Happy Mail

Hello there! Hope everyone is doing well today, I've been super busy the last few weeks creating and  meeting deadlines on some of the swaps I have been involved with. I just adore these swaps, to send and receive art mail has got to be one of the best things ever!

 Makes you so excited to receive a letter knowing it contains something beautiful inside, that happiness that fills your soul with joy in the anticipation of wonder. The thrill of carefully tearing it open to find the beauty awaiting you. Something created just for you from amazingly talented artists that share the same dreams of color, as you do...

What a thrill you get, from holding in your hands, a work of art that has been created for you to keep and cherish in your heart forever....

Love Love Love xoxo

This beautiful came came to me via Kelly Hoerning... Super talented teacher and artist, you can find her here: http://www.kellyhoernig.com

These little fun ones are from an EVENTS swap that came via Denise Phillips, love all Denise's art, she is the ATC Master! You can find her at: http://birdnutsmixedmedia.blogspot.com/
 for fun challenges and fabulous prizes!

This little goodielicious package came to me via: www.ARTCHIXSTUDIO.com
I love all Helga's bits and bobs at her shop, sooo fun!

More Goodies via Denise Phillips. http://birdnutsmixedmedia.blogspot.com/

 I especially love how she handmade the little individual envelopes for each of her cards :)

Look at all these beautiful cards I have to cherish... And More are on the way!

Until next time... Have a Beautiful Day!

If you would like to leave a comment so I know you stopped by, I would greatly appreciate it... xoxo

~Susan

Loving my Lilacs

My favorite time of year is when the Lilac's reach their full bloom and bring forth an enticing aroma that I love to fill my house with... My mother recently brought me a whole bushel of Lilac's from her home in Eastern Oregon. It's become a tradition, not only for the Lilac's, but a great reason for us to get together for a visit.

This Year I was able to fill several vases and vessels with my favorites....

A Beautiful morning tea...

All of them put together ready to place in every room in my house...

I couldn't resist taking a few outdoor shots of these beauties...

So pretty the way the light hits the vintage glass jars...

If I'm ever having a bad day,or when ever things are upside down, It's the one little simple thing I can do for myself that always adds some happiness to my day... Fresh Flowers for Happiness...Try It!

Customer Appreciation

Hello everyone, a beautiful sunny day here in Portland Oregon today! Ran errands this morning, some "light" weeding and now I'm here talking to all of you beautiful people!

Lots on the list today, but I wanted to send a Shout Out to a wonderful customer of mine, Julie K. from the Sunny state of Florida.


She recently purchased a vintage Dollie from me on my Etsy shop site, and sent me some pictures of her AMAZING  transformation. You guys are just going to flip when you see them.. Ready?...


These are her before photo's, I found her in a bunch of discarded items, under piles of stuff. She was made in the 40's, and someone played with her to pieces, she was in really sad shape. She had her original dress,and her body was all there, but in pretty rough condition.

 When I found her, I knew I had to rescue her, am I'm so glad I did, because Julie purchased her and wait til you see what she looks like now...

TADA! WOW!

Julie is a miracle worker, and has restored her back to her original condition! It just warms my heart to think that she now has a new face and someone who truly took the time to love her again. Julie is planning on repairing her body and keeping her original dress. She has her on EBay under jakzjewelz if anybody is interested in taking her home, I hope she gets a beautiful new life!

Have a Beautiful Day!

~Susan/ Flutter Before You

Playing in the Studio

I have been having such fun playing in the Studio lately. Ideas sparking like it's the 4th of July! Do you ever have times of such inspiration and colorful thought, that you have to write it all down quickly before it's gone? That's exactly how iv'e been feeling. So much I want to do and learn, to fill my mind with colorful images and new techniques. I can be inspired in so many ways! Here's a few things to share, that I have been working on...

 Thought I would give painting a try... A quick sketch and acrylic paint. It was really fun! Can I tell you I am NOT a painter, but maybe I AM and just didn't know it! LOL! I think this turned out pretty neat, the process of painting this was very meditative and calming. I really did enjoy it.

Making great progress... I finished my Enchanted Fairy Book and have it listed in my Etsy shop! You can vivit my Etsy shop on the left side bar to see more of this delightful, magical book.

Here are just a few finished pages...

Little magic seeds to plant to attract faeries to your garden...A pocket of found fariry wings...

A Fairy gathering with pockets to hold several journaling tags...

And this is my favorite... created with stamps, ink, and colored pencils. An adorning crown with sparkle and vintage lace, wings and jewels!!!

I hope you have enjoyed a little lookie, I sure am thankful for you stopping by for a visit.... Leave me a comment if you would like, I would love to chat with you! Until next time... Have a Beautiful Creative Day!!

~Susan Dietz
Flutter Before You xx

Enchanted

This week we have had such beautiful spring weather,blossoms blooming ,fresh green leaves popping out from every branch and a renewal of life... Just Splendid! I wanted to share a few shots we captured on our inspired by spring weather walk the otherday...

My new Enchanted Fairy Book... A great place for photo's!

We had a great hike , up, up, up,...

Blooming Trilliums...

The Truckster...

We had such a lovely day! Just Enchanting!

Until next time..... Have a Beautiful Day!!!!

Collage Obsession Challenge

This weeks challenge is the Sun... After a longgggg winter and many dark days here in Oregon,
the sun is a sacred welcoming sight to behold indeed! Here are a few sun inspired pieces I have recently created, Hope you EnJoY!

If you get the chance to check out Collage Obsession's page, it's a lovely group of super

       talented people sharing art and inspirations. I suggest you take a look!!!

Here's the linky:http://collageobsessionchallenge.blogspot.com/2012/04/sun.html

Have a Great Day!!!

Just One Stamp

I found this stamp at the Paper arts festival last weekend, and just fell in love with her, so many things you can do with just one stamp. Here are a few cards I made using just this one stamp....

Vintage circus

I just love her vintage feel. This is another version of a bathing beauty....

This great paper background is a new line from www.coredinations.com you can sand off the top surface and reveal the under color, also works great when you tear it, you get that same color that comes through. Love this new line!

That's my sampling of cards using just one stamp. I must say I have fallen in love with this image, you may see lots more of her in the future... Until next time, Have a Creative Day!!!!

~Susan