Sugar*Sugar

September

 

"September: it was the most beautiful of words, he’d always felt, evoking orange-flowers, swallows, and regret."
-   Alexander Theroux, 1981

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Okay, so I'm a day or two early to be posting about September, but it's the weekend, and ehh, you don't mind do you?

With fall just around the corner, (and yes, I am SO ready for FALL, it was 106 here yesterday!) there is much to be thankful for. As summer closes it's doors, many other doors are closing in my life. I am seeing things in a clearer way, have new vision for my future and hope to step out and take more risks.

I am letting the dead things fall off of me in preparation for new life all around. This feels really good! Like a great pedicure... ha ha ha

I feel more focused and determined. I have more drive and pull. I feel like Gwen Stefani and I Ain't No Hollaback Girl! *wink*

I just don't want my life to happen, I want to create an affect my life... and I'm finally ready for that.

  “Today you are You, that is truer than true.

There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”

Dr. Suess

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Also in September, of course is the Sweet Six Studio! I am really excited about this retreat. Mostly because we are hoping that it will be a very close group of ladies, getting to know one another and sharing our talents together! I do hope you will be joining us!

There is still time to sign up for the Sweet Six Studio On Line Art Retreat, click HERE for more info!

Lastly, I am so pleased that I get to share 2 more projects from the Sweet Six that we will be learning in the studio this September!

First we have the INCREDIBLE Altered and Embellished Lanterns by Heather Kowalski of Pretty Petals!

Y'all are gonna LOVE this project, I am so excited wait to make one or two of these for my studio!!

 

 

Next we have this SUPER SWEET CONFECTION from Miss Cheryl Dack of Rosey Posey Confections and Confections Fabric!

You are gonna flip over this one... so so sweet!

It is a YUMMY POCKET PILLOW!

 

Cheryl will show us how to make this complete project, including the cupcake applique! I CANNOT WAIT TO MAKE THIS ONE!!!!!!!

Isn't it so me??

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Looking Forward,

Analise

 

 

More Sneaky Peeks

Hi Friends! As promised, I wanted to give you all a few more peeks for the upcoming Sweet Six Studio ~ Online Art Retreat.

We have been working on some really fun projects to share with everyone in our studio. If this is your first time hearing about it, please visit the Sweet Six Studio blog HERE for more information!

Each project will be fully photographed with written step by step instructions, to make them easy to follow and make!

First, I wanted to share Miss Natasha's, of Artistic Creations by Natasha Burns, beautiful project with you.

Natasha will show us how to make these gorgeous bath crystals AND the beautiful decorated bottle they come in! Isn't it just so lovely?! Also, I happen to know that she is celebrating her 200th Blog Post at her BLOG, so stop in and wish her a happy 200!!

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Next we have Miss Jenn of Sweet Eye Candy Creations, who will be instructing us on how to make these ADORABLE Cupcake Toppers!

Aren't they so sweet!?! I can't wait to make these, I know my kids are going to LOVE them!!

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Lastly, I am going to quickly show you one of the projects I will be teaching in the studio!

I will show you how to make this SUPER SWEET and SHABBY Flower Brooch! My daughter is wearing this one, so it looks a little big on her, but it is large and fluffy!! :0)

I think you will all really enjoy making it, it is super easy and takes less than an hour, start to finish! (That's my favorite part! I love making things that don't take too much time! *wink*)

Well, I must run to get kids ready for school TOMORROW!!!!!!!

YEE HAW!!

xo

Analise

End of Summertime

Isn't this cupcake just the sweetest?

It is a "Just Baked Cupcake" from Cheryl at Confections Fabrics.

I just want to eat it up, it looks so yummy!! :0)

You can find one for yourself at her new website, ConfectionsFabrics.com! She is also offering the yummiest fabrics, trims, patterns and goodies, so be sure to stop by and tell her I sent ya!

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In other news, I've had several emails lately asking about Show and Tell Sundays.

I have had such an unusually busy summer this year and haven't been available to host any Show and Tells. As you all can understand, sometimes family must come first.  After much deliberation, I have decided that it's best that I set Show and Tell aside for the time being. :0(

I know how much everyone has really enjoyed them and hope that you all continue doing them! I see how significant it has been for so many bloggers to share their homes, collections and valued treasures, that many times go unnoticed in our every day lives.

I know for me, in this blogging community, I have found so many treasured friendships, and all of them began because we shared the same love for common things.

So I wish you all the very best with Show and Tell that Cerri will continue to host, and I will pop in to peek at your lovelies! ha ha that sounded funny, huh?

I mean peek at your goodies! (still sounds funny...)

I'll check in when you have Show and Tell... that sounds much better! lol

Hopefully this fall I can host a few "Show Me" parties, and I hope you all will come and bring your goodies! :0)

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Summer is coming to an end, the kids will be in school next week and things will hopefully settle down here for me. To be honest with you, (this is my diary after all) it's been a hard summer for me and I am looking forward to the fall.

 

Fall is my favorite time of year. There just seems to be a lot of hope and expectation in the fall, with the holidays, friends and family seem closer and of course, there is

SILVER BELLA!!!!!!!

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Just a reminder, Sweet Six Studio sign ups are still open!

I'll post in a day or two about another one of our projects, to give you another sneak peek!

See you then,

xo

Analise

Studio Peeks

I really want to express my gratitude to all of you who have visited the Sweet Six Studio blog and who have left such sincere comments. I know that I speak for all of the Sweet Six girls when I say, we are truly humbled by your response!

We have really worked to make the Sweet Six Studio a welcoming and warm place where everyone feels right at home! We are really excited to share the projects we have with you all, I know you will all really love the finished products!

Today I have the privilege to show you one of the projects we will be learning in the Sweet Six Studio. Holly Abston of Holly Doodle Designs will be teaching us this AMAZING Embellished Wallpaper Photo Board!

Isn't it just darling? Holly is famous for making the most stunning embellished crowns and artwork and always offers the prettiest vintage goodies in her shop!

You can read more about her project HERE at the Sweet Six Studio blog! 

Don't forget, there is still time to sign up for our on line art retreat! The retreat begins September 2nd and runs thru September 30th, and will include unlimited access to the Sweet Six Studio during the month-long workshop where we will create 12 projects, share fabulous decorating ideas and everyone will have a chance to win super sweet prizes.!

Just to clarify, this retreat is completely ON LINE, you don't have to leave your computer! Everything will be accessible thru the Internet. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezie

I hope to see you there!!

xoxo

Analise

Sweet Six Studio

Remember the little teaser I gave you a few days ago??

Don't want to keep you waiting too long!! Today the big surprise is revealed!! yeah! I am really excited to share this with everyone! I am SO BAD at keeping secrets!!! :0)

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Presenting:

THE SWEET SIX STUDIO

AN ON LINE ART RETREAT

This is a one of a kind on line publication, full of sweet and shabby art projects, decorating tips and giveaways. We have been working very hard on this and are soooo thrilled to unveil it!

You will enjoy ideas, tips and tutorials from the following artists:

Cheryl Dack of Rosey Posey Confections

Heather Kowalski of Pretty Petals Boutique

Natasha Burns of Artistic Creations by Natasha Burns

Jenn Hayslip of Sweet Eye Candy Creations

Holly Abston of Holly Doodle Designs

and me, Analise Sledd of Sugar*Sugar!!

We have worked very hard to create a relaxed "at home" place for friends to come and create together. We are *so excited* to invite you into our studio where we will share some of our favorite projects in a MONTH LONG SERIES OF WORKSHOPS designed to walk you through the creative process in a step-by-step fashion that is easy and fun to follow. Inspirational photos, shopping “supply” lists and careful instructions will help you to make 12 delightful, DOABLE creations right along with us!

Here you’ll find bits and pieces of all our favorite things, from whimsical assemblages, to elegant art pieces, to nostalgic keepsakes. Each one of us is a woman like you: eager to learn, happy to meet new friends and ready to create something unique that expresses something of herself.

We invite you to check out our WEBSITE and also to enter our FIRST SWEET SIX STUDIO GIVEAWAY!!

**SWEET AND SHABBY VINTAGE CUPCAKE TIN OF GOODIES**

from yours truly! ;0)

The Sweet Six Studio Art Retreat Price is $22.00 which will include unlimited access to the Sweet Six Studio during the month-long workshop where we will create 12 projects, share fabulous decorating ideas and everyone will have a chance to win prizes. You will also gain entry into a private flickr group where we’ll all be able to share our creations.

Sweet Six Studio begins Sept. 1st and runs through Sept. 30th.

Visit us HERE at the SWEET SIX STUDIO website!!

You can also help us spread the word by using our blog button! Feel free to take and use on your blogs!

See y'all in the Studio!!

xoxo

Analise

Sweet Treats and Something New!

 

Hello dear friends!!

I have been SUCH a bad girl lately! So many of you have written me and I have YET to return your emails! Please forgive me!

Like I mentioned before, this summer has been just FULL! My kiddos are getting bigger which means we have to keep them EVEN MORE entertained! WHEW!

Last week my sweet mom had "Grammy Camp" with the kids, taking them to the mountains for a week at her cabin. NIIIICE right? I know! HA!

I had a little time on my hands, after watching movies on the couch and eating out almost EVERY DAY!!! I did work on some shop goodies for a few sweet customers who had some special requests.

I put together these adorable lollipops for Miss Lindsay. She was using them for party favors, cute right??

I also put together some SUPER DE-DOOPER Jewelry boxes of goodies! These are so fun to make!

Lots of goodies to craft or scrapbook with!!

I also had time to make a few things I've been wanting to make for SUCH a long time! I am so glad I had the extra time to just make something, just for me, just for fun. I am usually so busy with other things that I rarely get to create just because, so this was extra satisfying!

I baked up these decadent fluffy layer cakes!! YUMMY!!!

Dontcha want a slice?These confections are being served up in the Sugar*Sugar shop if you feel like stopping in!

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Okay, so what is the surprise??????

Here's a little peek...

All I can tell you is this.... some friends and I have been working on something very special just for you! An artistic and decorative collaboration, with you in mind....

I'll share more just as soon as I can!!

Don't you hate being teased??!!??

xo

Analise