Hand Painted Southern Signs

These are a few of my newest painting endeavors.  I think my husband is going to go crazy, if I start one more project...  Bless his heart for marrying a creative, Southern girl with a bad case of ADD.

The signs vary in size, but measure approximately 6"x18".  They retail for $35 and are hand painted upon request.  May be painted with your favorite saying, quote, etc. and color choice.

Please contact me with questions or for additional information or to place an order, blufftonbellcreations@hotmail.com. May also be purchased at Eggsintricities or Gigi's Boutique in Bluffton, SC.

xoxo, mgvb



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Learning Curve - whew!

The logistics of maintaining and developing a blog are a lot to learn! It has been a pretty steep learning curve for me. I really appreciate your patience during this "Work in Progress" state.

xoxo, mgvb

Personalized Name Canvases

These Personalized Name Canvases make the perfect family gift! Use metal clips for displaying invitations, photos, cards, etc. Available in a variety of sizes, with or without clips, and your color choices.



10x10 in. without clips - $30

10x10 in. with clips - $40

10x10 in. with clips - $40

10x10 in. with clips - $40

10x10 in. with clips - $40

11x14 in. with clips - $45

Please contact me with any questions or for additional details, blufftonbellcreations@hotmail.com.
xoxo, mgvb

Southern Inspired

What a blessing it has been to grow up and now live as an adult on the coast of South Carolina.  All of those sayings and phrases are so true - it is a state of mind, a way of life, another world...and aren't we thankful?!?!

For someone with a creative soul, the town of Bluffton (and everything and everyone that comes with it) is a constant source of inspiration. 

God bless South Carolina, God bless the coastal waters, and God Bless Bluffton.
Please contact me for details or if you would like one of these handpainted Southern, coastal reminders to hang in your home.  They can be personalized in any way - colors, sayings, names, sizes, etc.

May River Blue Crab, 5x5 acrylic on canvas - $15

"Life is Better In Bluffton" - 5x5 acrylic on canvas - $15

"Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places" - 8x10, acrylic on canvas - $25

"Keep Calm and Have Southern Charm" - 8x10, acrylic on canvas board - $15



"Life is Better in Bluffton" - 4x12, acrylic on canvas - $25

"Little Miss" - 7x7, acrylic on wood

A few more Painted Vintage Tins

I've been on a roll with painting these vintage tins!  Of course, they can be personalized with your favorite color combination, adornment, name, etc.  The possibilities are endless!

Painted Vintage Tin with giraffe print - $25



Giraffe print - Close up



Painted Vintage Tin - All Aboard! - $25



All Aboard! - Close up



Painted Vintage Tin - Hot pink, turquoise with dragonfly accent - $25



Dragonfly accent - Close up













Painted Vintage Tins

So, I'm obviously new to blogging and I'm thinking I should have educated myself more before starting, but too late now...!  I have a few favorite blogs that I check everyday, hoping to find a new post with entertaining words and inspiring pictures.  Yes, I do follow them, but sometimes I just can't wait!  My point is, that if anyone is reading this, I am committed to updating on a much more consistent basis.

Anyway, I've had a lot on my mind lately and I'm thinking that my blog can serve as both a therapeutic and creative outlet. 

Lately I've been working on painting these really cool tin shingles.  Originally, they were used as a roof on the Deer Tongue Building in Bluffton, SC.  I know you're reading the words Deer Tongue and thinking Oh, No!  Actually, Deer Tongue is a kind of herb that was used as a tobacco and tea filler.  Over ten years ago, my father and his law partner completely restored the historic building and turned it into a Low Country seafood restaurant.  Since the tin roof wasn't really salvageable, my dad gave a bunch of them to me.

Deer Tongue Building - Bluffton, SC

Here are a few of the finished products:

(of course I can't figure out how to rotate the pictures, so if anyone can help a girl out...I would be so grateful!)

Hot pink with lime green accent dots

Baby girl pink with white accent dots

Southern blue with white accent dots

Lime green with teal accent dots

As you can see, even after painting, they are still pretty rustic and vintage-looking.  I painted the center (black square) with chalk board paint.  Another cool quality (which I realized by accident) is that they are magnetic!  Artsy and functional!

The draped ribbons will be used to hand the tins (as soon as I find the charger for my drill...).  I have also added felt pads to the back, so that they don't scratch or damage the wall.

The tins can be personalized, at no extra cost, with your favorite color combinations, in addition to adding a name &/or painted figure (like a train, flower, etc.).  Will post more pictures soon.

I think they would be perfect as a kitchen message board, on a child's bedroom door, on the front door of your house, etc.  If you are interested in a painted vintage tin, please contact me. 

Painted Vintage Tin

Sizes vary, but approximately 11x12"

$25

My new Etsy Shop!

Blogging, Etsy, Oyster Shells - Oh, my! This is a whole new world for me and the learning curve seems steeper than ever! The wierd thing is, it's also a lot of fun. Hopefully, this new endeavor will help the creative ideas, that have been racing through my head, come to fruition.

A special thank you to anyone who is reading this right now.

xoxo,
mgvb

I Heart Oyster Shell Angels

The perfect gift for your Valentine!  Little angels can be personalized with your favorite colors, themes, etc. Can be shipped or picked up locally at Gigi's.

$8

blufftonbellcreations@hotmail.com

 

Oyster Shell Angels