Thursday, May 19, 2011
BFF Link Party #3 and BFF Midwestern Sewing Girl
Maggie is a sweetheart and a talented crafter. As her name implies, she sews but she does tons more! (And I’m envious of her sewing skills because let’s just say Mom was right and I didn’t listen!)
Look at this gorgeous ruffle pillow! LOVE IT:
And she’s got a tute ( tutorial) for it right here (and she even had a giveaway but it’s closed now ….sad face)
You may have seen this project that was featured several places…Nest Specimen Art:
I think having the eggs in just one nest makes the whole thing pop!
And even though a trip around the world is NO where in my future. Maggie takes us on a virtual one with this amazing lampshade she did!
SO cool and she downloaded the graphics for this from The Graphics Fairy. And I have to show this cute Summery pillow she just made
How sweet is this? Makes you want to go out and ride your bike!Much much MUCH more to see over at Maggie’s place so you will have to hop over and pay her a visit.
Now time to PARTY! Let’s see what everyone’s been up to. I know there are lots of graduation, end of year teacher, Father’s day ideas popping up. Link ‘em! Memorial Day celebration ideas and recipes ( you know I’m going to say especially chocolate!) Link ‘em! Re-fab’d, upcycled, re-purposed. Link ‘em! Just no Etsy shops or advertising please and please link to your specific blog post and not your main blog page!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Graduation Printables
Thank goodness for printables because they are an easy way to decorate and you can incorporate themes into holidays and other celebrations. I made a couple that I’ll be using and thought I’d share!
I stuck with black and white since there are an infinite number of graduation color combos. I’m going to mat these using my son’s HS colors. I’ve been using this quote on different items. The whole thing is:
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.
Henry David Thoreau
Monday, May 16, 2011
BFF Open House #2 Wrap Up
Thanks everyone who linked up to my 2nd weekly link party! Despite Blogger’s mid-week hiccup, there were some great projects linked up. Here are just a few highlights :
Carolyn from her blog homework, transformed humble cans into these planters with a gorgeous patina finish.
I love this stunning harlequin paint job and transformation from Tracy at Tracy’s Trinkets and Treasures.
Look at this fun necklace that Kellianne from Tinkeranniebelle made for her aunt for Mother’s Day!
And Jocelyn from InsideBruCrewLife didn’t disappoint with these:
Peanut M&M Cupcakes! YUM! Please feel free to pick up a “featured” button from my sidebar.
And the BFF who won the “Tag You’re It” set of chocolatey tags…..
is:
Evelene S! I hope to see you all back again this Friday! Have a great week!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Craft Hope Bracelets
I was cruising along the internet the other day and came across a post that now I can’t remember where (grrrrr I hate it when that happens!) about bracelets for an organization called Craft Hope. If you’re not familiar with them:
Craft Hope is a love inspired project designed to share handmade crafts with those who need them. It is our hope to combine our love for crafting and desire to help others into a project to make a difference around the world.
Hmmm…love making jewelry….there’s a need for bracelets…for such a good cause…check, check, and check.
The bracelets are being collected to be given out to orphans in Russia and the kids range in age from infants to teens. I found these fun beads at Michaels, along with some stretch cord:
I liked the iridescence of these beads and since I don’t often get to get my girl on, I went with “girly” colors and shapes…hearts, butterflies etc. Also since my nest is about to get emptied, I don’t often get to do “kids” crafts so double the fun.
I had actually never worked with stretch cord before. I know! But oh so easy and very fun and these went super fast. It was a perfect way to pass the time waiting for another project to dry.
So my fellow jewelry makers, if you would like to craft for a cause I can’t think of a better one. And for all of you out there who are talented sewers , Craft Hope has another project: Security Blankets for Tornado Survivors.Friday, May 13, 2011
BFF Link Party#2: Tag…You’re It
Link up everything! Did you re-do a room or an accessory or a piece of furniture? Link it up! Did you make a gift or something fun for yourself? Link it up! Cards, scrapbooking, altered art, jewelry, décor, kids crafts etc. link it up! Recipes? Especially chocolate? Link them up! Just no advertising or Etsy stores please and please link directly to your project and not your main blog page. Easy peasy.
Oh and tag…you’re it! One of you will receive these:
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Composition Book Supplies Journal
This is hardly a new idea…altering composition books, but I’ll still show you what I did.
Started with your basic composition book…I pick these up around back to school time for next to nothing. Covered the front and back with Recollections “Batiked My Interest” Collection…this paper’s called Coconut. Source: Michaels…4 sheets for $1! I Mod Podged the paper on so it would really stick:
Monday, May 9, 2011
Ribbon Bookmarks
Enter “Country Living” with this idea: Charming Bookmarks
Velvet ribbon. I haz. Charms…I haz them too but I also have a bunch o beads. Zing. Idea!
You need ribbon ( OK that’s obvious but…)
I cut mine about 10in. You will also need some of these which I found at Michaels:
and a pair of flat nose pliers:
You slide the ribbon clamp onto the end of the ribbon and then clamp it on with your pliers. These ribbon clamps have teeth that sink into your ribbon.
Once the clamps were on, I went to my bead stash and just started playing with different beads and findings. Some on beading wire, others on head pins. Attach to your clamp ends with jump rings.