* imperdibles!... | Cristina Martins Nuevos broches "imperdibles" ya en la tienda/New safety pin brooches at store now paper patterns "Sugar and spice and all things nice, that's what little girls are made of". So goes the old rhyme and while we are not sure how accurate it is (although Joy did have cravings for fruit tingles while pregnant with her daughter!), we certainly know that little girls love pretty things. The Ultimate Girly Giveaway hosted by Tout Mon Amour, is chock-a-block full of prizes perfect for the little sweetheart in your life, including gorgeous tutus, a play house, fairy door, stylish clothes, room decor and lots, lots more. We've included this pink blossom artwork in the giveaway too. 6 lucky people will share all these prizes... Visit Tout Mon Amour to see full details of the prizes on offer (open for Australian residents only this time) and follow the link to enter. the mondocherry girls xxx
5-Minute DIY Vintage Key Necklaces & Sugar & Cloth I sort of have a thing for vintage keys… and simple DIY’s with big results. Add the two together, and I present to you the ultra-simple 5 minute DIY key necklaces! (yes, I meant that to be read with the same awesomeness of a circus announcer). Things you’ll need: Necklace Chains Jump Rings (Charm Hooks) Vintage Keys Nail Polishes (one in a bold color & one in gold) Clear Nail Polish Ribbon & String 1. 2. 3. 4. Repeat step for the first key, with glittery gold nail polish. For a rustic look, leave a key as is, and tie ribbon to the jump ring. It’s almost too easy for instructions, isn’t it? Like this: Like Loading... DIY Friendship Bracelet - Honestly WTF For several months now, we’ve been receiving emails requesting a friendship bracelet DIY. Well, friends, ask and you shall receive! Today, we’ll give you a step by step tutorial on the classic chevron pattern. If you used to whip up friendship bracelets like a champ in grade school and have since forgotten how, consider this a refresher course. And if you can make these with your eyes closed and arms tied . . . umm, can we still be friends? You’ll need:embroidery threada safety pin or tapea pair of scissors Start by cutting several strands of embroidery thread at about 24 inches each. Start on the left side with the outermost color (shown here in red) and make a forward knot by creating a 4-shape over the 2nd color, loop it under and back through the opening. Pull up and to the right to tighten. Now pick up the outermost color on the right side (show here in red) and make a backward knot, creating a reverse 4-shape over the 2nd color, loop it under and back through the opening.
Summer Boulders | Studio Home covered notebook This tutorial has instructions to make any sized notebook cover and a matching pen. All of my measurements and what not will be in red. Supplies Notebook – I used a spiral bound Fat lil’ Notebook by Mead Fabric (see your measurements to determine the amount needed) Fusible interfacing ( use appropriate interfacing for the weight of fabric you choose) Adult hair elastic/ponytail holder Button Pen – one that has a clear tube * Plus the regular supplies like: sewing machine, thread, needle, pins, mearsuring tape, rotary cutter and board, and an iron. Ready – Set – Go First off you need to measure your notebook. Measure from the back side edge, around the spine, to the front edge of your closed notebook. 9.5 inches. The height 5.5 inches and how deep you want your pocket flaps to go in. 3 inches Notebook measurements Cover/Lining – This is the length around your notebook by the height. 9.5 x 5.5 Pockets flaps – This is double the depth by the height. 6 x 5.5 Cut Interfacing Cut Fabric Cut and sew in elastic
41 Awesome Food Photography Tips from Food Bloggers Connect #FBC10 & Part 1: Lighting for Food Photography | Learn Food Photography & Styling Blog ShareShare Two great food photographers, Mowie Kay (read his food photography interview) and Meeta Khurana (read her interview on how to become better food photographer and choosing a background for your food photo) spoke about food photography in Food Blogger Connect. If you were not able to be in the audience, I bet you wanted to. Me too. So here are some great tips from these two outstanding photographers, courtesy @mayssamaha. As I have heard Food Blogger Connect 2010 was an awesome event with wonderful talk by Meeta and Mowie. 1. If you have a food blog then remember that if your blog is boring, potential readers will leave sooner than you expect. 2. Lighting, sharp focus, depth of field impact all photos. 3. Learn the technology and the science that goes behind making a photo. 4. Shallow depth of field will make your food pop out. 5. Distance plays an important role in getting depth of field. 6. Depth of field plays a very important role in food photography. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Stylish and Creative Necklaces Collection of unusual and creative necklaces that will look great on your neck and get you noticed. Bicycle Necklace Stylish bicycle shaped necklaces designed by Rachel Pfeffer. Ice Necklace Creative necklace with frozen ice cubes that will melt on your neck. Pencil Shaving Necklace For all the people who have tried to save a beautiful pencil shaving, here is one that you can keep forever. Razor Necklace Razor blade necklace hangs from silver oval shaped cable chain. Camera Necklace Black and silver metal camera necklace designed for photographers. Tetris Necklace Cassette Tape Necklace Face the music with this awesome cassette tape inspired jewellery. Glasses Necklace Nerd Specs necklace is a great conversation starter at a party. Origami Necklace Swans are universally known as a symbol of love. Fish Necklace Toilet Paper Necklace Unique sterling silver necklace looks like a toilet paper roll. Firefox Necklace Blossom Pendant Zipper Necklace
Design For Mankind - Part 3 Let’s Swap Thanks to Swapdom for helping me clean out my closet this weekend! The first freelance article I ever published at the ripe age of 20-something was a piece on the rise of bartering. It was such a great assignment, uncovering stories like this one artist in Portland who bartered large-scale murals in exchange for dental work. Since then, I’ve been mildly obsessed with the concept, swapping everything from branding work for lighting, bio pages for reclaimed wood. I’m a bartering fool. The Stuff We Have I’m in the thick of the “We have too much stuff” tornado phase again where my hands get all twitchy as I open the bathroom closet and paper towels spew out, multiple rolls landing in the toilet. Sunshine and Wow Thanks to Maui Jim for sponsoring this memory… (giveaway below) The older I get, the more I appreciate moments of intention. Splendidly Mothering So Very Out of Office Happy Halloween! Happy Halloween, friends! the diving bell Happy Accidents Fall Goal #2: To Rejuvenate
Make a Frame Loom for Weaving This past spring, I spent a couple of weeks vacationing on one of the Gulf Islands. The islands are home to a lot of artist and the place I stayed at was showcasing some of their work in the dinning area and lobby. One piece that caught my eye was a woven tapestry, it was quite stunning. It occurred to me that I didn't know a thing about weaving. Here is my instructable on How to Weave on a Frame Loom. I included a glossary to help with the weaving terminology. The following links were particularly helpful: Design Crush & Popsicles! Not to sound full of myself, but I’m pretty sure this is the be all, end all of popsicle roundups. There’s a little something for everyone: the foodies, the purists, the ones who prefer frozen yogurt, the ones who prefer a little alcohol, everyone. Tweny-five options to be exact. The post I did last summer on the cold guys was one of DC’s most viewed ever, so I thought you’d all be up for another round – was I right? Click on the photo to be taken to the recipe. All photos and recipes copyright of their respective source unless otherwise noted.
| JuBella.com – Get Your Creative Dose Quite a while ago I ran across the site of UK based Surface Designer Rachael Taylor . Her work is fantastic. Full of color, pattern, and imagination, Rachael takes the beauty of an object and creates lovely pieces such as pillows, fabric, tableware, lamp shades, greeting cards, and wall art. Rachael was so kind to take a few moments to share with us an insight into her inspiration and her process as a surface designer. I have always been a creative/visual person from a young age & loved things like art, drama, dance, drawing etc. I look at a range of blogs like Print & Pattern , Poppy Talk , and websites like wgsn . Everyday is different which is what I love. The days I’m left to work on my own designs, I try not to have a plan or structure. I still honestly feel like I’m learning myself. I love screen printing.
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