velvet

I admit, I'm obsessed with velvet. Is it the texture, or the sheen?  Maybe the whole package, or maybe it's the fact that in elementary school, I remember wearing a velvet outfit, or two, and in highschool I'm pretty certain there was velvet to go along with those 80's satin pants!  Paired with cotton that has a smooth/ cool feel, velvet gets me every time. 

When setting up my daughter's apartment bedroom, she opted for neutrals with a pop of color. The color she chose; red velvet. Swoon. 

We sewed those pillows into shape, (another item we needed to fit into apartment space, her sewing maching). We actually used the fold over method in the back for an opening and closed it with velcro. That way she can take out the pillow forms and clean the fabric if needed. Here's my tip when making pillows: buy the down alternative inserts. Some pillow forms are extremely uncomfortable, and you will hate them!

The choice of bedspread was something neutral, so any accent color would work. 

Love me some red velvet, and my girl is happy too!

Blessings,
Ele
 

Pumpkin Display

It's that time of year again, pumpkin time. What is the go to item for fall decorating? Pumpkins, squash, miniature pumpkins, gourds, and cucumber slices, of course! Yes, I said cucumber slices.  

Float a few cucumber slices in a pitcher of water. It's perfect for a warm fall day, that turns into a delicately cool fall evening. Let's get a closer look.

Cucumber water, that's what it says! Add a few vintage looking American flags, (in honor of our political candidate guests), a vintage trunk, a vintage pop crate, pumpkins, and gourds.

Step back and take a look.

Fall blessings to you,
Ele

Art Challenge

I'm Late, I'm Late, I'm Late.... with the next Art Challenge, but what is that I hear you say, "better late than never!"  Bless your little heart, so HERE WE GO! Here is a peek!

Our craft supplier was Lisa at http://www.etsy.com/shop/memoryartbylisa 

Lisa puts the fab in fab-u-lous, (in order to say this correctly, you must start out with a high pitch, separate each syllable, and end on a low pitch). Without Lisa, it would only be ulous.....and that just sounds like something down right nauseating. Here are the Heavenly Bits (craft supplies) she donated. THANK YOU Lisa! Please be sure to visit her etsy shop.

 

Gorgeous colors, and lots of items pretty enough to just slap on, (a little glue, a little thread, use a pin...easy peasey).

 

Did I mention, I am late. Well, it's been a busy summer, and It was nice to not have to think too much about what I was going to make. I pinned that beautiful fabric flower right on one of my junk themed bags, and added a little glue and paper items to a notebook.

 

 

 

 
 The stunning eggs that Lisa makes herself, http://www.etsy.com/shop/artbylisaoposal, found a home on a candle holder.

Did I mention that I am late, and that part of the reason is that my computer is not working correctly! Please tip your head, or computer to view the sweet candle holder, (pretend you're a little like Alice in Wonderland and things are confusing, and feel free to be late once in awhile). 

 

There was one glitch in this challenge. One of my artists did not receive her kit as it was lost in them mail, and ended up somewhere in craft heaven. I'm still hoping it will turn up. 

 

Please visit these ladies to see what they created with their kits!

Nicole at

http://coleyscraftingcorner.blogspot.com/2012/08/big-reveal.html

Diane at

http://saturdayfinds.blogspot.com/2012/08/project-challenge.html

and Connie at http://www.craftygoodies.com/2012/08/a-bit-of-pink-heaven.html

 

If you would like to be part of a craft challenge, send me a message.  It's fun and it's free, (thanks to gracious craft suppliers)! 

 

Blessings for the upcoming week,

Ele