More Card Designs

Friday December 7th and Saturday the 8th are the last two days that Vintage Roost is open for the Christmas season. Here are a few of the new card designs that I have for sale at the Roost this weekend. My friend Julie is selling beautiful cookies and I’ve included a couple of photos of them for you to enjoy.

Vintage Roost
Vintage Roost dressed for the Holidays!

 

Season's Greetings
This card captures a vignette inside Vintage Roost
Top Hat Santa
Top Hat Santa
Ornaments we remember from childhood
Ornaments we remember from childhood
Same ornaments with an aged twist
Same ornaments with an aged twist
Advent Tag Merry Christmas
Advent Tag Merry Christmas
Jeweled Ornament
Jeweled Ornament
Gift Tags
Gift Tags made to tie onto your packages!
Visions of Sugar Cookies, created by Julie
Visions of Sugar Cookies, created by Julie
Sugar Snowflakes, created by Julie
Sugar Snowflakes, created by Julie

Thanks for taking a look!

Merry Christmas, Florence

2012 Holidays at Vintage Roost

Studio Meringue is wrapping up another year of being fortunate to sell cards at Vintage Roost! This enchanting little shop is now open for the Holidays. Here are the hours:

November 17th through December 8th:

Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00 – 5:00

935 NW Scenic Dr., 1/2 mile off Hwy 20 in North Albany

Below is a selection of Holiday cards that Studio Meringue created and has available at Vintage Roost:

Santa Tag at Vintage Roost
Santa Tag Card
Snow Covered Twig Bundle
I embellished this photo of a snow covered twig bundle in our yard last winter with a Cardinal form I cut out and painted.
Crescent Creek Snowman
Larry and I made this Snowman while staying with good friends at their cabin. Not minutes after we finished it, the dogs discovered the chocolate truffle buttons and eyes and ate them!
Our Backyard Last Winter
In Our Backyard Last Winter
Amaryllis Happy Birthday
For those with Birthdays in November, December or January, Amaryllis Greetings.
Let it Snow!
Let it Snow!
Happy Holidays Yarnball
Happy Holidays Snowflake Yarnball
Canes for you!
Candy Canes for you!
Canes in a tart tin
Candy Canes and a Tart Tin
Silhouette Santa
Silhouette Santa with a Season’s Greeting
Music Sheet Silhouette Santa
Music Sheet Silhouette Santa
Hand Penciled Dictionary Page Silhouette Santa
Hand Penciled Dictionary Page Silhouette Santa. Art journal card.

If you can’t visit Vintage Roost you may purchase cards directly from Studio Meringue and I will personally deliver them all tied up in a nice package. Cards are $3 each, or if you’d like more than one friend to enjoy a hand created holiday card, the price for a “Studio Six” is $15. Art Journal cards are $4 each. These cards include hand-added touches. You may contact me though the “Place Your Request” tab above.

Thank you for visiting!

Florence

 

 

Vintage Roost “Harvest Time Open House”

Vintage Roost is opening this Friday & Saturday for its “Harvest Time Open House.” The Roost will be open 9/21 & 22nd then 9/28 & 29th, 10:00 – 5:00pm. Location is 935 NW Scenic Drive, 1/2 mi off of Hwy 20 in North Albany.

Studio Meringue will have Luggage Tags, Postage-paid Postcards and Greeting Cards for sale along with Hop Wreaths.

The first three cards are from a series I’m doing that feature my photograph with a sepia inked handwritten poem or song lyrics over the top.

Sunflower Poem
Sunflower and Bumble Bee. This card features a sepia toned handwritten message overlay.
Tulip Poem
My Tulip photo returns this season in a new series of cards.
French Cabbage
My Cabbage photo with a French written twist.
Pumpkin Message
Pumpkin with a message.
Sunflower
Sunflower with an afternoon glow.
Sunflower Birthday Greeting
Sunflower Birthday Greeting
Birthday Postcard
Postage-paid Birthday Cards!
Grand Canyon Crow
Grand Canyon Crow. He sat there and let me take about seven portrait shots of him! This was my favorite.
Art Journal Crow
I penciled in this silhouette of a Crow onto an old dictionary page.
Sunflower & Sky Greeting
Sunflower & Sky Birthday Greeting

From the Hops growing in my backyard I made wreaths. I start by using Hop vines that only have leaves on them, I strip off the leaves and weave them into a round form.

Hop Wreath Forms
Hop Wreath bases ready for the addition of Hop filled vines.
Finished Wreaths
Finished Wreaths

A finished wreath hanging on the door of The Vintage Roost!

Hop Wreaths for Sale!
Hop Wreaths for Sale!

I hope you can make the trip to Vintage Roost. Along with items from Studio Meringue you will enjoy:

A wonderful collection of Creamy White Ironstone, Hanging Baskets with Dried Hydrangea, Rusty Scarecrow forms, Harvest Wheat Bundles, Beautiful Vintage Inspired Linen Aprons, Prim-inspired Hooked Rugs, Folkart Paper Mache, Applique Fall Pillows and more….

Tasty treats include: Pecan Tarts, Fig Bars, Assorted Chocolate Truffles & Caramels, Cookies, Cinnamon Rolls, Caramel Corn and more….

Thank you for visiting my website!

Florence

Wedding Bells and Luggage Tags….

We attended a wedding this month of a Nurse that was one of a special group that took care of me while I battled Leukemia in 2007. She and her new husband are going to Hawaii on their honeymoon so I purchased a couple of travel books about the “Big Island” for them. I then incorporated Studio Meringue luggage tags into my gift wrapping!

Luggage Tags
Luggage Tags incorporated into the wrapping of my gift to Amber. Plus my signature touch of twine tied Lavendar.
Close up gift
Another view....

 

Half the fun of giving a gift is wrapping it!!

Vintage Roost “Summertime Lawn Sale”

The Vintage Roost

is getting a jump start on Summer this year and having their

Summertime Lawn Sale in June for one long weekend!

June 28th, 29th & 30th, Thursday – Saturday, 10:00-5:00 daily

This Vintage Roost show is just as wonderful as all of the others, except for the special fact that this one is full of sales. In addition to marked down sale items, crafters bring unfinished projects, not so collectible collections that they don’t want to collect anymore and just plain funky stuff!

So, I hope you make it out to The Roost to visit, shop, meet up with friends and have fun!

Vintage Roost is located in the picturesque countryside of No. Albany, 935 NW Scenic Dr., 1/2 mile off Highway 20. Now accepting all major credit cards.

Welcome to Vintage Roost
Welcome to Vintage Roost, a little boutique where you will find Studio Meringue creations!

Something New From The Studio

These would be a great little Wedding gift! Priced at $6.00 for a pair.

Luggage Tags
His & Her Luggage Tags

 

Luggage Tag Close Up
Luggage Tag Close Up "Mr."

 

Luggage Tag Close Up
Luggage Tag Close Up "Mrs."

The tags below are sold separately for $3.00 each.

Old Airplane Schematic
Old Airplane Schematic
Travel Definition Tag
Travel Definition Tag, Front and Back
Japanese Tooth Brushes
Japanese Tooth Brushes Tag. Would be fun attached to a Make-up Bag.

 

May Opening At Vintage Roost Comes to a Close

May 26th & 27th is the last weekend that Vintage Roost will be open, until July. Open this Friday and Saturday from 10:00 – 5:00, don’t miss seeing this beautiful little shop. I promise, that if you take a moment and stop by you’ll find it a wonderful little respite in your busy day.

Located in North Albany at 935 NW Scenic Dr. it’s just 1/2 mi. off Hwy 20.

Vintage Roost Entrance

Behind the Roost
Don't miss going around the side of Vintage Roost!

Inside Vintage Roost

Pillows

Here are the Father’s Day cards I’ve made and have available this weekend.

Yaquina Bay Bridge, Newport, Oregon
Yaquina Bay Bridge, Newport, Oregon. I took this photo in February of this year.
Yaquina Bay Bridge, Newport, Oregon
Yaquina Bay Bridge, Newport, Oregon Another photo from the same day in February.
Yaquina Bay Bridge, Newport, Oregon
Yaquina Bay Bridge, Newport, Oregon I took this photo in 2011. Wishing Father's a Happy Day in one of my favorite type styles, "Carpenter."

Debbie at Vintage Roost mentioned that “pink” things were selling well this month, so I kept that in mind when I made these cards.

Happy Birthday
I was driving down 5th Street here in Albany last week and spied these beautiful pink roses. No one answered the door at the home of these beauties, so I snapped a few photos and quickly left...
Rose
While on vacation, we came upon a beautiful rose garden out in the desert of Nevada. Stopping for lunch in Beatty, I captured some of them to bring home!
Andromeda, Pieris Japonica
Andromeda, Peiris Japonica Interesting name for a beautiful bush that is a brilliant mix of pinks in the Spring.
Blue Bellflowers
Blue Bellflowers in my backyard

I also made some postcards from my photos. These are stamped and mail ready. Quickly jot down a hello, and drop in the mail. You will positively brighten someone’s day!

View from Jerome, AZ   I have a fascination with old postcards. Especially the ones that have been colored by hand. This postcard is a photo I took while on vacation in Arizona last month. We visited the town of Jerome, which sits on a hill side. This photo was taken from the window of an old hotel that is now an art shop. I’ve used a filter during the printing process that gives it a hand colored look.

View from Jerome, AZ
View from Jerome, AZ Printed with a "grainy yesteryear" look.
Postcard Rose
Postcard Rose
Postcard Rose
Postcard Rose Printed with an old-time grainy look.

 

Postcard Rose
Postcard Rose
Postcard Peony
Postcard Peony
Back of Postcard
Back of Postcards Stamped, ready for your note, and to be dropped in the mail!

Thank you for stopping by my website. If you can’t make it out to Vintage Roost, remember that you can always “ring me up” and make a purchase by clicking on the “contact” button above….

 

I’ve Got A Thing For Galvanized!

I’ve been trying to come up with ways to use my photos in ways other than on cards. I love galvanized metal and have been driving Larry crazy with a collection of old metal buckets. I’ll find a use for them sometime!  Anyways, my brother works with metal and so I asked him to cut out some 4″ tall and 2 3/8″ wide tags for me. After treating them with a solution of vinegar and salt to give them a galvanized patina, I made them into ornaments!  Only $3.50 each, they can be used to adorn anything you choose!

Some of these will be available at Vintage Roost starting this Friday and Saturday.

Galvanized Metal Tags
Galvanized Metal Tags, 4" tall x 2 3/8 Wide. Fit in an envelope to mail as a gift, or hang anywhere you want to be reminded of the beauty of nature!
View of Reverse
View Of Reverse Side

Below are a few pieces in my galvanized collection…. (not for sale, giggle)  Some pieces are inside worthy, but the buckets I have to keep out in the garage!

Galvanized
Just a few pieces...

Studio Meringue Cards Available The Month of May At Vintage Roost

Vintage Roost is open May 4th – May 26th, Fridays and Saturdays from 10am – 5pm. This enchanting little shop is located in North Albany at 935 NW Scenic Dr. just 1/2 mi. off Hwy 20.

Handmade gifts for the Home and Garden, Antiques, Collectables, Fresh Baked Goods and more. I have a line of Mother’s Day cards available this weekend and next. Then I’ll have Father’s Day cards the last two weekends, plus some new items from my Studio! Below are a few photos taken at the Roost, of the May Opening!

Inside the Roost
Fresh Baked Cinnamon Rolls Await Your Arrival!
This Cupboard Is Not Bare
This Cupboard Is Not Bare. I spy a Studio Meringue "Bee" Birthday Card...
Scent of Roses
Scent of Roses & Soaps, A Dream Come True....
Pillows & Painted Signs
Pillows & Painted Signs
Red, White & Blue
American Spirit At Vintage Roost...

A sampling of Studio Meringue cards available at the Vintage Roost.

Rose
I took this Rose photo at a flower market. I like how it has a heart shape to it...
Amaryllis
This is an Amaryllis I grew at Christmas. I used a polarizing filter to get the look that it's glowing from the inside....
Ranunculus
To me this is one of the most photogenic flowers, the Ranunculus. I LOVE taking photos of them!
Tulips
Tulips from the flower market. Aged filter with a greeting in the font style "Cezanne"
Ranunculus Too
Ranunculus Too...
Chyrsanthemums
Chyrsanthemums With Soft Edges...

 

These are just a few of the cards I have at Vintage Roost this weekend. Every week there will be new and different card images available. Plus a couple of new products that are brand new creations from my Studio…. And remember, if you can’t make it to the Roost, send me an email and we can get together for a private showing!

Until next week!

Thank you for visiting, Florence