Chipboard Fairies + Mushrooms + More

     Happy weekend everyone! It's starting to warm up around here, and I'm dreaming of Spring! What could be better than springtime fairies and mushrooms! This weeks goodies were inspired by Design Team Member Cat Kerr's ADORABLE project below. And of course, my own love for the wee wood folk! We also have new Paper Flowers, Collage Sheets, and more! Soak in that sunshine!

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Art Time With Cat Kerr!

Do you believe in fairies? Well, we certainly do! Especially after seeing these amazing creations by Design Team Member Cat Kerr, who also inspired this week's goodies! We are especially in love with the sweet little cages she created from the Pedestal Shrines for the wee Fairies. So beautiful Cat! Stop by Cat's blog for the tutorial, more photos, supply links, and a bit of magic: http://inthelightofthemoon.blogspot.com/2016/02/i-do-believe-in-fairies-i-doi-do.html

Inspiration By Amy Nieman!  

An adorable little Star Shrine by Design Team Member Amy Nieman! Loving the glittery goodness of this sweet piece. The trinkets make great magnets too! So lovely Amy!Star Shrine Trinket: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_3851/Star-Trinket-Shrine--PACK-OF-2.htm

Inspiration By Chrissy Colon!  

This wonderfully enchanting crown was created by the talented Chrissy Colon! Amazing rust, textures, and creativity Chrissy! Stop by Chrissy's blog for more glorious photos, step outs, and supply links: http://www.thetwistedmuse.com/2016/02/a-regal-crown.html

Inspiration By Mary Jane Chadbourne!

We are so in love with these sweet altered fairy brushes by Mary Jane Chadbourne! Beautiful, bold colors, and did you notice the fairies are wearing artist berets? So wonderfully creative Mary Jane!

Small Primitive Angel Art Doll Cut Outs: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5822/Small-Primitive-Angel-Art-Doll-Cut-Outs-Tall--Set-of-3.htm

She Also Used Our Metal Wings and Santos Head Paper Cuts

Brand New Finnabair Goodies + More‏

Happy weekend everyone! We're so excited that the Brand New Finnabair goodies are in stock and ready to ship! Amazing Steampunk Mechanicals, Clear Stamps, and some really cool sets. The Mixed Media Essentials pack is something I know many of you have been waiting for! Finally you can try all of those wonderful art mediums in easy to use smaller tubes! And to temp you even further, Design Team Member Linda Cain has tons of eye candy for you. Grab up the new goodies while you can!

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This stunning Steampunk Box by Design Team Member Linda Cain really highlights so many of the cool new Finnabair goodies, especially the cool mechanicals! 

And notice her Dresden? A fun tip from Linda Cain! You can alter the color of our German Dresden with a little bit of Gesso and Paint (Or Gilder's Paste, Inka Gold, and more!). You can customize your Dresden to fit any project! Brilliant Linda!

Art Time With Linda Cain!   Steampunk doesn't get much better than this! Check out Design Team Member Linda Cain's amazing Chunky ATC! She totally rocked it! You can find more fabulous photos and product links on Linda's blog. http://goo.gl/FBhkN7 The Chunky ATCs are a perfect way to use all of those NEW (and old) Finnabair products!

Inspiration By Gerri Herbst!  

This sweet little Nesting Doll by Design Team Member Gerri Herbst makes us smile! The pops of pink, red, and green look great on the black background. A hint of Spring perhaps? So lovely Gerri!
Inspiration Fairy Shrine Kit Nesting Doll: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_4738/Inspiration-Fairy-Shrine-Kit--Nesting-Doll--Style-12.htm

Inspiration By Amy Nieman!  

We are absolutely loving this divine Chunky ATC by Design Team Member Amy Nieman! Her collage work is incredible, and adding the wood bits was a brilliant idea. So stunning Amy!
Chunky Dimensional ATC Kit 1" Thick: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6882/Chunky-Dimensional-ATC-Kit--1-Inch-Thick.htm
She Also Used Our Brass Angel Wings, Washi Tape, 3 Inch Candlestick, Medium Wood Finial, White Sharpie Paint Pen, Gelatos, and Valentine Word Paper Cuts

Inspiration By Monica Downing!

This stunning Escutcheon Plate by Monica Downing makes our heart flutter! Gorgeous colors and fantastic composition. Such a wonderful piece Monica!
Escutcheon Plate Frame Style 2: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6849/Escutcheon-Door-Plate-Frame-Style-2.htm

(Wouldn't the Escutcheon Plates look great embellished with some Finnabair Pieces???)

Brand New Iron Orchid Vintage Art Baroque Molds + More‏

Happy weekend and Happy Valentine's Day everyone! We're giving everyone that orders this weekend a little giftie in their box (see at the bottom of the newsletter). Just a little way to share the love!!!

I'm so excited about the new goodies this week. And I'm even more excited to announce that the New IOD Iron Orchid Vintage Art Decor Baroque Moulds are in stock and ready to ship! You can use them for SO MANY THINGS! And you can use them over and over again. They work with so many types of media - air dry clay, paper clay, polymer clay, earthen clay, resin, hot glue, soap, candle wax, even chocolate, fondant, and dough (food safe rated)! Use them to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and more. Practically any molding medium. Ooh la la! And they will be amazing for embellishing our Shrine Kits and Doll Kits! I know I have to have all six! 

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(Check out the IOD Mould listings and watch the cool video)

Inspiration By Lynn Stevens! A stunning Chunky ATC by Design Team Member Lynn Stevens! We love the way she layered her hearts, and the way she cleverly used the hanger on the back as a keyhole! So pretty Lynn! Chunky Dimensional ATC Kit .5" Thick: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6880/Chunky-Dimensional-ATC-Kit--.5-Inch-Thick.htm She Also Used Our Flaming Heart Trinket, Flaming Heart El Tiny Trinket, Medium Winged Heart Cut Outs, Brass Key, Gold Stickles, Valentine Word Paper Cuts, Collage Sheet SC35, and Finnabair Blush Micro Beads

Inspiration By Gerri Herbst!  

"My Love", a beautiful escutcheon plate by Design Team Member Gerri Herbst! The skeleton key is the perfect touch. So pretty in pink Gerri!
Escutcheon Plate Frame Style 1:
http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6848/Escutcheon-Door-Plate-Frame-Style-1.htm
She Also Used Our Antique Skeleton Key Cut Outs, Vintage Valentine Collage Sheet, and Word Paper Cuts

Inspiration By Peggy Gansberg!  

We love what Peggy Gansberg created with our Layered Valentine Heart Ornament Kit! A perfect little vintage inspired keepsake. So sweet Peggy!
Layered Valentine Scalloped Heart Ornament Kit: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6859/Layered-Valentine-Small-Scalloped-Heart-Ornament-Kit--Set-of-4.htm
(There are only a few kits left!)

Inspiration By Gerri Herbst!

A wonderful Escutcheon Plate by Design Team Member Gerri Herbst. The Dresden gives it such a romantic, baroque look. And we adore the brass heart in the center of the frame. So LOVEly Gerri!
Escutcheon Plate Frame Style 2: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6849/Escutcheon-Door-Plate-Frame-Style-2.htm
She Also Used Our Brass Filagree Heart, Valentine Word Paper Cuts, Cameo Profile Charms, Baroque German Dresden Border, and Red Faux Rhinestones Ribbon

(Wouldn't the Escutcheon Plates look great embellished with some Baroque Mould Pieces???)

A free Valentine's Day gift will all orders this weekend!

Because it's Valentine's Day this weekend, and because we LOVE our customers, we're including a Chub Heart Trinket gift in all orders this weekend! Happy Shopping! XOXO

(Art Sample by Sherry Matthews! She turned her little Trinket into a little box of chocolate ring!)

New Purrrfectly Adorable Kitty Goodies + More‏

Happy weekend everyone! This week's goodies are definitely the cat's meow!!! We have wonderfully fun Kitty Heads, Kitty Collage Sheets, Miniature Kitties, and more! The Kitty Heads work perfectly with our Primitive Angels and other Doll Kits. Or you can make some Kitty Chunky ATCs! 

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Extra Savings: All Valentine's Day goodies are 15% off this week!

I had a blast making my little Kitty Angel! A whole litter of them would be DARLING! Isn't she PURRRFECT with her "Cat Eye Glasses"!
 

Supplies: Medium Primitive Angel Doll 6, Vintage Kitty Head Paper Cuts, Glasses Cut-Outs, Mini Burlap Bow, Peerless Water Colors Complete Edition Book, Vintage Sheet Music, Retro Pattern Grunge Collage Sheet, Signo Pens Black and White, Heart Cut-Outs, Silver Wire

Art Time with Linda Cain!

Design Team Member Linda Cain has TWO stunning Chunky ATCs on her blog for you! Hop on over to see more photos and supply links! Amazing colors and composition Linda! Check it out: http://www.cain81art.blogspot.com/2016/02/chunky-dimensional-atcs.html

Inspiration By Lynn Stevens!  

A stunning Shadow Box Valentine Shrine by Design Team Member Lynn Stevens! We're loving the texture she added to the Escutcheon Plate and way she used the lovely Lace Heart. A wonderful combination of elements. So beautiful Lynn!
Basic 4 x 6 Shadow Box Shrine Kit: http://www.retrocafeart.com/.../Basic-Shadowbox-Shrine-Kit-1-...
She Also Used Our Ornate Fleur Cut Out, Ornate Vintage Lace Keyhole, Small Mini Heart Stencil, Rose Stencil, Brass Connected Angel Wings, Heart Brads, Escutcheon Door Plate Frame Style 3, Wood Candlestick, Medium Wood Finnial, Music Sheet Heart Paper Cuts, Valentine Word Paper Cuts, Collage Sheet DP170, Silver Faux Rhinestone Ribbon, Frozen Charlotte, and Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Inspiration By Amy Nieman!  

We're loving this "Happily Ever After" Chunky Dimensional ATC by Design Team Member Amy Nieman! Beautiful layers, glitter, and tons of charm! A stunning piece Amy!
Chunky Dimensional ATC Kit .5 Inch: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6880/Chunky-Dimensional-ATC-Kit--.5-Inch-Thick.htm
She Also Used Our Tim Holtz Rub-On Numbers, Dresden Large Gold Crown, Dresden Fancy Scalloped Trim, Heart Washi Tape, and Collage Sheet SC95

Inspiration By Peggy Gansberg!

How purrrrfectly sweet are these kitty ornaments by Peggy Gansberg! We adore the theme she picked, and she even made an ornament of her own precious baby! Just Darling Peggy!
Escutcheon Door Plate Frames: http://www.retrocafeart.com/catalog.htm?keyword=ESC6&cond=advand&category
She Also Used Our Cat Trinket Cut Outs, Star Cut Outs, and Rhinestone Trim