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I have a pair of pink tennis shoes that I have had for years. I honestly don't remember when I got them. I don't wear them every day. As a matter of fact I forgot I even had them until the rack in my closet broke {again....3rd time ~ too many clothes perhaps?}. I saw the sweet pink shoes amid a heap of clothes and pulled them out to wear them again. The only problem...they seemed a bit bland to me. I had seen … [Read more...]
I am smitten, I tell ya, smitten with pumpkins. I wanted to make some pumpkins this year for decor and didn't want the traditional orange...not that they aren't cute but I was in the mood for something a little different. I was over at the Freckled Laundry's Textile Party and spotted something from 20 North Ora that more than caught my eye.... be still my heart....Muslin Pumpkins by Judy and she has a wonderful … [Read more...]
Think out of the box and let the non-traditional side of you run wild. Pick up a box of vintage ornaments, crepe paper, glitter, and create something that is one a kind! Here are some ideas to inspire you. Crepe paper Christmas tree with tutorial!!!! via Creative Chaos via Velvet Strawberries Vintage Christmas In~the~Pink via BHG {three above} via Georgia Peachez Wreath Blog Papier mache showman via … [Read more...]
It’s not really a pumpkin patch but a batch of pumpkins for you to enjoy…all gleaned from the internet and so creative and lovely! First up: Framed Book Page Pumpkins via The Scrap Shoppe Blog ~ I fell hard for this and think I may try my hand at it…the only problem…I know I will never find a frame this awesome! This pumpkin is so chic, dare I say “shabby chic”? …glitter, ribbon, tags and vintage … [Read more...]
via Dreamy Whites Lovely chandelier ~old doors for the headboard /repurposed furniture at its best ~ all of the elements of this room come together so well. via Karla's Cottage Such a lovely covering for this chair via French Larkspur Love the music sheets as a backdrop via My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia Modern Shabby Chic - such clean lines. via Vintage Rose Collection Traditional Shabby Chic...pink, … [Read more...]
I was at the Dollar Store a few weeks ago and saw the cutest small white frames with glass and white ribbons {to hang them} and thought they could be used for something...so I bought three. I was at Michael's and saw a really cute rub-on ~ It's Not Easy Being A Princess....I bought this having no idea what I would use it for...I mean I have all boys...can't make anything for them with this...but it was cute...sooo...I … [Read more...]
I love pink. I love lace. I love glitter....and well, candles...I love those, too. I guess it is obvious by now that it does not take much to make me happy. The "take with you" craft for today is a candle holder. I am thinking ahead to Christmas gift giving. This is definitely something you could produce multiples of inexpensively and make each a little different if you so desire. Materials: Glass … [Read more...]
