Oct. Design Team Reveal

October Design Team Reveal (Giveaway)

Remember how it works? As part of Lollishops design team, I receive a package of great supplies in the mail from a sponsor, (in this case Crazy Heart ), and begin to create.  

The first item I made was a journal, or guest book. Although, I don't normally work with orange colors,  I really like it. It is perfect for the month of October.


The cover of the journal is covered with a sheet of ephemera. I had items left, so I went ahead and made a second item. The second item is a photo holder. The picture can be changed as you wish, or use it for the month of October and attach a Halloween picture.    

I will be hosting a giveaway for the picture holder, so leave a comment. I will also be drawing a winner from my Sept. reveal, so visit my Sept. post here and leave a comment. 

Visit Crazy Heart to purchase supplies. 

Visit the Lollishops Blog for links to the other desing team members and more giveaways!

My sewing machine has maintained a constant "whir" of late.  You know the sound the machine makes as it sews yards and yards of ruffled lace unto fabric.    

Oh dear family, it is not my fault that there might be a "speck" of dirt on the floor, or "a load" of laundry that is not clean. Ruffles combined with sewing is very hypnotic. It is a trance-like experience of which, I'm sure, I have no control. I might just need a doctor. 
 

Until I am cured, sewing shall continue to hold my attention. Honestly, I don't mind at all.   

Blessings to all of you!
Ele Erickson

Come Over to the Orange Side for Just a Little Bit

Last week I shared crisp white pumpkins with you, now I'd like you to come over to the orange side for just a bit!

Orange pumpkins, real and faux, come in beautiful textures and hues. The mix of textures and hues add interest to a display. Follow the EASY rule of three by placing (groups of) three similar items in a bowl, but make sure each item has a different hue, or texture.

Lets go over this again.

Look at the picture below.

#1 Pumpkin

     texture- reflective glitter (ooh la la) causes a slightly bumpy  

     appearance

     hue- orange/red

#2 Pumpkin

     texture- smooth, shiny, glossy

     hue- orange

#3 No, not a pumpkin, but a round shaped item (like a pumpkin, only larger...get it?)  

     texture- nubby, twirly, whirly, and ooh so curly

     hue- brown/neutral goes with anything

Have I lost you? 

You could always do the mishmash: place at least 10 different pumpkins, gourds, apples, and/or acorns into the same container. Combine many different textures and hues. Beads, glitter, paper mache, gold gilding, and a variety of orange/red colors provide pure sensory overload.   

     

Don't want to follow the rule of threes, or do the mishmash, you could always.....

just cage 1 happy orange pumpkin:)

As part of the Lollishops design team, I received the Oct. kit in the mail. My assignment is to design an item that will be revealed at the end of the month. 

The best part is that you can purchase this kit from Wild Heart at 

http://www.lollishops.com/node/51891
and make your own creation!

Blessings, Ele

Pumpkins, Do They all Have to be Orange?

Crisp and clean looking, white pumpkins are found in my house during the season of Fall. 

I really like how miniature white pumpkins look displayed in a vintage flower basket or a glass jar.   

 A metal black crow is at home in a white birdcage.

Vinyl bats cling to the mirror, and also the front door (as seen in the reflection).


 A silver mercury glass pumpkin sits on my mirrored chest.  

Pumpkins don't all have to be orange to look fabulous.

Blessings,
Ele

It's All in the Accessories

You could call this a fashion post, but it's not. My pink girl and I have been redecorating her room. We have been using her wearable fashion accessories as decorating accessories.

Tip #1 
Store pretty heeled shoes out in the open. 
Back and white damask velvet boxes coordinate with all shoe colors, (and keep things out of sight). The black hat and bow, as well as a couple of the shoes styles provide a vintage feel.

Tip #2

In the same area, repeat the theme of the accessories (vintage style) with another item.

Pink girl chose this fabulous couture poster with red dress and shoes.

Tip #3
Display bling on a wall. 
We displayed blingy bracelets on a shelf . It doesn't matter the "color" of your bedroom decor. The reflective quality of the bling makes it coordinate with everything!

My pink girl's accessories lean to the vintage style; netted headband, cameo, pearls, and tons of bling.  Perfect accessories for a girl's bedroom, and her outfits!

Tip #3

Display fashion accessories, on a dresser, like you would a picture frame. 

We used a wire easel stand to display hair flowers. The stand was originally used to hold messages. Now, instead of flower clips thrown in a drawer, they are right out in the open and ready to be worn.

A couple more pics of her room to show you the color scheme of peacock blue, turquoise, and red.

We participated in our first craft show of the season. The weather was gorgeous and we had a great time. Thanks to all of you that stopped by my booth, especially the two ladies that took pics of my ruffled table cloth. You made my day!  

Have a blessed week,
Ele

Storage for Creative Spaces

I'm talking storage for your supplies and not the kind in a plastic bin stuck under the table. Unfortunately, supplies in my creative space that have been put in storage bins have suffered from severe depression due to lack of use. Poor babies.

SEE it + RETRIEVE it = a FUNCTIONAL space

  

Stack ribbons according to color on a wall shelf.

Grab plant stands or any table height containers that have an open top. Roll trims and lace on cardstock tubes. Place vertically in containers and every tube will be visible. Happy trims? You bet.

This space is located in my antique church building.

Every space needs to store a little bit of pretty. Part of my tea cup collection is housed in a glass cabinet above a work table. Function? Simply inspiration.

A few paper doll ornaments from a swap and a tussie mussie made by me also offer inspiration.

Vintage jewels, buttons, yo yos, glitered letters, and more are within reach and highly visible stored in glass jars. See it, and retrieve it. 

I have had questions about the frame that sits on top of the hutch. It is a framed piece of fabric. The frame was spray painted to match the fabric. Heavy fabric was used and attached to the back of the frame with upholstery staples. Glass was not used.

Fall weather has been beautiful in the midwest. Harvest is underway on our farm and we have been enjoying many meals out in the field. The gorgeous prairie and blue skies go on forever. I wish I could bottle some up for you! Along with harvest my pink girl and I have been getting ready for a show. It will be located in my neighbors beautiful barn. If you live close by stop in next weekend at the Crafters Barn and say hi!

Have a beautiful day,

Ele