This pretty much sums up most of my mornings.
Showing posts with label look what I found. Show all posts
Showing posts with label look what I found. Show all posts
Sunday, July 15
Thursday, August 11
Building your business - blogs I like
Someday I hope to make my crafting and sewing into more of a real business and money maker. I don't plan to be the next Martha Stewart but it would be nice to be able to quit my day job, stay home with my kids and still provide income for my family. There are millions of blogs and books out there about how to do this, these are my two favorite blogs that I have found. Their posts are always relevant and written so that anyone can understand them. They cover real topics and I learn something every time I visit their site.
Check them out when you have time:
and
Sunday, July 31
Fun ribbon project!
Love these, they look super easy to make. Would be great for hair clips, shoe clips, a broach, really the possibilities are endless. Check out Marthastewart.com for the instructions and a few other ribbon projects.
Monday, April 18
Easter Crafts
I have never been a big fan of most Easter crafts, they are full of pastels and bunnies, neither of which often find themselves in my products. So I've been on a mission to find some modern crafts and decor that would actually be found in my house or that I would be happy to gift to someone. These are all fun crafts that would be easy to customize to your decor and your tastes. Here are a few selections that I've come across, let me know your thoughts or if you've found some of your own.
Saturday, March 19
Anthropologie does weddings!
All I can say is that I am glad that I am already married. If this new wedding program from Anthropologie came out before my big day rolled around I (and my budget) would have been in a lot of trouble. The collection is found at bhldn.com and it is amazing. They have gowns, bridesmaid's dresses, lingerie, shoes, jewelry, cover-ups, hair adornments and accessories. Just about everything you need to get you and your special ladies all set for the walk down the aisle.
I haven't seen every item but from my first look over the site this is place to find unique items to add a special touch to your look. And the prices really aren't too bad, I can't really afford most things in the regular Anthropologie store and I'm not one to spend $400 on a pair of shoes for my wedding day but many people are. The most expensive gown is $4,000 which (although more than 4 times the cost of my dress) isn't that bad compared to some of the gowns out there that would compare to this style.
Here are a few of my favorites from the different categories throughout the collection.
Favorite shoes:
Favorite Bridesmaid's dresses:
Favorite Gown:
Wednesday, January 19
CraftFail
I have been a fan of the CraftFail blog for a while. Is it weird that this website actually inspires me? Seeing other's fail makes me feel better about all those projects of my own that didn't work out that were stuck in the back of my closet (or in the bottom of the trash can). My favorites are the entries that show a photo of their inspiration and then a photo of how their attempt turned out. Here are a few of my favorites:
Inspiration:
Fail:
Inspiration:
Fail:
Inspiration:
Fail:
So thank you to all of those people who are brave enough courage to share your failures!
Saturday, January 8
Strange Purses #6
Oh no, did your cat die? No? That's your purse?
This is the conversation that immediately pops into my head when I see this bag. I really can't imagine that many people bought this purse, especially since the price tag was over $5,000. I came across this beauty on the fabulous luxist. Designed by Renaud Pellegrino this bag is made out of fox fur and makes me throw up in my mouth just a little bit. I would never carry a real fur bag but I have seen some that are at least mildly attractive and even a few faux fur bags that are nice looking. But this one takes the cake for ugliest fur bag ever.
Thursday, January 6
Gifts for a chilly day
Yesterday there was no snow on the ground at all, today at 4:30 there is almost an inch covering my entire yard. I am bundled up on the couch determined not to go outside until I am forced to do so. I am perfectly happy to cuddle up under a quilt and try to stay warm and cozy. If you have the same weather I have put together a selection of warm, cuddly gifts for someone close to you or maybe after the holiday season it's time to give a gift to yourself! Snatch up some of these goodies and bundle up.
Felted Slippers from WarmToze:
Friday, December 31
New Year's Eve DIY!
I love crafting and a little DIY to make my parties special. Check out these fun crafts to make your party unique!
From Craft Gossip
From Ruffles & Stuff
From Design Sponge
From Martha Stewart
From Martha Stewart
From Martha Stewart
Have fun and I'll see you in 2011!
Thursday, December 30
New Years Eve Party Inspiration!
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! It was all sugar plums and candy canes around here, so much fun seeing family and friends. I'm preparing for a New Year's eve party for tomorrow night so I thought I would share some inspiration in case you are doing the same. Have a wonderful New Year's Eve!
From Design Sponge
From Rubyju
From The Kitchn
From Martha Stewart
Monday, December 20
Holidays are coming - DIY Christmas Ornament inspiration
More holiday inspirations, this edition includes a few great DIY Christmas ornaments that are easy and many are kid friendly. Some of them are so easy you still have time to whip them up and get them up on the tree before the big day!
From Crafty Crafty
Saturday, December 18
Holidays are coming - Gift tag inspiration
Gift tags are a great way to personalize gifts for all of your friends and family. There are millions of different ways to create custom tags to make each of your gifts unique.
From Apartment Therapy
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