{and the winner is...}

#31 Nina from http://macaulay-arts.blogspot.com/
Congrats Nina :-)

Please email me (agedvintagepapier@yahoo.com)

your address so I can get your package out right away!

Thank you to all who participated :-)
Amy Sutter

{ Re-Opening Give Away! }

Sponsored by THE RAZZ PIZAZZ BOUTIQUE!
~Enter as many times as you prefer~

{Accepting entries from January 12 to January 24th midnight}

This drawing includes a set of La Tour Eiffel Parisian Gifts tags $6

Simple Elegance Black Damask Thank you Tags $6

Bless Our Home Black Damask Versatile Tea Towel $8

A Retail Value of $20!!

RULES TO ENTER: Visit my Boutique HERE

Copy and Paste the link of your favorite item in the comments section of this post!

You are welcome to enter as many times as you prefer as long as you put a link to a different favorite item in each post.

Please note: If you do not have a blog, please leave a valid email address in each post.

Best Wishes - I am excited to see who wins!!!!!

Warmest Blessings,

Amy

{ More New French Fabrique Tea Towels! }

{ Both are availabe in my Boutique HERE }

Tres Fabulous!

New items!! { French Fabrique (tm) }

Isn't this the most Beautiful Towel ever!?

The start of many new Fabric items for you home!

More to come soon - Tres Fabulous - What are you waiting for? Get them here!

{Please excuse the mess...}

While we dust off our shelves, fill up our antique hutches and

hang pretties on our aged vintage racks...

New items will be added gradually!

Have a blessed week and stay warm and cozy.

Amy

{ Dreaming of a blue Christmas }

Being on the water has inspired me to do most of my main decorating with Blue accents. Once a lover of all thing sage green with accents of off white and burgundy... I am excited for the change! Considering all of my Christmas decor is now burgundy and gold, I will have to gradually make the change over. Above are some yummy pics of inspiration I thought I'd share!

What colors do decorate with? When do normally hunt for that perfect tree? This year we acquired ours early. The day was so nice and un-seasonably warm for NY. We get an abundance snow here, so getting our tree when it's snowing is not necessary! :-) We usually have snow until May sometime early April! Eeesh!

This year, since we are down sizing our living space. We are not going to go crazy buying stuff for the kids that they won't have any room for or most likely play with for a few days and forget about it. I have it on my heart to buy a little less for them, yet include them more in the "giving" side of Christmas. Letting them help decide who we buy little surprise gifts for, help brainstorm for gift ideas, make handmade gifts or cookies, let them tape the packages and decide which pretty ribbon we use... I know that they will be blessed more by really understanding the reason for the season. Seeing loved ones open packages that they have a part in will warm their hearts and bless their little souls :-)

I would love to hear what colors others decorate with and any tree hunting traditions that you may want to share!

Warmest Blessings,

Amy

photos compliments of Better homes and gardens and Country Living

{ My new front yard }

It has been so very beautiful here, with the leaves changing color. When the lake is really calm the leaves float down slowly and land on the Lake and just sit there.... like a one of a kind mosaic.... no two are ever alike.

{ Our dog Shagz is relaxing next to the row boat in the first pic :-}

{ There could never be... }

{ A more beautiful you... }

We spend so much time thinking we aren't worthy because of our outer beauty.... We were created with different talents and gifts - we all have a reason and a purpose... each as important as the next. I think this video will minister to all of us BEAUTIFUL women out there :-)

Amy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ks3R2BwyO0

{ Seasons of Change }

Life certainly has it's ups and downs... There are so many seasons in ones life. A season of rest, of work, a season of joy or grief and sorrow, a season of a new life, a season of prosperity. A season of dreams, of change and transition. As I live in New York - I often appreciate the change in seasons. Each one bring a new beauty of it's own. A new smell in the air. A new adventure in the midst.

We have had many "seasons" this year in our family... Most recently we have had a season of grief and a season of change. We have moved into a new home that we are in the process of completely renovating. It is smaller than our previous home, yet we enjoy our new front yard... which resides a huge lake. What a new season and adventure for us.... Once this renovation is done, we will be able to fully appreciate God's gift of a wonderful body of water, Lake Ontario...

I pray that as everyone who reads this blog that is going through "season", that the grace that you have is sufficient to carry through each of lives changes victoriously.

Warmest Blessings,

Amy Sutter

eye candy from www.bhg.com

{ and the winner is...}

#3 - Julie from the Fabulous Finds Boutique

Please email me (agedvintagepapier@yahoo.com)

your address so I can get your package out right away!

Thank you so much Nice and Easy Antiques for hosting this beautiful give-away!

Thank you to all who participated :-)
Amy Sutter

{ AVP Give-Away! }

ENTER AS MANY TIMES AS YOU PREFER!
{ Accepting entries from July 6th to July 15th at midnight }

The fabulous Nice and Easy Antiques has graciously offered to sponsor an AVP Drawing!

This is one of our sweetest drawings yet!!

RULES TO ENTER: visit here : Nice and Easy Antiques . Copy and paste the link of your favorite item in the comment section of this post.

The fortunate winner will be chosen on July 16th.

You can enter as many times as you would like as long as you put the link of a DIFFERENT favorite item in each comment left. ALL CAN ENTER!

Please note - if you do not have a blog - please leave a valid email address in your comment.

Have a fabulous week!

Amy Sutter

{ God Bless the USA }

I'm Proud To Be An American

Written By Lee Greenwood

If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life,

And I had to start again with just my children and my wife,

I'd thank my lucky stars to be living here today,

'Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away.

I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free,

And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me,

And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today,

'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land

God Bless the U.S.A.

From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennessee,

Across the plains of Texas from sea to shining sea.

From Detroit down to Houston and New York to L.A.,

There's pride in every American heart and it's time we stand and say:

I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free,

And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me,

And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today,

'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land

God Bless the U.S.A.

I will be posting a fabulous papier drawing next week sponsored by Nice and Easy Antiques! Have a safe and blessed Holiday

Amy

{ Featured Artist - Whim & Fancy Designs }

{Words from the Artist}

First and foremost I must start by commenting on how humbled I am that one would want to read about my creations and my personal endeavors that brought me to where I am today. I am surrounded by and amongst many talented artists and designers in which I find myself on a constant self exploration and evolvement of my own creations or craft as some may call it.

Crepe paper to some may seem like colored tissue like paper. But you see it is more than that. It is a nostalgic tool that takes you back to your fifth birthday party, where you can barely remember who was in attendance. But the decorations, streamers and serpentine that were all strewn about have such clarity in your mind; you can almost reach out and touch them. Maybe the honeycomb decorations that were leftover on the dining room table bring a smile to your face. It's all coming back to you, isn't it? That is how I feel when I create with crepe, it makes me feel at home and for that reason alone, the ideas and feelings flow within me to create what I do. Many of my crepe creations come to me in the middle of the night, when I think most of our ideas do!

I am always on creative overdrive. It is my everyday challenge to find a different method or technique for the use of crepe paper, streamer and colored tissue paper. I am blessed that God has given me a very unusual gift and that is the gift of self-visualization. I believe that if you can see it in your mind and create that very idea into a tangible object with your own two hands, you have a gift. Mind you I don't take it for granted, it must be utilized as much as possible, and constantly bringing to life what you see in your mind. I hope that what I do brings joy and contentment to people's lives and takes them back to that place once long ago when there were no cares in the world and a few rolls of streamer meant it was our day to shine and celebrate till twilight came upon us and the last guest went home.

I am ever so fortunate to be in two current publication just released this month, Stampinton & Company Premier Issue of Apron*ology Vol.1. I am also a featured artist In Lisa Kettell's "Altered Art Circus" Techniques for journals, paper dolls, art cards, and assemblages. I will also be teaching two different Regalo Por Mi workshops this spring at ZNE Convenzione 2009 in Pleasanton, CA.

Ann-Denise Anderson

{ Shop Details }

Ann-Denise's work can be found at her blog : http://www.whimandfancydesigns.blogspot/ ,
Boutique: www.whimfancydesigns.etsy.com

and www.flickr.com/people/whimandfancydesigns.

Viewing Ann-Denise's work is a party for the eyes to see. She can turn a simple piece of crepe paper into a masterful piece of art with whimsy. Her creativity is truly a one of a kind find. Each piece is a precious work of art for the owner to cherish and enjoy. Her creations bring joy to the senses as each one is a colorful spectacle of a fun and fanciful imagination. Thank you Ann-Denise for sharing your marvellous gift with others!

Happy Monday everyone - Have a wonderful week~

Amy Sutter

{ and the winners are...}

First place winner - #14 Nikki

and

Second place winner - #2 Nice and Easy Antiques

Please email me (agedvintagepapier@yahoo.com) your address so I can get your package out right away! Thank you so much Beatrice from Katzelkraft for hosting this beautiful give-away!

Thank you to all who participated :-) The next drawing will be sponsored by Nice and Easy Antiques.

So check back often!

Amy Sutter

{ AVP Give-Away! }

First Place Winner

2nd Place Winner

ENTER AS MANY TIMES AS YOU PREFER!

{ Accepting entries from April 27th to May 6th at midnight }
The fabulous Katzelkraft in France has graciously offered to sponsor an AVP Drawing!

Contents of give-away are:

{2} sets of unmounted rubber stamps {Note: the stamped images are shown above - you will actually recieve two sheets of unmounted rubber stamps that you must cut and mount yourself)
Two winners will be chosen!!!

RULES TO ENTER: visit here : Katzelkraft . Copy and paste the link of your favorite item in the comment section of this post.

The fortunate winner will be chosen on May 7th.

You can enter as many times as you would like as long as you put the link of a DIFFERENT favorite item in each comment left. ALL CAN ENTER!

Please note - if you do not have a blog - please leave a valid email address in your comment. If you would like to sponsor a give-away, please email me at agedvintagepapier@yahoo.com !

The next drawing will be sponsored by http://www.niceandeasyantiques.com/

Have a fabulous week!
Amy Sutter

{ New Webring Member! }

Please Welcome
http://nellybeepaperprojects.blogspot.com/

as a new member of our fabulous group of artists!

We are glad to have you!
We are excepting New Webring Members! If you feature vintage paper or decor or "aged" paper or decor...all are welcome! For more info please click Here.

(Please note your blog/website will be reviewed before approval)

{ In loving memory }

This is "Nana" with my son Gaven about 2.5 years ago, right before she was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. I miss her so much and I wanted to share with my blog friends how amazing she was on so many levels. This is almost therapy for me~a part of the grieving process. I hope that you will be inspired by what I am about to write... we only have so many turns around this earth until we reach our last hour. What do you want to remembered for?

My husband and I have lost several family members over the years to cancer and heart disease. My Father and Mother in law passed in 2001 and 2002. When we had our first child, Aunt Holly (aka Nana and Mom) asked if she could be the grandmother because she and he husband Denny were unable to have children years ago. Therefore this would give them a new beginning, a chance to have grandchildren. Of course we said YES! It was truly an answered prayer. When we went through our losses I often prayed that my children would not feel the void that I did.

Holly and Denny truly blessed our lives. They were the best grandparents that one could ever ask for. We had a relationship that we didn't take for granted, it was truly a gift from above. She was my mom, my best friend, a "voice" in my life that I looked to at so many times in my life. Her wisdom was priceless, she knew how to make sense of everything. She truly, deeply loved my children and spent quality, fruitful time with each one of them. It was such gift for such a short time.

After a 2.5 year battle of a brain tumor, hip replacement, shoulder replacement and breast cancer. The cancer came back and within three weeks this February she was gone. She loved Jesus with all of her heart and I know she is in Heaven and would not come back if she had the choice!! Her life touched so many.

Even in her darkest hour she would know how to encourage you and make you feel special. After talking on the phone with her you felt exhorted and blessed with kindness and love. She never had an ill word to speak of anyone and always found greatness in everyone. She was merciful of all and to be in her presence was like you were the only one who mattered. She was so giving, graceful and classy. She was so talented in many ways and would share her talent with all who admired. Never selfish even when she had every right to be. Her funeral consisted of approximately 700-800 people. All who had been graced with her presence...and would never be the same after knowing her.

So as I have been going through this trial - I had to ask myself once again. What do I want out of life? What do I want to be known of remembered for? Do I want to be remembered for making tags and cards OR do I want to use my talent for good. Pondering all of this thoroughly, I did decide to close down my website for now. I have a lot of soul searching to do. I am praying as to where my life should lead, what path shall I go down and in the mean time... I aspire to be more like Nana. Someone who I am so grateful to have known and loved. I want to touch peoples lives, there are so many hurting out there. Right in our own neighborhood, work and in our family or even our own home. Love goes a long way, a kind word, a compliment or phone call. If you see a need or know of a need that someone has and you have the capability to fill it, then do so! They will remember that forever and will do the same for another down the road.

What do you want to be remembered for? Your life is just a moment on this earth. Every morning when you wake be thankful that you are taking another breath and start each day wondering who's life I can change next?

Thank you for taking the time to listen to my heart.

The warmest of blessings,

Amy

{ It took me away! }

It was so unexpected...one day I was here and the next, not! I was taken! Down a winding road with no return. I just kept getting deeper and deeper in with no way out, no end in sight. I was tagged and poked, so many questions were asked and answered of me. My past, present and future was written from wall-to-wall! The terror, I fought my way out, I made that leap - Yikes, 2 hours later and my laundry is still 3 feet deep!

FACEBOOK! If you know it - you know what I am taking about! LOL

I would love some new FACEBOOK friends from the fabulous blogging community! Just put your blog address in the friend request so that I will know who you are and where you are from!

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But seriously, all jokes a side. It has been the most challenging few months for my family. We lost someone so very special to us.... I will blog more at a later time. I hope everyone is doing well and is warm and safe tonight. More great give-aways and features coming shortly!

Blessings,

Amy

{ and the winners are...}

#30 Kris
http://lavenderlookingglass.blogspot.com/

and

#40 Janice

http://thefadedcottage.blogspot.com/
Please email me (agedvintagepapier@yahoo.com) your address so I can get your package out right away! Thank you so much Amy from Charming Sam Studio for hosting this beautiful give-away!
Thank you to all who participated :-)

The next drawing will be sponsored by Katzelkraft in France!
So check back often.
Amy Sutter

{ AVP Give-Away! }

ENTER AS MANY TIMES AS YOU PREFER!
{ Accepting entries from February 6th to February 18th at midnight }

The fabulous artist Amy from Charming Sam Studio has graciously offered to sponsor an AVP Drawing!

Contents of give-away are:
{2} Vintage Paper Collage Packs

$20 value per pack

YES 2! Two winners will be chosen!!!

RULES TO ENTER: visit Amy's Boutique here : Charming Sam Studio . Copy and paste the link of your favorite item in the comment section of this post. The fortunate winner will be chosen on February 19th.

NEW!!! To draw even more traffic to our donor's amazing boutiques (and to reward our dedicated blog viewers)- you can enter as many times as you would like as long as you put the link of a DIFFERENT favorite item in each comment left. ALL CAN ENTER!

Please note - if you do not have a blog - please leave a valid email address in your comment

If you would like to sponsor a give-away, please email me at agedvintagepapier@yahoo.com !

The next drawing will be sponsored by Katzelkraft in France!

Have a fabulous week!

Amy Sutter