Shabby Cottage Boutique

ooo! Vintage Caketopper perfect for fall wedding~
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Please post on your blog or email to your friends..LOL Denise
September is Pain Awareness Month -Visit the Partners for Understanding Pain portal, available on the American Chronic Pain Association’s web site at www.theacpa.org

* National Courtesy Month; September; 702-386-9115
* National Shut-in Visitation Day; October 13; 215-374-2930
* Make a Difference Day; October 21; 703-276-6445
* Sweetest Day (act of unselfishness); October 21; 810-362-3223

Jesus had a way of seeing what others missed and ministering to those who were forgotten, shunned, or misunderstood. He touched and healed lepers when everyone else scurried away. He cared for those with chronic afflictions — such as congenital blindness and incurable hemorrhage — while others gave up. He bestowed hope where others scattered the ashes of despair. He was love Incarnate (John 1:14; 1 John 4:16). We need that character of divine love if we’re to see and minister to the hurts of others.
'It may be the soul-sapping fatigue, environmental sensitivity, and chronic pain of fibromyalgia, or lupus, or Lyme disease, or multiple sclerosis. These souls suffer not only from their diseases, but also often from the uninformed and hurtful reactions of others.'

What can Christians do to discern people’s invisible disabilities and display the love of Christ?

First, we can empathize with them, instead of lecturing or ignoring them. The Book of Hebrews tells us to remember those in prison as though we were shackled with them (13:3). Similarly, we must try to put ourselves into the prison of the chronically ill person’s life. This is difficult, and almost nothing in our hedonistic culture encourages it. Nevertheless, we need empathy to be agents of love and encouragement. Jesus wept; so should we (John 11:35).


~Let us seek to have the eyes of Jesus, so we may look beyond appearances and gaze deeply into the lives of those who are suffering. Then we can offer them our love, understanding, and encouragement.~
http://www.restministries.org/invisibleillness/video.htm

BOO!"The Witch is in..."!!!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14383272

I have been creating 'trash to treasure'..now 'recycling' for over
20 years.I love making mixed media,collage,altered art,found objects with New England vintage treasures.
Green Mermaid Collage
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14353586

Getting ready for Halloween? Feels like it here in NE?! Dusting off my broomstick..teee..heee..hee..8"x10" collage trimmed with gorgeous black rose ribbon.vintage pearl earring with 'hook and eye corset pieces'.Dangling lace embellished with paper ivory roses.FREE SHIP IN USA!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14297655

FAIRY WEDDING CAKETOPPER WISH BOX
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14052006

Hello all,I donated the 'Pink Fairy Princess Ballerina' Altered Vintage High Heel pretty...bling! if you would like to enter drawing.I felt sick when I read the headlines that Christina Applegate has breast cancer and she is only 36yrs.old! I thought of all the girls,young women and women who have it and no publicity! My Mom died from breast cancer over 20 yrs ago..and I thought she was young seems like an eternity I have missed her so.The link to donate to Susan K.Fund is on my blog just click on pink dolly.good luck I hope you win 'Pink
Fairy Ballerina Shoe'! http://couturedepapier.blogspot.com

STUNNING!! CARIBBEAN AQUA BLUE BEACHGLASS CHUNK A MERMAIDS DELIGHT! RARE!
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I discovered a secret cove in my beach town where there is a mermaids treasure of authentic time worn beachglass .I have never seen or found such a huge chunk! I embellished with a stunning vintage blue rhinestone earring below bail.Non tarnishing metal wire,huge chunk of beachglass, 2 1/2"x2"!

Enchanting...mixed media assemblage.Embellished with a vintage map,vintage pearl,real aqua seaglass I collect,butterfly brooch.Monarch butterfly I found in the dunes,seashells,ribbon,vintage key,cream roses,fiber,driftwood piece,copper wire.Gold lame vintage high hell.Perfect gift for mermaid,shoe collector or displayed in your studio for inspiration and dreams.

http://www.couturedepapier.etsy.com

Adorable love the pink cheeks!..On my etsy!

Shabby stash of vintage goodies in a handpainted pink metal box for your scrapbooking etc..So pretty with cottage rose decals and I handpainted lace.Treasures are vintage pink ornaments,handmade pink paper roses,had crocheted aqua doilies,beautiful rhinestone tree ornament,vintage pink,white aqua trims,Victorian Cherub wrapping paper,vintage pink tinsel,cone and baroque couple figurine.Box is 10"x4 1/2"x7".
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5765767

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12582946
2 for 1 Reversible collage microscope glass charm pendant.I handsoldered lead free.Mixed media collage on one side,yummy shabby pink vintage wallpaper,precious french fairy,birdie,roses,sprinkled with pale pink fairy dust.Inspirational quote'muse'.Otherside shabby vintage pink blue cottage rose wallpaper piece.Only one good size 2"x2" perfect for your garden party dress or jeans!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12647216
Stunning piece embellished with my collection of vintage,antique jewelry,buttons from Nantucket Island.My collection of 'real' beachglass from my beach and seashells.The background is Victorian teal green and metallic bronze.I then added bronze metal stars I discovered last winter a trashed Christmas wreath,that was very pricey! I love the clothesline I imagined the mermaid collecting and displaying her treasures across the horizon. Enjoy! B.A. in Art Boston,Ma.

I just love this mermaid and shoe of course( Sex in the City?)! Mixed media collage,embellished with my collection of shells,seaglass,vintage taupe pearl earring and mother of pearl vintage sweater button from Nantucket antique shop.Peachy pink net from my beach,handpainted wallpaper in victorian teal and bronze.I added a piece of clothesline and glued rare beachglass,a crab,seashells and cute seahorse.Her tailfin is pale gold tulle.She wears a seashell as a crown.Bronze metal stars.Treasure chest map.Canvas.Perfect for your summer Beach Cottage or home decor.16"x20"
http://www.couturedepapier.etsy.com

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