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I’ve Moved! Come visit me on my new blog!

10 Wednesday Sep 2014

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Blogging

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christine barker, scarlet calliope, www.ScarletCalliope.com

 

We’ve Moved!

 

 

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And I sure wish it was to this beautiful manor!  No, actually it’s just that I know you probably get a lot of mail in your inboxes so you may not have noticed that you weren’t getting any updates from me.  The reason is because I finally moved my blog over to my own URL, www.ScarletCalliope.com, and you’re invited to visit!

I’ve been updating my blog with pictures from my trip to London in August and you might enjoy seeing what we were up to, it was quite the adventure! I just posted photos today of our visit to Oxford and the Cotswolds and soon I’ll be posting the pictures from our Downton Abbey tour. YES!  I am such a lucky lady that I got to go to Highclere Castle, where they film Downton Abbey. We also got to see Bampton Village, which is used for the village scenes in Downton Abbey.

Soon I’ll also be posting pics of the extravaganza that is Roger’s Gardens Halloween Shop and it’s so hauntingly beautiful, you’ll be inspired all season long!

So, head on over to my new blog home, Scarlet Calliope, to see what I’ve been up to and don’t forget to subscribe to my blog over there so you don’t miss a single update!

xo,

Christine Barker

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Flea Market: My first booth at Behind the Picket Fence

01 Tuesday Jul 2014

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, DIY & Crafting, Field Trip, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Sewing, Soldering, Textiles, Vintage

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annette schwab, Behind the Picket Fence, burlap, burlap pillow, chenille, christine barker, costa mesa flea market, Deb Kennedy, diy booth, diy garland, Earlene, etsy, etsy shop, fabric garland, fancy pincushion, flea market, fruit picking bag, fruit picking sack, handpainted sign, Kim Kobayashi, orange county flea market, parasol, petticoat, Phil Barker, reproduction baby carriage, rose, scarlet calliope, steamer trunck, steamer trunk, Trevor Benavides, union flag, vintage baby carriage, vintage camera

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It’s taken me years to feel brave enough to have my own booth at a flea market. I have a collection of things that I’ve been collecting for years, (plus a couple collections that I’m ready to call it quits with), all with the intention of selling them in my own personal boutique at a flea market. When I heard about the Behind the Picket Fence Marketplace, I just knew I had to give it a try. Well, first I thought about it and changed my mind a bunch of times, but in the end I made the leap and I’m so happy that I finally did it!

 

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Thankfully I had a petit army of people to help me with my state of mind and artfully arranging my booth. Going into this event I was scared as could be, but knowing that my sweet husband and son would be there to help me set up and sell gave me some peace of mind. They were spectacular helpers, setting up the booth, doing the heavy lifting, greeting customers as they stopped by and handing out my business cards. Trevor even had a side business going selling some of the hundreds of burlap coffee bean bags that I had for sale. (If you want some, please just let me know! I have a few left!)

And I’m so thankful for my friend, Deb Kennedy, who’s an extraordinary Writer, Stylist, Designer and Speaker based out of Orange County, CA. When I put out the SOS for help to foof up my booth and give it some decorator savvy, she answered the call. I was petrified that I would set up the booth and it wouldn’t look like the picture that I had in my head. Deb came to the rescue and got right to work, rearranging items, placing them just right and using items in ways that I NEVER would have thought of. Plus, she took all of these beautiful photos!

 

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Left to my own devices I would more than likely just put things out on the table but Deb knew just how to display things so that they would be shown to their best advantage. Like the vintage fruit picking sack, and the dress form, and the shabby chic tea pot with gloves.

 

 

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I also had a selection of my handmade Union Flag aprons and pillows, burlap pillows, and fancy pincushions available for sale.

 

 

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I created a variety of decor to give my booth my style so that people would know as soon as they saw it what I was all about. Several people asked if I would sell my fabric garland but I told them I’d have to charge them over $100 since it pretty much took me an entire day and too much fabric to create. I can’t sell it, it’s too pretty!

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Burlap and rose decorations.

 

 

 

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Petticoats on a parasol.

 

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And, I hand painted a sign with my name to let people know who I was.

 

 

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And finally, I had a photo booth to take pics of some willing shoppers as they stopped by.

 

All in all it was a wonderful day!  I felt great because I finally conquered my fear of participating in a flea market, I cleared out some of my inventory and I got to spend the day with some wonderful people. It meant so much to me for people that I knew to stop by my booth because it was so nice to see familiar faces and when they gave me compliments about my booth I was over the moon! I think I’m ready for the next challenge now, I’ve got this!

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Thanks so much for stopping by! I have some of these items and more listed in my Etsy shop if you are interested in purchasing them.

 

Also, this is my 125th post so I think that’s a reason to celebrate!  I’ll be giving away one of my pin cushions to one lucky person who likes this post and leaves a comment here on the blog. Who wants to win?

xo,

Christine Barker

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Blog Hop: Spring Blog Hop Winner Announced!

05 Friday Apr 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Blog Hop, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations

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blog candy, blog hop, kimi cremar, LOveBug Creations, pendant, scarlet calliope, soldered necklace

Thank you to all who joined our blog hop and entered to win blog candy!  To find out who won the Blog Candy from Lovebug Creations, please visit the Lovebug Creations Blog.

Now, to announce the winner of the Scarlet Calliope drawing, may I have a drumroll please?

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The winner is Silvia Haynes!  Thank you so much for leaving a comment and signing up to get my blog newsletter in your email!

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Silvia gets to choose one of these soldered collage pendants that I handmade and I’ll add a chain and pretty bow made from Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon. Silvia, I’ll be emailing you to find out where you want me to mail your necklace.

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Thank you so much for joining the Spring Blog Hop. Join me tomorrow for ANOTHER blog hop, this time for Kimi Cremar who is turning XXX!

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We’ll have BLOG CANDY for you to win tomorrow, but right now you can check out all the details and see pictures of the fabulous gifts!

See you tomorrow!

xo,

Christine Barker

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Crafting: Lovebug Creations Blog Hop for March Holidays!

23 Saturday Feb 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Christmas and Holidays, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Uncategorized

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black mesh, blog hop, christine barker, easter craft, leprechaun, LOveBug Creations, maribou feather, national peanut butter day, Pink Clouds, Rumple Ribbon, scarlet calliope, st patricks day craft, top hat, vintage rhinestone, vintage silk flowers

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Cead Mile Failte and Welcome to the Lovebug Creations First Ever Blog Hop! This weekend the Creative Team is celebrating March holidays, including St. Patty’s Day, Easter and even National Peanut Butter Day. With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, I decorated a little top hat that I had in my craft room. I’m imagining it on a cute wee leprechaun lassie jumping about looking for a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

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First, I hot glued a black marabou feather mini boa trim around the brim. Next, I gathered some black mesh with a length of thread and glued that to a paper circle base. On top of that I hot glued several layers of vintage silk flowers together. The next step is to add some Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon from the “Pink Clouds” assortment. I finished it off with a vintage green rhinestone button that I found at an estate sale and used my glue gun to attach the whole embellishment to the feather trim.

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Don’t forget to comment on each blog and sign up to be a fan (if you aren’t already!) to be entered to win some Blog Candy! The Winner (must be a USA resident) will receive a choice of 2 colors from the newly released collection. In order to be eligible please:

1. Become a fan of each Lovebug Creations Creative Team designer
2. Leave a love note at each blog hop spot
This winner along with the winner from our sneak peekaboo week will be announced Monday morning on the Lovebug Creations Blog!!!

If you love these delightful ribbons as much as I do, you’re in LUCK!  You can order them on Sunday, February 24, 2013 from Lovebug Creations. They say money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy Rumple Ribbons and that’s kind of the same thing!

If you’re here on my blog, it probably means that you’ve seen all of the cute and amazing projects that my Lovebug Creations Creative Team friends made!  If you’re here and you missed out on seeing their crafty visions, use the list below to find your way to the beginning. In case you get lost along the way, here’s the full line-up:

1: Kimi & Pamela
2. Ellen (CardMonkey)
3. Dorcas 
4. Stephanie
5. Dawn 
6. Dawn Carlyle
7. Martha Pineda
8. Zeni
9. Tanya
10. Christine  You are Here!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

May the leprechauns be near you,
To spread luck along your way.
And may all the Irish angels,
Smile upon you on St. Patrick’s Day.

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Crafting: Feelin’ Sneaky?

21 Thursday Feb 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, DIY & Crafting, Lovebug Creations, Uncategorized

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blog hop, craft, dawn carlyle, dawn mercedes, diy, dorcas troche, ellen cardmonkey jarvis, handmade, kimi cremar, LOveBug Creations, martha pineda, pamela lash, rumpled ribbons, scarlet calliope, sneak peek, stephanie eaken, tanya stilwell, zeni pradel

Ballet slipper for Lovebug Creations by Tanya Stilwell
Hi Friends!

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Best Things Card for Lovebug Creations by Ellen Cardmonkey Jarvis
I’m participating in my very first ever Lovebug Creations Creative Team Sneak Peek this week and I realized that I forgot to let everyone know about it. I’m so sorry! Eek!
Hugs and Kisses for Lovebug Creations by Kimi Cremar
I don’t want you to miss out on a chance to win the prize!
Cross Card for Lovebug Creations by Zeni Pradel
All you have to do is visit each of the Lovebug Creations Creative Team’s blogs this week to check out their Sneak Peek projects featuring Lovebug Creations Rumpled Ribbons and leave a comment for a chance to win 2 colors of the dreamy Rumple Ribbons!
Oh Darling for Lovebug Creations by Pamela Lash
These beautiful photos are only sneak peeks of the sneak peeks, so you’ll want to click through and check out all of the gorgeous projects that the Lovebug Creations team has been making to inspire you!
Friendship Card for Lovebug Creations by Dawn Rene Carlyle
And, this is an extra special week because this Saturday and Sunday we’re having a Blog HOP so don’t forget to come back to check out the projects we’ve been working on!
My Girl Mini Album for Lovebug Creations by Stephanie Eaken
Be sure to check out and comment on everyone’s blogs to have a chance to win some gorgeous Lovebug Creations Rumpled Ribbon!
Go Green Tag for Lovebug Creations by Dawn Barrett
Sunday, February 17:
Stephanie Eaken
Monday, February 18:
Dawn Carlyle
Pamela Lash
Tuesday, February 19:
Zeni Pradel
Tanya Stilwell
Wednesday, February 20:
Dorcas Troche
Dawn Mercedes
Thursday, February 21:
Ellen (CardMonkey) Jarvis
Kimi Cremar
Friday, February 22:
Christine Barker
Martha Pineda
Hello Spring for Lovebug Creations by Dorcas Troche

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Swap: Valentine Swap Revealed!

15 Friday Feb 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, DIY & Crafting, Swap

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annette schwab, dotti cordell, earleen coburn, heart, hearts, jo lynch, Julie Weller, lori dams, queen of hearts swap, scarlet calliope, sherry bamsey, tashia jacques, teah barrow, valentine, valentines day

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I can finally reveal the beautiful handmade Valentine’s that I received from the girls in the Queen of Hearts swap hosted by Julie Weller. We were waiting for one last friend to receive her hearts before we could share pictures and I’m so glad that Lori finally got hers!

Enjoy!

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All of the hearts look so beautiful together!

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Heart made by our Hostess, Julie Weller

 

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Heart made by Jo Lynch

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Heart made by Tashia Jacques

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Heart made by Annette Schwab

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Heart made by Sherry Bamsey

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Heart made by Earleen Coburn

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Heart made by Teah Barrow

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Heart made by Dotti Cordell

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Heart made by Lori Dams

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Heart made by me

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I painted boxes with fancy stripes and filled it with some real candy and a chocolate truffle that I made from a wooden bead.

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I love how they look all together.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

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Who’s the winner of the Love Token Necklace?

05 Tuesday Feb 2013

Posted by kryztyne2012 in Art and Crafting, Uncategorized

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love token, LOveBug Creations, Rumple Ribbon, scarlet calliope, soldered jewelry, valentine

Thank you for entering the Scarlet Calliope Love Token necklace giveaway!

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Congratulations to the winner of the Love Token necklace, Christy Ballard!

I’ll be posting new projects here every Tuesday, so please come back and visit to check out new techniques, tutorials, Lovebug Creations Rumple Ribbon product announcements and more giveaways!

Thank you so much for signing up to follow my blog. From the bottom of my heart I am so thankful for you!

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