Showing posts with label Crafting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crafting. Show all posts

Project Dream Board

Thursday, January 20, 2011



Winter tempts me to hibernate like a bear until mid-April. At this point, I could sleep 12 hours a night and still go back for more. The cold and gray make me want to do nothing more than turn on the space heater, start the fireplace dvd and cuddle with the kitties. (Even they're being overly lazy!) However, we did manage to accomplish one thing last weekend (that's right I said one) other than watching football and awards shows...

Our 2011 dream board!

It's been years since we sat down and did a project like this and it was a great opportunity to clear out my overflowing magazine pile. (Ok, that's two things!) Based on our 2011 goals and including some longer term dreams as well, we used photo's and text to formulate a 'plan' so we could visualize the outcome. While the design and layout aren't winning any creative awards or making waves in the art industry, seeing it every day is motivation to cross it off the list, regardless of the crooked lines or not quite clear dried glue.  Have a peek...


Plan the layout...

Paste into place...

Add details...

Revel in your accomplishment!

What keeps you motivated to complete your goals and aspirations??


P.S. Had to share this picture of Mojito...just watching all the cutting and pasting wore him slap out. This was his position for hours - eyes open, lazy face, crackberry by his side. He looked so pitiful I didn't have the heart to move him. Oh the joys of being a cat!





DIY Soaps

Friday, September 17, 2010




Add this to the list of totally awesome DIY projects that I'll probably never get around to doing. But just in case I get everything checked off the to do list and feel like getting my craft on, here's the tutorial via Ruffled.

Eiffel Tower Calling Card

Monday, April 26, 2010




Let's continue with Paris, shall we?
Enjoy this pretty printable calling card courtesy of Three Kisses Studio via Love.Obsess.Inspire.
Free template here.

Handmade Rosette Pillows & Felt Love

Tuesday, March 16, 2010



I'm not usually a fan of the color orange but this felt pillow project is changing my mind.


photos via Etsy storque


If I were craftier (and had more time on my hands) I would buy this book and do fun projects like this on rainy days.


More contemporary felt items:

I've been craving a living room update and this would do the trick. Loving the neutrals and the ruffles would soften up our contemporary couch.

















Via Etsy



A sweet little bird for a sweet little head




The cutest pincushion I've ever seen!
You must check out the rest of the shop!

Via Etsy




Definitely on my wish list this year…

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The L Letterpress by Quickutz




AAAAHHHH. That’s all can say to sum up how excited I am about this nifty new tool! For those of you that don’t share my love of paper & crafting tools (yet) let me fill you in…

Letterpress is a beautiful, old school (and I mean
ooold) method of printing. (Can you imagine a time before we could just push a button & ‘voila’ a beautiful creation popped out?!) The technique involves printing words or designs with ink while simultaneously debossing the image into thick, soft paper. (Deboss means indent.) For anyone interested in creating letterpress in the modern century, it was an expensive & intricate process to fiddle with. But the
L Letterpress is changing that!


Nothing compares to the look & feel of letterpress, it's luxurious & decadent!

See how pretty:

*Disclaimer: this invitation was not produced on the L Letterpress, it is only shown as an example.This invitation is available for order on www.graypapier.com



Look how easy it is!

Step 1: Place design or text




Step 2: Roll with ink



Step 3: Place paper


Step 4: Squeeeeeze!!

{images via lifestyle crafts}

Next on the wish list... more TIME - - to play with the L!!