New Designed Tags

Several people have asked me to make tags of a different size so

I  made these large package tags.  I used  ink stains to create the

background....really fun!  I have about 20 now for sale in Friendship Farm Antiques or by

contacting me at tbourdakis@me.com

$9.95

Here are some recent pictures of the shop:

Hope you'll come in a take a look at some of the new ribbons and tags I  brought in and Judy has
added more pillows, lampshades, and accessories.

Glass hinged lid box

With a little time to play last weekend, I decided to cover a cigar box that I had long ago

had a piece of glass cut to make a hinged lid.  I covered the box with Midori paper

that I now sell at the shop along with the black/cream wired striped ribbon.

Piccolo of Carmel

If you haven't been to Piccolo in Carmel, CA. you have missed something wonderful!   I am 

happy to say that  along with all of  their wonderful finds they are now selling my tags as well.
(here are just some examples)

piccolocarmel.com

My tags are also available at Tricia's Ribbon's and Fine Things (inside Friendship Farm Antiques)
 in Alamo,  Findings in Carmel and
 Vintages of Los Gatos vintageslg.blogspot.com
and
Magpie in the Willow Glen area of San Jose, magpiestyle.com
Please check out these unique and wonderful shops.

St. Patrick's Day

Don't forget to wear something green!

Good Luck 4-leaf clover "baubles"

are in Friendship Farm Antiques

$9 and $18 and come with 24" piece of seam binding (your choice of color). 

I have ball chain (sold by the inch) and leather  ($4.95 w/silver metal clasp).  

Crepe Paper Flowers

I love to make crepe paper roses and other flowers. I put these

on a present for a friend.

Made in Japan Flowers

Made these really cute bouquets of vintage M.I.J. flowers with their

velvet pedals and leaves wrapped with wonderful 100% silk/satin ribbon.

Available for $40 each.

                                        

Victorian Velvet Box

Just brought in another wonderful Victorian Dresser box for sale.  It's a wonderful display piece.

The lining is in excellent condition.  The velvet is worn but still a great piece.

Bridal Shower

This past Sunday, my daughter and I hosted a bridal shower for her BFF.  It was a wonderful

day!  These are the favors I made and filled with a light and dark See's chocolate butter cream...yum

I also made the coffee filter heart and draped the names of the bride and groom using silver

 glittered letters across the heart.  Then I  tucked a pair of love birds in the bottom of the heart. 

 The bride to be was so thrilled she asked me to mail it New York so she can include include it

in her wedding decorations.  

The blank white slide boxes are available at:

Friendship Farm Antiques

37 Alamo Sq. Alamo, Ca

(925) 743-8390

(925)  743-8390

Pansies and Fuchsias Class with Candace Kling

It was a wonder Sat. with Candace Kling teaching a group of women who love ribbon and the

art of making flowers.  I can't say enough wonderful things about Candace and her incredible 

tallent and ability to teach her techniques of making ribbons look like flowers.  

Here are the fuchsias and the pansy I finished.  I wish I had taken pictures of everyone's boards
but I knew there would be someone in the group who is much better than me with a camera.

Connie Fong was one of the wonderful ladies who attend the class and please check out her

blog. for more pictures at artfulplay.blogspot.com

And for more information about Candace check her website at: candacekling.com