Halloween Tussie Mussie

 

So what is a tussie mussie holder called when it's not used to hold a tussie mussie, (a cone shaped bouquet of flowers)? Hmm, not sure, but during Halloween it can be a sweet container used to hold candy.   

Ive been making a few more Halloween decorations lately. Crepe paper, pom pom fringe, and beautiful black and white flocked paper; some of my favorite supplies.   

 

 

A little raven clip art to go along with the fllocked black and white paper.

Filled with black and orange wrapped peanut butter candy, this make a sweet treat for a friend.

 

I will be at the Darling Stewardess Shop on Saturday, so if you're around, come and visit!

 

Happy Halloween in one week!

linking up to etsy cottage style

making the world cuter 

Craft O Manic Monday

Inspire me Monday

 

Have a great Day,

Ele

Fall Design Team

I am so honored to be part of the wonderful Fall Design Team at Lollishops. My studio has been vacant and started eerily whispering my name a few weeks ago. Now, it seems to be SCREECHING my name.  Lovingly appropriate? I think so, as Halloween is only two months away.   

Still. If you know me. My creations won't screech. They will whisper elegance. 

If you want to know more about this great group of ladies Wish me luck! 

Much love,

Ele

Halloween Shadow Box

"Good gracious bat woman, that's quite a frock you're wearing".

I'm back in the craft/art studio and it feels good. My first project: a Halloween shadow box I made for Natalea http://www.kandeland.typepad.com

I was drawn to this image. There's something ghoolishly elegant about it. A bat cape, ears, wings, but yet, a

ball gown bustle, and yards of fabric. I decided to layer the image to give it a 3D look. I cut out two exact images, and added a third layer which included the bat and paper gown ruffles. 

Embellishments of millinery, jewels, papers, velvet, and a glass shadow box frame were added to this art assemblage.

Natalea send me an amazing shadow box in return. I will post pictures of what I received next! The swap was organized by Vivian, who is a wonderful host.

Blessings,

Ele

Pillow Talk

   

The perfect shade of blue made this pillow a hit with me. I was beyond thrilled to have received this from Sa-Sea Boutique. How did she know?

These pillows are also from Sa-Sea. They give my kitchen- family room a hint of cream and a breath of freshness. The pillows are perfectly sewn, (straight neat seams), the crown and chandelier prints are high quality, AND the pillows are very economical. 

You provide the pillow form, hint: use that 40% off coupon. You know the one you always forget at home........

The black chandy pillow adds a little Fall elegance. Yes, Halloween decor can be elegant. 

Back to the pillow in the first picture. I put it on a chair in the sunroom. See it peeking out at you?  It worked great with the other colors in this room, and the crisp white background is refreshing. 

Product Webstore Review:   Sa-Sea Boutique has my personal stamp of approval.  

She has added some Halloween designs! Simply cover a pillow you are already using. Save $ and storage space!

Blessings,

Ele

Baby Scrubs for Halloween

The perfect Halloween costume for your little Dr. or nurse from size 6 months to child size 8!

These outfits will get used long after Halloween is over. They are from my website- Hannah Banana Baby.

If you want it monogrammed  Dr/R.N........ hop on over and order before Oct. 5th. If you don't want it monogrammed, then Oct. 12th is your date.

In one week I will be back blogging in full swing. I will have lots of decorating pics of the big 80th birthday bash I will soon be hosting for my sweet mother. 

Blessings,

Ele

 

Halloween Party

Welcome to the party hosted by A Fanciful Twist. Visit her right hand sidebar for more participants.
Since my camera is unavailable at this moment, we will be visiting some rooms posted at Rate My Space.
You can NEVER go wrong with black and white. Classic style mixed with a little glam. Take a look!

I'm not a huge fan of skulls, but I like this glittery gal hanging by a bow, on the mirror.

White pumpkins that say, "boo" make a grand entrance. Simply draw or stencil a design on with black permanent markers. Easy as pie, (pumpkin pie that is!).
Adding a little color to a predominately black and white color theme looks great. The black and white grounds the look, and a little bit of color makes the arrangement pop. My favorite decor item, a glass jar. Grouped together with a little splash of orange.
Purple is also a good choice for an accent color with black and white. The silver goblets and candleholders add a sleek texture to this tablescape by Steph at Angelic Accents.
Orange....what is fall/Halloween without orange? Even if you prefer the classic black and white look, somewhere in your home you have to have orange. Just look at how inviting these large vases look filled with water and apples.


  HAPPY FALL!

Halloween Kitty & Banner Tutorial

In the last 10 years, I have brought home 6 pets; 3 dogs, 2 cats and a guinnea pig. When Pink Girl found a little black and white kitten in a parking lot, it was not a surprise that she could not leave the poor thing there and I could not say no. Noone has claimed this little one, so Mittens has a new home.

Isn't it cute how she matches the little glass Halloween kitty on the pin cushion made by Elizabeth Holcombe?



Look how Mittens matches this dress from Hannah Banana Baby!


I've been sewing fabric banners lately to offer on A Bit of Heaven Creations by Eleanor Erickson.



In case you want to make your own banner, here are the instructions:
* You will need 2 different types of fabric, 1/2 yard each. (This banner is two sided)
* 1 yd. Heat and Bond (the type you use for applique)
* Iron Heat and Bond to the back side of one fabric following instructions on pkg.
* Remove paper from Heat and Bond
* Position the back side of the second fabric to the backside of the first fabric. (Heat and Bond will be in the center). Iron together.
* Cut Material into desired triangle shape with a pinking sheers. I always make a pattern out of paper.
* You will have a two sided flag. I like to sew a decorative stitch about 1/4" from the edge of each flag, to make sure that the two fabrics stay bonded.
* Position flags as you want them. I like to alternate fabarics.
* Sew decorative trim across the top of each flag to attach the flags together.
* Sew ribbon on the ends so that you can tie it up!







Happy beginning of Fall!