Jewelry Displays

Organizing apartment living, means you have to fit many items into a fairly small space, (especially for a daughter). This earring hanger is "oh so easy" to make, and pretty cute, to boot.......speaking of boots, they are strategically lined up in the walk in closet, but lets just stick to jewelry today.

 

Here's how we made it, (not our original idea, but thought I'd share just the same!).

 

1. Bought a large cork bulletin board, (cheapest one we could find with a plain wood border) 
2. Spray pained the front of the board with a matt black, and a little on the underside around the edges
3. Cut strips of red velvet ribbon to fit inside the frame
4. Used a staple gun to staple ribbon in place, (a staple on each end and one in the middle)
5. Put a decorative tack over the middle staple to help hold ribbon in place
6. We left the outside staples uncovered, but you could put a tack on the ends also
7. Hang earrings, (it doesn't work for posts, only loops)  

 

We found this little chippy door knob beauty at a consignment store just waiting for us.

 

A pure genius of a decorating soul had attached doorknobs to a wooden back. It makes a perfect necklace hanger.

 

 

Have an amazing weekend!

Blessings,

Ele

 

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

July Heavenly Bit of Design)

It seems the ladies that I chose, (after announcing an artist call), for the title of July artist have spoken loud and clear. This means they created items you will absolutely love! Scroll down for links to the kit they used, as well as links to their creations.  


First, I would like to thank Owens Acres for sending us her yummy stamped Paris ribbon. I loved this ribbon so much that I wanted to keep it all for me, but I was nice and shared, (not to mention I bought more for myself!). 
The ribbon is the perfect marriage of shabby and elegance. I tied it around a large glass cylinder, added a little vintage bling, a little love, and some  sumptuous "I will be sad when I use it all" lace. 

Inside, a vanilla candle is ready to be lit. I made quite a few of these, but were sold at my last craft show. I also used the ribbon to gussy up some old trophies. This picture was taken in my shop. 

Not only did my July artists receive the hand stamped ribbon, they received a little 'ole package of Heavenly Bits from me! The kit is now available in my etsy shop.

Now for the July artists! Please visit each blog by clicking on their name. I knew your creations would be fabulous, and you didn't disappoint! 


Drum roll please!


KRISTEN 

BARB

LORENA

Viv

If you would like to be considered for an artist call this fall, send me an e-mail with a link to your blog, and items you have created.  It's fun, little stress, and hey, you get FREE stuff from me, and a guest supplier!

Have a fabulous week,

Ele