Friday, January 24, 2014

Grow Your Blog Party



We are happy to be joining Vicki at 2 Bags Full for this terrific event!  Thank you, Vicki!

We are the talented chics of the Arty Tea Party Guild. The parties are hosted at different locations depending on who is teaching or sharing a project or technique. We also love to take our show on the road for fairs and festivals.  I'd like to introduce you to a few of our members...
Painting under the gazebo at Two Crow Cottage Gardens
Starting with Nina, the Proprietor of Happy Herbs Soap at Two Crow Cottage.

At Two Crow Cottage, when Nina is not tending to her many gardens, she can be found in the soap room whipping up some of her fabulous herbal soaps and all natural incense.
The wonderful smells when Nina opens the door to her humble abode will ground you and let you know that you belong.
Here is a glimpse of just a few of her drying racks and her wonderful incense crows preparing for flight.

Next up we have Judie, gourd lady turned stained glass lady...
Some of Judie's stained glass creations...including my little pineapple and 
ukulele with tiny copper strings!



From miniature glass boxes and ornaments, to mirrors and many other gorgeous glass creations...this flower pot is AB FAB...Absolutely Fabulous!  Nicely done, Judie!

Sandy Rosebud Scarano really needs no introduction, because her name precedes her.  She is a Victorian Goddess and she will paint on anything.  Even one of my ukuleles...
Can I get an Aloha here or what???  Nicely done, Sister.  You deserve a lei and a pineapple!

Her home is Victorian through and through, beginning at her front porch.
Come, sit a spell...
There is no end to Sandy's creative touch.

Next up we have Kitty who can be found regularly on the pages of Art Doll Quarterly.  Her dolls come with such incredible detail and personality. The best part is you get to name them yourself.
You can see some of Kitty's work, Santos Doll on page 75 of Art Doll Quarterly Aug/Sept. issue, and her very cool Captain Hook in the current November issue of Art Doll Quarterly.  WAY TO GO, KITTY!

Dear Andrea's gardens belong in a magazine, but she makes time for us to share her intricate crochet flowers that match the beauty of her gardens.


There are many other members of our Arty Tea Party Guild.  Pour a cup of tea and take a look around the blog for other party members and their works.  Thanks for stopping by!
Aloha, I am Vicki, aka hula~la and you can find me here...OUTOFHAND
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  1. Donna HeberJanuary 25, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    Hi Ladies,

    I'm visiting from the Grow Your Blog party. I see we have quite a bit in common. I too love to do papercrafts, sip tea and garden. Those stained glass pieces are gorgeous! I plan to look around a little more and then be on my way to visit the others. I do hope you will stop by for a visit and enter my giveaway. Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs – Donna

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  2. WendyJanuary 25, 2014 at 4:35 AM

    what a wonderful mix of skills you ladies have. I am so enamored of the stained glass work, I love to do glass work too.

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  3. Judith @ Lavender CottageJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    Hi Vicki
    We've already met over tea but I wasn't aware of this group of talented ladies at artyteaparty. I'm a new follower as well as with Bloglovin and I plan to have fun exploring here and then to the individual blogs.

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  4. CYNTHIA CRANEJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    What a lovely, lovely blog - so much eye candy here! What a talented group of friends. So I glad I found your blog via the GROW YOUR BLOG party! I'll be following on Bloglovin! Cindy from TheCranesNest.com

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  5. Sowing StitchesJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    What a fun group!!! :)

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  6. Vickie LynnJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    Hello from another Vickie! I agree with Cynthia, there is so much eye candy! All of you lovely ladies are so talented. I look forward to enjoying your talents as you blog about them. Have a cuppa for me!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    Wow it looks like you ladies have a marvelous group. How did you get together? I would love to join a group like yours. Soup and painting and mixed media and stitching, wow so much talent. It was so nice to meet you!

    When I first started blogging I had comment verification on. There is a way to turn it off but still screen comments. When I did that I saw a marked increase in comments.

    Hugs
    Caroline

    Hugs
    Caroline

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  8. https://tastytextiles.blogspot.com/January 25, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    Hello, I'm popping in because of the blog party and love your blog ��

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  9. Betty January 25, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    I am joining the party too and just adore your blog. Have become one of your followers.

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  10. SanderellaJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    New follower!! I loved visiting your blog this morning! I crochet, knit and sew....love paper crafts too! I loved that little birdhouse....sure gave me some ideas!! Stop by and say hello at www.sanderellascrochet.wordpress.com Sandy

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  11. lynetJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Hello I 'm very happy, and nice to meet you!! .... your blog is very nice! I'm following now, happy Grow your blog!!

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  12. allthingzsewnJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    There are some beautiful pieces on your blog. The variation is nice and flow together well. Good luck with the party

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  13. KatieQJanuary 25, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    I really enjoyed reading about you and your creative friends. It must be wonderful to be part of such a talented group.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Keli here from the GYB party!
    Your blog is beautiful and such a delight to look around. You are a very talented bunch! Looking at some of those intricate crafts really took my breath away. Thank you for sharing your experiences and talents. It is wonderful that you are all able to share skills, time and connection in this way - long may it continue!
    Best wishes x x

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  15. janJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    Hey yall! What a wonderful talented group yall are. My fingers are itching to try ALL these projects! Your blog looks very inspirational. Headed to sign up to follow now. Would love to have yall visit me and enter my giveaways!
    xo jan

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  16. Beti HorvathJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    Hey Imagine meeting you here! I'm a friend of Lynn and Sandy, in real life, and love your concept! Visiting today from Grow your Blog! Hope you hop over to http://stringingfool.blogspot.com/ and enter to win my earrings!

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  17. Magaly GuerreroJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    I think I'm in love with a doll and craving a nice cup of tea!
    It is nice to meet you. Here via GYB!

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  18. macmillanmarieJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    What a creative group. It was so nice to meet you. I will drop by and have another look around soon. Enjoy the hop.

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Hello!

    What a wonderful thing it is to have crafty friends and share tea, laughter, and ideas!

    Good luck with the Grow your blog party!

    Kathy and Deb

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  20. Cheeky Rose BoutiqueJanuary 25, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    Hello Vicki! I love the group concept! I'm a new fan! Blessings, Jan

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  21. Cache-MireJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Love your blog and your work! Just lovely! I will be following :-)
    Hugs, Terri

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  22. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    ALOHA!!! wow, that ukulele is just amazing work. wow!! hi there. i'm Beth from E. Lizard Breath Speaks - so nice to meet you through the Grow Your Blog get together/party. ( :

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    1. hula-laJanuary 25, 2014 at 2:28 PM

      Hey Beth...I man this blog for the gang...it's hula~la, and I'm glad you are helping Vicki out with the blog party. Here in the northeast, it's the perfect time for blog partying...snowbound by the fire with tea...ok, now it is Apricot Brandy...Aloha Friend!

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  23. Asia King (aka Joanna K)January 25, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    Hello Ladies! I found this blog via GYB and would like to say what a fantastic idea it is to meet regularly to craft and sip tea together. I love crafting and I love collecting vintage tea cups - of I so wish I lived closer :). Have a fabulous weekend and a happy GYB! x
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    Best wishes from Asia @ Under a Creative Spell

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  24. Mom E. January 25, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    What a creative fun group of gals! Can I live by you and play too! LOL
    hugs,
    Betsy

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  25. DeAnna January 25, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Gosh...what a fun group you all seem to be. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful talents! I look forward to reading future posts.

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  26. CarolJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    What a fun group to hang out with ♥ Will love following your activities here :)

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  27. DebraKay NeimanJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    What a fun group. I am having fun finding new bloggers to follow...love sewing and quilting. Greetings from Oklahoma, USA. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  28. lynn cockrellJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    What a wonderfully talented bunch of girls you are! I would imagine there is seldom a dull moment when you all get together.

    I am happy to have been introduced to you ladies through Vicki's GYB party and hope you will drop by to visit with me for a spell!

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  29. Dolores QuiltsJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:05 PM

    Wonderful victorian feel to your site. Lots of very artsy ladies here. Hope you'll drop by and see what I'm doing for my fabulous fift giveaway.

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  30. EvalinaMariaJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    Hello from Yukon! I hope you're enjoying this party as much as I do.
    Evalina, This and that...

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  31. suziqu's thread worksJanuary 25, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    Hello and welcome to our wonderful GYB party! I am Suzy acting on behalf of dear Vicki, our hostess, as a Volunteer to welcome you all here to the party.
    You have a most inspirational group of tea drinkers sharing skills, food, gardens, craft and artworks. What a supportive lot of women you are to each other. I think the idea is just amazing and I'm sure there would be many others that would love to join you.
    Wish you lots of luck with your blog and many hours of visiting lots of new blogs too,
    Fell free to visit my blog too as I have a little Giveaway too!
    Suzy
    Suzy

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  32. Silly GooseJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    I'm visiting through the GYB party - so nice to meet you and read your blog.

    Suzie sillygoosequilts.blogspot.com

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  33. MelodyJanuary 26, 2014 at 12:50 AM

    What a fabulous group of women and a delightful blog. You are all so talented.

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  34. RedSetterJanuary 26, 2014 at 4:34 AM

    I'm visiting from the GYB party, what a lovely blog and such as great range of crafts. I'm following your site and looking forward to returning.
    Love and best
    RedSetter
    http://gonebeading.blogspot.co.uk/ - my crafting adventures
    http://pepsimaxaddict.blogspot.co.uk/ - tales/tails of my two cats

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  35. Thistle Cove FarmJanuary 26, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    Your blog header is Wonderful! I'm visiting via Vicki's GYBP and enjoying your blog...so creative, bright, sassy and a lovely visit.

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  36. Egléa SennaJanuary 26, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    Pessoas muito talentosas!
    Parabéns!
    Um abraço!
    Very talented people!
    Congratulations!
    Hugs!
    Egléa (jeitomineirodeser.blogspot.com.br)

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  37. deborah lynJanuary 26, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    Glad to meet you all! Fun visiting GYB party sites! looking forward to following your blog posts. best, deborah http://deborahstanleyinspirations.blogspot.com/

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  38. Tisha DoltonJanuary 26, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    Cool! Three of my clostest friends & I have a tea party/ book club every month (except Dec.) We have been doing this for over 11 years! & we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Thanks for sharing your blog. I can't wait to read more posts. I am an embroiderer participating in Grow Your Blog too.

    aprilsongstress

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  39. UnknownJanuary 26, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    Hi I'm stopping by from the blog party and love your Header along with your fun and friendly blog. You are blessed to have such talented friends to share your creative outlets with.
    Thanks for sharing all the talent with us! have fun blog hopping!
    Hugs Marilou

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  40. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    My goodness, ya'll are a crafty bunch. Absolutely fantastic! Best wishes, Tammy

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  41. Shane PollardJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    How lovely to meet you all via Vicki's party.
    You are a wonderfully talented group each with your own particular interest - I wish I lived closer I would love to join you LOL !!!

    I'm following you - and I would love you to come over and enter my Giveaway - a vintage fabric and lace collage.
    I'll be back to see you when the party finishes - have fun.
    Hugs
    Shane

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    1. Shane PollardJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:10 AM

      It's me again!
      I joined through Google Friend Connect, but for some reason it's not showing up here - sorry I don't know why???!
      Shane

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  42. hula-laJanuary 27, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    Looking good here gals!

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  43. PegJanuary 27, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    What a wonderful blog! I've so enjoyed my visit, I've become a follower so won't miss your future post. I look forward to getting to know you all.

    Peg x

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  44. Sarah and DanJanuary 27, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    Really like the wood and floral combination.

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    Oh this is so wonderful what all of you do! I wish I had something like this closer to me in Texas. :) I'm from the GYB party and just wanted to stop by, say hello and follow. Have a great evening and hope you enjoy this blog party.
    Jennifer
    www.karmas-journey.blogspot.com

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  46. CreateologyJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    I can feel the creative energy just reading your blog. How exciting to get together and share the love of making and doing. Happy GYB partying and sipping a cuppa. Creative Bliss...

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  47. Eugenia Maru http://lulurulitos.blogspot.comJanuary 28, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Me encantó tu blog.
    Felicitaciones y sigue haciendo tantas cosas lindas.
    Saludos desde Chile
    http://lulurulitos.blogspot.com

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  48. Elise LeaJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    What a great blog full of lovely ladies! Love the variety of things you each bring to the blog! I hope you have lots of success with the Grow your Blog hop!

    Elise @ http://loveleadesigns.blogspot.com/

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  49. ReneeJanuary 30, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    I truly enjoyed my visit to your blog and will be following you all through Bloglovin'.
    Hugs,
    Renee @ http://monkeyandmutt.blogspot.com/

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  50. BluMoonFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    What a lovely garden! I did enjoy visiting your blog, I hope you will visit me.
    Jackie

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  51. Motherdragon's MusingsFebruary 1, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Lovely photos, and the garden is heaven. Very talented group.

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  52. MartiFebruary 3, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    You really are a talented bunch of ladies, and so diverse. I am really enjoying this grow your blog party!

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  53. Lija BrokaFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    Vicki I think you have forgotten to mention yourself in your introduction! But I will pop over to your blog now. You are so talented, and have great beautiful homes. And I do love tea ... so tea party definitely hits a soft spot for me.

    Lija
    http://stitchingincrossesandmore.blogspot.com/

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  54. Angie in SoCalFebruary 8, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Hello, ladies - you're surrounded by some lovely things - lucky you. Glad to meet you via GYB.

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  55. Kristen KingFebruary 9, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    I am visiting you via the Grow Your Blog Hop and am now your newest follower with Bloglovin. If you get a chance, please visit me at http://meadowbrook-Kristen.blogspot.com/. Happy Stitching!!

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  56. overboardcreationsFebruary 10, 2014 at 1:33 AM

    I like all things creative n thrifty and I found you from the GYB party.
    I don’t have a lot of blog time in for I just started blogging when I joined the blog party it was my New Year resolution. 600 entries and I am Reading my 423 blog and more to go. Whew a lot of good read and great giveaways too. My site http://overboardcreations.blogspot.com/ and contact info is ovr_brd@yahoo.com I believe inspiration comes from all facets of life even knowing the great people out there with wisdom and knowledge the do's and don'ts and even the wonders of life from a personal point of view. And loving the crafting networks. Ok I love the crochet daffodils really.

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  57. ♥Cherie♥February 11, 2014 at 1:51 AM

    beautiful stuff and pictures!! I couldn't help nut notice the crochet flower lovelies.... :) I am visiting and following from GYB party..:) Nice to meet you!!

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  58. GillieFebruary 11, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    Oh my goodness, a quick visit from GYB but I will be back! Gorgeous pictures.

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  59. TLCFebruary 21, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Looks like a great place to hang out - especially on a day when we are watching more snow fall here!

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