Now that everyone ran out and joined a team, I'll leave you with my fabulous find of the day. Isn't this tote the perfect Fall accessory?
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Go Team Go!
I'm excited to (finally) share with you that I was the featured Etsy Blogger this month, which means that my fellow Etsy Bloggers blogged all month long about little ol' me. Thank you again for all of your kind words! If you have no idea what I'm yammering about, Etsy Bloggers is an Etsy Team - you just need a blog to join this particular fabulous online community. If you have an Etsy shop and you haven't joined a team yet, what are you waiting for? There are teams for everything and everyone - Military Brats, Men of Etsy, Etsy Motorcycle Riders, Quitting Our Day Jobs, etc. The handmade community rocks and I'm proud to be part of such a talented, creative, caring (I could go on and on) group of people.
Now that everyone ran out and joined a team, I'll leave you with my fabulous find of the day. Isn't this tote the perfect Fall accessory?
Now that everyone ran out and joined a team, I'll leave you with my fabulous find of the day. Isn't this tote the perfect Fall accessory?
Monday, September 28, 2009
Mustard Obsession
Mustard, chartreuse, lemon, golden, saffron, yellow - whatever you want to call it, I adore it! The mustard section in my color coded closet (yes, a tad OCD I'll admit) is quickly expanding and replacing my last obsession with pink (although pink will always have a special place in my heart and my closet).
What are you current obsessions?
Friday, September 25, 2009
How-To: Upcycled Yarn Vase
I suffer from major craft ADHD. I jump from project to project and I can't seem to complete anything because a new idea pops into my head that I just have to start. I guess this is better than crafters block (you know, like writers block) but it is turning my craft studio into a disaster zone and my supplies are starting to trickle into the rest of my home...soon they will take over the entire house! I need help before Mr. Designs by Vanessa gets buried in glitter and yarn. Hmm glitter and yarn...that would make for a great new project. See what I mean? I need a craft intervention!
As much as I would like to see Mr. Designs by Vanessa covered in glitter and yarn, I have decided to start and actually finish a project today. I have yet another fabulous tutorial for my fabulous readers on this fabulous day (I just wanted to see how many times I could use the word fabulous in a sentence). Read on my crafty friends...
You will need yarn (1 color, 2 colors, 10 colors...this is completely up to you), a bottle of some sort (think upcycling), glue (I used craft tacky glue) and scissors.
Start by squeezing a thin line of glue along the bottom of your bottle. This is an old perrier bottle but you can use old soda bottles, wine bottles, etc. You can even use old jars or containers for a different look, the possibilities are endless.
Simply place the yarn on your glue and press down to secure in place. Continue squeezing small thin lines of glue followed by placing your yarn, wrapping up and around your bottle. Make sure your yarn is wrapped closely together to prevent gaps or holes.
Keep going, don't succumb to the craft ADHD (this is mainly a pep talk to myself). You can switch yarn colors at anytime (that sorta feels like a new project), just glue the start of the new strand of yarn as close as you can get to the end of the old strand and continue gluing and wrapping.
That is it, super easy and super cute! Add a flower or find a nice shelf to plop it on for a decorative look. Woohoo, I actually completed a project today! Now if I can only bring myself to organize my craft studio...
Don't forget to add your upcycled yarn vase photos to the Designs by Vanessa Tutorial Flickr Group so we can all see your finished product!
As much as I would like to see Mr. Designs by Vanessa covered in glitter and yarn, I have decided to start and actually finish a project today. I have yet another fabulous tutorial for my fabulous readers on this fabulous day (I just wanted to see how many times I could use the word fabulous in a sentence). Read on my crafty friends...
You will need yarn (1 color, 2 colors, 10 colors...this is completely up to you), a bottle of some sort (think upcycling), glue (I used craft tacky glue) and scissors.
Start by squeezing a thin line of glue along the bottom of your bottle. This is an old perrier bottle but you can use old soda bottles, wine bottles, etc. You can even use old jars or containers for a different look, the possibilities are endless.
Simply place the yarn on your glue and press down to secure in place. Continue squeezing small thin lines of glue followed by placing your yarn, wrapping up and around your bottle. Make sure your yarn is wrapped closely together to prevent gaps or holes.
Keep going, don't succumb to the craft ADHD (this is mainly a pep talk to myself). You can switch yarn colors at anytime (that sorta feels like a new project), just glue the start of the new strand of yarn as close as you can get to the end of the old strand and continue gluing and wrapping.
That is it, super easy and super cute! Add a flower or find a nice shelf to plop it on for a decorative look. Woohoo, I actually completed a project today! Now if I can only bring myself to organize my craft studio...
Don't forget to add your upcycled yarn vase photos to the Designs by Vanessa Tutorial Flickr Group so we can all see your finished product!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Fabulous Find
While it is still shorts weather here in sunny Arizona, I can't help but drool over these gorgeous shawls by TickledPinkKnits. Oh how I miss cold weather and all of the fabulous scarves and cowls that come with it. Think of me when you are wearing your cozy wool sweaters.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Autumn Loves
My Autumn Loves:
fall foliage
pumpkin pie
halloween candy
costumes
layering clothing
football
thanksgiving
carving pumpkins
long walks
craft fairs
hot apple cider
outdoor photography
the sound of stepping on crunchy leaves
beautiful weather
homemade tomato soup
sipping hot chocolate
scarecrows
corn on the cob
caramel apples
cool nights
breezy days
cozy wool scarves
the smell of cinnamon
the start of my favorite tv shows
the colors
baking
the balloon fiesta
preparing for christmas
living in my favorite pair of jeans
What are your autumn loves?
Secret Forest by EveldasNeverland
fall foliage
pumpkin pie
halloween candy
costumes
layering clothing
football
thanksgiving
carving pumpkins
long walks
craft fairs
hot apple cider
outdoor photography
the sound of stepping on crunchy leaves
beautiful weather
homemade tomato soup
sipping hot chocolate
scarecrows
corn on the cob
caramel apples
cool nights
breezy days
cozy wool scarves
the smell of cinnamon
the start of my favorite tv shows
the colors
baking
the balloon fiesta
preparing for christmas
living in my favorite pair of jeans
What are your autumn loves?
Secret Forest by EveldasNeverland
Monday, September 21, 2009
Crafty Weekend
Good Morning! I hope everyone had a craft-filled weekend. I dragged Mr. Designs by Vanessa to a little local craft fair this weekend and was able to get my handmade fix. For those of you here in sunny Arizona, Momma's Organic Market happens every 3rd Sunday of the month at Park West in Peoria. I'm considering setting up shop there in a few months (aka- when it starts cooling down). What was everyone else up to this weekend?
Friday, September 18, 2009
Oh Deer
Happy Friday my dear crafty friends! I hope you have a fab weekend and are able to squeeze in something crafty. I'm hoping to attend a local craft fair tomorrow. I'll leave you with these adorable deers (I love them almost as much as birds)...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Feed Your Soul
Have you heard of Feed Your Soul yet? Go check it out! Feed Your Soul is a free art project. Each month artists are invited to contribute a print to the project, which is totally free and available for download. We get fabulous free art (to feed our souls) while the participating artists get a little promotion. I've already printed out this fabulous print by Angela Vandenbogaard:
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
How-To: Fabric Wall Art
Mr. Designs by Vanessa and I have lived in this home for almost a year and while it no longer echoes (due to the bare walls and lack of furniture), there are still a few rooms in need of Nate Berkus' help. Because I don't have Oprah's personal cell number I had to channel my inner interior designer and this is what I came up with: fabric wall art! I found the perfect fabric (birdie themed of course) by studio e and developed a new founded love for the staple gun.
Go pick out some material, gather your materials (screwdriver, staple gun, wooden frame) and I'll talk you through this surprisingly easy project. I purchased my fabric from Fabric Supplies.
I found my wooden frame at IKEA, it came in four pieces and I had to screw the pieces together to make a frame. I started out with a regular old screw driver and quickly plugged in my electric screw driver (sooo much easier). Local art supply stores also carry these frames.
Next, cut your fabric larger than your frame leaving room to wrap the fabric around the back of the frame. I left about 3-4 inches on each side but this will vary depending on how thick your frame is.
Still hanging in there with me? I promise the fun part is coming up soon. Make sure your fabric is nice and ironed before we move on (no, this is not the fun part I promised).
Get out your staple gun and go to business (this is the fun part, trust me)! You can use tiny nails and hammer your fabric to your frame but staple guns are much more cathartic. I placed a staple every inch or so. Pull your material tight as you go but there is no need to stretch it tight.
Fold your corners just as you would wrap a present and add about 3 staples to secure the corners. This doesn't have to be perfect, just make sure it looks good from the front.
Now you have this fabulous one of a kind piece of art. I hope you had fun, I'm off to go staple gun something...
Don't forget to add your fabric wall art photos to the Designs by Vanessa Tutorial Flickr Group so we can all see your finished product!
Go pick out some material, gather your materials (screwdriver, staple gun, wooden frame) and I'll talk you through this surprisingly easy project. I purchased my fabric from Fabric Supplies.
I found my wooden frame at IKEA, it came in four pieces and I had to screw the pieces together to make a frame. I started out with a regular old screw driver and quickly plugged in my electric screw driver (sooo much easier). Local art supply stores also carry these frames.
Next, cut your fabric larger than your frame leaving room to wrap the fabric around the back of the frame. I left about 3-4 inches on each side but this will vary depending on how thick your frame is.
Still hanging in there with me? I promise the fun part is coming up soon. Make sure your fabric is nice and ironed before we move on (no, this is not the fun part I promised).
Get out your staple gun and go to business (this is the fun part, trust me)! You can use tiny nails and hammer your fabric to your frame but staple guns are much more cathartic. I placed a staple every inch or so. Pull your material tight as you go but there is no need to stretch it tight.
Fold your corners just as you would wrap a present and add about 3 staples to secure the corners. This doesn't have to be perfect, just make sure it looks good from the front.
Now you have this fabulous one of a kind piece of art. I hope you had fun, I'm off to go staple gun something...
Don't forget to add your fabric wall art photos to the Designs by Vanessa Tutorial Flickr Group so we can all see your finished product!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Fabulous Find
I'm in love with this fabulous hairpiece and apparently so is one of my favorite stores, Anthropologie, because it is part of their catalog. Please add this to my rapidly growing wish list.
Rosette Fascinator by giantdwarf
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Fabulous Find
Check out these absolutely adorable yarn wreaths by KnockKnocking. Think of how cute one of these handmade wreaths would look hanging outside your door. Add these to my wish list!
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