protect her innocence,) did a little clipping of our favorite hydrangea tree in town. Now before you get all crazy on me because someone stripped yours bare, it wasn't us ~ honest. We go to the same tree every year, and you don't live there. We like to think of it as maintenance, community service, simply pruning it so it will thrive and be bountiful for future generations...after all we did bring it back to life when it was so very sad many years ago

The fruits of our heist...a bumper crop ;)

xo Heidi

Nesting pic taken from Bonjour Bruxelles