tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18865328380658951252011-11-24T21:22:07.355-08:00Craft WhimsyCraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.comBlogger1281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-3755921415215704032011-05-10T09:08:00.000-07:002011-05-10T09:08:09.347-07:00Color me surprised!I recently discovered <a href="http://www.paper-crown.com/index.html">Paper Crown</a> and though normally "indie"-ish labels don't really appeal to my style, I found that I liked some of the looks.<br />My surprise was that I found out this line is designed by Lauren Conrad! It's surprising to me because I take issue with the cheap yet overpriced and uninspired crap she makes for Kohl's.<br />(I don't even like trying on her Kohl's stuff because aside from feeling so cheaply made and being expensive, it makes me feel like a fat whale and I'm still in single digit sizes!)<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/20959440_Z4RFcL67_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even though this is much too short for me I love the style and the color of the dress (and the black tights!).</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/20960831_LABIjQnL_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="258" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love these layers even though they'd probably make me look like a whale.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/19844756_mawtm3t3_c.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="258" /><img height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/20959781_qmh0xOgh_c.jpg" width="258" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And anyway my other issue with Lauren Conrad is that she designs just for her body: short and skinny with petite proportions. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Thick elastic waistbands and flouncy thigh high hemlines might look cute on her but on someone with hips it can dig in in an unflattering way and the hemline approaches that inappropriate "crotch" length that borders on overexposure!</div><div style="text-align: left;">This line looks nice but I have to wonder if it's as cheaply made as the Kohl's stuff while probably being a whole lot more expensive. It's really cute to look at though.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/20961069_G0O0Jgdh_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This looks so chic and effortless!</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-375592141521570403?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-41207151725370246162011-04-30T10:45:00.000-07:002011-04-30T10:46:13.573-07:00If I had been invited to the Royal Wedding...I would've worn a hat exactly like this and it still wouldn't have been among the more outrageous ones!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/13993526_pUgqU7Nf_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="280" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/13993526/">here</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Mmm-mm good!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-4120715172537024616?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-90547558174474381112011-03-16T10:44:00.000-07:002011-03-16T10:44:53.570-07:00Images from my blog reader: Ombre LovelyFound via <a href="http://fashionbride.wordpress.com/">FashionBride</a> (seriously one of my faaaaavorites)<br /><br />Ombre fashions from the house of <a href="http://www.versace.com/en/atelier">Versace Atelier</a>:<br />Love the asymmetrical back of this one and how it fades to inky black.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/8630761_dM1gV9DG_c.jpg" width="299" /><img height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/8630751_rNFTVlFc_c.jpg" width="299" /></div><br />I love how the skirt just looks like a field carpeted with lush flowers. I am more that a little nutty for <a href="http://pinterest.com/CraftWhimsy/ombre/">ombre anything</a> but I never see it anywhere. I always think that maybe I'm so juvenile for liking it. But if a major fashion house has a use for it in such stunning fashion that can only be labeled art, well it makes me feel like maybe I am on to something!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/8630633_O1ZqWCgY_c.jpg" width="299" /><img height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/8630591_bAmMCvEJ_c.jpg" width="299" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Loving this shapely and exquisite corset. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/8630522_pVss0BIL_c.jpg" width="299" /></div><br />These "ruffles" are concentric circles which I think make an interesting texture. This one reminds me of <a href="http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=reese+witherspoon+purple+oscar+gown&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=g3&aql=&oq=">Reese Witherspoon's purple ombre Oscar dress</a> from a few years back.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/8630480_f8sOWjDJ_c.jpg" width="299" /><img height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/8630552_vAPb2jLZ_c.jpg" width="299" /></div><br />The last and my favorite one combines the elements I like. I love that its a long, structural column, almost like an art deco building. And the way the gradation is done is simply stunning, not to mention flattering.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/8630385_8IQaSTx3_c.jpg" width="299" /><img alt="versace26" class="attachment-0x0" height="400" src="http://fashionbride.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/versace26.jpg?w=800" title="versace26" width="299" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-9054755817447438111?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-70648806656105572012011-03-11T07:22:00.000-08:002011-03-11T07:33:37.871-08:00Zatara HorsesI recently got an email with these pictures and it's so amazing that I had to share, especially for a horse lover like me!<br />The email didn't come with any source or other information other than saying that these ladies make life-size horse replicas from salvaged driftwood they gather.<br />I think its really amazing that someone can see a pile of algae covered, water logged wood and make an art sculpture out of it. That just fascinates me!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IApqFEe3fo8/TXpAOzeYhpI/AAAAAAAAAME/dkaRiSK9uXc/s1600/securedownload-13.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IApqFEe3fo8/TXpAOzeYhpI/AAAAAAAAAME/dkaRiSK9uXc/s1600/securedownload-13.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UAa5jLSWLCM/TXo-9LSEu7I/AAAAAAAAALU/y0gobTCKv8I/s1600/securedownload-2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UAa5jLSWLCM/TXo-9LSEu7I/AAAAAAAAALU/y0gobTCKv8I/s1600/securedownload-2.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8B9JrT8b4f4/TXo--XseZ4I/AAAAAAAAALY/8SOub8OUBYk/s1600/securedownload-3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8B9JrT8b4f4/TXo--XseZ4I/AAAAAAAAALY/8SOub8OUBYk/s1600/securedownload-3.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Does anyone remember the movie <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4jvwi9wHek&feature=related">The Count of Monte Cristo</a>? </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">"We shall call him Zatara!" </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">"Sounds fearsome." </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">"It means driftwood."</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Pbu6IzKe2jE/TXo_Eor4DuI/AAAAAAAAALg/S3Y2S3KyXKs/s1600/securedownload-4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Pbu6IzKe2jE/TXo_Eor4DuI/AAAAAAAAALg/S3Y2S3KyXKs/s1600/securedownload-4.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wq7PrX_Bz9A/TXo_VHxbJVI/AAAAAAAAALk/5yk-zLptdxE/s1600/securedownload-5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wq7PrX_Bz9A/TXo_VHxbJVI/AAAAAAAAALk/5yk-zLptdxE/s1600/securedownload-5.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YlJfO0lWE38/TXo_VqhKo7I/AAAAAAAAALo/IEr6XKoDNsM/s1600/securedownload-6.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YlJfO0lWE38/TXo_VqhKo7I/AAAAAAAAALo/IEr6XKoDNsM/s1600/securedownload-6.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h4SJYNQA1Fc/TXo_WAAvZWI/AAAAAAAAALs/GPnQCuEQoq4/s1600/securedownload-7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h4SJYNQA1Fc/TXo_WAAvZWI/AAAAAAAAALs/GPnQCuEQoq4/s1600/securedownload-7.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">About 9 months ago I saw something like this on display at <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie</a> (I wonder if it was made by the same people?) and let me tell you they are fully life size. They also cost thousands of dollars, which, if I had that kind of money I would absolutely have bought it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IGFyuos3NNg/TXo_i2BskVI/AAAAAAAAALw/1BOSVw-Gknw/s1600/securedownload-8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IGFyuos3NNg/TXo_i2BskVI/AAAAAAAAALw/1BOSVw-Gknw/s1600/securedownload-8.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-jli-8y9TqGQ/TXo_kgOBQsI/AAAAAAAAAL0/gajKQIu3lA0/s1600/securedownload-9.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-jli-8y9TqGQ/TXo_kgOBQsI/AAAAAAAAAL0/gajKQIu3lA0/s1600/securedownload-9.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YdiAKie83ow/TXo_lY_w22I/AAAAAAAAAL4/uQkpqN4UHKs/s1600/securedownload-10.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YdiAKie83ow/TXo_lY_w22I/AAAAAAAAAL4/uQkpqN4UHKs/s1600/securedownload-10.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jOcnwTybU_g/TXo_v_wFRSI/AAAAAAAAAL8/Gbx92nMI6OI/s1600/securedownload-11.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jOcnwTybU_g/TXo_v_wFRSI/AAAAAAAAAL8/Gbx92nMI6OI/s1600/securedownload-11.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I5a1W3HX7R8/TXo_xZVDh9I/AAAAAAAAAMA/O4nnTayn9D8/s1600/securedownload-12.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I5a1W3HX7R8/TXo_xZVDh9I/AAAAAAAAAMA/O4nnTayn9D8/s1600/securedownload-12.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-7064880665610557201?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-61471522550191605572011-03-08T08:22:00.000-08:002011-03-08T15:17:50.694-08:00LinksFood for thought and I like that its her best guess too: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>"</i></span><a href="http://princesslasertron.com/2011/02/makeityours/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Make it yours: How to take inspiration from others without copying their work</i></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>"</i></span><br /><br />Behind the scenes of My Milk Toof: <a href="http://mymilktoof.blogspot.com/2011/02/book-promo.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Book Promo Video</i></span></span></a><br /><br />Have you ever suffered from this?: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/seller-handbook/etsy-success-beating-creative-burnout-12400/?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Beating+Creative+Burnout&utm_content=etsy_success_0030311&utm_campaign=etsy_success_0030311"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Beating Creative Burnout</span></i></span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-6147152255019160557?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-34403204189801343102011-03-04T10:17:00.000-08:002011-03-04T10:17:12.226-08:00I wish I was a girl...or had a little girl so I could dress her in these girls' clothes from <a href="http://www.garnethill.com/kids-clothing/">Garnet Hill Ki</a><a href="http://www.garnethill.com/kids-clothing/">ds</a>. <br />But if I were to be completely honest, I wish I was still a <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">little</span></i> girl so <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><i>I</i></span> could fit into all of these duds. They're all so cute and colorful and cotton-y.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.garnethill.com/long-cotton-dress---little-girls-26-girls/kids-clothing/seasonal-highlights/trend-ruffles/199951"><img alt="Long Cotton Dress - Little Girls & Girls" class="gwt-pdp-main-image" height="320" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/39706/1h/s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/garnethill/T_WithZoom?$P_Main$&$src=23695_1" title="Long Cotton Dress - Little Girls & Girls" width="256" /></a><a href="http://www.garnethill.com/little-girls-garden-party-dress-by-hopscotch---toddler-girls-26-little-girls/kids-clothing/seasonal-highlights/trend-embellishments-details/199980"><img alt="Little Girls' Garden Party Dress by Hopscotch - Toddler Girls & Little Girls" class="gwt-pdp-main-image" height="320" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/39706/1h/s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/garnethill/T_WithZoom?$P_Main$&$src=24899_1" title="Little Girls' Garden Party Dress by Hopscotch - Toddler Girls & Little Girls" width="256" /></a><a href="http://www.garnethill.com/butterfly-fantasia-dress-by-hopscotch---little-girls-26-girls/203947?listIndex=1&listId=SEARCHRESULTS"><img alt="Butterfly Fantasia Dress by Hopscotch - Little Girls & Girls" class="gwt-pdp-main-image" height="320" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/39706/1h/s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/garnethill/T_WithZoom?$P_Main$&$src=24898_1" title="Butterfly Fantasia Dress by Hopscotch - Little Girls & Girls" width="256" /></a><a href="http://www.garnethill.com/ruffle-trimmed-trench---little-girls-26-girls/kids-clothing/seasonal-highlights/trend-ruffles/199945"><img alt="Ruffle-Trimmed Trench - Little Girls & Girls" class="gwt-pdp-main-image" height="320" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/39706/1h/s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/garnethill/T_WithZoom?$P_Main$&$src=23685_1" title="Ruffle-Trimmed Trench - Little Girls & Girls" width="256" /></a><a href="http://www.garnethill.com/layer-cake-camisole---little-girls-26-girls/kids-clothing/seasonal-highlights/trend-ruffles/194919"><img alt="Layer Cake Camisole - Little Girls & Girls" class="gwt-pdp-main-image" height="320" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/39706/1h/s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/garnethill/T_WithZoom?$P_Main$&$src=23664_2&$B3=b3-buymore" title="Layer Cake Camisole - Little Girls & Girls" width="256" /></a><a href="http://www.garnethill.com/livie-and-luca-flower-sandal-2c-sizes-4-13/126225?listIndex=1&listId=SEARCHRESULTS"><img alt="Livie and Luca Flower Sandal, Sizes 4-13" class="gwt-pdp-main-image" height="320" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/39706/1h/s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/garnethill/T_WithZoom?$P_Main$&$src=22781_1" title="Livie and Luca Flower Sandal, Sizes 4-13" width="256" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-3440320418980134310?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-60932271451168322612011-02-22T08:09:00.000-08:002011-02-22T08:13:56.992-08:00Link Round up #1Spring related...<br /> ☞ Since it's just about spring here I need this!: <i><a href="http://inthegarden.marthastewart.com/2011/02/10/ten-tips-for-seed-starting-success/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Ten Tips for seed starting success</span></a></i><br /> ☞ And this:<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"> </span><a href="http://inthegarden.marthastewart.com/2011/01/27/propagating-houseplants/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Propagating Houseplants</span></i></a><br /> ☞ Which is related to this really thorough list: <a href="http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=G6560"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Home Propagation of Housepl</span></i></a><a href="http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=G6560"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">ants</span></i></a><br /><a href="http://inthegarden.marthastewart.com/2011/02/10/ten-tips-for-seed-starting-success/"></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> ☞ Because I really want to join this Flickr group: <i><a href="http://www.yvestown.com/archive/2011/02/home-flora.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Home Flora</span></a></i></span></i><br /><i><br /></i><br />Annnd Random...<br /> ☞ Good thorough tutorial: <i><a href="http://whisk-kid.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-to-assemble-layer-cake.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">How to assemble a layer cake</span></a></i><br /> ☞ And because you can't have one without the other: <i><a href="http://whisk-kid.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-to-frost-cake.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">How to frost a cake</span></a></i><br /> ☞ Finally an alternative: <i><a href="http://papernstitchblog.com/2011/01/26/sponsored-post-move-over-etsy-and-big-cartel-stall-cart-is-here/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Move Over Etsy and Big Cartel, Stall Cart is Here</span></span></a></i><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-6093227145116832261?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-37306683958078327872011-02-03T09:02:00.000-08:002011-02-03T09:02:24.634-08:00Feeling stitchy!Winter snow advisory for today!<br />Maybe tomorrow morning will be a snow day? Fingers crossed!<br />For some reason I'm in a "stitchy" mood and am feeling like doing some embroidery.<br />Something simple enough to keep me from feeling too frustrated yet intricate enough to stay entertained and engaged.<br /><br />Yes I think I am in the mood for cute animals, check!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sewshesews/5337409778/" title="vintage pony embroidery pattern by joomoolynn, on Flickr"><img alt="vintage pony embroidery pattern" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5337409778_19e5710f2c.jpg" width="466" /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: small; white-space: normal;">Yes I am in the mood for a cute piggy with her market basket, check!</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sewshesews/5337251750/" title="vintage market piggy embroidery pattern by joomoolynn, on Flickr"><img alt="vintage market piggy embroidery pattern" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5126/5337251750_54f3517ed4.jpg" width="393" /></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not really feeling this one but I gotta represent!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/missamyo/2881192148/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Mexico embroidery pattern by missamyo, on Flickr"><img alt="Mexico embroidery pattern" height="500" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2881192148_4a54b11c2f.jpg" width="386" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This cutie looks like a contender!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33744935@N02/3404161625/" title="pink elephant by septemberhouse, on Flickr"><img alt="pink elephant" height="334" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3421/3404161625_4087cd047f.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: small; white-space: normal;">Maybe just a bunch of these on a dishcloth...</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/4669466306/" title="Cupcake! by wildolive, on Flickr"><img alt="Cupcake!" height="161" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4669466306_a0b2f6a240_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/4669465178/" title="Cupcake! by wildolive, on Flickr"><img alt="Cupcake!" height="161" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1291/4669465178_4c757cee35_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/4669465178/" title="Cupcake! by wildolive, on Flickr"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/molliejohanson/4668842951/" title="Cupcake! by wildolive, on Flickr"><img alt="Cupcake!" height="240" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4668842951_514882dfca_m.jpg" width="161" /></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; white-space: normal;">Actually these cupcakes look simple enough that I can draw a few of my own! Hmm...we'll see!</span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-3730668395807832787?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-28071483776498669952011-02-02T10:09:00.000-08:002011-02-02T10:09:00.847-08:00It's Groundhog Day!In honor of today I did a quick search of groundhog images.<br />I managed to find varieties of amigurumi...<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img align="baseline" alt="will the groundhog see his shadow?" border="0" hspace="0" src="http://www.planetjune.com/blog/images/groundhog3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://planetjune.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11_17&products_id=104">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img class="center" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/4325943660_1640b0220b_o.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftypod.com/2010/02/02/phil-phil-is-that-you/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="groundhog day Groundhog Day!" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1048" height="322" src="http://talkcraftytome.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/groundhog_day.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="groundhog_day" width="465" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://talkcraftytome.com/category/amigurumi/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div>and pompom!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="photo" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/familycrafts/1/5/k/T/2/pocketgrhog-1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://familycrafts.about.com/od/groundhogsdaycrafts/ss/pockgroundhog.htm">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-2807148377649866995?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-31487928208062755592011-02-01T15:15:00.000-08:002011-02-01T15:15:49.624-08:00Images from my blog reader: Pink Flowers<a href="http://craftwhimsy.blogspot.com/search/label/FlowerFriday">As you may remember</a> I have a huge thing for <a href="http://craftwhimsy.blogspot.com/search/label/Paper">paper flowers</a>.<br /><div>I particularly lovelovelove when new or unusual materials are used and particularly lovelovelove unusual paper!<br /><div>Well I think this one takes the cake: a flower made of pink Post-Its! Bonus: you can write messages on the Post-Its (hopefully sweeter than chores as illustrated below!)<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/4156347_REZGYAYu_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/4156347/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>I can just imagine the person who came up with this sitting in their office, staring forlornly at their bland office supplies and then "poof!" coming up with this.</div><div>Plus I can think of so many varieties: plain yellow ones for a yellow rose of Texas, the giant ones for huge blooms, the tiny ones for smaller blooms, the different colors for a varied bouquet...</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-3148792820806275559?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-67473927095991650742011-01-28T10:48:00.000-08:002011-01-28T10:48:16.002-08:00Trends and wood grainWay back when I used to think wood grain was the coolest! Thing! Ever!<br />Now that wood grain and woodland themes are trends that have been done to death and even though I try to move away from "trendy", frankly I still like it.<br />The following are some of favorite pictures from <a href="http://pinterest.com/CraftWhimsy/nature-and-wood-grains/">my Pinterest board "Faux bois and woodlands"</a>.<br /><br />Beaver chewed wood stump pillows (cute baby dressed as beaver not included!)<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/1137501_bi8sYXyW_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/1137501/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Tree stump trivets that you can make from felt strips. I've wanted to make these for the longest time! Actually I've wanted to make a big one to use as a rug.<div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/1462579_qDuCzziT_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/1462579/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div>Small birch branch stumps made from toilet paper rolls that you can fill with little things. I don't know if I've ever seen a birch tree here in Texas but I really like how birch bark looks.</div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/2099451_fch8AG0r_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/2099451/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Probably my favorite, a forest-y wildlife/hunting themed tiled backsplash. The dimensional tile looks so awesome!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/3213913_BNV1NME0_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/3213913/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>If you'd like to know more about each picture just click on the source, which takes you to <a href="http://pinterest.com/CraftWhimsy/nature-and-wood-grains/">my Pinterest board</a> which links to the original sites of all the images and projects/products.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-6747392709599165074?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-20454657835674452992011-01-21T14:19:00.000-08:002011-01-21T14:19:00.085-08:00Eating macarons while...looking at pictures of macarons while sipping on some strongly brewed french-press with a dash of almond milk, yum!<br />Yes, that is what I was honestly doing a few minutes ago and that was the inspiration for this post.<br />Something about that sounds a little too decadent yet delicious.<br />It is what it is I guess...<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/274019_qY20ZwpB_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="266" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/274019/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>I only discovered macarons in the past year or so since I am gluten-intolerant and these are entirely gluten-free and in almost no way can be made with wheat since they are just sugar and eggs. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/779358_IOtGWMeB_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="266" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/779358/">source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I like 'em puffy and fluffy and with a finger's width of real buttercream in the middle. (All of these pictures are frankly lacking in the buttercream for my taste!)</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="266" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/1275737_Q9xnXXFn_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/1275737/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I like them in pink, purple and green colors but more specifically my favorite flavors are anything citrus like grapefruit or lemon and green tea or machta. Lavender is nice too but I lost my sense of smell for most things and can't seem to pick up on that particular smell or taste.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/1497065_g9E3FU6e_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/1497065/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>And I like them with a velvety and strong cup of french-press coffee. Since I read how to brew it the "right" way it tastes soo much better on my taste buds than regular brewed coffee.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/98753_urGTEM0e_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/98753/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-2045465783567445299?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-17150121649219223062011-01-20T13:56:00.000-08:002011-01-20T13:56:31.231-08:00What your handbag says about youKnow the handbag and know yourself claims <a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/111851/your-handbag-your-self">this article</a>.<br />According to them, I am a cross between a "party girl", since right now my handbag of choice is a small one that can double as a clutch, and a "multi tasker" who favors a crossbody since she likes to be hands free.<br />Neither one particularly fits me but parts of both descriptions are semi-true.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="bizhand8.jpg" height="250" src="http://l.yimg.com/a/p/fi/35/35/36.jpg" width="500" /><img alt="bizhand4.jpg" height="250" src="http://l.yimg.com/a/p/fi/35/35/32.jpg" width="500" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I don't know why I even bother reading articles like this, they never describe me to at T as they claim they will.</div><div style="text-align: left;">And also my bag costs only two digits, two very low digits; who are all these people buying three digit handbags?</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-1715012164921922306?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-46603800526722323102011-01-10T19:02:00.000-08:002011-01-10T19:02:56.855-08:00Reads<div style="text-align: left;">I just ran across this article "<a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/article/111779/rent-costs-half-my-income-and-its-worth-it">Rent costs half my income and its worth it</a>."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/tools/med/2011/01/ipt/1294439415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/tools/med/2011/01/ipt/1294439415.jpg" style="-webkit-user-select: none;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well written and refreshing, I wholeheartedly agree with the idea of worth being applied to what is most important to you personally.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-4660380052672232310?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-86500817475487255902010-12-31T19:43:00.000-08:002010-12-31T19:43:50.848-08:00Last Post of 2010!Since <a href="http://www.vividlyandglutenfree.com/2010/06/vivid-gluten-free.html">my first post back in February 1st</a>, I've come a long way with this blog. It's still no where near where I want it to be and I haven't been very active since my hiatus but hopefully you've like it, been entertained by it or have thought it was interesting.<br />I have so many things that I really want to do and there's nothing like a fresh start to inspire and propel you to newer and better things and bigger creative heights.<br />And I hope to continue to inspire and push myself and hopefully you too.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-8650081747548725590?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-84486988906916522852010-11-05T07:51:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:15:53.033-08:00Blog BreakIt's time for another long extended blog break.<br />I just need to take a break from rifling through so many images. Having a blog is quite time consuming and since I already have my <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://pinterest.com/ponyandpeony/%22%20style=%22text-decoration:none;%22%3E%3Cspan%20style=%22font:%20810%%20Arial,sans-serif;%20color:#666666;%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://assets.pinterest.com/images/promofollowdark.png%22%20alt=%22View%20Vanessa's%20Pins%20on%20Pinterest%22%20style=%22vertical-align:middle%22%20border=%220%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E">gluten-free blog</a>, I don't know if having another "hobby" blog is what I want right now.<br />I like it but it's the images that are so time consuming and I think kind of aim me in the wrong direction in my life. Always looking for the most creative, most artistic, most original of other people's work and not enough time spent on my own.<br />That said I have been looking into more picture oriented medium like <a href="http://www.pinterst.com/">Pintrest</a> or <a href="http://www.tumblr.com/">Tumblr</a>, something faster and not as time consuming that I can just pin or link and be done with it.<br />Meanwhile you can<br /><span style="color: #666666; font: normal normal normal 810%/normal Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/CraftWhimsy/pins/"><img alt="View Vanessa's Pins on Pinterest" border="0" src="http://assets.pinterest.com/images/promofollowdark.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" /></a></span><br />and maybe I'll see you again soon!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-8448698890691652285?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-45091561812412973332010-11-03T10:56:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.111-08:00Wedding Wednesday: Random Whites<div style="text-align: left;">A unique sleeved and collared wedding dress. I love it because it's reminiscent of something slightly colonial and you don't see something like this very often. It's also modest!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Seen <a href="http://blog.shabbyapple.com/2010/10/collared-whites.html">here</a>.</div><img alt="" border="0" height="400" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525060718888201474" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RSy5enBBseY/TKz1c2fLrQI/AAAAAAAAEGg/pdmyIP8Au08/s400/RJW_1222.jpg" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" width="265" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525060717597817106" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RSy5enBBseY/TKz1cxrh-RI/AAAAAAAAEGo/VOfOG-pt0WE/s400/jd2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 298px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">These paper lace envelopes also recall a bygone, once romantic era.</div><div style="text-align: left;">It's a DIY seen <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/diy-9-paper-lace-envelopes-using-square-doilies-by-hellen/">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="paper doily envelope wedding invitations" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23551" height="383" src="http://ruffledblog.com/vintage-wedding-blog/paper-doily-envelope-e1286986283355.jpg" title="paper-doily-envelope" width="600" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Although paper lace is more Victorian and the dress more colonial I think they both sort of work together in a historic sense. They both recall forgotten details of another historical era.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-4509156181241297333?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-10593037168916415282010-11-02T11:19:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.142-08:00Granny square maniaThis last picture that appeared in yesterday's post got me thinking about crochet.<br />That cute lil' granny stool cover...<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="http://www.yvestown.com/images/blog/wallpaper_study01.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="267" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/m/175638/125399727/b/175638/aHR0cCUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55dmVzdG93bi5jb20lMkZhcmNoaXZlJTJGMjAxMCUyRjA5JTJGd2FsbHBhcGVyLW1hZG5lc3MuaHRtbA==">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Some more of my favorite crochet site <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/">Attic 24</a>, hex blanket...</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Img_0265_sm" class="at-xid-6a00e551101c548834010535d7b128970c " src="http://attic24.typepad.com/.a/6a00e551101c548834010535d7b128970c-500wi" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Granny <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">stripe</span></i> blanket, fun!...</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_9097" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e551101c548834013485d77582970c " src="http://attic24.typepad.com/.a/6a00e551101c548834013485d77582970c-500wi" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Granny squares from le <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/granny-square-project/2007/3/30/granny-squares.html">Purl Bee</a>...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="gran01.jpg" height="400" src="http://www.purlbee.com/storage/gran01.jpg" width="305" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And my favorite single <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2009/3/24/joelles-giant-granny-square.html">granny square blanket.</a>..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" height="399" src="http://www.purlbee.com/storage/giant-granny-square-425.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1237856240318" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I've made a couple of giant granny square blankets and every single time there is even a break in temperature I want to get my hooks out!</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-1059303716891641528?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-29925066041802809572010-11-01T08:35:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.180-08:00Found: Furry Fashionista<div style="text-align: left;">Found via <a href="http://www.bunnykissesfifilapin.com/">here</a>: meet Fifi Lapin, the world's most stylish bunny </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Image of The Summer Rain" id="product-img" src="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/27165410/300.JPG" /><img alt="Image of The Bowler Hat" id="product-img" src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/27165450/300.JPG" /><img alt="Image of Rain Rain Go Away" id="product-img" src="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/27165482/300.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Image of Brooch Pin No.3 - The chiffon dress " id="product-img" src="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/27165090/300.JPG" /><img alt="Image of Brooch Pin No.2 - The fifi lapin sweater" id="product-img" src="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/27165014/300.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For more of this furry fashionista check <a href="http://www.bunnykissesfifilapin.com/b-l-o-g">her blog</a>!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-2992506604180280957?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-16014867812829835442010-10-31T11:06:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.215-08:00Colors: Shades of roseRose, dusty rose, crystal rose, vintage rose, blush, salmon pink, coral pink, soft mauve, flush, carnation pink... any which way you describe it, pink is always unmistakably pink.<br />I'm not much of "flowery pink" girl but I couldn't resist.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/4975469684_df9baef0aa_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="266" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://whisk-kid.blogspot.com/2010/09/babble-grapefruit-cupcakes-with-honeyed.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" height="400" src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9x0ucdblX1qa8vu7o1_500.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="292" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://laboomeria.tumblr.com/post/1261703210">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="tinywhitedaisies:adorablelife: katieschoepflin: greatweddingfinds: dognbird: imaginarywedding:" height="400" src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwt9x2WvQn1qzp1p2o1_400.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vintagerosegarden.tumblr.com/post/943015076/different-pink-fowers-wedding">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="source via moline" height="320" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_la7xpwwASv1qzdaxlo1_400.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://yvestown.tumblr.com/post/1304694081/source-via-moline">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7112" height="251" src="http://gypsyrosewrites.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/pink-typewriter1.jpg?w=450&h=283" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gypsyrosewrites.wordpress.com/2010/08/04/fade-to-greys/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Color Me Pretty: August" class="aligncenter" height="400" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4907005037_00992d1264_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="266" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://decor8blog.com/2010/08/19/color-me-pretty-navy-stripes-salmon/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Ruffle Tower Cake" height="320" src="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/baby/2003Q2/kids_rufflecake_l.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="256" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/ruffle-tower-cake?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/layer-cake-recipes#slide_28">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="http://www.yvestown.com/images/blog/wallpaper_study01.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="267" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.yvestown.com/archive/2010/09/wallpaper-madness.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-1601486781282983544?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-47919788200067152412010-10-30T10:48:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.236-08:00Found: Grown up chalkboards<div style="text-align: left;">When I was a kid my mom bought me a chalkboard that I must admit was all the rage whenever my pals came over. All they wanted to do was play with it and it was fun for me for like 5 minutes because I'd think "It's just a chalkboard..." Maybe the caché was lost on me because I had it all the time.<br />Now I'm in my mid 20's and I still don't yet have a style that I would call sophisticated or grown-up by any means but I like these chalk and corkboards that are all <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PlayingGrownUp">grown up</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Chalkboard Arrow" height="265" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.169003390.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tree Slice Memo Chalkboard" height="400" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.176060760.jpg" width="265" /><img alt="Upcycled Vintage Floral Frame Bulletin Board" height="400" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.176506730.jpg" width="290" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Cork Deer Bust Chalkboard Organizer" height="283" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.168340425.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PlayingGrownUp">here</a>!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-4791978820006715241?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-72261573664679672752010-10-29T08:19:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.267-08:00Flower Friday!Dimensional tissue paper roses...<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Paper Tissue Roses" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-259" height="352" src="http://www.myjuicecup.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/paperroses_covernew.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Paper Tissue Roses" width="425" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.myjuicecup.com/tissue-paper-roses/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">Wowza(!!!) lavender rose bouquet... (Gorge!)</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1266" height="570" src="http://inthegarden.marthastewart.com/files/2010/10/Roses_Silverstone-Mixed2-428x570.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="428" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://inthegarden.marthastewart.com/2010/10/14/celebratory-roses/">Sources</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div>Poppin' felt dahlias...<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="[dahlia corsages in reds, pinks and yellow]" border="0" height="333" src="http://www.notmartha.org/images/other/2010may/dahlia_update/colors2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="500" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2010/05/06/mothers-day-felt-dahlia-corsage-a-few-notes/#more-6460">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-7226157366467967275?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-77182619860727123092010-10-28T10:26:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.299-08:00Window Shopping Expedition: Little Odd ForestI just discovered <a href="http://www.forestprints.com/">this new (to me) shop</a>. I'm most impressed by the fact that this was a one woman operation!<br />Little Odd Forest has cute, whimsical, forest-inspired goods, right up my alley.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.forestprints.com/itemprofile.aspx?itemcode=HD0010">Stumpy cushion</a>...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" name="ItemImage" src="http://www.forestprints.com/ItemsImages2/HomeDecor/HD0010/OneColor/view1.jpg" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.forestprints.com/itemprofile.aspx?itemcode=B1909">Over the Rainbow bag</a>...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" name="ItemImage" src="http://www.forestprints.com/ItemsImages2/Bags/B1909/BLUSH/view1.jpg" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.forestprints.com/itemprofile.aspx?itemcode=B1861">Hoot the Owl sling purse</a>...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" name="ItemImage" src="http://www.forestprints.com/ItemsImages2/Purses/B1861/MINTY/view1.jpg" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.forestprints.com/itemprofile.aspx?itemcode=B1173C">Wanderlust bag</a>...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" name="ItemImage" src="http://www.forestprints.com/ItemsImages2/Bags/B1173C/MINTY/view1.jpg" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.forestprints.com/itemprofile.aspx?itemcode=FB0135">Fabric buttons</a>...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" name="ItemImage" src="http://www.forestprints.com/ItemsImages2/Crafthings/FB0135/OneColor/view1.jpg" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.forestprints.com/itemprofile.aspx?itemcode=C0026">Unicorn note cards</a>...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" name="ItemImage" src="http://www.forestprints.com/ItemsImages2/Stationery/C0026/OneColor/View2.jpg" width="320" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.forestprints.com/itemprofile.aspx?itemcode=C0028">Hoot note cards</a>...</div><img height="320" name="ItemImage" src="http://www.forestprints.com/ItemsImages2/Stationery/C0028/OneColor/View2.jpg" width="320" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-7718261986072712309?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-21329941620079427032010-10-27T09:42:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.327-08:00Wedding Wednesday: Just Desserts tablesSeen <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/patisserie-french-bakery-inspired-wedding-dessert-table/">HERE</a>!!! <br />I am in love with these awesome dessert tables!<br />This color palette is right up my alley and I looove the creamy white wash furniture.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="hydrangea pail metal bucket vases" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23131" height="450" src="http://ruffledblog.com/vintage-wedding-blog/patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-03.jpg" title="patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-03" width="300" /><img alt="pink hobnail Depression glass cake stand" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23135" height="450" src="http://ruffledblog.com/vintage-wedding-blog/patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-07.jpg" title="patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-07" width="300" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The curtain is actually lengths of ribbon. I have a curtain like this in the bedroom, only instead of ribbon I made it by cutting strips of fabric in turquoise, lavender and apple green, I'll show you some time...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="patisserie French bakery inspired wedding" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23134" height="400" src="http://ruffledblog.com/vintage-wedding-blog/patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-06.jpg" title="patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-06" width="600" /></div><br />Did you spot that ruffle cake in the middle there? (I <a href="http://ponyandpeony.blogspot.com/2010/08/wedding-wednesday-cake-mania-pt1.html">love me some ruffle</a> cake.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ruffledblog.com/vintage-wedding-blog/patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-02-e1286833970413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="pink ruffled wedding cake" border="0" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23130" height="450" src="http://ruffledblog.com/vintage-wedding-blog/patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-02-e1286833970413.jpg" title="patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-02" width="300" /></a><img alt="vintage pink glass wedding table" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23136" height="450" src="http://ruffledblog.com/vintage-wedding-blog/patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-08.jpg" title="patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-08" width="300" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="French bakery wedding design ideas" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23138" height="450" src="http://ruffledblog.com/vintage-wedding-blog/patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-10-e1286834393879.jpg" title="patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-10" width="300" /> <img alt="vintage pink hobnail wedding cake stand one layer cake" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23139" height="450" src="http://ruffledblog.com/vintage-wedding-blog/patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-11-e1286834412682.jpg" title="patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-11" width="300" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think this tea station is so very English.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Vintage French tea time inspired wedding table hand drawn chalboard" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23141" height="400" src="http://ruffledblog.com/vintage-wedding-blog/patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-13.jpg" title="patisserie-teatime-vintage-bridalshower-13" width="600" /></div><br />I also think <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/34140/wedding-blog/homemade-wedding-cakes-3/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OnceWed+%28Once+Wed%29">this cake</a> is a breeze to make and with a small tweak of the colors would be at home in the above set up.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="crepe-paper-flower-cake" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-34152" height="600" src="http://images.oncewed.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/gt.jpg" title="crepe-paper-flower-cake" width="600" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.projectwedding.com/wedding-ideas/a-vintage-cake-topper-spread">These last pictures</a> don't really go with the above theme (another tweak of the colors) except for the fact that it's another nice array and I guess the theme should be "nice array dessert tables".</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wedding_prod/photos/c6c71b77a3c1cf1bcc8713305c28c8b6" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-2132994162007942703?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-16800394894352490222010-10-24T00:28:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.361-08:00Amazing QuiltsSeen <a href="http://www.feelingstitchy.com/2010/09/more-doll-quilts.html">here</a>, I can't get over these quilts!<br />I love the layout of this kite one...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="dqs9 :: daydreaming + kite flying" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/4961930904_b85291f7c0.jpg" width="333" /></div><br />They're kind of storybook inspired, not the first one so much but these two...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Fairytale finish" height="418" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/4965654790_d5b7d876ea.jpg" width="500" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="DQS9 finished" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4843575978_34d20f54a7.jpg" width="500" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-1680039489435249022?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-78587580190350727082010-10-23T07:32:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.397-08:00Images from my blog reader<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like <a href="http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/2010/10/on-streetolivia-london.html">this</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(Like the shoes, although they kind of make her feet look like hooves!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From my <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/">reader</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TLkO04k6ehI/AAAAAAAAASs/IZ-ZFbFQm9w/s1600/Picture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TLkO04k6ehI/AAAAAAAAASs/IZ-ZFbFQm9w/s640/Picture+1.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-7858758019035072708?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-3729208327417761502010-10-22T04:50:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.424-08:00Flower Friday!Kawasaki origami roses...<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="300" src="http://www.bloomize.com/img/paperfolding-rose-k.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="kawasaki rose" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bloomize.com/origami-roses">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Fabric carnation heart...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23947" height="338" src="http://papernstitchblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/tumblr_l98ddqvLsg1qa6a1ao1_500.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="heart pom poms" width="450" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://papernstitchblog.com/2010/10/08/weekend-links-12/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Spring hydrangea flower...<br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453055037898600786" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GHv1WsFowFg/S60kqlqZsVI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/M-x_WnTNUro/s400/030.jpg" style="display: block; height: 324px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://madebythemamamonster.blogspot.com/2010/03/supplies-felt-wool-or-eco-your-choice.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Cupcake Liner flowers...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="paper flowers" class="size-full wp-image-7014 aligncenter" height="588" src="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/redcarnbouquet1redsoft.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="paper flowers" width="420" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/how-to-make-paper-flowers-from-cupcake-liners/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-372920832741776150?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-53546283013129612812010-10-21T01:23:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.459-08:00Green Dog House<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/dog-house-00417000067660/">This</a> is a pretty cool idea to do for your dog house! It reminds me of <a href="http://ponyandpeony.blogspot.com/2010/10/vertical-garden.html">this vertical garden I poste</a>d about; in fact it's pretty much the same idea huh?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img4.southernliving.com/i/2010/06/Gardens/cool-digs-for-dogs-m.jpg?300:300" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cool Digs for Your Dog" border="0" src="http://img4.southernliving.com/i/2010/06/Gardens/cool-digs-for-dogs-m.jpg?300:300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-5354628301312961281?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-76991359018313965032010-10-20T01:28:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.493-08:00Wedding Wednesday: Hanbok Beauties<div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_253590459"><i>H</i></a><i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanbok">anbok</a></i> : Traditional Korean dress consisting of a long sleeved, wrap-around blouse or jacket and a long, high-waisted voluminous skirt. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Represents ideals of grace and modesty.</div><div style="text-align: left;">"Commoners" wore white for everyday and in vibrant colors for special occasions such as weddings and celebrations.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://www.lifeinkorea.com/pictures/tcs01.jpg" style="-webkit-user-select: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="240" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lifeinkorea.com/culture/clothes/clothes.cfm">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><a href="http://hanboklynn.co.kr/Main/main.php">Hanbok Lynn</a> breaks away from that tradition but at the same time fuses and embraces it with modernity. Its a fusion that I would argue still underlines the grace and modesty of the original Korean garment.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="hanbok (5)" class="attachment-auto" height="400" src="http://fashionbride.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/hanbok-5.jpg?w=466" title="hanbok (5)" width="310" /><img alt="hanbok (6)" class="attachment-auto" height="400" src="http://fashionbride.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/hanbok-6.jpg?w=474" title="hanbok (6)" width="316" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="hanbok (2)" class="attachment-auto" height="400" src="http://fashionbride.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/hanbok-2.jpg?w=478" title="hanbok (2)" width="318" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-41530" height="410" src="http://fashionbride.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/hanbok.jpg?w=655&h=410" title="hanbok" width="655" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="hanbok (7)" class="attachment-auto" height="640" src="http://fashionbride.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/hanbok-7.jpg?w=400" title="hanbok (7)" width="425" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Modern Fusion Hanbok - the traditional korean dress given an update using unusual materials such as chiffon, in lighter colors" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6628" height="400" src="http://www.weddinginspirasi.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/hanbok-lynn-korean-wedding-dress.jpg" title="Modern Fusion Hanbok - the traditional korean dress given an update using unusual materials such as chiffon, in lighter colors" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For more the official Hanbok Lynn site go <a href="http://hanboklynn.co.kr/Main/main.php">here</a> (it is all in Korean).</div><div style="text-align: left;">For image sources and to see more beautiful hanbok gowns go <a href="http://fashionbride.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/hanbok-lynn-2010-hanbok-collection/">here</a> or <a href="http://www.weddinginspirasi.com/2010/08/20/fusion-korean-wedding-dress-fashion-colorful-modern-hanbok-lynn/">here</a>!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-7699135901831396503?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-28103324861046651002010-10-19T10:09:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.525-08:00Window Shopping Expedition: Modcloth<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Outerwear/Sovereign+Style+Coat">This</a> coat...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Sovereign Style Coat" id="big_image" src="http://static2.modcloth.com/productshots/0045/5968/15190-1.jpg" title="Sovereign Style Coat" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Phosphoresence+Dress">This</a> dress if it were about 15" longer...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Phosphoresence Dress" id="big_image" src="http://static3.modcloth.com/productshots/0036/9635/12011-2.jpg" title="Phosphoresence Dress" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Dresses/Invite+You+Over+Dress">This</a> dress...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Invite You Over Dress" id="big_image" src="http://static3.modcloth.com/productshots/0051/4686/16966-1.jpg" title="Invite You Over Dress" /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/storefront/products/advanced_search">These</a> prints by Hillary Bird....</div><div style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Sweater Bandit Print" height="400" id="big_image" src="http://static0.modcloth.com/productshots/0051/7774/21098-1.jpg" title="Sweater Bandit Print" width="280" /><img alt="Fair Isle Fox Print" id="big_image" src="http://static0.modcloth.com/productshots/0051/7720/21095-1.jpg" title="Fair Isle Fox Print" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Yarntown Print" height="400" id="big_image" src="http://static1.modcloth.com/productshots/0051/7792/21099-1.jpg" title="Yarntown Print" width="280" /><img alt="Get Your Goat Print" id="big_image" src="http://static2.modcloth.com/productshots/0051/7738/21096-1.jpg" title="Get Your Goat Print" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Accessories/Misty+of+Chic+oteague+Purse">This</a> horse bag...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Misty of Chic-oteague Purse" id="big_image" src="http://static1.modcloth.com/productshots/0042/6141/13859-1.jpg" title="Misty of Chic-oteague Purse" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Panda+Diplomacy+Ring">This</a> panda ring...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Panda Diplomacy Ring" id="big_image" src="http://static2.modcloth.com/productshots/0043/4847/14276-1re.jpg" title="Panda Diplomacy Ring" /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-2810332486104665100?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-49241178505450996422010-10-18T10:02:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.578-08:00Fashion PlatesLove <a href="http://theclothes.blogspot.com/2010/10/pochoir-prints.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FEYHy+%28The+Clothes+Horse%29">this</a>. I really want all these outfits!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/art%20posts/bris1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/art%20posts/bris1.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 435px;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/art%20posts/bris3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/art%20posts/bris3.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 435px;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/art%20posts/bris9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/art%20posts/bris9.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; width: 435px;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/art%20posts/brsi9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/art%20posts/brsi9.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; width: 435px;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-4924117850545099642?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-57249413197696935732010-10-17T09:01:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.602-08:00MuchaAlphonse Mucha (al-FONSE MOO-kah) is one of my favorite artists <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: line-through;">of the 20th century</span> ever.<br />I am not a student of art, I just like what I like for particular reasons.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="425" id="il_fi" src="http://www.onpublicspeaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/alphonse_mucha.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="318" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Depiction of Poetry</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Mucha was a Czechoslovakian who painted in the Art Nouveau style of the classic 1920's. His work is readily identifiable and unique in his use of decorative elements of the decade such as curved arches, ornate styling, and "stained glass" effect. While he came to fame in his lifetime due to his success in commercial work, his work enjoyed a resurgence in the psychedelic art of the 1960's as well.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img.listal.com/image/492772/600full-alphonse-mucha.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="684" id="il_fi" src="http://img.listal.com/image/492772/600full-alphonse-mucha.jpg" width="257" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Advertisement</td></tr></tbody></table><br />He was particularly prone to painting whimsical fairy-goddess like women in diaphanous gowns in the style of the 20's, lounging, pondering or floating about, surrounded by elements of movement and nature -- crowns of fragrant flowers in their hair, folds of fabric whipped about their body by an invisible wind, dipping their toes in luxurious perfumed rivers, long hair roiled in graceful curls, walking through a forest with boughs that sway and bend before their slightest touch to let these ladies pass.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="671" id="il_fi" src="http://www.rippin-kitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/mucha.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="457" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Advertisement</td></tr></tbody></table>Maybe it's Mucha's proclivity to ethereal beauty, his elements of nature, the style of the 1920's, the stained glass effect of his painting technique or all or none of the above that calls to me.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="684" id="il_fi" src="http://img.listal.com/image/492746/600full-alphonse-mucha.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="407" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fruit</td></tr></tbody></table>Mucha is best known for his series depicting women as different elements: the Seasons, the Arts, the Hours of Day, the Celestial Elements.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="450" id="il_fi" src="http://imagecache2.allposters.com/IMAGES/VAS/0000-3658-4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="338" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Concert advertisement</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.littlereview.com/gallery/mhours.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" id="il_fi" src="http://www.littlereview.com/gallery/mhours.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Depiction of hours of the day</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="459" id="il_fi" src="http://www.artinthepicture.com/artists/Alphonse_Mucha/seasons.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Depiction of the seasons</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-5724941319769693573?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-56329819750371542812010-10-16T02:03:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.639-08:00Too cute!<div style="text-align: left;">I couldn't resist <a href="http://cuteoverload.com/2010/10/11/why-cats-dont-exercise/">this</a>. I feel like I want to make this kitty into a stitch pattern!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="alignnone" height="400" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5039793893_de9fda7bd7_b.jpg" title="Wow, got all the way to five that time." width="266" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-5632981975037154281?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-34069100103938304662010-10-15T09:53:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.669-08:00Flower Friday!I feel like this is a rather varied assortment.<br /><br />A giant fabric poppy...<br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="265" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2676/3888807256_1efeb0f272.jpg" style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/09/poppy-boutonniere-tutorial-and-giveaway.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Felted brooch...<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.betzwhite.com/blog/uploaded_images/antqbrch-766696.jpg" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.betzwhite.com/2007/01/felted-brooch-tutorial.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div>Crepe paper flowers...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" onabort="this.src='/images/content/CrepeFlowers-5.jpg';" src="http://www.thebridescafe.com/images/content/CrepeFlowers-5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thebridescafe.com/?postID=805&diy-crepe-paper-flowers">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-3406910010393830466?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-23296260156702276012010-10-14T10:27:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.705-08:00Stunning StitcheryAs seen on <a href="http://www.feelingstitchy.com/2010/09/patterns-vintage-owl.html">Feeling Stitchy</a>: this embroidery is stunning!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513337793191576162" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-rKVTzUNw-k/TINPgxHrgmI/AAAAAAAAAFk/FRpWRLyQam0/s400/Kedra%27s+Owl.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /><div style="text-align: left;">I can't figure out what I like more, the fabric it was stitched on, the color palette or the subject theme...</div><div style="text-align: left;">The pattern is free <a href="http://stitchybritches.blogspot.com/2010/02/owl-love-you.html">here</a>, which I most definitely wanting to stitch up meself.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-2329626015670227601?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-8497639865149317772010-10-13T09:20:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.744-08:00Wedding Wednesday: Giant Flowers EditionI've mentioned before what a sucker I am for paper flowers.<div>For my wedding I dreamed of making lots and lots of paper flowers, giant ones everywhere. Unfortunately reality intervened and we ended up putting together our wedding in 30 days! I wouldn't trade it for anything but I have always been left with a lingering thought of "What would it have looked like?"</div><div>I think it would've looked a little like <a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/8874">this wedding</a>!<br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8876" height="403" src="http://100layercake.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/100LC_flowerwedding1.jpg" title="100LC_flowerwedding1" width="587" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-9078" height="846" src="http://100layercake.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/100lc_RW_Brittnay+Paul.2.jpg" title="100lc_RW_Brittnay+Paul.2" width="587" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">These giant paper poppies were actually on a <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/giant-paper-poppy-flower-decoration">Martha Stewart segment</a> that <a href="http://ponyandpeony.blogspot.com/2010/07/flower-friday_30.html">I've posted about before</a>.</div><a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/100lc_RW_Brittnay+Paul.5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-9080" height="421" src="http://100layercake.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/100lc_RW_Brittnay+Paul.5.jpg" title="100lc_RW_Brittnay+Paul.5" width="587" /></a><a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/100lc_RW_Brittnay+Paul.5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-9079" height="846" src="http://100layercake.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/100lc_RW_Brittnay+Paul.4.jpg" title="100lc_RW_Brittnay+Paul.4" width="587" /></span></a><a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/100lc_RW_Brittnay+Paul.5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-849763986514931777?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-54607143717671239012010-10-12T10:16:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.785-08:00Vertical GardenI'm tempted by this hanging succulent garden, found <a href="http://floragrubb.com/shop/detailWrapper.php?id=17&type=v">here</a>.<br />Even though I'm not a fan of succulents, I can appreciate that they are quite stunning for how low maintenance they are. I'm not even a fan of things that are modular and modern.<br />But I really like how this just looks great and almost pixelated.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" id="productImg" name="productImg" src="http://floragrubb.com/shop/imagesProducts/product_17c_large.jpg" xheight="430" xwidth="500" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" id="productImg" name="productImg" src="http://floragrubb.com/shop/imagesProducts/product_17a_large.jpg" xheight="430" xwidth="500" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-5460714371767123901?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-37740606525042114182010-10-11T10:10:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.823-08:00We all screamRemember <a href="http://ponyandpeony.blogspot.com/search/label/IceCream">these ice cream ideas</a> I posted about?<br /><div style="text-align: left;">I found something else that almost naturally takes it to the next level: <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/i-scream-you-scream-we-all-scream-for%E2%80%A6/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Bakerella+%28Bakerella%29">ice cream cake pop</a>s...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_0995" height="400" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4807574078_6ae6c51c3b.jpg" width="500" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_0888" height="600" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4806950583_bd6d724a27_z.jpg" width="500" /></div><br />Surely you've checked out <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/">Bakerella</a> haven't you? I've been following the blog for quite a while and needless to say, so cute, even if I am gluten-free myself!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-3774060652504211418?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-91782814426331872322010-10-10T02:58:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.865-08:00Images from my blog reader: I dream of macaronsHappy 10-10-10 everyone! Only happens once a millennium!<br /><br />Seeing one of <a href="http://papernstitchblog.com/2010/10/05/goodbye-summer-2/">these</a>...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="400" src="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/2989452/4790882716_7ac72efa69_large.jpg?1279043470" width="266" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Always reminds me of <a href="http://testkitchen.marthastewart.com/2010/10/the-tester-perfecting-a-technique.html">these</a>...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://testkitchen.marthastewart.com/files/2010/08/french-macaroons-428x372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1584" height="278" src="http://testkitchen.marthastewart.com/files/2010/08/french-macaroons-428x372.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58310654/12-assorted-regular-french-macarons">these</a>...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="12 Assorted Regular French Macarons - Perfect for tea time" height="400" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.181109296.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58227867/24-assorted-regular-french-macarons">these</a>...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="24 Assorted Regular French Macarons - Perfect for tea time" height="320" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.180832468.jpg" width="320" /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Is it just me?</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-9178281442633187232?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-87696648905214449162010-10-09T01:54:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.901-08:00Found: Odds & Ends<div style="text-align: left;">Found via <a href="http://www.nonesuchthings.com/">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Porcelain keys...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://www.nonesuchthings.com/static/images/productimage-picture-porcelain-keys-set-106.jpg" width="256" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Tea pot necklace...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nonesuchthings.com/static/images/productimage-picture-porcelain-teapot-necklace-83.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.nonesuchthings.com/static/images/productimage-picture-porcelain-teapot-necklace-83.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To go with your tea cup ring...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://www.nonesuchthings.com/static/images/productimage-picture-tea-cup-and-saucer-ring-45.jpg" width="256" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pretty tape to gussy up your packages...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nonesuchthings.com/static/images/productimage-picture-mt-tape-multi-spot-78.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.nonesuchthings.com/static/images/productimage-picture-mt-tape-multi-spot-78.jpg" width="256" /></a><a href="http://www.nonesuchthings.com/static/images/productimage-picture-jewel-tape-108.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.nonesuchthings.com/static/images/productimage-picture-jewel-tape-108.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br />Lacey acrylic cuffs...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nonesuchthings.com/static/images/productimage-picture-limited-edition-vintage-lace-cuffs-97.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Limited Edition Vintage Lace Cuffs " border="0" height="320" src="http://www.nonesuchthings.com/static/images/productimage-picture-limited-edition-vintage-lace-cuffs-97.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Why do I feel like I want to burst into a version of "these are a few of my favorite things"?</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-8769664890521444916?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-20340956369791682412010-10-08T10:14:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:19.940-08:00Flower Friday!<div style="text-align: left;">I guess this one qualifies to be labeled as a semi-wedding edition.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The chic-est felt flower bouquet I've yet seen...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-1013" height="320" src="http://athousandscreamingrabbits.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/30700_394599475913_173665415913_4263732_2722166_n.jpg?w=500&h=400" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Bride's Bouquet" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://athousandscreamingrabbits.wordpress.com/2010/06/13/a-book-themed-wedding/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A passionate yet romantic heart shaped bouquet...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="http://www.brides.com/images/editorial/2005_modernbride/10_11_p141_calendarofcakes/00_main/003_primary.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.brides.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-flowers/gallery/flowers/editors-pick/detail/6430?docPos=17&">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A life-like bloom with delicate petals...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Fabric Flowers" height="267" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1347/4607197945_8560f0a8d1_o.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.simplyvintagegirl.com/blog/index.php/2010/05/29/tutorial-how-to-make-lovely-fabric-flowers">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-2034095636979168241?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-51054352510782947772010-10-07T10:24:00.000-07:002011-02-22T08:10:54.358-08:00New Link: Bargain Babe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TKtfpcGftcI/AAAAAAAAASo/eXRKvcHxS9g/s1600/Picture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="139" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TKtfpcGftcI/AAAAAAAAASo/eXRKvcHxS9g/s320/Picture+1.png" width="320" /></a></div>Here's another new-to-me website: <a href="http://www.bargainbabe.com/">Bargain Babe</a>!<br />Learn ingenious ways to save money, how to get the best bargains and get various coupons.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-5105435251078294777?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-87360033598527105892010-10-06T10:27:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.004-08:00Still under the weatherI am still fighting off this stubborn cold so no Wedding Wednesday today, sorry!<br />Again I had set up posts in advance and let them publish but I haven't been able to put up many new ones.<br />Please enjoy the archives meanwhile or click on over to my gluten-free/health blog to read about <a href="http://www.vividlyandglutenfree.com/2010/10/alternative-remedies-to-alleviate.html">how you can feel better when you're sick</a> too!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-8736003359852710589?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-17394310681319243012010-10-03T01:11:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.050-08:00Creamy dreamy white on White<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-40756" height="400" src="http://fashionbride.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/farandolle-mathilde-0181.jpg?w=323&h=500" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="farandolle & mathilde -0181" width="257" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fashionbride.wordpress.com/2010/09/25/suzanne-ermann-enfants-party-collection-2/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23431" height="400" src="http://papernstitchblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/482800_BWPLpFmn_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="a very cozy bedroom" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://papernstitchblog.com/2010/09/24/some-links-for-your-weekend/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="3 Paper Bird Garlands - eco-friendly" height="311" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.170355435.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55093326/3-paper-bird-garlands-eco-friendly">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-1739431068131924301?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-85228728637361946802010-10-02T09:28:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.092-08:00I dream of scallops<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://assets.burdastyle.com/techniques/images/000/000/795/DSC_0301_large.JPG?1280690401" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dsc_0301_large" border="0" height="400" src="http://assets.burdastyle.com/techniques/images/000/000/795/DSC_0301_large.JPG?1280690401" width="267" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Dreamy isn't it? Tutorial <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/so-very-scaly">here</a>!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-8522872863736194680?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-71116221483206318032010-10-02T08:24:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.125-08:00Interesting articleI just found <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/65/sophisticated.html">this new-to-me-but-old article</a> on why women love to shop at <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie</a>.<br />Interesting... it's something I've wondered about myself.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-7111622148320631803?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-26769019395042640202010-10-01T08:37:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.160-08:00Flower Friday! Coffee Filter Flower Edition<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Coffee filters, both basket and cone style, are among the most unassuming of materials.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">If you're a paper or fiber lover like I am you might have gazed longingly at the texture, feeling it in your hands, wondering if there could be a more elevated use for something so mundane yet having so much potential (the texture!)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Well there is, and it occurred to me that others thought the same way, what with the wide variety of coffee filter flower tutorials available.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Giant coffee filter flowers...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-59566 image" height="263" src="http://www.designspongeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/hannah_cff_closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="hannah_cff_closeup" width="320" /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="attachment-large" height="239" src="http://www.designspongeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/peaches_cff_overview.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="peaches_cff_overview" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/08/diy-project-peaches-coffee-filter-flowers.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Source</span></a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Colorful...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="267" src="http://www.craftster.org/pictures/data/500/medium/43562_IMG_0160-edited.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=306807.0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Source</span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Elegant...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Paper Roses" src="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/tv/martha_stewart_show/show_photos/2101_2200/2119_031307_paperose_l.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=225e759a91841110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&autonomy_kw=paper%20roses&rsc=ns2006_m3">Source</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Delicate...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="240" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346561942420372722" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0XOFN5d33gU/SjLNwmOWvPI/AAAAAAAAE08/x6n4ft0Hed0/s320/June+2009+420.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://yourangil.blogspot.com/2009/06/coffee-filter-rose-tutorial.html">Source</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-2676901939504264020?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-35811194593901969772010-09-30T00:50:00.000-07:002011-02-22T08:10:54.359-08:00Favorite Links: My Owl Barn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's <a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/">a blog</a> after my own heart! And I love the catchphrase "For all owlovers".</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TKJHt6IMWiI/AAAAAAAAASc/FulbqAfyisI/s400/ScreenCap.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click <a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/">here</a> to visit!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-3581119459390196977?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-61834136071211412052010-09-29T09:13:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.231-08:00Wedding Wednesday: The Illusion NecklineThe Illusion neckline or sleeve is defined by having a thin, gossamer layer of fabric covering an otherwise exposed area. Either embellished with beads or lace appliqué or left plain, an illusion neckline is a way to show off a hint neckline or upper arm without feeling too exposed.<br /><br /><div>Illusion necklines...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.brides.com/images/vendor/dressgallery/bridal/inesdisanto/00_main/jada_ines_di_santo_wedding_dress_sec01.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="http://www.brides.com/images/vendor/dressgallery/bridal/inesdisanto/00_main/jada_ines_di_santo_wedding_dress_sec01.jpg" width="208" /></a><img alt="" height="320" src="http://www.brides.com/images/vendor/dressgallery/bridal/enzoani/00_main/emily_enzoani_wedding_dress_primary.jpg" width="208" /><img alt="Gown features beading and embroidery." border="0" class="theImage" data-zoomsrc="http://media.TheKnot.com/ImageStage/Objects/0031/0060599/larger_image.jpg" height="320" id="_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_IMG1" src="http://media.TheKnot.com/ImageStage/Objects/0031/0060599/main_image.jpg" width="223" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">L-R: </span><a href="http://inesdisanto.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Ines Di Santo</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> style Jada; </span><a href="http://enzoani.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Enzoani</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> style Emily; </span><a href="http://clairepettibone.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Claire Pettibone</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> style Sky Between The Branches</span></div></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" id="PBigImg" name="PBigImg" src="http://www.rhymecouture.com/dresses/300px/grace2.jpg" width="260" /><img alt="" height="320" src="http://www.brides.com/images/editorial/2007_runway/2007_fall/bridal/oscardelarenta/00_main/004_sec02.jpg" width="216" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">L-R: </span><a href="http://www.rhymecouture.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Rhyme Couture</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> style Grace; </span><a href="http://www.oscardelarenta.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Oscar de la Renta</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> Spring09 collection</span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span> </span></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img alt="Gown features gold leaf appliques, beading, sequins, embroidery, and detachable lace train." border="0" class="theImage" data-zoomsrc="http://media.TheKnot.com/ImageStage/Objects/0031/0060608/larger_image.jpg" height="320" id="_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_IMG1" src="http://media.TheKnot.com/ImageStage/Objects/0031/0060608/main_image.jpg" width="222" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><img border="0" class="srcImage" height="320" id="_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_LargeImageImage" src="http://media.TheKnot.com/ImageStage/Objects/0031/0072663/larger_image.jpg" title="Click on image to close." width="220" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://media.TheKnot.com/ImageStage/Objects/0031/0057461/larger_image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" class="srcImage" height="320" id="_ctl0_ContentPlaceHolder1_LargeImageImage" src="http://media.TheKnot.com/ImageStage/Objects/0031/0057461/larger_image.jpg" title="Click on image to close." width="222" /></a></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">L-R: </span><a href="http://clairepettibone.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Claire Pettibone</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> style Madame Butterfly; </span><a href="http://www.pronovias.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Pronovias</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> style Acala; </span><a href="http://www.airebarcelona.com/home"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Aire Barcelona</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> style 119</span></span></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-6183413607121141205?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-36919905812213723982010-09-28T07:41:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.259-08:00Images from my blog reader: Rainbow Room<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.purlbee.com/storage/purlsoho-interior-2-web.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1284139048197" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="http://www.purlbee.com/storage/purlsoho-interior-2-web.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1284139048197" width="225" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2010/9/12/mark-your-calendars-for-the-2010-new-york-city-yarn-crawl.html">Source</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Banana Split Duo Chapati Dinner Plates - 2 large plates - Wobbly Plates Series" height="200" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.175118705.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="200" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56520108/banana-split-duo-chapati-dinner-plates-2">Source</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs46/i/2009/231/3/c/Rainbow_2_by_bittykate.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="213" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://whisk-kid.blogspot.com/2009/08/say-it-with-cake.html">Source</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-62135 image" height="320" src="http://www.designspongeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Chao_Settee.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Chao_Settee" width="227" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/09/new-design-magazine-anthology.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Stripes the Long Earred Bunny" height="280" src="http://www.grasshopperstore.com/img-main/stripes%20the%20long%20eared%20bunny.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title=" Stripes the Long Earred Bunny " width="280" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.grasshopperstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=234&zenid=0d9b99bd06e5f2f049ce4c632324e0dc">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hopscotch (by lydiafairy)" height="213" src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7mp0cwEeE1qzm109o1_500.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://acresofdiamonds.tumblr.com/post/1000335357/hopscotch-by-lydiafairy">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433726980011862658" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7PBXumNf_hA/S2h55jIQKoI/AAAAAAAALRE/YL6HKre9WBs/s320/color+cake.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="240" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2010/02/rainbow-party.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-3691990581221372398?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-92197385977733853812010-09-27T05:16:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.285-08:00Window Shopping Budget Edition<a href="http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/womens/brandswomen/simplyveraverawang/jewelry/PRD~703404/Simply+Vera+Vera+Wang+JetTone+Dome+Ring.jsp">This ring</a>...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Simply Vera Vera Wang Jet-Tone Dome Ring" class="productphoto" height="200" src="http://media.kohls.com.edgesuite.net/is/image/kohls/703404?wid=180&hei=180&op_sharpen=1" width="200" /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/womens/brandswomen/simplyveraverawang/womenscausemerchandise/PRD~677422/Kohls+Cares+Simply+Vera+Vera+Wang+Sequin+Coin+Purse.jsp">This coin purse</a>...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Kohl's Cares Simply Vera Vera Wang Sequin Coin Purse" class="productphoto" height="180" src="http://media.kohls.com.edgesuite.net/is/image/kohls/677422_Begonia_Pink?wid=180&hei=180&op_sharpen=1" width="180" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/womens/brandswomen/simplyveraverawang/accessories/PRD~677977/Simply+Vera+Vera+Wang+Sequin+Long+Fingerless+Gloves.jsp">These gloves</a>...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.kohls.com.edgesuite.net/is/image/kohls/677977_Polar_Lake?wid=180&hei=180&op_sharpen=1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Simply Vera Vera Wang Sequin Long Fingerless Gloves" border="0" class="productphoto" height="180" src="http://media.kohls.com.edgesuite.net/is/image/kohls/677977_Polar_Lake?wid=180&hei=180&op_sharpen=1" width="180" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/womens/brandswomen/simplyveraverawang/shoes/PRD~650859/Simply+Vera+Vera+Wang+Olivier+Flats.jsp">These flats.</a>..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Simply Vera Vera Wang Olivier Flats" class="productphoto" height="180" src="http://media.kohls.com.edgesuite.net/is/image/kohls/650859?wid=180&hei=180&op_sharpen=1" width="180" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?skuId=080895110&productId=67798&subCatId=&catId=cat10376&lotId=080895&category=&catdisplayName=Brands+">These heels</a> (which I can't seem to find anywhere!)...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Brands Isabel ToledoHigh Ghillie" class="product-detail" height="200" id="productImage" src="http://www.payless.com/images/490x490/080895_4_490x490.jpg" width="200" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?skuId=079245005&productId=67928&subCatId=&catId=cat10376&lotId=079245&category=&catdisplayName=Brands+">This bag</a>...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Brands Lela Rose for PaylessMeade Satchel" class="product-detail" height="200" id="productImage" src="http://www.payless.com/images/490x490/079245_4_490x490.jpg" width="200" /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-9219738597773385381?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-59732806478297990332010-09-26T05:10:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.317-08:00Images from my blog reader: shades of summer<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">I thought this was a really mouthwatering array of color.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Found via <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/09/we-like-it-wild-late-summer-gradation.html">Design Sponge</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-60992 image" height="320" src="http://www.designspongeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/group.jpg" width="233" /><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-60993 image" height="320" src="http://www.designspongeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/heirloom.jpg" width="320" /><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-60999 image" height="320" src="http://www.designspongeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/garland3.jpg" width="233" /><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-61002 image" height="320" src="http://www.designspongeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/heirloom2.jpg" width="233" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-5973280647829799033?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-88617671653719776362010-09-25T04:59:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.352-08:00Pencil SharpenerThese images were in my inbox and they were too good not to share!<br />Since it was an email I don't know anything about their origins. Does anyone out there know?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00fagq4e" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00fagq4e" width="320" /></a><a href="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00fah4yw" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00fah4yw" width="283" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00fakb7g" width="212" /><img height="320" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00fap2s6" width="288" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00faq8pp" width="286" /><img height="320" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00fare4s" width="184" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00fas2rc" width="194" /><img height="320" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00fatd17" width="190" /><img height="320" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00fawkxd" width="226" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00faxe1b" width="244" /><img height="320" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00faybd8" width="202" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00fazp0e" width="194" /><img height="320" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00fb0wat" width="266" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00fb1xyd" width="260" /><img height="320" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00fb29sd" width="312" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="235" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/ibigdan/pic/00fb4he9" width="400" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-8861767165371977636?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-1492902695029141152010-09-24T08:04:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.401-08:00Flower Friday! Uncommon Objects EditionBlooms made from uncommon materials!<br /><br />Plastic bottle flowers...<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NgH-mlTcwHE/S41nX6p8afI/AAAAAAAAJHo/p-CY-C5f35c/s400/to+the+side.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="267" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2010/03/whimsical-spring-wreath.html">Source</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table>Zipper flower...<br />(This might be a trend, I just saw some t-shirts at Target with zipper decorations.)<br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_0111" border="0" height="240" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5GI6Pyw8srE/TCuwViZRhiI/AAAAAAAAH_g/vDxF83UHac0/IMG_0111_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_0111" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.infarrantlycreative.net/2010/06/how-to-make-zipper-flower.html">Source</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br />Beautiful shimmering beads (okay not "uncommon" but so unique and pretty!)...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img class="ms-global-shadow-article-vertical" height="320" src="http://www.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/features/feature2/ft_flowers_glossary_l.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="256" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=755ace908332f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&autonomy_kw=beaded%20flower&rsc=header_2">Source</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">And on a completely unrelated note, <a href="http://legendoftheguardians.warnerbros.com/">this</a> comes out today!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://images.fandango.com/r84.1/ImageRenderer/375/375/nox.jpg/131489/images/masterrepository/fandango/131489/gahooleposterjulyfin.jpg" style="-webkit-user-select: none;" width="212" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Can't wait, it looks so cute! Will you be there too?</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-149290269502914115?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-84400081798399133932010-09-23T10:25:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.428-08:00Images from my blog reader: that's bananas!<div style="text-align: left;">I had to do a double take when I saw <a href="http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/2010/09/on-streetwest-end-london.html">this</a>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TJo9tquiNtI/AAAAAAAAASU/UeUYczWHzCE/s1600/Screencap.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TJo9tquiNtI/AAAAAAAAASU/UeUYczWHzCE/s400/Screencap.png" width="345" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bananas and fruit on her shoes! And the clutch!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Very cute, very eye catching.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I actually don't subscribe to this blog but I use <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/">Bloglovin'</a> and this image was front and center when I logged in so I had to check it out. I'm finding out that it is more for fashion bloggers than anything but it lets you read all your subscribed blogs on the actual pages and in order of oldest to most recent post with just the little Bloglovin' frame on the bottom so that's why I like it.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-8440008179839913393?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-58647914024127649462010-09-22T10:21:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.444-08:00I'm back!After taking a break I am glad to say that I am tentatively back to blogging.<br />I say tentatively because I'm not sure how "regular" I can be. It was a nice unplug but the circumstances were unfortunate, so since I am still dealing with things I am easing into my regular schedule again, and that includes blogging.<br />But for now, it's nice to be back!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-5864791402412764946?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-6630335562020324852010-09-17T09:35:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.486-08:00Flower Friday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you make enough flowers, or do enough flower making tutorials, it almost gets to the point where you can tell how a flower was made just by looking at it. I think some of the best handmade flowers are the ones that keep you guessing how they were made.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's to some flowers made of techniques or materials I haven't really featured here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Joyful flower made of colored duct tape...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THKjZv63flI/AAAAAAAAANk/TvwmyVweM30/s1600/flor2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THKjZv63flI/AAAAAAAAANk/TvwmyVweM30/s320/flor2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.howjoyful.com/2010/08/duct-tape-joyful-flower-tutorial/">Source</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Polymer clay flowers...<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THKku454xJI/AAAAAAAAANs/0TLdygf5kgg/s1600/polymer-clay-flowers.s600x600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THKku454xJI/AAAAAAAAANs/0TLdygf5kgg/s320/polymer-clay-flowers.s600x600.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.life123.com/hobbies/drawing-painting-clay/polymer-clay/making-polymer-clay-flowers.shtml">Source</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Origami flowers...<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THKlQOJTVNI/AAAAAAAAAN0/uNIwXNcd8xU/s1600/6-flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THKlQOJTVNI/AAAAAAAAAN0/uNIwXNcd8xU/s320/6-flowers.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://foldingtrees.com/2008/11/kusudama-tutorial-part-1/">Source</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-663033556202032485?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-11015213188335059422010-09-12T01:21:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.664-08:00Images from my blog reader: paper heart garland + birdsEvery now and then images from my blog reader stand out to me. Usually they are from very different sources that have nothing to do with each other and make me do a double take.<br />These stood out because of their similar colors!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Paper Heart Garland" class="size-medium wp-image-8944 aligncenter" height="240" src="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/P10604381-420x315.jpg" title="Paper Heart Garland" width="320" /><a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/P10604441-270x360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Heart garland in envelope" border="0" class="size-medium wp-image-8945 aligncenter" height="320" src="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/P10604441-270x360.jpg" title="Heart garland in envelope" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/P10604441-270x360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><img alt="" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-48324" height="300" src="http://cuteoverload.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/90607850_ee3fbb18e0_b.jpg?w=560&h=420" title="♬ Come, mee-sah tally man, tally me bah-nan-nah... ♬" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Simple colorful garland from <a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2010/09/8939.html">here</a>. Birds from <a href="http://cuteoverload.com/2010/09/09/limbo-night-at-the-birdcage/">here</a>.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-1101521318833505942?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-69179049618596329872010-09-11T13:49:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.685-08:00Going on a breakDue to recent events in my personal family life I am taking a little break from blogging.<br />I have scheduled posts that I will allow to publish at their specified times but other than that I will not be making any new posts for a while.<br />Meanwhile please enjoy my archives!<br />Thanks for understanding.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-6917904961859632987?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-72990254143769997762010-09-10T02:06:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.705-08:00Flower Friday! Crochet Edition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Felted goodness on a willing model...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p4Zf1jnAB0c/TGQz9heayeI/AAAAAAAAF1E/lCmXegVBeq4/s1600/oscar+%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504581776604580322" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p4Zf1jnAB0c/TGQz9heayeI/AAAAAAAAF1E/lCmXegVBeq4/s320/oscar+%231.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 238px;" width="190" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p4Zf1jnAB0c/TGQz-ZXEWbI/AAAAAAAAF1c/JxBxFv9E-44/s1600/oscar+%234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="272" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504581791606135218" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p4Zf1jnAB0c/TGQz-ZXEWbI/AAAAAAAAF1c/JxBxFv9E-44/s320/oscar+%234.jpg" style="display: block; height: 341px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><a href="http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2010/08/beautiful-flowers-on-fabric-on-dog-on.html">Source</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Crochet rose bouquet... (I really like the leaves!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img.ffffound.com/static-data/assets/6/0c4e0a95c057b4205fae80226975ad457aea01fb_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="295" id="asseti0c4e0a95c057b4205fae80226975ad457aea01fb-img" src="http://img.ffffound.com/static-data/assets/6/0c4e0a95c057b4205fae80226975ad457aea01fb_m.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://ffffound.com/image/0c4e0a95c057b4205fae80226975ad457aea01fb">Source</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dainty flowers come complete with dainty little butterflies...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="397" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.113346356.jpg" style="-webkit-user-select: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/37736881/crochet-flowers-with-butterfly-bf-6?ref=cat2_gallery_19">Source</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-7299025414376999776?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-30344440738201382502010-09-09T09:27:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.748-08:00Flower Sticker Wreaths<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/floral-sticker-wreath">This</a> looks like a fun and easy project to do, with pretty stunning results!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Floral Sticker Wreath Craft" height="320" src="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/tv/martha_stewart_show/show_photos/5101_5200//5142_042110_sticker_wreath_l.jpg" width="256" /><img alt="IMG_9695_1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5957" height="320" src="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_9695_12-270x360.jpg" title="IMG_9695_1" width="240" /><img alt="IMG_9690_1" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5960" height="320" src="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_9690_1-270x360.jpg" title="IMG_9690_1" width="240" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I first saw it <a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2010/03/mini-wreaths.html">here</a> a while a go.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-3034444073820138250?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-3105401152219026822010-09-08T07:21:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.782-08:00Wedding Wednesday: A Roaring 20's AffairA modern twist on a 1920's that even Gatsby himself would approve!<br /><br />Going for the modern take on flapper fashion, drop waist and graphic art deco details in silky fabrics and bias cuts recall that bygone era.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIedOcyKvgI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/ElG2MBQHjwA/s1600/claire+pettibone+style+clara.jpg.png" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIedOcyKvgI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/ElG2MBQHjwA/s320/claire+pettibone+style+clara.jpg.png" width="235" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIedQ8bHaiI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/LsBPW25OvCs/s1600/Jenny+Packham+fall2008+charlie+gown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIedQ8bHaiI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/LsBPW25OvCs/s320/Jenny+Packham+fall2008+charlie+gown.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">L - R: </span><a href="http://clairepettibone.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Claire Pettibone</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> "Clara"; </span><a href="http://www.jennypackham.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Jenny Packham</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> "Charlie"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Staying true to 1920's tradition, bride's dresses were shorter, about ankle length, incorporating the trends of the time like gauzy fabrics and bias cuts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIedVLfPhaI/AAAAAAAAARE/repEwvqvl2E/s1600/Nataya+40005+ivory+red+carpet+gown.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIedVLfPhaI/AAAAAAAAARE/repEwvqvl2E/s320/Nataya+40005+ivory+red+carpet+gown.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nataya.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Nataya</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> Ivory Red Carpet gown</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While gowns were short, veils were still floor or knee length and ornate.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIeksasIf6I/AAAAAAAAARM/Fmsu0XWTyrs/s1600/Rhyme+couture+lace-border-semi-cathedral2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIeksasIf6I/AAAAAAAAARM/Fmsu0XWTyrs/s320/Rhyme+couture+lace-border-semi-cathedral2.jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIelsshmeuI/AAAAAAAAARU/YAhgJZlxmFs/s1600/sara+gabriel+dahlia+veil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIelsshmeuI/AAAAAAAAARU/YAhgJZlxmFs/s320/sara+gabriel+dahlia+veil.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1765415305"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">L - R: </span></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1765415305"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Rhyme Couture</span></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1765415305"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> lace border semi-cathedral length veil; </span></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1765415305"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Sara Gabriel</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> "Dahlia" veil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Other hair accessories included <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/chaplet">chaplet</a> head pieces with orange blossoms on either side of the band.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIelxw1FldI/AAAAAAAAARc/aTAoBCnFbB4/s1600/sara+gabriel+ashley+veil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIelxw1FldI/AAAAAAAAARc/aTAoBCnFbB4/s320/sara+gabriel+ashley+veil.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIelziuUJGI/AAAAAAAAARk/jdB8rnkq608/s1600/brides+jenny+packham+hair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIelziuUJGI/AAAAAAAAARk/jdB8rnkq608/s320/brides+jenny+packham+hair.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">L - R: </span><a href="http://www.saragabriel.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Sara Gabriel</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> "Ashley veil; </span><a href="http://www.brides.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">image</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the bridesmaids, a similarly gauzy style just a tad shorter than the bride's in a soft romantic color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIeozN1Q3BI/AAAAAAAAAR0/-cz_JO-zsAc/s1600/nataya+pink+ballerina+dress.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIeozN1Q3BI/AAAAAAAAAR0/-cz_JO-zsAc/s320/nataya+pink+ballerina+dress.jpeg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIeoyWNZzsI/AAAAAAAAARs/Y5BnkiVyGf4/s1600/nataya+peach+fancy+tiered+dress.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIeoyWNZzsI/AAAAAAAAARs/Y5BnkiVyGf4/s320/nataya+peach+fancy+tiered+dress.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">L - R </span><a href="http://www.nataya.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Nataya</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> Pink Ballerina dress and Peach Fancy Tiered dress </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nature inspired flowered hair accessories for all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIerCrhaUvI/AAAAAAAAAR8/Fc8pnqFG7wE/s1600/garden+of+whimsy+dawn+wildflower+wreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIerCrhaUvI/AAAAAAAAAR8/Fc8pnqFG7wE/s320/garden+of+whimsy+dawn+wildflower+wreath.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIerFXnB3JI/AAAAAAAAASE/tA3oJWecEGI/s1600/Garden+of+whimy+satin+hydranea+bobbies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TIerFXnB3JI/AAAAAAAAASE/tA3oJWecEGI/s320/Garden+of+whimy+satin+hydranea+bobbies.jpg" width="299" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">L - R: </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/gardensofwhimsy?ref=seller_info"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Garden of Whimsy</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> Dawn wildflower wreath and pink champagne hydrangea bobbies</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For more images and information on 1920's weddings see the following links:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.lisadawn.co.uk/2009/08/vintage-wedding-fashion-photography-collection-at-the-va/">Images link 1</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=1920+weddings&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=jKCHTMmfA4HGlQec8-QV&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCUQsAQwAA&biw=1199&bih=622">Images link 2</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.fashion-era.com/1920s/1920s_old_photos_weddings.htm">Fashion Era information</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-310540115221902682?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-5046618735509656742010-09-07T11:52:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.814-08:00Ice Cream Party RemixRemember I posted about <a href="http://ponyandpeony.blogspot.com/2010/08/pickles-ice-cream-shower.html">this pickles + ice cream</a> baby shower?<br />Well I found this <a href="http://www.simplymodernmom.com/2010/08/ice-cream-pinata-tutorial/">ice cream piñata tutorial</a> which brought that post to mind. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.simplymodernmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/IMG_4625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8355" height="320" src="http://www.simplymodernmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/IMG_4625.jpg" title="ice cream pinata" width="320" /></a></div>When I clicked on the related links I saw that this was <a href="http://www.simplymodernmom.com/2010/08/ice-cream-party/">an ice cream party</a> taken to a whole other level!<br />Mini ice cream cones decorating the dessert table:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8502" height="213" src="http://www.simplymodernmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/IMG_4788.jpg" title="ice cream bar" width="320" /></div>Ice cream cone cupcakes:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8503" height="213" src="http://www.simplymodernmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/IMG_4825.jpg" title="ice cream cone cupcakes" width="320" /></div><br />And my top favorite, an ice cream cone garland:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8253" height="213" src="http://www.simplymodernmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/IMG_4724.jpg" title="hanging ice cream garland" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So as always <a href="http://www.simplymodernmom.com/2010/08/ice-cream-party/">click the links</a> to check out the whole thing!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-504661873550965674?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-7991461040888131552010-09-06T03:41:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.856-08:00Perfectly Precious Pincushions<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Labor Day, hope you got the day off!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Found via <a href="http://andothersillythings.blogspot.com/">here</a> -- with a little critter to keep you company it's the perfect place to place your pins.</div><div style="text-align: left;">A luscious berry to munch on while you work...</div></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509885081933065858" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1W0F3jBcpJ0/THcLShXYLoI/AAAAAAAADbs/hH_B2NwqZGg/s400/strawberry.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 323px;" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;">Mmm, another mouthwatering berry!</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508659791360435938" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1W0F3jBcpJ0/THKw5OSEJuI/AAAAAAAADaE/OHWBkB1SX74/s400/+allpincushions2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 392px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 285px;" /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I like that this little blue bird looks like he's flying! Yes, atop yet another mouthwatering berry.</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511966761325534098" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1W0F3jBcpJ0/TH5wkNaRm5I/AAAAAAAADcM/PYpcv-_fR8A/s400/JMurphy_bluebird4.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 345px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 263px;" /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Cute bunny with a carrot! Mmm that carrot looks good too.</div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512351751121745762" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1W0F3jBcpJ0/TH_OtkKdN2I/AAAAAAAADdE/OKjp_iTV57k/s400/jmurphy_123bunny.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 285px;" /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Is this the most appealing felt fruit ever stitched? I think it just made me hungry!</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-799146104088813155?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-47150111896148185312010-09-03T03:22:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.895-08:00Flower Friday: Creative Gift Wrap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3czyqqGdI/AAAAAAAAAI0/w09diUNdKMs/s1600/6a00e553a4097c883401348066a46e970c-500wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3czyqqGdI/AAAAAAAAAI0/w09diUNdKMs/s320/6a00e553a4097c883401348066a46e970c-500wi.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gorgeous gift wrapping idea seen <a href="http://suchprettythings.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/05/mothers-day-gift-wrap.html">here</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3c1TM15oI/AAAAAAAAAI8/EGxb-qNs1yE/s1600/6a00e553a4097c88340133ed363ddc970b-500wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3c1TM15oI/AAAAAAAAAI8/EGxb-qNs1yE/s200/6a00e553a4097c88340133ed363ddc970b-500wi.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3c3G6-1OI/AAAAAAAAAJE/C2CZj8vozaQ/s1600/6a00e553a4097c88340133ed364801970b-500wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="138" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3c3G6-1OI/AAAAAAAAAJE/C2CZj8vozaQ/s200/6a00e553a4097c88340133ed364801970b-500wi.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3c4wpo-RI/AAAAAAAAAJM/yZ7YoTg2eUo/s1600/6a00e553a4097c883401348066fe39970c-500wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3c4wpo-RI/AAAAAAAAAJM/yZ7YoTg2eUo/s200/6a00e553a4097c883401348066fe39970c-500wi.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fall in Texas is always a long time coming and appears around November if we're lucky. But with all the pumpkin goodness showing up since last week and TODAY being the first truly rainy dreary day since summer started, it's the most fall weather we're going to have for now (at a downright balmy 73°!) and I am totally craving <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/beverage/diy-pumpkin-spice-latte-096277">this</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="2009_09_21-PumpkinSpiceLatte.jpg" class="mt-image-center" height="213" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2009_09_21-PumpkinSpiceLatte.jpg" width="320" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-4715011189614818531?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-52361927868917289262010-09-02T06:03:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.915-08:00The candy man can!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Found via <a href="http://www.jellio.com/index.html">here</a>: candy themed goods to decorate your home, if you live in a candy store, bakery or in an actual candy themed board game.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mmm, gummy bear lights...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TH2moqdgYDI/AAAAAAAAAQc/gZq0vUGFrHY/s1600/gummilight_lg3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TH2moqdgYDI/AAAAAAAAAQc/gZq0vUGFrHY/s320/gummilight_lg3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Mmm gummy bear chandelier...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TH2mkTZWh8I/AAAAAAAAAQM/Prn0dUXN-LI/s1600/candelier_lg2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TH2mkTZWh8I/AAAAAAAAAQM/Prn0dUXN-LI/s320/candelier_lg2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Mmm cupcake seat...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TH2mmYvHapI/AAAAAAAAAQU/8tkY-sopQ5M/s1600/cupcakeseat_lg1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TH2mmYvHapI/AAAAAAAAAQU/8tkY-sopQ5M/s320/cupcakeseat_lg1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Mmm ice cream sandwich bench...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TH2mqxmrkJI/AAAAAAAAAQk/554mjDFoMKs/s1600/icecream_lg3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TH2mqxmrkJI/AAAAAAAAAQk/554mjDFoMKs/s320/icecream_lg3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Xylophone coffee table... (Did you love to play with these as a kid?)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TH2mslsZo7I/AAAAAAAAAQs/1EllE7iyA4E/s1600/musictable_main2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TH2mslsZo7I/AAAAAAAAAQs/1EllE7iyA4E/s320/musictable_main2.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-5236192786891728926?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-38653010193464030152010-09-01T07:42:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.935-08:00Wedding Wednesday: Gaga for Garlands<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Garlands seem to be a huge trend in blogland and it's easy to see why.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Few things can fill up otherwise empty space overhead so strikingly. Some people might even say it's sinful to leave so much space empty and undecorated when you can make something beautiful and colorful to fill it up.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Most of them look so downright mouthwatering that it will leave you gaga for more. The best part is that even without a helpful tutorial, with a little imagination and ingenuity you could make all of them yourself. Hanging them is another story...</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Yarn pompom garlands via <a href="http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-pom-poms">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THwhyoSgDnI/AAAAAAAAAPU/mhKf1drr26o/s1600/pompom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THwhyoSgDnI/AAAAAAAAAPU/mhKf1drr26o/s320/pompom.jpg" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">This amazing flower installation...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THwhq0PmLJI/AAAAAAAAAO8/A_NkUCuJj-U/s1600/ACF74E.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THwhq0PmLJI/AAAAAAAAAO8/A_NkUCuJj-U/s320/ACF74E.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THwhte2cdOI/AAAAAAAAAPE/l4cKSSpZV1A/s1600/ACF754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THwhte2cdOI/AAAAAAAAAPE/l4cKSSpZV1A/s320/ACF754.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">and fringed garland via <a href="http://www.ashleymeaders.com/">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THwh0wC1ebI/AAAAAAAAAPc/_6vIy4sleJw/s1600/fringe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THwh0wC1ebI/AAAAAAAAAPc/_6vIy4sleJw/s320/fringe.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">A color bursting fabric garland that you can make yourself <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/mollys-party-garland/2008/7/28/mollys-sketchbook-party-garland.html">here</a>.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THwkmY85hCI/AAAAAAAAAP0/SE_c8SAbfto/s1600/garland-beauty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THwkmY85hCI/AAAAAAAAAP0/SE_c8SAbfto/s320/garland-beauty.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Another easy garland that is uniquely fluffy. Learn how to make this one too <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/7560/diy-wedding/decor/diy-wedding-pom-poms/?currentPage=2">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THwkhbTadpI/AAAAAAAAAPk/fLyHDzN-pag/s1600/diy-wedding-pom-poms2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THwkhbTadpI/AAAAAAAAAPk/fLyHDzN-pag/s320/diy-wedding-pom-poms2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">With so much color being incorporated into weddings you don't even have to settle for the accordion tissue paper garlands! Although if you have those old fashioned paper garlands, <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/pop-up-party-decorations?lnc=00e72f09fba1d110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&lpgview=thumb">here's something new</a> you can do with them.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/pop-up-party-decorations?lnc=00e72f09fba1d110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&lpgview=thumb"><img class="lpgVerticalShadow" height="200" id="lpg_img" name="myImage" src="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/weddings/2009Q3//mwd104720_sum09_cake1b_xl.jpg" width="160" /></a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-3865301019346403015?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-71764600322913021512010-08-31T02:01:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.955-08:00Steal!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Guess what I got that I've been drooling over since it came out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THwcQdbqsQI/AAAAAAAAAO0/BWzS0c596Mw/s1600/51SvtnZoqKL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THwcQdbqsQI/AAAAAAAAAO0/BWzS0c596Mw/s320/51SvtnZoqKL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The best part is I found it at <a href="http://www.halfpricebooks.com/">Half Price Books</a> for a steal at $5! (Well okay, $5.98 plus tax. And technically the price was more like <i>quarter price</i> book!)<br />I just looked and you can find lower priced copies <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewarts-Encyclopedia-Crafts-Instructions/dp/0307450570/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1283201981&sr=8-1">here</a> also.<br />Now I love me some Marthie, and I really wanted this book when I got engaged but I was hesitant to spend full price on it (last I had seen it was about $35) when all of the crafts tutorials are available on her website for free. <br />But of course that's not the same as having a full color, fully illustrated book in your hands!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-7176460032291302151?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-61908105581094986262010-08-30T15:34:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:20.981-08:00If you love vintage...then enter <a href="http://www.cardiganempire.com/2010/08/flour-clothing-vintage-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CardiganEmpire+%28Cardigan+Empire%29">this</a> giveaway!<br />While you're at it, go drool over the vintage goodness here...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/flourclothing" linkindex="23" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4579941148_295e39dc71_m.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-6190810558109498626?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-84631416770921274302010-08-30T07:54:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.019-08:00Window Shopping ExpeditionFrom today's window shopping spree, which are all of course out of budget.<br />Wouldn't you love to fall asleep in this forest canopy bed (from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=960042&navAction=jump&search=true&parentid=SEARCH_RESULTS">here</a>)?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THsx-GRnFII/AAAAAAAAAOs/5meH8x1gd1s/s1600/960042_001_b.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THsx-GRnFII/AAAAAAAAAOs/5meH8x1gd1s/s320/960042_001_b.jpeg" /></a></div>Cute fall/winter hat that I won't be able to wear until at least December-ish from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=&id=043338&catId=SHOPSALE-ACCESSORIES&pushId=SHOPSALE-ACCESSORIES&popId=SHOPSALE&sortProperties=&navCount=205&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=050&colorName=PURPLE&isSubcategory=&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=E">here</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THp1SahhRVI/AAAAAAAAAOc/CZuCbmwZ-jI/s1600/043338_050_b.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THp1SahhRVI/AAAAAAAAAOc/CZuCbmwZ-jI/s320/043338_050_b.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I could still wear this dreamy ruffly dress long into fall since I live in Texas. From <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&id=18766717&catId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&pushId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&popId=CLOTHES&sortProperties=&navCount=130&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=014&colorName=NEUTRAL&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=">here</a> also.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THp1gq0oo8I/AAAAAAAAAOk/OpC_zBHVc0s/s1600/18766717_014_b.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THp1gq0oo8I/AAAAAAAAAOk/OpC_zBHVc0s/s320/18766717_014_b.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ruffly <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><i>and</i></span> ombre shower curtain (a double whammy for me) from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=893020&navAction=jump&search=true&parentid=SEARCH_RESULTS">here</a>. (Maybe I can use <a href="http://ponyandpeony.blogspot.com/search/label/RufflesUponRuffles">this</a> as a starting point for making one?)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THp06CcaI0I/AAAAAAAAAOU/JQndDLYhV5o/s1600/893020_aqu_b.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THp06CcaI0I/AAAAAAAAAOU/JQndDLYhV5o/s320/893020_aqu_b.jpeg" /></a></div>Hmm I guess I'm still on sort of a ruffle kick!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-8463141677092127430?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-35027560502122018082010-08-27T08:32:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.052-08:00Flower Friday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"> Almost all of the flowers I try and feature can be very versatile. Even though most of them are pinned to decorate clothing there's no reason you can't expand your horizons and say, find some way to wire them into a bouquet, use them to top a present, to decorate your home or party... Really the possibilities are rather endless!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;">Here's one we haven't seen yet, calla lillies...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TE9DXJ_BhoI/AAAAAAAAAHE/gby1MVGW6is/s1600/calla+lilly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TE9DXJ_BhoI/AAAAAAAAAHE/gby1MVGW6is/s320/calla+lilly.jpg" /></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2010/07/new-take-on-old-favorite.html">source</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Colorful and structured...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TFBjHzyUMRI/AAAAAAAAAH8/PhCDGiPCUJQ/s1600/mrsobrooch_onform.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TFBjHzyUMRI/AAAAAAAAAH8/PhCDGiPCUJQ/s320/mrsobrooch_onform.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/05/papier-mache_floral_brooches.html">source</a></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And mini bouquet corsage...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3X_oCywwI/AAAAAAAAAIk/V21_NM_d0Hg/s1600/6a00e553eafb06883301347fa5de28970c-300wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3X_oCywwI/AAAAAAAAAIk/V21_NM_d0Hg/s320/6a00e553eafb06883301347fa5de28970c-300wi.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.lollychops.com/lollychops/2010/04/felt-like-a-little-flower-bouquet.html">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-3502756050212201808?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-84929610249633330632010-08-25T01:31:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.091-08:00Wedding Wednesday: Cake Mania Pt1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not every little girl or boy wishes to have the perfect multi-tiered, perfectly frosted, fondant wedding cake. Sometimes less is best.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Homemade desserts with natural goops and slathers lend a vintage feel and reckon a simpler time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some alternatives...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THQ1g2NzeVI/AAAAAAAAAOM/WcRu717dYb4/s1600/CakeMania.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/THQ1g2NzeVI/AAAAAAAAAOM/WcRu717dYb4/s320/CakeMania.jpg" /></a></div>Counter clock-wise from top left:<br />Yellow dots via <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/about-food/homemade-cake-decorating-ideas-0508">Country Home magazine</a>; simple cakes via <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-desserts/">OnceWed</a>; world of pies from <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-desserts/">OnceWed</a>; blue dotted cake form <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/about-food/homemade-cake-decorating-ideas-0508">Country Home magazine</a>; simple rounds array from <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-desserts/">OnceWed</a>; pink ruffles from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/ruffle-tower-cake?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/layer-cake-recipes#slide_28">Martha Stewart</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-8492961024963333063?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-28404158367482698702010-08-23T08:56:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.134-08:00Crochet Box Mania<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Found via <a href="http://www.rjbstone.com/index.php">here</a>: crochet boxes in assorted shapes/colors/styles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TG6mkkKEDmI/AAAAAAAAANc/o4braDvtEVw/s1600/crochet+round+box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TG6mkkKEDmI/AAAAAAAAANc/o4braDvtEVw/s320/crochet+round+box.jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TG6mepwkAPI/AAAAAAAAAM0/hzO-bjUqXQc/s1600/crochet+apple+box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TG6mepwkAPI/AAAAAAAAAM0/hzO-bjUqXQc/s320/crochet+apple+box.jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TG6mhzw-2qI/AAAAAAAAANE/pKkKkyYp-VQ/s1600/crochet+apple.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TG6mhzw-2qI/AAAAAAAAANE/pKkKkyYp-VQ/s320/crochet+apple.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TG6miXmj5sI/AAAAAAAAANM/2zVjuVSZQa4/s1600/crochet+heart+box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TG6miXmj5sI/AAAAAAAAANM/2zVjuVSZQa4/s320/crochet+heart+box.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TG6mgJ63pHI/AAAAAAAAAM8/Ctdfix-D2jI/s1600/crochet+cake+box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TG6mgJ63pHI/AAAAAAAAAM8/Ctdfix-D2jI/s320/crochet+cake+box.jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TG6mj-LL-VI/AAAAAAAAANU/Oc3WNsC0fz0/s1600/crochet+owl+box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TG6mj-LL-VI/AAAAAAAAANU/Oc3WNsC0fz0/s320/crochet+owl+box.jpg" /></a></div>Of course I saved the cutes two for last, the cake and the owl!<br />I'm now wondering how hard it must be to crochet a shape, mix it into some stiffener and shape one of my own...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-2840415836748269870?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-60414234956610370662010-08-20T07:34:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.171-08:00Flower Friday!In an attempt to add variety I took a break from posting so many paper flowers but this edition is, again, paper flowers.<br /><br />White on white...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsocdQ-AJI/AAAAAAAAAE0/Wyzh0iVeOJk/s1600/papercut3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsocdQ-AJI/AAAAAAAAAE0/Wyzh0iVeOJk/s320/papercut3.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.i-do-it-yourself.com/2009/09/handmade-flowers/">source</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Soft and unexpectedly elegant...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TEmm2IJQ-eI/AAAAAAAAAGs/tPHL9oCfeP4/s1600/tissue-paper-topiary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TEmm2IJQ-eI/AAAAAAAAAGs/tPHL9oCfeP4/s320/tissue-paper-topiary.jpg" /></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.craftjr.com/tissue-paper-flower-topiary/">source</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TEmm2IJQ-eI/AAAAAAAAAGs/tPHL9oCfeP4/s1600/tissue-paper-topiary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">(Click on the source for a tutorial of this topiary!)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Color burst...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TFBhPnXlO1I/AAAAAAAAAH0/iwq73_XNQes/s1600/bell_wedding_seats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TFBhPnXlO1I/AAAAAAAAAH0/iwq73_XNQes/s320/bell_wedding_seats.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TFBhOyxXh1I/AAAAAAAAAHs/lCv_ZIWS60Y/s1600/bell_wedding_flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TFBhOyxXh1I/AAAAAAAAAHs/lCv_ZIWS60Y/s320/bell_wedding_flowers.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/06/ryan_and_matts_wedding.html">source</a></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-6041423495661037066?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-10492739029811381322010-08-19T07:09:00.000-07:002011-02-22T08:10:54.360-08:00New Dress A Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's a cute story with a cute concept.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://newdressaday.wordpress.com/">Blogger Marissa Lynch</a> has set about transforming thrift store finds in to wearable fashion. </div><div style="text-align: left;">The constraints: one dress, one day, spend only $1 a day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGvp7WBN6tI/AAAAAAAAAMo/D9G0eq3fuqA/s1600/guest_bloggers-312395139-1280251610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="181" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGvp7WBN6tI/AAAAAAAAAMo/D9G0eq3fuqA/s320/guest_bloggers-312395139-1280251610.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Click on over to <a href="http://newdressaday.wordpress.com/">her blog</a> to see how with a little bit of sewing and ingenuity she transforms ugly muumuus and such into wearable outfits.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGvp8tLCrGI/AAAAAAAAAMs/_bmkLAc76ik/s1600/guest_bloggers-713042672-1282076657.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGvp8tLCrGI/AAAAAAAAAMs/_bmkLAc76ik/s320/guest_bloggers-713042672-1282076657.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGvp-c3K2kI/AAAAAAAAAMw/1Q-pXBZ_cf8/s1600/guest_bloggers-860597234-1280251610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGvp-c3K2kI/AAAAAAAAAMw/1Q-pXBZ_cf8/s320/guest_bloggers-860597234-1280251610.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGvp-c3K2kI/AAAAAAAAAMw/1Q-pXBZ_cf8/s1600/guest_bloggers-860597234-1280251610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Images and story </span><a href="http://green.yahoo.com/blog/guest_bloggers/60/turn-ugly-dresses-into-nice-ones-for-1.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-1049273902981138132?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-32851115221517151272010-08-18T02:07:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.411-08:00Wedding Wednesday: Beautiful Dress<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Every now and again on Wedding Wednesday I'd like to feature what I think are some of the most beautiful gowns.</span></span></span></span><br />Today's most beautiful gown is...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGMRT4oRPAI/AAAAAAAAALI/yK-WBQId3Co/s1600/Enzoani+Emily+front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGMRT4oRPAI/AAAAAAAAALI/yK-WBQId3Co/s320/Enzoani+Emily+front.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGMRV4MHbXI/AAAAAAAAALQ/uq7TprwNr9M/s1600/Enzoani+Emily+front2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGMRV4MHbXI/AAAAAAAAALQ/uq7TprwNr9M/s320/Enzoani+Emily+front2.jpg" /></a></div>I picked it because I've never seen anything quite like it: both modest in style yet suggestive in silhouette, at once a ballgown yet also a mermaid.<br />An interesting juxtaposition in my opinion. <br />(Interesting to walk in also.)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGMRXMwnQSI/AAAAAAAAALY/ZkLBJmL7S-Y/s1600/Enzoani+Emily+back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGMRXMwnQSI/AAAAAAAAALY/ZkLBJmL7S-Y/s320/Enzoani+Emily+back.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGMRYo9Mn3I/AAAAAAAAALg/ryEmyzEzgxw/s1600/Enzoani+Emily+back2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGMRYo9Mn3I/AAAAAAAAALg/ryEmyzEzgxw/s320/Enzoani+Emily+back2.jpg" /></a></div>Gown: <a href="http://www.enzoani.com/main.html">Enzoani</a> style "Emily" from the 2010 Bridal collection<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-3285111522151715127?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-8699673787999901132010-08-17T02:34:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.434-08:00Pickles+ Ice Cream Shower<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGsAqB9MxUI/AAAAAAAAAMY/aGftg4nlVs0/s1600/pickles+n+icecream+shower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGsAqB9MxUI/AAAAAAAAAMY/aGftg4nlVs0/s320/pickles+n+icecream+shower.jpg" /></a></div>I just saw <a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2010/08/lauras-baby-shower.html">this pickles'n'ice cream themed</a> baby shower. <br />Pretty unique theme based on the "typical" pregnancy cravings.<br />Cute way to make the pink and white balloons into cones! I think the green balloons are the "pickles".<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGsArXVgbrI/AAAAAAAAAMg/Obcl-k7CLSE/s1600/pickle+cookies.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGsArXVgbrI/AAAAAAAAAMg/Obcl-k7CLSE/s320/pickle+cookies.jpeg" /></a></div>Pickle cookies for making ice cream sandwiches for dessert. Hope those didn't taste like pickles too!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-869967378799990113?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-34982804074010680212010-08-16T06:36:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.452-08:00Legends of the Guardians<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGnpVL5vzXI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/jES03gZmc78/s1600/5270_9275566652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGnpVL5vzXI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/jES03gZmc78/s400/5270_9275566652.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I just got wind of <a href="http://legendoftheguardians.warnerbros.com/">this movie</a>...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGnpTLxU3DI/AAAAAAAAAMI/UOYSdxHtJds/s1600/8012_2219237593.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGnpTLxU3DI/AAAAAAAAAMI/UOYSdxHtJds/s400/8012_2219237593.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Owls as far as the eye can see, in 3D, awesome!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGnpRaQ7vBI/AAAAAAAAAMA/dgQhp7-tQts/s1600/9703_10348239524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGnpRaQ7vBI/AAAAAAAAAMA/dgQhp7-tQts/s400/9703_10348239524.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-3498280407401068021?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-80343628513888093042010-08-13T06:59:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.492-08:00Flower Friday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">More sweet faux flowers. By their very nature flowers, varied as they are, are pure perfection. Even if you have your favorites, even if there are some more beautiful and some plainer than others, they are still perfection.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love how these flowers go above and beyond yet still manage to be perfect blooms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Shabby chic inspired...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsf83QwXLI/AAAAAAAAAD8/TbSpRqIhK4s/s1600/img_5754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsf83QwXLI/AAAAAAAAAD8/TbSpRqIhK4s/s320/img_5754.jpg" /></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://bakeandsew.wordpress.com/2009/01/16/a-small-project/">source</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>I think this array is just dazzling and mouthwatering!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsjbpXAlyI/AAAAAAAAAEM/JnzrDxzhZSE/s1600/cathyflowers-300x288.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsjbpXAlyI/AAAAAAAAAEM/JnzrDxzhZSE/s320/cathyflowers-300x288.jpg" /></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://blogging.la/2009/03/10/cathy-schools-martha-about-lily-march-11/">source</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cotton bouquet...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TE8C80dLKeI/AAAAAAAAAG8/lhHRWH91uhU/s1600/BOUQUET.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TE8C80dLKeI/AAAAAAAAAG8/lhHRWH91uhU/s320/BOUQUET.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.thebridescafe.com/?postID=892&diy-t-shirt-flower-wedding-bouquet">source</a></span></div><br />As always I source all posted photos so please clicksy on over to all the sources to learn more about that particular craft!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-8034362851388809304?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-31193897967576638672010-08-12T02:00:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.537-08:00Love it: Cross-stitch inspired love seat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGGh5niN6-I/AAAAAAAAALA/IdM_ktlEGrs/s1600/Ikea+Klippan+Loveseat.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGGh5niN6-I/AAAAAAAAALA/IdM_ktlEGrs/s320/Ikea+Klippan+Loveseat.jpeg" /></a></div><br />I'm not too much of an <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/">Ikea</a> fan. I think that for being considered an "affordable" place they are still a bit over priced for their quality. While I'm at it, I don't think the quality of their products is all that either. I really tried to like them too but the overall aesthetic seems a bit too modern and geometric for my taste, I'm more into a vintage/lived in/mismatched style.<br /><div>But I LOVE <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S39875745">this</a> blue bird motif cross-stitch inspired love seat!</div><div>So maybe I will consider an Ikea purchase one of these days soon...</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-3119389796757663867?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-1138685718329523952010-08-11T03:37:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.572-08:00Wedding Wednesday: Color PopYes you saw it coming didn't you?<br /><div>Well <a href="http://ponyandpeony.blogspot.com/2010/08/flower-friday.html">my last Flower Friday post</a> was a sort of "wedding bouquet" edition so the natural progression from that was Wedding Wednesday.</div><div>I just recently got married (mere months ago) and I had quite the time finding things that fit my aesthetic. The internet made that a tad easier but I was left with a huge surplus of visuals that I now feel like sharing partly because I never got a chance to do it before my wedding (due to certain circumstances we only had about a month to actually put things together and had a pretty tight budget to boot.)</div><div>Anyway since I was chock full of budget ideas I didn't actually have time to do myself I just want to share some of that thrifty inspiration.</div><div>To start off my series I thought I'd feature a wedding that I personally relate to so much because I did some version of the same things.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3gL8GS93I/AAAAAAAAAJk/ZREMlNvejQo/s1600/2503711516_bfd8ef0669_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3gL8GS93I/AAAAAAAAAJk/ZREMlNvejQo/s1600/2503711516_bfd8ef0669_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3gL8GS93I/AAAAAAAAAJk/ZREMlNvejQo/s320/2503711516_bfd8ef0669_m.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love everything about <a href="http://community.livejournal.com/weddingplans/14264938.html?view=198994026#t198994026">this fun and colorful wedding</a>. And those shoes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3gJTuG60I/AAAAAAAAAJU/9UAPYgxmD7U/s1600/2502798373_d2e7744d1e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3gJTuG60I/AAAAAAAAAJU/9UAPYgxmD7U/s320/2502798373_d2e7744d1e.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The bride, with a Christmas ornament bouquet, explains that she couldn't just decide on one color so she ended up going for all the colors, based on the theory that all colors go together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I relate to this wedding so much because that's what happened to both me and my sister when we got married and we both ended up having multi-colored weddings. I even wore shoes I had glittered myself!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Yes you saw it coming didn't you?</div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3gK_JCvVI/AAAAAAAAAJc/cYWVDhg8F9g/s1600/2502810045_9d34101398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3gK_JCvVI/AAAAAAAAAJc/cYWVDhg8F9g/s320/2502810045_9d34101398.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She even let her bridesmaids choose their own dresses, and in my opinion they all go together. They don't match, they contrast but the look is still cohesive. Incidentally these three colors are exactly the colors I wanted for my bridesmaids too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3gNqIcpjI/AAAAAAAAAJs/xl0uRasoPyc/s1600/2505877104_3ae1e05c0f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF3gNqIcpjI/AAAAAAAAAJs/xl0uRasoPyc/s320/2505877104_3ae1e05c0f.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">And the paper flower centerpieces are just killer.</div><div style="text-align: left;">It reminds me so much of things that I wanted or did for my wedding that I shiver, with the only exception that I went more for pastels than brights.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Anyway <a href="http://community.livejournal.com/weddingplans/14264938.html?view=198994026#t198994026">click here</a> to learn more about this fantastic wedding!</div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-113868571832952395?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-48651048938824623102010-08-10T02:57:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.615-08:00Ruffles upon ruffles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGB6BueVTUI/AAAAAAAAAK4/nXPvwWjauTU/s1600/ruffle+apron.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TGB6BueVTUI/AAAAAAAAAK4/nXPvwWjauTU/s320/ruffle+apron.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://morganmoore.typepad.com/one_more_moore/2007/02/valentine_tree__1.html">Source</a></span></div><br />I have been on a ruffle kick for quite some time. <div>It all started when I began my quest for the perfect ruffle skirt. My specs: slightly longer than knee length, preferably black, preferably uneven layers not unlike flower petals, not hideously unflattering...</div><div>Obviously this quest is based on a very specific skirt I once saw that was unfortunately too short (everything is too short for me since I am tall.)</div><div>However I recently came across <a href="http://morganmoore.typepad.com/one_more_moore/2007/02/valentine_tree__1.html">this ruffly apron tutorial</a> and methinks if I can dare make that apron, I can dare make it into a skirt, and if I can dare make it into a skirt I may dare make it into <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>the</b></span> ever elusive skirt of my dreams.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-4865104893882462310?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-73475130749496890452010-08-09T06:59:00.000-07:002011-02-22T08:10:54.362-08:00Discovered Links: DIY Home Decorating IdeasI just discovered <a href="http://www.diyhomedecoratingideas.com/index.html">this new website</a> today and I love it!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF9iw1O3-ZI/AAAAAAAAAKY/gI3FD7FTJoQ/s1600/after-spray-painting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF9iw1O3-ZI/AAAAAAAAAKY/gI3FD7FTJoQ/s320/after-spray-painting.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.diyhomedecoratingideas.com/spray-painting-furniture.html">source</a></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/woodmouse">Handcrafter</a> Amber Dusick bought her 1950's ranch style house and shares how they mostly did everything themselves on her decorating website.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF9iysl0chI/AAAAAAAAAKg/1hNUAB_td94/s1600/bathroom-decorating-paint-countertop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF9iysl0chI/AAAAAAAAAKg/1hNUAB_td94/s320/bathroom-decorating-paint-countertop.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.diyhomedecoratingideas.com/how-to-paint-countertops.html">source</a></span></div>For me this site is worth a second closer look and these are only a few of the projects I'm already itching to try out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF9jYO_J1KI/AAAAAAAAAKo/Zh3PKr0kblI/s1600/before-and-after-dresser.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF9jYO_J1KI/AAAAAAAAAKo/Zh3PKr0kblI/s320/before-and-after-dresser.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.diyhomedecoratingideas.com/how-to-refinish-a-dresser.html">Source</a></span></div>Click on source to go to that project!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF9kB5okwGI/AAAAAAAAAKw/s66QGOdYz0Y/s1600/vintage-stove-diy-bar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TF9kB5okwGI/AAAAAAAAAKw/s66QGOdYz0Y/s320/vintage-stove-diy-bar.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.diyhomedecoratingideas.com/vintage-stove.html">source</a></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-7347513074949689045?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-87787774503175623172010-08-06T07:41:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.661-08:00Flower Friday! Wedding Bouquet Edition<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I started out trying to do a crochet/knit flower post since I hadn't done one, but it actually turned out to be a flower bouquet post. In any case these bouquets are definitely outside the traditional box so enjoy!</span></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Crochet flower bouquet...</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsptSiYlHI/AAAAAAAAAE8/Qsgz47zWyPw/s1600/Robyn3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsptSiYlHI/AAAAAAAAAE8/Qsgz47zWyPw/s320/Robyn3.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://2000dollarwedding.com/2009/05/contest-enter-to-win-handmade-flowers.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Brooch bouquet, pretty even if it looks a bit heavy...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsu3C2P72I/AAAAAAAAAFE/DEsfmPQtelo/s1600/fantasy-floral-vintage-brooch-wedding-bouquets-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsu3C2P72I/AAAAAAAAAFE/DEsfmPQtelo/s320/fantasy-floral-vintage-brooch-wedding-bouquets-1.jpg" /></a><a href="http://junebugweddings.com/blogs/what_junebug_loves/archive/2010/03/16/vintage-brooch-wedding-floral-bouquets.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Rick rack and ribbon bouquet...</span></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TEmi8deaPXI/AAAAAAAAAGk/emN3EiORMAM/s1600/ribbon+flower+bouquet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TEmi8deaPXI/AAAAAAAAAGk/emN3EiORMAM/s1600/ribbon+flower+bouquet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TEmi8deaPXI/AAAAAAAAAGk/emN3EiORMAM/s320/ribbon+flower+bouquet.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/diy-decorations?contentid=4ae6b2974066f110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD#slide_19">source</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Decorative knob bouquet, also likely heavy...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TEmr2gGzs9I/AAAAAAAAAG0/IHqXiTHY9sU/s1600/knob+bouquet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TEmr2gGzs9I/AAAAAAAAAG0/IHqXiTHY9sU/s320/knob+bouquet.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/4430">source</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also managed to find a tutorial of how to make a similar (if somewhat slightly more awkward) knob bouquet <a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/6529">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Post edit</span>: This post inspired a new series. Come back on Wednesday to see what it is!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-8778777450317562317?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-5055750900245247482010-08-02T01:04:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.679-08:00Sweet Owly Dreams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TFh2eacZGoI/AAAAAAAAAIE/cZ-YjRI1RY0/s1600/415tptHJUIL._AA260_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TFh2eacZGoI/AAAAAAAAAIE/cZ-YjRI1RY0/s320/415tptHJUIL._AA260_.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TFh2fxv3pMI/AAAAAAAAAIM/jTy3zZ0E8gk/s1600/41bsRQlCN-L._AA260_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TFh2fxv3pMI/AAAAAAAAAIM/jTy3zZ0E8gk/s320/41bsRQlCN-L._AA260_.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Super cute owly pajamas from <a href="http://www.target.com/">here</a>.<br />I love the options; cool weather or warm weather, you're covered!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-505575090024524748?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-38603598006854665142010-07-30T07:18:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.701-08:00Flower Friday!This edition of Flower Friday features a few of my favorites from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/">Marthie</a>! And of course Marthie is the mother lode of "tutes" so click all the sources as always and don't forget to give your favorites a try, enjoy!<br /><br />Tiny and made of straw...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsktg79nzI/AAAAAAAAAEU/S2jQFM3Gkis/s1600/4115_031109_strawflowers_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsktg79nzI/AAAAAAAAAEU/S2jQFM3Gkis/s320/4115_031109_strawflowers_l.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/straw-flowers-lilly-pulitzer?lnc=38f9cf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aRCRD&rsc=search_tv">source</a></span></div><br />Giant, sturdy and made of paper...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDslcqs9B8I/AAAAAAAAAEc/XkL6w6F4ABM/s1600/4160_052009_paperpoppies_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDslcqs9B8I/AAAAAAAAAEc/XkL6w6F4ABM/s320/4160_052009_paperpoppies_xl.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/giant-paper-poppy-flower-decoration?backto=true"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div><br />Delicate and made of cupcake papers...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsl__HIwMI/AAAAAAAAAEk/XxB5gfRW1sU/s1600/tvm2093_013107_papercupflow_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsl__HIwMI/AAAAAAAAAEk/XxB5gfRW1sU/s320/tvm2093_013107_papercupflow_l.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/paper-cup-flowers?backto=true">source</a> </span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsmbZDMsWI/AAAAAAAAAEs/rN2dVI16vn4/s1600/ft_0505_papercarn_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsmbZDMsWI/AAAAAAAAAEs/rN2dVI16vn4/s320/ft_0505_papercarn_xl.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/floral-inspired-crafts?lpgStart=1&currentslide=52&currentChapter=2#ms-global-breadcrumbs"> source</a></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-3860359800685466514?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-64477034064101769512010-07-28T09:45:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.736-08:00Custom Twisty Ties<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Learn how to make this colorful custom twisty tie <a href="http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-make-pretty-twist-tie.html">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TFBfB9aYgOI/AAAAAAAAAHk/GoVoVydg-lE/s1600/twisty+tie+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TFBfB9aYgOI/AAAAAAAAAHk/GoVoVydg-lE/s320/twisty+tie+6.jpg" /></a></div>Quick short cut: you need Japanese paper tape and wire.<br /><br />(P.S. "quick short cut" is a tip as to what supplies you need so you can tell at a glance if you can make said project right away with what you've got or if you need to get supplies.)<br /><br />(P.P.S. As of now I'm going to start to label any post that links to a tutorial so if you want to see an awesome collection of online tutorials you can just click on the "tutes" label!)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-6447703406410176951?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-77120248926967109062010-07-27T01:43:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.768-08:00Lion Brand Amigurumi Kits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just discovered these cute little learn-to-amigurumi kits from Lion Brand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TE9FBS3FedI/AAAAAAAAAHU/r6ZEUR-Ok2g/s1600/apf1003-am6a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TE9FBS3FedI/AAAAAAAAAHU/r6ZEUR-Ok2g/s320/apf1003-am6a.jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TE9FCf9T9iI/AAAAAAAAAHc/_1zrUeTPZwk/s1600/app1002-am10a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TE9FCf9T9iI/AAAAAAAAAHc/_1zrUeTPZwk/s320/app1002-am10a.jpg" /></a></div>They are so cute, if I didn't already know I would buy one even if they were for kids! (By the way I think kits for "children" are a great and easy way to introduce yourself to a new craft.)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TE9FAZSFPLI/AAAAAAAAAHM/2NmeVbyCMTY/s1600/apf1003-am1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TE9FAZSFPLI/AAAAAAAAAHM/2NmeVbyCMTY/s320/apf1003-am1a.jpg" /></a></div><br />What a great way to learn to knit/crochet.<br />You can find these kits at craft stores or <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/sqlsearch.fcgi?start=0&store=%2Fstores%2Feyarn&resultItemTemplate=ResultItem.txt&noResultPageTemplate=NoResultPage.html&primaryServer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lionbrand.com&minPrice=0&searchText=amigurumi+kits&pageLength=100">online</a><a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/sqlsearch.fcgi?start=0&store=%2Fstores%2Feyarn&resultItemTemplate=ResultItem.txt&noResultPageTemplate=NoResultPage.html&primaryServer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lionbrand.com&minPrice=0&searchText=amigurumi+kits&pageLength=100"> at Lion Brand</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-7712024892696710906?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-54541472595434996462010-07-23T07:08:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.790-08:00Flower Friday!Today it's a flowers in felt edition. Enjoy!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsiBq_f2CI/AAAAAAAAAEE/HUBS_BkTBfs/s1600/img_5880_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDsiBq_f2CI/AAAAAAAAAEE/HUBS_BkTBfs/s320/img_5880_2.jpg" /></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://blog.craftzine.com/feltflowers.jpg&imgrefurl=http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2007/10/make_your_own_handmade_flowers.html&usg=__I__W3t0XaDJThfdknpSoaw-Ld6w=&h=291&w=400&sz=177&hl=en&start=5&sig2=NThl7L0KMVVt0g0C9GRTdQ&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=CDN0YGeiwu7YHM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dhandmade%2Bflowers%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26prmdo%3D1%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=Ux87TKKqCYGclgf1qdWjBA">source</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Learn how to make this next flower by clicking on the source for the tutorial. The technique is actually pretty interesting, at least to me because that technique has actually occurred to me and wondered if it worked.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDszNgOpDKI/AAAAAAAAAFM/63wlrvYvieE/s1600/6a011570601a80970b0120a71db665970b-800wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDszNgOpDKI/AAAAAAAAAFM/63wlrvYvieE/s320/6a011570601a80970b0120a71db665970b-800wi.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://craftblips.com/story/make-festive-and-fun-felt-flowers-for-the-holidays/">source</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I had also spotted </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">this one a while back and wanted to include it since these last two are from the same source. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDs0gw0wkOI/AAAAAAAAAFU/RnpnUTpOFlw/s1600/6a011570601a80970b012875f43218970c-800wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDs0gw0wkOI/AAAAAAAAAFU/RnpnUTpOFlw/s320/6a011570601a80970b012875f43218970c-800wi.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2009/12/make-a-gorgeous-rose-bud-bouquet-from-felt.html">source</a></span></span></div></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-5454147259543499646?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-22960720488524238082010-07-19T04:42:00.000-07:002011-02-22T08:10:54.363-08:00Papernstitch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TD5Nu3ZEm-I/AAAAAAAAAF0/lCQLvpamfrs/s1600/Picture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TD5Nu3ZEm-I/AAAAAAAAAF0/lCQLvpamfrs/s400/Picture+1.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />I just discovered this and it's pretty neat!<br /><a href="http://papernstitch.com/">Papernstitch</a> is an online and international exhibition space that promotes artists and handmade goods. It is curated monthly and costs $45 for the first time but you receive additional discounts if you return.<br />Click <a href="http://papernstitch.com/about">here</a> for general info.<br />Sounds like a pretty good deal if you want to get noticed.<br />What I find instantly striking right off the bat is the mouthwatering photography.<br />Already I found shops that I like, like <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beingoflove">this one</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ItzFitz">this one</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/darlingtonia">this one</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DIVINEsweetness">this one</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/leapinggazelle">this one</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-2296072048852423808?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-73419009993024996802010-07-16T11:44:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.861-08:00Flower Friday!This time something a little bit different and a first for Flower Fridays: fabric flowers!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDq5ypC_WTI/AAAAAAAAADc/9kzVWm55sfg/s1600/Sydney-Albertini-done3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDq5ypC_WTI/AAAAAAAAADc/9kzVWm55sfg/s320/Sydney-Albertini-done3.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.purlbee.com/sydney-albertini-fllower-sashe/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div>I really like the felt ball centers! For my things I usually am more literal and prefer something more "realistic" (although I have done covered button centers that end up looking like candy) and I hate that that boxes me in, but felt balls for flower centers are a cute way to add a colorful little pop to your bloom. The source links to a tutorial so please have a clicksy!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDrFVlUAAoI/AAAAAAAAADk/BmnqY6PtX6Q/s1600/3888804124_48671e97e4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDrFVlUAAoI/AAAAAAAAADk/BmnqY6PtX6Q/s320/3888804124_48671e97e4.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDrFjsQN1MI/AAAAAAAAADs/BWFnnLQX97Q/s1600/3898716874_eabbc67398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDrFjsQN1MI/AAAAAAAAADs/BWFnnLQX97Q/s320/3898716874_eabbc67398.jpg" /></a><a href="http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/09/poppy-boutonniere-tutorial-and-giveaway.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div>Poppies are one of my favorite flowers and I am a sucker for any type of large bloom, and both of these link to the tutorial so have another clicksy at the source!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDseMUBWTxI/AAAAAAAAAD0/B_RN0bnt_MM/s1600/KukuChrysanthemum_Tsumami_Kanzashi_for_Autumn_seasonHeader.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDseMUBWTxI/AAAAAAAAAD0/B_RN0bnt_MM/s320/KukuChrysanthemum_Tsumami_Kanzashi_for_Autumn_seasonHeader.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/traditional-japanese-crafts-with-atelier-kanawa-298/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div>Lastly I was struck by the realistic blooms of this japanese hair ornament. Please click on the source to read more about this dying art and a little how-to of how these flowers are made.<br />Guess I should of called this tutorial flower friday!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-7341900999302499680?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-13931691814792852212010-07-15T07:44:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.885-08:00Macaron HeavenI just got <a href="http://www.amazon.com/I-Love-Macarons-Hisako-Ogita/dp/0811868710/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279162346&sr=8-1-catcorr">this book</a> and I can't wait to perfect my macaronage technique!<br /><div>I love it because it tells you tips, tricks and trouble-shooting, as well as pictures of what went wrong, why and how to fix it next time.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CNAGWZ4IMsY/TDuMgcmhfiI/AAAAAAAAACY/YQF9Kx9-MyY/s1600/41OajmeA-XL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CNAGWZ4IMsY/TDuMgcmhfiI/AAAAAAAAACY/YQF9Kx9-MyY/s320/41OajmeA-XL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" /></a></div><br />Cute desserts require cute tools! I've slowly been compiling the necessary tools and gadgets. (These are shown in retro red!)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TD543XAfkJI/AAAAAAAAAGc/iqi0Oac7aEw/s1600/Macaron+tools.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TD543XAfkJI/AAAAAAAAAGc/iqi0Oac7aEw/s320/Macaron+tools.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>Clockwise from top left: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-KSM158GBCA-Anniversary-Limited-5-Quart/dp/B002JB1BRO/ref=sr_1_30?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1279162124&sr=1-30">KitchenAid mixer</a> in candy apple red; red <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Inch-Spoonula-Spatula-Red/dp/B000SSV04O/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1279162048&sr=8-8">spoonula</a>; </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i><a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/traditional-flour-sifter/?pkey=x%7C4%7C1%7C%7C4%7Csifters%7C%7C0&cm_src=SCH">Williams Sonoma</a> crank handle flour sifter; <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Paula-Deen-Retro-7-lb.-Red-Scale/11015401">Paula Deen</a> retro red scale</i></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-1393169181479285221?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-92153084213462085522010-07-14T03:49:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.931-08:00Cookie recipe!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TD5ARv1Vu0I/AAAAAAAAAFs/KQ1m1CQNwug/s1600/DSCN0941.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TD5ARv1Vu0I/AAAAAAAAAFs/KQ1m1CQNwug/s320/DSCN0941.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In case you didn't know, I also have <a href="http://vividlyandglutenfree.blogspot.com/">a gluten-free blog</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just posted a gluten-free cookie recipe so c<a href="http://vividlyandglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/07/gf-chocolate-oatmeal-cookies.html">heck it out</a>! They're really good!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-9215308421346208552?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-42683479956130133872010-07-09T13:34:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.951-08:00Flower Friday!More paper flowers! This time click on each picture to link to their tutorials.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7515/how-to-make-simple-white-paper-flowers" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDY2mAXk07I/AAAAAAAAACk/5BMni5zf1uI/s320/paper+flowers+craftstylish.jpg" /></a><a href="http://dozidesign.blogspot.com/2008/05/paper-flower-tutorial.html"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TDY2pFPpaJI/AAAAAAAAACs/Zk5-_esLicw/s320/paper+roses+dozidesign.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-4268347995613013387?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-45855384209933367392010-07-02T09:54:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:21.985-08:00More paper flowersI'm trying to make Flower Friday a regular thing because I love all sorts of lovely flowers and hopefully link to some tutorials too. I think so far both posts have been about paper flowers but I hope to include all sorts of handmade flowers from all kinds of materials.<br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCt6LVV3pbI/AAAAAAAAAB8/2PdKKh7MhiA/s1600/directfrommexico_2112_20553731.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCt6LVV3pbI/AAAAAAAAAB8/2PdKKh7MhiA/s320/directfrommexico_2112_20553731.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCt6LVV3pbI/AAAAAAAAAB8/2PdKKh7MhiA/s1600/directfrommexico_2112_20553731.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.directfrommexico.com/he1001.html">source</a></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCt6xV52YWI/AAAAAAAAACE/P2h5YVVLgh0/s1600/dsc04633paper_flowers_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCt6xV52YWI/AAAAAAAAACE/P2h5YVVLgh0/s320/dsc04633paper_flowers_resized.jpg" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://ourfunlife.typepad.com/our_fun_life/tutorials/">source</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCt3YOJ11CI/AAAAAAAAAB0/kqMd3-2n4eQ/s1600/kates-paper-flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCt3YOJ11CI/AAAAAAAAAB0/kqMd3-2n4eQ/s320/kates-paper-flowers.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can't seem to find a <a href="http://www.handmadepaperflowers.com/blog/1">working link</a> to this image so I can't link to the exact source but I found it through an image search.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">EDIT** I found a <a href="http://www.handmadepaperflowers.com/home.html">working link</a>!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-4585538420993336739?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-19373872946582986272010-06-30T09:36:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:22.018-08:00Colors oh my!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCty49qlLkI/AAAAAAAAABs/m1dTBK8R3-M/s1600/fabric+stickers.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCty49qlLkI/AAAAAAAAABs/m1dTBK8R3-M/s320/fabric+stickers.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Just a bit of what I've been up to...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-1937387294658298627?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-20570874636241273082010-06-29T01:21:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:22.053-08:00Victorian Cottage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wow! Check out <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/24/garden/24cottage.html?pagewanted=1">this Victorian style cottage</a>...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCUPxBQJiZI/AAAAAAAAABc/WnF4paL8N-k/s1600/victorian+cottage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCUPxBQJiZI/AAAAAAAAABc/WnF4paL8N-k/s320/victorian+cottage.jpg" /></a></div>Personally I can't get enough of those books!<br />If you flip through <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/06/23/garden/20100624-chic-slideshow.html?ref=garden">the pictures</a> you can see it is actually a redo of this tiny little shack.<br />It's very inspiring though. It proves you don't have to have loads of money to make your dreams come true, even if those dreams are of the slightly more frivolous and girly variety.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-2057087463624127308?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-63356213138235916522010-06-25T02:30:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:22.088-08:00Paper flowers are my secret obsession<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">I secretly wish I was a paper flower artist because paper + flowers seriously makes me drool.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCPPM0JoMTI/AAAAAAAAABE/iPiZTQq942Q/s1600/the+green+vase+via+oh+happy+day.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCPPM0JoMTI/AAAAAAAAABE/iPiZTQq942Q/s320/the+green+vase+via+oh+happy+day.png" /></a><a href="http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2010/06/green-vase.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCPQjkdBNlI/AAAAAAAAABU/ehTDDMJUW70/s1600/EloiseFlowerHookWEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCPQjkdBNlI/AAAAAAAAABU/ehTDDMJUW70/s320/EloiseFlowerHookWEB.jpg" /></a><a href="http://eloisecorrdanch.com/PaperSculpture"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCPPNuHGyUI/AAAAAAAAABM/L-eaPuudK3U/s1600/Paper-flower-decorations1.JPG.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCPPNuHGyUI/AAAAAAAAABM/L-eaPuudK3U/s320/Paper-flower-decorations1.JPG.jpeg" /></a><a href="http://blog.paper-source.com/decorating/girls-night-out-paper-flowers/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-6335621313823591652?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-81485077513440973532010-06-21T08:52:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:22.122-08:00Happy first day of summer!Well the summer solstice is upon us and what better way to usher it in that with new swim suits!<br /><div>Here are a few for your consideration:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485255841449698418" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TB-LICu-5HI/AAAAAAAAAA0/QrgvKFP_NS8/s200/Target+xhilaration+dotted+tankini+b%26w.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; width: 200px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485255831594329490" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TB-LHeBR5ZI/AAAAAAAAAAk/-FCDCjln2-U/s200/Modcloth+bathing+beauty+onepiece+in+red.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; width: 140px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485255833655557762" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TB-LHlstvoI/AAAAAAAAAAs/npb-yabFRjA/s200/shopruche+audrey+navy+polkadot+twopiece.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; width: 200px;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485255820883165026" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TB-LG2Hif2I/AAAAAAAAAAc/6nK0KuoXjJI/s200/ladramaqueenetsy+absinthe+one+piece.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; height: 200px; width: 134px;" /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCpZg_hn3PI/AAAAAAAAABk/9Ay9Ckp9tm4/s1600/050006_007_b.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CX3588alfyM/TCpZg_hn3PI/AAAAAAAAABk/9Ay9Ckp9tm4/s320/050006_007_b.jpeg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">L to R/T to B: </span><a href="http://www.Target.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Target</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> Xhilaration b&w tankini; </span><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Modcloth</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> "Bathing Beauty" one piece;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shopruche.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">ShopRu</span></a><a href="http://www.shopruche.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">che</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> "Audrey" two piece; </span><a href="http://www.ladramaqueen.etsy.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">LaDramaQueen</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> "Absinthe" one piece;</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie</a> "Gleaming Pewter" maillot</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">As you can see it's all fairly modest, vintage inspired swimwear. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">And except for the last one, they are all mostly practical and not too frilly. I can't stand bathing suits that are too frivolous or just for lounging. I swim and run, I'm not a lounger, so any suit I wear has to be athletic too.</span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-8148507751344097353?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886532838065895125.post-51326294305362907142010-06-04T11:56:00.000-07:002010-12-20T22:14:22.177-08:00Hello!Welcome to Pony & Peony! <div>Pony & Peony my creative space and also two of my favorite things.</div><div>Hope you have a great time!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1886532838065895125-5132629430536290714?l=craftwhimsy.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>CraftWhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778295584437918291noreply@blogger.com0