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Tag Archives: craft
Halloween Mood Board
The spookiness is building. I’ve decorated my work office and started putting together a work appropriate Halloween inspired ensemble, but it isn’t enough. I’ve been trying to distract myself by expanding my Halloween board on Pinterest.
I don’t think I’ll be doing a smoking pumpkin this year, but it is definitely something I’d like to try at some point, at least for the photos. I am probably going to make some holiday inspired treats. Maybe some cobweb cupcakes… witches finger cookies… white chocolate mummies… who knows, there are A LOT of tutorials out there. 
This plaster cast centerpiece is really incredible; gotta love Martha Stewart, right? I wonder how many tries it would take for me to get it right… probably should buy a few extra molding kits, right?
And of course these precious macaroons, I can’t even imagine the delicate touch you’d need to pipe those teeny, tiny details. Oh well, back to it, things to see, stuff to pin!
Images from here.
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Tags: craft, crats, halloween, halloween decor, halloween fun, holiday, holidays
Category: Uncategorized
I Made a Thing!!!
When Irma was still menacing the sunshine state, I found it a bit difficult to sit still in between weather updates. I mean there are only so many supplies to pick up and so many items that can be pre-packed in emergency go bags. Andy was playing video games to distract himself so that left me with my Kindle to watch things on and for once the Great British Baking show just wasn’t doing it for me. I needed to keep my hands busy so I decided to try out the DIY I featured on the Friday Link Love a couple of weeks ago, the Door Handle Tassel (full tutorial here) DIY by Sugar & Cloth.
There are the originals:
And these are the two I whipped up:
I couldn’t get my hands on the exact supplies recommended, so I improvised a bit, and I have to say I am pretty pleased with how they turned out.
As you know, we did end up evacuating, but everything turned out all right. I even made a third door hanger after we made it home from North Carolina. I’m thinking they might need a little something extra though. Beads, charms, maybe feathers… I am still rolling ideas around in my head. If I get it right, they might even end up being Christmas gifts.
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Tags: craft, crating, DIY, door tassels, keeping my hands busy, sugar and cloth
Category: DIY
Star Lights
I am in love with these Stargazer Lights from Terrain! I have visions of light filled apothecary or bell jars lining my mantle for the holiday season. These sweet little strands are so versatile you can find ways to use them year round. For me, I am planning on getting a few different strand lengths so I can use them for things like the aforementioned jars, but also for larger projects like lighted garlands or table runners. I really liked that Terrain included a number of different decorating ideas on the purchase page.
Lighted fire pit anyone? You wouldn’t be able to make s’mores, but you wouldn’t have to worry about getting the smoke smell out of your hair and clothes either. Pretty and great for outdoor parties with little ones or clumsy larger ones. *coughAndycough*
All images from Terrain.
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Tags: craft, crafts, lanterns, lights, stargazer lights, supplies, terrain
Category: Home
I’ve Got the Blues
The bangs in your face, thick eyeliner angsty indigo blues. The life is pain, nobody understands me, what does it all mean blues. I swear it’s like I’m 14 again listening to Alanis Morissette thinking about how unfair the world is.
Whilst wallowing in my funk, I started pinning indigo images to my “Blue” board (it’s just sad, I know), and I found some images of a dyeing technique called Shibori. A couple of the crafting blogs I read (Honestly…WTF & Design Sponge) have recently had posts about this process and I really think I’d like to give it a try. Now all I need is a moderately cool day and a decent excuse to give my boss when I come to work with blue hands. This part isn’t self deprecating: I just have an uncanny knack of getting whatever I am working with down the inside of my gloves, happens every time I dye my hair. I’m good like that.
Images from Blue, Honestly…WTF & Design Sponge
So I kind of forgot…
That Friday was Valentine’s Day. I mean, I know that Valentine’s Day is on February 14th, and I know that Friday is the 14th, but some how the two didn’t connect. Fortunately, the rest of the internet didn’t forget, and there is plenty of great craft and recipes ideas. Here is a Valentine’s Day Roundup for us last minute shoppers/creators.
Valentine’s Day DIY:
No Sew Valentine’s Mail Bag
Fringed Love Cake Topper
Paper Heart Garland 3 Ways
Living Letters with Fresh Flowers & Succulents
XOXO Heart Clutch
Plush Conversation Hearts
Embossed Goodie Bags
Valentine’s Day Cards & Printables
Paper Umbrella – Free Printable Cards
A Pair & A Spare – Free Printable Cards
A Pair & A Spare – Watercolor Card DIY
The Sweetest Occasion – Free Printable Cards
You Are My Fave – Looking at You Card DIY
The Paper Mama – 3D Strawberry DIY Cards
Valentine’s Day Recipes
Chocolate Cake with Rose Buttercream
Cake Pops & Printables
Kiss Meringues
Layer Cake in a Jar
Brownie Hearts & Bites
Strawberry Nutella French Toast
Image from here.
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Tags: craft, DIY, Recipe, Valentine, Valentine's Day, Valentines
Category: Inspiration