End of Spring

Spring has arrived and my sadly neglected
garden is blooming most recklessly. Before I
grab the clippers and a basket, I thought I'd
share a glimpse of my final Springtime piece
for the year.
Rascally Rabbit Hanging Ornament
now in ETSY.

For a hefty dose of fashion and all things
glamorous stop by Diamonds in Champagne.
A girl can dream...sigh
Thank you Christine for spotlight!

Clowning Around

Ready or not it's time to start, I mean
seriously start fleshing out the multitude of
drawings from my sketch book. Only 8
weeks until the kids are home for summer
vacation and ... poof... no more uninterrupted
studio time. So no more clowning around for me,
unless of course it involves glitter and a
crepe paper collar.

JEFF FROM THE GALLOWS
His blog is filled with Halloween inspiration
365 days a year. A visual treat for Halloween fanatics.

Thank you all for participating in my month long
March Madness Celebration. You are an eclectic bunch of
FANTASTICAL FOLLOWERS !
I've enjoyed peeking around your blogs and gaining a
little more insight into your creative worlds.
The cauldron is already bubbling with the makings
of the next blog event, so stay tuned...

The Party's Over

Here's a sneak peek of the final FRIDAY FREEBIE for one
FANTASTICAL FOLLOWER.

For your chance to win this little Halloween Shaker
click on the FOLLOW link just to the left
of this post before Friday the 28th. If you already
FOLLOW THIS BLOG then you are already entered in the
drawing. I will post the name of the winner tomorrow.

Mischief Maker Monday

Silly Rabbit...don't you know it's time again for
MISCHIEF MAKER MONDAY!
Looking at the calendar this morning I realized
that there is just one more week of my MARCH MADNESS
festivities. Before I began this month long celebration
I wasn't sure how I'd keep up with the weekly events,
but your continued encouragement and comments
have fueled my fire making this month just fly by.

My latest offering for MISCHIEF MAKER MONDAY
is now available in my ETSY shop, or drop me an
email at valeriotedesign@comcast.net to purchase.
Click HERE for ETSY link.

Primitive Chick Ornament

Now on eBay!

Tonya of BACK PORCH PICKINS! Besides being a devoted
FANTASTICAL FOLLOWERS, Tonya is a very talented artist.
Stop by her sweet blog to see her wonderful dolls and critters.
Congratulations Tonya! Your Glitter Skull Toothpicks
will ship today.

Be sure to stop back next week for another
FANTASTICAL FOLLOWERS FREEBIE FRIDAY
There is one more chance to win. Simply click on the
FOLLOW button in the column to the left of this post.

Glitter Skull Toothpicks

Wow! Where did the week go? I can't believe
it's already time to posts this weeks
FRIDAY FREEBIE for one FANTASTICAL FOLLOWER.

For your chance to win this bag of Glitter Skull
Toothpicks, click on the FOLLOW link just to the left
of this post before Friday the 20th. If you already
FOLLOW THIS BLOG then you are already entered in the
drawing. I will post the name of the winner tomorrow.

Decor Medley

To say Giorgina from Decor Medley has a passion for
Home Decor is an understatement. Her site is a
decorator's delight. Of course my personal favorite section
is the Holiday Decor page... go figure.
From time to time Giorgina will feature a home decor
artists on her INTERVIEW page. This month she has
graciously chosen to interview ME. Stop on by to see the
artists who have been sharing their expertise, tips and
tricks of the trade with Giorgina.

Witches on Switches

"Tonight is the night when dead leaves fly,
like witches on switches across the sky." Harry Behn

One of the perks of being a Mom to small people is
spending countless hours reading, rereading and
rereading again books to our children. Some of my
fondest memories from my daughter's childhood are of
visions of my giddy girls exiting the library with over their
head stacks of teetering books precariously balanced in
their arms. On many occasion we would discover a book
that we would check out again and again until we could
recite all the lines, recall every bit of detail in the illustrations
and knew that it simply must be added to our home collection.
Halloween by Harry Behn was one of those books.
Couch's delicate balance of slightly ethereal illustrations
enhances Behn's scene setter poem making this book
a holiday classic in our house.

Witch on Switch Party Stick now available in my ETSY shop.

Mischief Maker Monday

MARCH MADNESS is in full swing and I'm having a blast
meeting you crazy bunch of FANTASTICAL FOLLOWERS!
Your emails, kooky comments and creative links are
truly inspiring. Please keep them coming. Thank you
for your patience as I work my way down the list,
visiting each and every one of your sites.

My latest offering for MISCHIEF MAKER MONDAY
is now available in my ETSY shop, or drop me an
email at valeriotedesign@comcast.net to purchase.
Click HERE for ETSY link.
I also have bunny and chick ornaments on eBay.
Click HERE for link.

Lyndy of TODAYS GOLD! Besides being a devoted
Fantastical Follower, Lyndy is one very talented musician
and creative lady. Stop by her sparkling blog to what she's
currently up to. Congratulations Lyndy! Your Holiday
Stick is on its way.

Be sure to stop back next week for another
FANTASTICAL FOLLOWERS FREEBIE FRIDAY
There are two more chances to win. Simply click on the
FOLLOW button in the column to the left of this post.

Festive Halloween Shakers

Now available on my Sale site!
Click HERE or on photo for link.

Friday the 13th and other Superstitions

Beware all you triskaidekaphobes!
(persons with an irrational fear of Friday the 13th)

Did you know that there is at least one Friday the 13th
in every calendar year? Well hold onto your party hats
because this year there are 3! A rare occurrence which I
believe is cause for celebration. So in honor of such a
fateful day, I am offering one of my Black Cat Holiday Sticks
as the Friday Freebie for one FANTASTICAL FOLLOWER.

For your chance to win, click on the FOLLOW link just
to the left of this post before Friday the 13th. If you already
FOLLOW THIS BLOG then you are already entered in the
drawing. I will post the name of the winner on Friday.

Until then here are some Superstitions to keep in mind:
A strange black cat on your porch brings prosperity.
A cat sneezing is a good omen for everyone who hears it.
Dreaming of a white cat means good luck.
Rubbing your rabbits foot may increase your chances
of winning the FRIDAY FREEBIE.

Mischief Maker Monday

Lil Chick now available for purchase.
Click on image for more views, description,
and purchasing information.
SOLD!

Michelle of 3rd Eye Muse! Besides being a devoted

Fantastical Follower, Michelle is a very creative
mixed media artist and compassionate soul.
Stop by her blog to check out her latest creations
and read up on her very special giveaway.
Congratulations Michelle! Chickie is on it's way.

Be sure to stop back next week for my special
FANTASTICAL FOLLOWERS FRIDAY THE 13th FREEBIE!
There's still time to enter. Simply click on the
FOLLOW button in the column to the left of this post.

Bunny & Birdie Basket Picks

The calendar may say that Spring is just 2 weeks
away but Mother Nature always has the final say.
And right now, she's in a Wintery mood which is
just fine with me. All this rain and blustery weather
only adds to the beauty of what's just ahead.

I've created a few new items for Etsy that might just
put you in the Springtime spirit and priced with the
economic climate in mind.
Bunny & Birdie Easter Basket Sticks now in Esty!

Follwers Freebie~Giveaway!

Here's a peek at the Friday Freebie for one
lucky FANTASTICAL FOLLOWER. For your chance to win
click on the FOLLOW link just to the left on this post
before Friday, March 6. There will be 3 more
chances to win so enter soon.

Mischief Maker Monday

Bunny Blue now available for purchase.
Click on image for more views, description
and purchasing information.

March Madness

The wait is over... March Madness has finally begun!
Join me for the next 5 weeks for a month long celebration
of Mischief and Merriment. I will begin each week
with MISCHIEF MAKER MONDAY where I will be posting
a one-of-a-kind creation that will be available for
purchase directly from my blog. I will be ending each week
with FANTASTICAL FOLLOWERS FRIDAY FREEBIE where I will
be drawing one name from my pool of loyal blog
followers who will receive a one-of-a-kind creation.
Let the madness begin!