Thursday, May 13, 2010

Mother's Day Gifts....

I've wanted to share with you what I made for gifts for Mother's Day. I snapped a few photos of what I made before I wrapped up the gifts. I love bloggging and sharing with you but I've been pretty busy with my business so finding time to get to the computer has been difficult.  I wish I could be like many of you who post daily, I just can't seem to find the time.    We celebrated Mother's Day on Saturday.  I made dinner for my mom and her husband, my in-laws, Aunt and my family.  It's funny....Why on Mother's Day are all the moms doing the cooking!   Here's one of the gifts that I made.  Just a sweet little frame with a saying that I happen to love.


Many of you have seen my tiered platters that I make.  I posted some of them HERE.  I decided to start making some outside garden art to sell.  Whenever I get one of these ideas  to sell an item I like to try it out as gifts, to see how people like them.  It's funny, that's exactly how I started my wedding cake business years ago.  I made a few wedding cakes as gifts for my college roommates who were getting married and on a tight budget.  It was a great advertisement,  and a year later I had my own business.   I did that for quite a few years, and then decided to try out something new.  I started a custom drapery business.  I made my own draperies and then some drapes for family, and before I knew it, it became a full time business!
So here are my latest items that I am selling.  These were gifts for my Mother's Day guests.



I really enjoyed making these. 
 They are placed on a pole and go outside in the garden.


I like the green and gold combination.  The cut glass really  
 sparkles in the sun light.


I wrapped them in some clear cellophane
and topped them off with a pretty pink bow.


I guess I'm frugal cheap.  I can't bear to pay top dollar for a store bought card.  I fumbled through all my paper stash and here's what I came up with for a handmade card.  I printed off the saying on a piece of vellum. The flower was from a floral stem I ripped apart.  What to see how to  save some money by doing this.
 Take a look HERE.





Here's a tip....I always decorate the envelope to match the card.   I just rip a piece of scrapbook paper and glue it to the bottom of the envelope.   I even do this if I am sending a card snail mail.  It's fun to open the mailbox and see a splash of color and your card will surely get noticed. 


You still have time to get in on the giveaway over at Funky Junk Interiors.  If you missed my post check it out HERE and see what items you can choose from.  This sweet Vintage Baby shoe is one of the items up for grabs.

Thanks for stopping by. I always enjoy you visiting and leaving a comment.  I'll share with you on Saturday what I got for Mother's Day.  It was my favorite color PINK.
and it had lots of bling and glam!

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Monday, May 10, 2010

Let's Party!

I love a party and a party with prizes is even better!
Donna from Funky Junk Interiors has asked me to be part of her 2000 Follower Party Extravaganza.




If you haven't seen her blog, It's a must!  It's one of my personal favorites. Have you ever seen photos on a blog and thought,
"OH, I wish I was that CREATIVE!"
 I have a very traditional way of decorating, she has the eye for pulling all different types of items together and making something wonderful from those items.
See what I mean?


I love making lampshades, and sometimes the creative process can take me forever.  Take a look at this piece of Eye Candy...
Who would have THUNK IT? 
 Yep..  Donna at Funky Junk Interiors.


Donnas' having a week long giveaway party and I was lucky enough to be asked to be part of the giveaway. 
 So I'm offering you not one..not two...but THREE choices. 
Let's see some of the prizes you can choose from....

Is it a pincushion or a nest?
Option #1





Sweet Baby Shoe Pincushion...
Option #2





A Journal for Memories with Gift Bag...
Option #3




  I have other pincushions, aprons and journals that are offered in my Etsy Shop.
 Want an extra chance to win one of these items? 
Sign up to follow my blog, I'd love to have you visit me.

Now...
Head on over to the Funky Junk Celebration and let Donna know which item you would like to win. 
 If you sign up to follow my blog also let her know...
You'll get an extra chance to win.
 Some wonderfully creative ladies are also taking part in the festivities and there are lots of other daily prizes you can win.

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Friday, May 7, 2010

A Feathered Lampshade

Did I mention how much I LOVE PINK!  Yep, I did. 
Well here's another lamp for the Tea Party Castle.  Once again my partner Sharon worked her painting magic
 and I decorated the lampshade. 


I can't do a thing with a paint brush.  No talent in that department. 
 My crafty tool of choice is a glue gun and some girly trim.


If it's PINK trim it's even better...
I just purchased a piece of maraboa feathers in the craft section at JoAnn fabrics and there you have it.  A frilly lampshade!


I added the trim to the top of the shade and along each side...


Do you have a "Plain Jane" Lampshade?  Get your glue gun out and some trim and you'll be amazed at what you can create. 
 If you love pink here's some eye candy from Bellas Rose Cottage.
What a great way to display some wonderful teacups!


Wishing you a wonderful Mother's Day weekend. 
 Relax and enjoy the day by checking out these creative sites I'll be linking up to...

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

A Graduation Memory Board to Treasure...

My latest episode of "Fancy That" is now airing on the local Cable TV.  The show is all about making a graduation memory board.  If you have a graduate this year or if you are going to be attending a graduation grab a cup of coffee, relax and enjoy the show....


Fancy That: GRADUATION BOARD from Shelby Tv on Vimeo.


This graduation board makes a wonderful gift for the graduate....


I just photo copied the 8x10 graduation picture and
 edited it by adding the school name. 


I used my circuit machine with the storybook cartridge to cut out the embellishments.



I also added a 5x7 graduation print.


I double matted all the pictures.


All the words were printed off on cardstock using my printer .
  I just used different fonts and sizes.  It's a lot less expensive than using stickers.



I found the perfect ribbon a Michaels Crafts for the board.


I have had this poem for quite some time. 
 I just love what it says...


The tassel adds a special touch.


I used acrylic stamps to put the saying on the board.


Here's the gradution board that I made my son last year.
  These were his school colors.


We also filmed a short segment that will be airing separately. 
It was a graduation centerpiece that is fun,
 festive and easy to make. 
 When it is on the air I will post the link.


I used different graduation pictures and lots of candy!



Well  I hope I got you thinking about creating a memory board.  If you have an up coming graduation party that you are planning or will be attending, consider creating a wonderful "Gift From Your Heart".  It is sure to become a treasured memory!  I'll be linking up to the following creative sites....

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Sunday, May 2, 2010

Create Inexpensive Embellishments......

Today I have a money saving tip for you.  If you've ever been to a craft or scrapbooking store you know how expensive embellishments can be.  I love to use silk flowers in many of my creations, but this can get quite costly. This pack of six silk flowers can cost $3.00.  I am way to cheap  frugal  to pay that price.

I made sure I had my coupon in hand and headed over to the closest Michaels Craft store.  I purchased one large hydrangea stem in my favorite color PINK!  This single stem had
 72 individual  flowers and cost $2.50. 
 Can you see the savings already?



Next step is to seperate the flowers...


I removed the green stamen.


I love this fine iridescent shred.  It adds lots of bling!



I have found it at a local dollar store. 
 When it's in stock, I buy 3-4 bags.  It goes a long way.


I just grab a small about and hot glue it
to the center of the flower....


Next step glue a rhinestone to the center.
 Can you ever have to much BLING?  I purchased the rhinestones in a value pack at JoAnn Fabrics.  Remember your coupon and the cost is about $2.50 for the entire package. 
 For only a few cents it adds a great look.


And here's how I used the flowers....


I made matching gift bags for my handmade journals
that I sold at my show this weekend.


72 flowers cost me about $5.50! 
That's quite a savings....


I liked these even better than the ones at the store.


Next time you're at the local craft store pick up a stem of flowers.  It's amazing what you can create with them.  I'm linking up to the following creative sites....
Make it Monday

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