Glitter and Grunge Creative Classes

In case you haven't noticed (and you probably didn't) I fell off the face of the earth for a bit. It wasn't because I don't love you, oh no. It was because I have been busy launching a series of crafty classes taught by me (Claire) for Glitter and Grunge in partnership with Louise Marie Pastries in Sacramento, CA. We are gearing up to open a workshop studio/kitchen where we can teach crafty and culinary classes to those who love to get creative in the art room and the kitchen. Until we get a space we are going to be teaching these classes in people's homes for groups of four or more. It's very exciting and so much fun!

November 7th we had a little launch party to introduce our vision and show off the treats students can make (to eat and enjoy day after day!) in our classes. We had about 50 friends, family and colleagues come by and make Holiday ornaments, bake some cookies, and sample the amazing creations Louise made for us.

I wish every one of you could have been there! Below are some samples of a few of the Holiday classes I am offering. It only takes four students to fill a class, which is a great minimum! All supplies are included in every class - all you have to do is host one for you and your friends! Simple, right?

In Toasty Toes, you choose to make a heeled boot or stocking ornament. Ornaments are made with 100% wool felt and we use vintage trim, buttons and ribbons to embellish these darling ornaments as much or as little as you like. Patterns and supplies are included - $30

The Teacup Holiday Tree class just might be my favorite of the season! We take vintage Christmas ornaments and combine them with a favorite old piece of china, miniature figures and trees to create a darling holiday decoration. All supplies are included - $30

And our last class, Christmas Joys, students get to create a lovely Victorian inspired wall hanging with crepe ruffling, German glass glitter and vintage gold foil tinsel and embellishments. Students can choose from a number of vintage postcard scenes for this decorative wall hanging. All supplies are included - $30

Please email me at glitterandgrunge@gmail.com for more details or to host your own class!

rain rain go away!

I've had some big changes going on artwise, and I'm so sorry for the delay in drawing a name for my House of Fall pillow Give-Away! The good news is I'm drawing the winner right now ... and the winner is:

{insert drumroll here}

AimeeInOhio

congratulations Aimee! I'll get it wrapped up and off to you this weekend as soon as you email me back your mailing address :)

GypsyNurse - as a matter of fact I DID go to H&H! My brother-in-law is friends with Carey Hart, Big B and Mooch the man in charge :) If you've been to the new one in the Hard rock, my BiL pinstriped the tattoo gun right inside H&H as well as some of the other big statues around the casino. He will be pin striping 2 motorcycles live there in a bit! {pretty exciting huh!} The convention was kinda lame I thought ... worse than some of the bad craft/art fairs I've been to. BUT, Jime Litwalk did my tatto, and he ROCKED! Banana bread is my favorite too!

Julie - I love all 3 reasons you picked too :) laterg8r - there's nothing like the sound of crunchy leaves under your feet!

AimeeInOhio - I'd be happy in a perpetual Fall too! i'm not a big footbal fan, but my kids bowl and run track for the school so I know how proud it makes you to go and root them on!

Oma/Kate - my Jules is a fall baby too and she ADORES this time of year for many of the same reasons you listed :) She and a friend have decided to go as superheroes this year as a lampoon. Jules picked first and got Spiderman :)

Angel - I love to wear T-shirts and jeans, but there's nothing better than putting on a warm sweatshirt and sitting by the campfire!

Yoga Tramp - well okay

TieMee/Kate - your tie dies are fantastic! I love the long-sleeved one that is raspberry & chocolate! Jen - totally get it! My Jules is the same way ... she just turned 15 last week and we now have 2 teenagers ... save me!

Jamie - There's quite a few songs on their new album The End that I find myself listening to over and over again as it gets colder and Fall moves in! You'll love it.

Thank you so much to all of you for posting your favorite things about Fall ... I love hearing them all!

I've changed my business/online name from Identity Seven to "the messy nest" ... just so you're not scratching your head about why "someone else" is finishing up this Give Away. I have a few things to post to my G&G shop and then I'll post the next Give Away for Halloween!

NOW GO MAKE ART!

Custom Brooches ~ Order Yours Today!

These lovely little brooches are so much fun!

Wear them on your top or lapel, attach them to your handbag or art tote... the ideas are endless! They make perfect gifts and are so unique.

With the holidays coming up so quickly, I am offering a one-of-a-kind exclusive brooch with the image of your choice. The example shown here is my my darling 16-year-old Bichon Frise, Albie. Imagine your mom's Yorkie or your best friend's cat on one of these lovelies. The recipient will no doubt wear it proudly and treasure it forever.

I utilize lovely fabrics, ribbons, vintage lace, buttons and baubles. I would need a nice photo, preferably crisp for best results. I print on lovely poplin (Albie has been printed on poplin cotton) or I can print on gorgeous silk. You choose! I am happy to work with your choice of colors to make it extra special.

Visit the Glitter and Grunge website for more info.

Please email me with any questions by visiting my blog: HollyLovesArt.blogspot.com. Be sure to drop by my blog for my brooch giveaway!

Happy Fall!

Holly

Have a lovely day!

Who loves a giveaway? We do!

The House of Fall

a patchwork quilted pillow by Jen Osborn

To celebrate my first month as a Design Team Member for Glitter & Grunge, I'm giving away

this delightful and richly colored decorative pillow. It's made out of some brown batik I already

had, and wonderful upholstery fabric that Claire sent to me in my DT kit for October.

To be eligible to win this pillow you must post a reply in this blog post between 10/1 to 10/15

and tell me what brought you to Glitter and Grunge this month and what your favorite thing

is about autumn?

If it's your first time and you just came for the Give-Away I'm all for that too :)

The more the merrier!

Please make sure that you have a way for me to contact you if you win {an email or blog link will do}.

I will be drawing names at 8 a.m. EST on 10/16/2009, and letting the winner know immediately after.

I'll have a new Give-Away to post on October 16th so make sure to check back to see if you won,

and find out what the you can win at the end of the month!

My House of Autumn pillow was inspired by the leave that are softly falling outside ... the smell of

our campfire, and a new song by Pearl Jam called The End:

What were all those dreams we shared those many years ago?
What were all those plans we made now left beside the road?
Behind us in the road...

More than friends, I always pledged cause friends they come and go.
People change, as does everything I wanted to grow old.
I just want to grow old...

Slide up next to me I'm just a human being.
I will take the blame, but just the same this is not me.

You see?
Believe...

I'm better than this.
Don't leave me so cold.
I'm buried beneath the stones.
I just want to hold on.
I know I'm worth your love.

Enough...
I don't think there's such a thing!

It's my fault now having caught a sickness in my bones.
How it pains to leave you here with the kids on your own.
Just don't let me go...

Help me see myself cause I can no longer tell.
Looking out from the inside of the bottom of a well.

It's hell...
I yell...

But no one hears before I disappear ... whisper in my ear.

Give me something to echo in my unknown future's ear.

My dear...
The end
comes near...
I'm here... but not much longer.

I'm away until the 6th ... my husband is whisking me off to the 2009 Tattoo Expo in Las Vegas.

{It doesn't hurt that my sister has a new baby boy and my 4 1/2 year old niece lives there too!}

Took a ton of arm twisting I tell you :)

NOW GOOOD LUCK AND GO MAKE ART!

Design Team Reveal!!

Wow. WOW. All I can say is that our design team is awesome! I can't believe the amazing things they each made with one little packet of supplies!

Rain made an awesome corset....

Shannon made this amazing Shrine ...
(and two others! This is my personal fave, though...more on flickr)

Leslie made this sweet floral sculpture...

Kath created a delightful paper bag book (more pics on flickr)

And Jen sewed up a great house pillow which is also our GIVEAWAY PIECE! Check back tomorrow for all the details on this wonderful giveaway! Some of these pieces will be available for purchase on Glitter and Grunge later this week.

Please leave us a comment and tell us which one is your favorite piece!

**As of now Flickr is not uploading any of our pics, so you'll need to hang tight for a bit!

Lovely Little Brooches

These are the perfect little adornments for your top, lapel, journal or handbag!

Check these out at the HollyLovesArt Glitter and Grunge shop!

~ Good Witch Brooch ~

~ Good Witch Brooch ~

~ Sadie and Sarah Brooch ~

~ Elizabeth Brooch ~

~ Doris Brooch ~

~ Camile Brooch ~

All are handbeaded and embelleshed with vintage bits.

Have a lovely day!

Holly

NEW Witches of West Windlewood!

I had a ball creating these little witches! I've been collecting just the right characters from vintage photos, that's why it's been a little timely to finish. Some just seem to pull off the witchy look don't they! I will be adding to this collection throughout the year. The Beeswax moon assemblage is created entirely from plain old stuff! The moon is my pattern design cut from foam, carved and paper mached with book print. The finish is painted and rubbed off to expose the book, covered with a soft fragrant beeswax with just a touch of mica and glitter. Tabithinia is fastened to the moon with wire and a vintage button. Her original designed pumpkin ribbon banner's message is Happy Haunting...of course. Special features also include hand crafted tall button paper clay shoes on wire legs, silk primitive ruffled petticoat, cotton hat, hand butchered bow, and wooden disc marking the festive day all resting atop a wooden pedestal.
Sally's might be better known by her ruby slippers! She has a dressy appearance but be careful...she's dangerous! Displayed on her lapel is a scull and cross bone merit badge.

This little witch may appear young but she is 214 years old!....her specialty is age reversal potion contrived from caterpillar stripes, white moth wings and one croak of a frog, so the story goes.
Etheldreda LOVES October 31st! So much she displays a silk banner marked with the day!

I hope you enjoy my new characters! I enjoyed creating them and their stories for you. Here in the windlewood you will find so many unusual characters!
I have a small handful of these Witches of West Windlewood available on my website. Drop in! We would love to prepare a special package just for you!
Lenae