2010 Pinks

I couldn't recap 2010 without a journey back into my pink blogposts. The lack of pink would be like living in a world where pink cotton candy, salt water taffy, and buttercream frosting didn't exist. Oh, how shameful to even think about it. 

So my dear blog friends, breathe deeply and absorb the sweetness.  

Pink Blessings to you,

Ele

Simple Candles

Simple white taper and pillar candles are... not simple. 

Wrapped in plain brown craft paper, and draped in seam binding, jewels, lace, and flash card punches; simpleness meet elegance. 

You had me at brown craft paper. Oh the things you can do with brown craft paper, but I'll let you in on that another day!

These candles would be wonderful as wedding favors, or attach a flash card punch of a birthday girl's age and give it to her!

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Craft Tips

• when using craft paper, fold the raw edges to the underside
• purchase brown paper at any office store (shipping department)
• glueing paper directly to the candle is tricky, so overlap paper and glue paper to paper
• when attaching something heavy use a pearl head pin
• to crinkle seam binding, put it in the palm of your hand and squish 
• use glue that dries clear when attaching lace (Elmers glue stick works)
• as you can see in the picture, don't throw away jewels with missing rhinestones....they work!

Do not burn candles with paper adornments attached!

on a personal note...I do not have any items for sale as I have been spending a lot of time with my family. Next year I will be an empty nester and I have been breathing in every moment of my sweet girl. I know I haven't been posting very often and I have halted my sponsors as it's not fair to them, but from now on, I plan to update once a week, so please visit often.
Blessings and many thanks to all of you who stop by,
Ele

Je t'adore

Je t'aime, I love you, Je t'adore, I adore you, Tu es ma joie de vivre,  You are the joy of my life, Tu es mon mon amour, You are my love, Mon amour pour toi est éternel, My love for you is eternal, Mon amour pour toi est si grand que le Mond, My love for you is as grand as the world...

                              

When talking about Valentines Day, I just couldn't resist sharing a bit of the French love language  with you.  

Valentines with crinkled seam binding, vintage jewels, crepe ruffles, and glass glitter,  just might say, "Je t'aime".  

      

Je t'adore, I adore you.

I adore you for being a follower and for your words of encouragement.

Ele

Sweet Tweet Swap Reveal

The Sweet Tweet Swap Reveal

Please visit blog links below to see the items exchanged in the Sweet Tweet Swap.

Make sure you scroll down to see the pictures of the items I sent my partners.

(I will be updating the status throughout the day, so swappers, let me know when you post your pictures.)

Vintage Patina (posted) My partner, lucky me!

Troc Broc (posted) My partner, lucky me!

Fleur De Bee My partner, but we decided to mail later. 3 Times Lucky!

Shirls Rose Cottage (posted)

If I Could Set Myself Free (posted)

The Charm House (posted)

Hope Flanagan

Life In My Studio (posted)

Rose Breeze Boutique (posted)

Rose Chic Friends (posted)

Rachel's Flickr (posted)

Follow Your Bliss

The Chateau of Remnants (posted)

Shabby Cottage Collectibles (posted)

One Frustrated Momma

Vintage Garden Home (posted)

Viv's Whimsy (posted)

Caleen Rae (posted)

Palaver From Pellieghengiskhat (posted)

Paper Trails

Many Things To Do (posted)

Birdhouses decorated with seam binding, millinery flowers, vintage jewels, sheet music, glass glitter, and even a bird's nest!

A box decorated with a bird's nest!

Ceramic birds decorated with a little bling!


A bird in a nest with a great vintage pin. Perfect for displaying in a glass jar!

For the sweet part of my swap, I sent my partners sweet scrapbooking items, a sweet pink bird necklace, and chocolate candy, (didn't get any pics of the candy), and a sweet vintage wallpaper notebook.
An area potter made these "bird" bud pottery vases.

Thank you to all of my partners who sent me FABULOUS items. I will be taking pictures of these items and posting them when I have more time.
Vivian made me a beautiful bracelet for hosting this swap. Just look at how she put together these flowers. Awe, thanks Viv!

Blessings,
Ele

Sparkle

Every girl loves a little bling, but the bling needs to be stylish, elegant and not over done. Jamie from Simply Me Art knows exactly what I'm talking about. Jamie makes gorgeous jewelry, as well as these swarovski adorned flip flops.


So, imagine my excitement when I found out that I won her giveaway. Look how Jamie wrapped the package; pink and black seam binding, an aged tag, AND A PAIR OF EARRINGS!


Below are the flippers that I received, (I got to pick the color I wanted). The swarovski crystals are amazing and yes, Jamie, I'm sparkling every step of the way!


Craft Tip:
Jamie also has a tutorial on her blog, here.

Time for pedicures ladies. Thank Goodness!
Thanks Jamie....I love it all!

Blessings, Ele

Pretty Jar

Embellished Glass Jar-
Easily decorated with seam binding, millinery flower, and a vintage jewel.

CRAFT TIP: Use three pieces of seam binding. Tie the first piece around the neck of the bottle and finish with a regular bow (the same way you tie your shoes!). Do the same with the second ribbon. Take the third piece of ribbon and tuck it behind the knots of the two bows (top to bottom). Bring the center of the ribbon directly behind the knots. Tie the ribbon ends into a single knot and bow on top of the other ribbons. This will stabilize all the ribbons and give you a base so that you can glue on your embellishments. Use a good glass glue like Omni Stick and glue on vintage jewels, millinery flowers, etc.


I found these glass jars for 80% off. They will be used to store items on my vanity.



Blessings to you,
Ele