A Vintage Charming December

I am pretty sure that like me, you wonder how this year just flew by. And what better way to end a year if not by celebrations. Starting from Christmas and then on to the new year, the season brings families and friends together at warm and jolly homes. We may say Christmas is for the children but for many of us its also time to get creative and enjoy decorating.

So again this year as I publish another holiday issue, I decided to also include and little Extra just because... it is Christmas after all. 

Available in print and digital here: http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/853158

 Did you know that candles have been around since 200 BC? I especially put an emphasis to candles in this issue. I love the soft, warm, or romantic ambiance of a candle and they set a wonderful mood in a holiday home. 

Available as a FREE Digital issue or optional print purchase: http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/853154

(For free digital just click on tab that says READ NOW)

As always, I also try to have a good mix of projects and showcase homes in different styles hoping to have something for everyone. So if I could not fit it in one issue, I published a half that is a FREE DIGITAL

I would like to THANK ALL THE CONTRIBUTORS worldwide, who made this issue so special with their talents and love for home making. 

(Be sure to visit and follow them on the links provided) 

Nancy Roberts

nancysdailydish.blogspot.com

Catherine Scalise

treasured-heirlooms.blogspot.com

Rose Mari Soberg

www.instagram.com/KREATIV79

Anna-Lena Lidholm

www.instagram.com/annalenaslantliv

Olivia Parazine

shabbychictreasures.blogspot.com

Suzanne MacCrone Rogers

www.ItalianGirlinGeorgia.com

Extra Issue

Sandra Fruci

acottagemuse.blogspot.com

Vanessa Greenway

www.dreamingshabby.com

Donna Heber

www.donnaheber.com

Advertising

Jonie M Designs

joniem.etsy.com

The Vintage Marketplace

thevintagemarketplaceattheoaks.blogspot.com

Printed Cut-Outs

Sarolt Borberly

www.bitmap.etsy.com

I also want to THANK my family, friends, readers and followers for helping making this year another successful one. I can honestly say I couldn't have done this without ANY of you.

I LOVE YOU ALL!

xox

Creating Vintage Charm, January 2014, Now available

Photo by Victoria Hayden, January 2013 issue.

Creating Vintage Charm issues are like boxes of chocolates, 

You'll never know what divinity you're gonna get...

It's a mix of sweet charm, from different styles, creations, events and much, much more.

Not one issue is like the other.

January issue is now available HERE AT MAGCLOUD with the following and more... 

 A glimpse at some features from Deb Kennedy, Joy Waltmire

Tutorial for the winter inspired hearts can be found here:
http://homewardfounddecor.blogspot.com/2014/01/fabric-sweet-hearts-tutorial.html

Karen Hillman and Cathy Scalise

Ingrid Lee and yours truly...:)

So if you want to flip through another issue filled with delightful surprises, make sure to purchase a copy here at MagCloud: 

http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/698921

Thank you for reading and following Creating Vintage Charm.

With lots of love...

Sonia

Big THANK YOU to our sponsors:

Click on image to be directed to Jonie M Designs 

December 2013 issue, now available!

December 2013 Issue

“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.” 
― Laura Ingalls Wilder

Time to kindle once again those Christmas traditions and the memories that come with them.

Me on the left with my older sister, standing by the Christmas tree. (My parents house in Malta)

Yes I am wearing a tartan skirt, with the pinned, frayed split on the side. [smiles]

Everyone has their own traditions, whether it be something known for the location or passed on from generation to generation. 

In this issue, the contributors and I share those traditions with you along with our memories and how they play their part during the holiday season in the present.

Sneak previews from features by Krissie Karlson and Jennelise Rose

Previews from features by Courtney Milton and Vibeke Svenningsen

The issue was meant to publish in November but it kept growing and growing that I had to publish in December 2013 along with an "Extra" edition.

And as a BIG thank you for your support and following, I present the EXTRA to you for free digital viewing. I hope you enjoy it. 

It is also optional to purchase in print.

Be aware that there is a holiday sale going on now and this issue is also included in the sale.

You will be able to get the issue both in print or digital at a discounted price, till December 7th.

Digital viewing will only be available until Sunday. Then issue will be full priced and print only.

I hope you enjoy the issue and a half.

I would like to thank all the contributors who worked with me this past year. It has been a great year with six gorgeous issues and none of this could have been possible without them. Together we strive to inspire you to create and surround yourself with beautiful things, no matter how simple or elaborate. There is beauty in everything and being able to share that with you is most rewarding to us all.

Love you!

Yours Truly...

Sonia xo

Sale on Past Holiday Issues

Click on images to be directed 

to purchasing page.

Three beautiful issues with lots of features, ideas, tips and inspiration for the holiday season. No wait on shipping, read instantly on your digital devices. Or flip through beautiful printed copies.

Regular price on digital is $8.00

Sale price is $4.80

Regular price on printed is $10.95

Sale price is $8.75

If you have not explored this publication before, now is your chance.

Winter 2010

Winter 2010- Cover

Click HERE to purchase.

Winter 2010- Features

Winter 2011

 

Winter 2011- Cover
Click HERE to purchase

Winter 2011- Features

Winter 2012

Winter 2012- Cover

Click HERE to purchase

Winter 2012- Features

Discount prices applied to past holiday issues only. Sale ends November 3rd

Just something to think about this holiday season!

Deck the halls and 

Happy Reading!!

Update: Since the newsletter  had a misdirected link to Fall issue of 2012. I decided to add it to the Sale as well. 

So now four issues are on sale.
Enjoy!!

Fall 2012 issue

Issue 14, May 2013 is now available!

Each issue is better then the last. 

I say that every time probably, don't I?

But it's true.

With features from Jennelise Rose and Karen Hillman

Photography and styling by Janet Coon and Nadine Snijders 

Also in this issue is a highly recommended article about following your Creative Dreams and starting your small business, written by Deb Kennedy. Deb also shares a wonderful tip about embellishing umbrellas for vintage charm.

I cannot stop flipping through the pages, myself.

It is filled with so much romance and beauty that you would not want to miss. So I hope you go to MagCloud and purchase the issue:

http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/566127

Or purchase a yearly subscription here:

http://www.creatingvintagecharm.com/Subscriptions.html

May I add, that if you are a store owner or a vendor at an artisan market and you wish to sell this magazine, you can. Please contact me for more information at sonia@creatingvintagecharm.com

I wish to once again thank all the charming contributors as well as the readers of my publication for your support and wonderful comments about my publication.


Con amore,

Sonia Crouse
Editor-in-chief

Creating Vintage Charm In-House Designs

Am I ever so excited to finally be able to introduce you to the new Pastel Cottage Collection. Our new in-house designed fabrics and drink ware. 

I had previously released the Spring Collection and just had too much fun and enjoyed the creative challenge. 

Our website is now offering both collections.

I love pastel tones and now that we are finally in Spring season I was more then ever wanting to create in pastels.

But my designs somehow were also inspired by yummy cupcakes, pastel frosting, icing roses, colorful sprinkles and polka dot cupcake papers.

Fabric is available on my site at Creating Vintage Charm but guess what? If you like my designs so much, you can also get them on wallpaper and wall decals via Spoonflower.com

Pinch me... I cannot believe I did this!!

At this time, there are 7 designs in the collection available but the entire collection consists of 12 designs total. 5 more to be released soon.

Can you imagine all the fun sewing projects you can make?  Fabric would be great for place mats (with matching mugs *wink), napkins, tote bags, pillows, bunting and other fun sewing projects... I cannot wait to start creating with it. 

And if sewing is not your thing... then perhaps paper may get your creative juices flowing.

Yes, it's also available on paper for your crafting projects.

Pastel Cottage Designer Paper

By Sonia Crouse in Creating Vintage Charm

20 pages, published 4/12/2013

Pastel Cottage Collection Designer Paper for your arts and crafts

And cups to match are available too!!... 

My goodness!!... I sure went out there with this one....but I LOVE it all! I sure hope you do too. I want to hear what you think!! 

To view all In-House (my house *smile) designs and purchase you can go to http://www.creatingvintagecharm.com/Merchandise.html

Ciao amichi, con amore

Sonia