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Happy New Year and a fairytale collection

2011-12-31T14:59:00.002+01:00

This is just a little post to thank you all of you for staying with me during this past year. You made me realize how much I love blogging, decorations, and most of all to create.

All of you made me smile and always had nice words, giving me strength to continue even during the "after work apathy" :-) where I was too tired to switch on the computer or sit down at my sewing machine.

One thing is sure, cultivating hobbies is the best thing anyone could do especially when your family is already fantastic. It's the best remedy for going insane with all the bad news we hear. And this blog is a place where I want to store all nice things just because I love being here.

A special thanks goes to my hubby too that has been so supportive as well as my son that he's been so patient.

Enough now with soppy thoughts asI've decided to start the New year with a bit of magic and fairytale in my creations. Here's a little preview:

Alice In Wonderland

And now that Christmas is over, I can show you my sister present that took me 5 hours to make...I might be slow with beads but it was really hard to make. I'll be so happy if someone that uses this techniques could give me some tips :-) as I think the result is fantastic!

Necklace for my sister

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Finnish star tutorial

2011-12-30T12:41:00.000+01:00

This is a great tutorial that can be done in paper as shown on Craft Ideas but I'd also give it a go with fabric and felt. (Yes, I'm still in love with fabric and buttons!)

Enjoy!

1. Have your stick glue and paper clips ready...

2. Place 3 strips of paper vertically on the table before you. Weave the first horizontal strip over the right strip, under the middle strip and over the left strip. Make sure this strip is in the exact center.

Also, leave about a 3 millimeter gap between the strips. It is important for the appearance that the strip distance is accurate.

Glue this strip in place.

3. Now weave a strip under the first center strip, also leaving a 3 millmeter gap to the strip above it (the center horizonal one). This time, weave the strip under the right vertical strip, then over the middle vertical strip and then under the left vertical strip. Glue it in place.

4. Now for the last strip... place it over the center strip and weave it just like you did the one in step 3. Glue the strip in place.

Let the glue dry a little before continuing.

5. Turn the paper so that it looks like an “x” in front of you. Turn the top right (vertical) strip to the back so that the backside of it is facing you. At the same time, turn the top left (horizontal) strip also towards the vertical strip and glue its front side to the (visible) backside of the vertical strip. See the picture for guidance.

6. You may want or need to use paper clips to hold the strips together while the glue is drying.

Turn the “x” clockwise so that the next two strips are on top and repeat using the same procedure as in step 5. Repeat two more times.

7. Now your star should be looking like this.

8. It is time for the backside. This particular star uses 2 different papers which helps in this tutorial to differentiate between the front side and the back side. You can of course use one color for your star.

9. With the remaining 6 strips repeat steps 1-7 again. You will then have 2 halves that are ready to be put together.

10. Place the 2 halves over each other with the rounded (curved) sides to the inside and each of the loops are positioned over a strip from the other half. Paper clip these in place for the moment to hold the star together.

11. Adjust your paper strips if necessary so that the opposite curves are taut and a little buckling.

12. Make sure that the point of the curve is also centered over the strip.

13. One by one, glue the strips in place and hold together with paper clips.

14. Once the glue is dry, you can remove the paper clips and cut away the excess strip pieces underneath the curved point. Use the curved point as a cutting guide.

15. This is how the finished star looks.

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Another special cake for a baptism

2011-12-28T12:28:00.000+01:00

Hi there,
and Merry Christmas to everybody! I hope you had a great time with your family.
Here in Italy we know how to eat. I feel like a stuffed turkey!
Holiday season should be a relaxing time for everybody but luckily my shop kept me very busy. Apart from the purse holders being sold everywhere in the world, we are still working on gift favours for baptisms. This one was done in blue and grey with a teddy bear theme.

Each one contains 5 little "confetti" (Italian sweet confectionery) and a little card from the little man just born)

And for each guest, a little key ring/phone charm with a light blue handmade teddy.
This cake was made for 48 people.
If you'd like to have your own favour cake done, don't hesitate to contact us for a quote. Please allow 3 weeks for it to be completed.
Happy Holidays!

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Printable Christmas labels - diy - tea bags

2011-12-08T13:31:00.000+01:00

Here's an handy post for all of you who are looking for special labels for your Xmas presents.
well... I fell in love with this blog: The studio of Mae!
You can download here these super cool labels and visit her great website. This is only a little piece of art :-)

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Nice labels to inspire your holidays

2011-12-02T13:22:00.000+01:00

Look at what Rainy Day colors has created:

I thought I'd share them with you as they are super cute!

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Cupcake bar -DIY

2011-11-29T13:11:00.001+01:00

Is there anything sweeter than cupcake? Look at this post and let me know.
This great artist from Green Wedding Shoes has isnpired me with her Cupcake bar!

Easy to make with a great result!

What are you waiting for? go and bake cupcakes and invite me to the party :-)

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The winner is: Audrey couture!

2011-11-27T20:27:00.001+01:00

The giveaway winner is:

Ilaria di Audrey Couture!

***Coming soon in Mad About Pink shop***

Congratulations, we'll get in touch today!

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Handmade Holiday tutorial

2011-11-26T15:13:00.001+01:00

I love the festive season but it makes you so busy...and here's something to make you busier :-)

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www.creabottoni.com

CHRISTMAS SUPPLIES PROMOTION: Special offer on buttons until the 05/12/11 all kits (tools+10 buttons+ instructions) 6 Euros including shipping. Email me here*

*till stock lasts

SPECIALE NATALE: Kit per ricoprire i bottoni (attrezzo + 10 bottoni + istruzioni) tutte le misure a 6 Euro incluso trasporto) offerta valida fino al 05/12/11 mandandomi una Email qui*

* fino ad esaurimento scorte

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Handmade holiday tutorials:

Ribbon Christmas Tree – WhipperBerry
Christmas Subway Art Pillow – Tatertots & Jello
Winter White Willow Wreath – Centsational Girl
Book Trees – Creative “Try”als
Ruffle Christmas Trees – Shanty2Chic
Festive Napkin Rings – The Lettered Cottage
Santa Hat Decor – Thrifty Decor Chick
Crepe Paper Tree – Creative Chaos
Felted Holiday Garland – Papernstitch
Present Topiary – That Village House
Santa Mantel Art – Bower Power Blog
Milk Glass Christmas Trees – Madigan Made
Pottery Barn Inspired Advent Calender – The Feminist Housewife
Beeswax Tree Candles – Martha Stewart
Thread Christmas Tree – Trade Line
Fabric Santa Bag – Skip to my Lou
Mod Paper Snowflake Garland – Curbly
Jingle Bells Shadow Box – Blue Eyed Blessings
Simple Holiday Cards – amy a la mode
Invisible Christmas Tree – Not Martha
Elf Boot Stoking – Family Fun
Fresh Cedar Monogram Wreath – Dittle Dattle
Gift Wrapping Toolbox – Ana White
Christmas Applique Tea Towels – Little Birdie Secrets
Amy Butler’s Felt Stocking – Amy Butler Design
Christmas Advent Matchbox Jar – Just a Girl
Christmas Planner Tutorial – Eighteen25
Ornament Wreath – Matt & Becky
Snowflake Pillows – Noodlehead
Vintage Christmas Village – Ally Scraps
Poinsettia Garland – Wee Folk Art
Mini Fabric Christmas Trees – Lemon Tree Creations
Solar Powered Wreath – Not Martha
Ribbon Christmas Tree – She’s {kinda} Crafty
Faux Fabric Paper Snowmen – Whipperberry
Christmas Tree Canvas – Cleverly Inspired
Quilted Christmas Tree Skirt – Sew4Home
Frosted Wine Bottle Display – Cleverly Inspired
Recycled Sweater Trees {or hats} – Sweater Surgery
Modern Christmas Village – Tiny Apartment Crafts
Tissue Paper & Yarn Christmas Trees – Cathie Filian
Reindeer Rootbeer/Beer – Life of a Modern Mom
Rudolph Sock Dogs – Martha Stewart
Pinecone Elves – Martha Stewart
Scalloped Felt Tree Skirt – Martha Stewart
Christmas Tree Pillow – Dittle Dattle
Matchbox Advent Tree – Country Living
Popsicle Stick Snowflake – The Ballard Bunch
Stenciled Noel Napkins – Pickles and Cheese
Wine Cork Wreath – Good Housekeeping
Wood Christmas Trees – Young and Crafty
North Pole Sign – Krylon
Christmas Card Wreath – Martha Stewart
Winter Holiday Birch Houses – Getting Stitched on the Farm
Hoopie the Snowman – Betz White
Sparkle Candle Holders – Better Homes and Gardens
Peppermint Pillow – Sewing.org
Vintage Book Page Garland – Living the Swell Life
Glitter Starburst – Her Beautiful Mess
Illuminating Holiday Jar Candles – Better Homes and Gardens
Glam Holiday Wreath – A Blonde’s DIY Life
March of the Penguins – Craftberry Bush
Yarn Ball Wreath – All Things Heart & Home
Under the Mistletoe Silhouettes – Welcome Sunshine Home
Simple Mantle Trees – Making Lemonade
Coffee Filter Wreath – Decor Chick
Santa Key – Organize and Decorate Everything
Jute Christmas Trees – Thrifty and Chic
Epson Salt Candles – Thrifty Parsonage Living
Crochet Snowflake Table Runner – All Free Crochet
Christmas Wall Tree – Red Red Completely Red
Paper Holiday Village – Claudine Hellmuth
Wooden Snowman – Crafty Chic Mommy
Paper Christmas Tree Set – Glue Arts
Snow Globe – Little Birdie Secrets
Noel Stocking Hanger – Craftberry Bush
Block Nativity – Learning to be Me
Elf Hat – Craftyminx
Snowflake Chandelier – Make Grow Gather
Felted Christmas Tree – Purl Bee
Christmas Sampler Embroidery Patterns – Red Brolly
Paper Gingerbread Houses – Twelve22
Fake Snow – About.com
Altered Wooden Spool Tree – Sei Lifestyle
Clothes Pin Countdown Wreath – Kristy Wiseman
Christmas Apron – Phyliss Dobbs
Candy Cane Scrunch Scarf – Fleece Fun
Holiday Soap Pumps – Brown Paper Packages
Stenciled Holiday Pillows – My Backyard Eden
Crochet Christmas Stockings – Sugar’n Cream
Wood Nativity Set – Sugardoodle
Tomorrowland Trees – Wise Craft
Framed Ornaments – According to Kelly
Christmas Subway Art Download – Eighteen25
Holiday Shadow Box Art – Allison Waken
Holiday Planner – The Project Girl
Reindeer Art – Unnecessary Necessities
Cookie Cutter Christmas Wreath – Better Homes and Gardens
Light Up Holiday Cards – Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
Embroidered Tea Towel – Needle in a Haystack
Santa Claus Can – Sew Many Ways

All via this great web site: Everythingetsy.com

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Il creabottoni - Fabric buttons diy and a giveaway!

2011-11-12T19:03:00.001+01:00

Dear All,

I've been so so busy during these last few weeks that I hardly had time to say hi to anyone.
If you want to know what I've been up to, you can visit my web site www.creabottoni.com.
Crea bottoni in Italian means Create buttons!
I'm now selling fabric covered button diy kit for you to make your own one. Of course, if you don't have time I'll be happy to make them for you.
If you only need spare buttons, let me know and I'll send them separately.

Apart from that it's time for a giveaway!
I was supposed to do it when I reached the 200 followers but I completely lost track of it. So here it is, in time for Christmas!
So don't miss the chance to win a nice handmade natural Lip Balm of your choice. I have different flavours to choose from and all made by me.

and some fabric covered buttons for you to create your own special accessories like ponytails holders, hair clips or just to use them as buttons.

In the comment form please leave me the colour range you'd like me to use. I'll try to match them according to the fabric I have...and I have a lot. In the picture there is only an example I previously made available in my shop

TO ENTER:

1 Be my follower

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

2 Like my FB page
3 Like Creabottoni.com FB page
4 Make a purchase in my shop
5 Join my mailing list

Please leave a comment letting me know you did.
The giveaway will close the 26/11/2011

Thank you for participating!

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Abilmente Vicenza - book your course now

2011-10-16T16:55:00.000+02:00

Hi Everybody,

sorry for my silence but I'm getting ready for a big challange called ABILMENTE:

“ABILMENTE – Workshop Show of Creative Manual Skills”.

This big kermesse, with its 47.000 visitors recorded in the last autumnal edition, has established itself once again as the leading exhibition in Italy in the sector of creative manual skills.

An eventful, original and special show that can satisfy all types of visitors…even the most demanding ones!

ABILMENTE 2011 – AUTUMNAL EDITION

Fiera di Vicenza, 20 – 23 OCTOBER 2011

Pavilions: F B G I

East and West entrances

You can come and meet me there to enjoy one of my courses below:

Fabric buttons accessories:

Thursday 20/10/2011 time 11:00

Thursday 20/10/2011 time 13:30

Thursday 20/10/2011 time 16:00

Friday 21/10/2011 time 10:00

Friday 21/10/2011 time 13:00

Friday 21/10/2011 time 16:30

Saturday 22/10/2011 time 10:00

Saturday 22/10/2011 time 11:00

Saturday 22/10/2011 time 14:30

Sunday 23/10/2011 time 14:00

Sunday 23/10/2011 time 17:30

Equipment: Material included

Members max: 6

Performed by: Mad About Pink (Jessica)

Duration: 30 min

Exhibitors: ATELIER ETSY ABILMENTE

Price: 10 €

Stand: PAD. G

To book, email me here or drop me a line but also come to the stand just to say hi!

I'd love to meet you in person!

And now I'm off to get some more kits ready!

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Guest post from Sara Turner: How to create Pink Gift Basket

2011-10-12T12:37:00.000+02:00

How to Create a Pink Gift Basket

Gift baskets are as enjoyable to make as they are to receive. Making a gorgeous and meaningful gift basket does not necessarily take a lot of creative skill, either. Simply taking a bit of time to plan the design and the contents of the gift basket makes all the difference. Choosing a central theme and color for a gift basket is vital for making the entire look come together. Pink is a wonderful color for a gift basket as it lends itself to so many wonderful options.

Gift Baskets for Others

A gift basket is a popular choice for multiple gift giving occasions. A basket for Christmas is a wonderful way to compile a variety of gifts in one cohesive package, and a pink gift basket for Christmas is a fun take on a traditional gift giving device. Gift baskets work well not just for holidays but for birthdays, get well presents, housewarming, or just because.

To make the perfect pink gift basket, you must first start with an appropriate container. A standard basket can be found at any craft store and at many discount stores. There is no reason to fret if a pink basket is not available, as it is simple to convert a neutral color with a can of spray paint. For an extra touch of elegance, craft stores carry specially formulated spray paints that can appear in a number of finishes, such as metallic or pearlized. However, contrary to popular belief, the container does not have to be a standard basket at all, but can be any container that complements the gift basket's contents, such as a ceramic bowl, a flower pot, or even a paint can that has been well cleaned and decorated.

The contents of a pink gift basket for Christmas or any other occasion should be suited for the individual. A food basket can contain a variety of meats, cheeses, and breads. Simply add a jar of rose jelly, some pink handled kitchen utensils, and a pink potholder and napkins for the feminine touch. A beauty basket is always a welcome choice. Include a bar of pink soap, a pink handled bath brush, emery boards, pink lip gloss, and pink nail polish.

The choices for items to include in gift baskets are truly endless and should ideally reflect the interests of the person receiving the gift. A book lover may appreciate a gift basket that contains an assortment of books and bookmarks. An athlete might enjoy a gift basket with a water bottle, massage oil, and a towel. Someone who has a new baby would likely benefit greatly from a gift basket with diapers, onesies, bibs, and pacifiers. Any of these items can be decorated beautifully with pink tissue paper, paper shreds, or cellophane.

Gift Baskets for the Home

Gift baskets are not only good choices to present to others, but can make a wonderful addition to one's own home. A pink gift basket to add flair to any number of locations. The gift basket itself can be pink, tied with a pink bow and matching floral pics. Another option is to craft a pink bow and flowers and tie it to a coordinating basket. Pink is a wonderful complement to most colors, but looks especially lovely with black, chocolate brown, and shades of blue and green.

A gift basket at the hearth is a practical, yet lovely piece of home decor. Create a bundles of herbs and twigs, tied together with twine. Add a bundle to a roaring fire to create an aroma of your choosing. Another place for a home gift basket is a guest bathroom. Fill the basket with soaps, lotions, and hand towels to give guests a feeling of luxury when they visit. When guests are over, a gift basket filled with favors is a wonderful idea. Favors can be pink organza sachets filled with a tin of mints, small chocolates, or various presents that are disguised in pink paper to be opened as a surprise when the guests arrives at his or her own home.

About the Author

Sara Turner works part-time for a company creating gift baskets. In her opinion a home can only be a castle if it is a personal space of creative energy and love in details. 'I love to write about gift baskets or to create gift baskets because I think that your personal space / environment grows
more special and detailed if you observe it closely and add things to posh it up. A bathroom gift basket with a variety of beautiful hand-made soaps can embellish your bathroom and make it a place of love and dedication.'

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Shabby chic caravan

2011-09-28T20:51:00.000+02:00

WOW..... I've stumbled across this blog, Home Sweet Motorhome and I can't stop looking at this great camper van makeover. You must check all the other great pictures this couple has.

All details are so sweetly arranged, relaxing and homely feeling is what emerges. Don't you think?

Good Night everybody and sweet dreams.... off to do some shabby chic crafts!
Jess

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Baptism favor boxes

2011-09-12T23:20:00.000+02:00

Dear all,

sorry if I didn't update my crafting life but I was busy with customized orders for purse holders and I was asked to create some baptism favors for 48 guests.

The theme was ladybird but for a boy. I thought about several ideas but in the end I went for this one. What do you think?

The inside contains a little card with a cute ladybird boy and the name and date of birth of the baby and a lime green little bag with sweets...what we call confetti in Italian! I love them! The mother chose white chocolate coating with almond and fruit flavor inside.

The ladybird in the middle is a magnet for the parents to keep

Nice key holder with at the back the child's name

I can customize favors boxes in any way you like. If interested please email me here for a quote.

I'll post some more crafts later in the week. I have so much to do before the exhibition,: prepare the kits, sew some pouches, purse hanger, ponytail holders.... I'll be also teaching some craft classes for Etsy during Abilmente (October 2011) in Vicenza and my little boy started kindy this week and I was so excited for him. He's growing so fast! I love my little man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good night everyone!

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How to make your own fabric labels - Sewers must have

2011-09-11T15:16:00.000+02:00

Hi sewers from all over the blogosphere!

Here are 5 tutorials to help you to get you sewing projects to the next step... it just add the finishing and professional touch to your work. Fabric labels are important for brand recognition and often the only way to identify who made the product.

So make your own labels and start selling your products:

DIY fabric labels by Allison Hill using an ink-jet printer and printable fabric roll.

Washable Label Tutorial by Sew Take A Hike using printable fabric with tips for making labels colorfast and washable.

Make fabric labels with iron-on transfer paper by Patchwork Pottery

Label tutorial using a self-inking DIY stamp by Carina’s Craftblog. Using your own stamp is a great way to print your logo on a variety of substrates. You can have a stamp made with your logo or even your own handwriting at most office supply stores.

Typewriter fabric labels by Make Something. If you have a typewriter this is definitely worth a try.

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Happy, happy, happy News!

2011-09-08T22:30:00.001+02:00

Dear All,

I just wanted to share this great satisfaction with you!

I've been featured on Marie Claire Idées. I love this magazine. I woke up and found an email on my inbox with this great news so I had to share it with you.

Tutorial from ArtMind - Polymer gift tags

2011-08-27T12:34:00.002+02:00

by Mitsy of ArtMind (full tutorial via Poppytalk)

At the end, see Mad About Pink tips!

Here is what you need:

Metal stamping letters/numbers set, Fimo polymer clay, acrylic paint, flat wooden sticks, ceramic tiles or glass, cookie cutters, rolling pin, embossing tool or fat needle, paper plate, paintbrush and a cloth.

Take a piece of polymer clay and soften it while kneading.

Put the flat wooden sticks on the ceramic tile (makes it easier to transfer to the oven) and roll with the rolling pin over the clay so that it's nice, flat and even.

When you rolled out a piece, lift it up carefully and transfer it to another tile so you can roll out more little clay slabs.

Punch with your cookie cutters, figures out of the polymer clay slab.

Before you stat using your letter stamp set, wipe it off with a soft cloth. The stamps are a bit oily to make sure they don't start to rust.

Before you start stamping, try your stamp on a sample of Polymer clay.
This way you know how hard you have to press the stamp to get result and it will also be good to see if you're not holding the stamp upside down.

Hold the metal stamp tool as straight as possible and press lightly into the clay.

If you click on this picture below, you will see better what I stamped on the clay.

Take your embossing tool or needle to punch a hole in the clay.

Carefully take the piece of clay off the ceramic tile and punch with your embossing tool or needle on the backside of the clay so that the hole can be used.

Preheat your oven to 110°C or read the instructions on the packaging of the polymer clay you are using.

Put the ceramic tiles with the clay pieces in the oven for 30 minutes
and let it cool down afterwards. It's ready to use when they feel cold.

Put some acrylic paint on a paper plate and paint the sides and front of the clay.

Let it dry for a while.

When it's dry, rub it with a damp cloth so that most of the paint will come off again.

The harder you rub, the more paint will come off.

Here is another example with gold acrylic paint. Paint it.

Rub the paint away with a damp cloth.

Ready!

In case you have a hard time getting the thin thread through the little hole, here's a tiny trick that makes it super easy...

Cut a small piece of metal wire.

Fold the metal thread in half and put the thread in between.

Stick the metal thread through the little hole of the clay.

Wrapping Ideas:

Mad About Pink tips and results....and more ideas:

I've been using polymer clay for long and I personally tried this tutorial, I must say I had a great time.
I personally keep the clay in the oven a bit less as 30min is far too much but I guess you need to know your home oven. The tips is to have the oven at the right temperature.
Try this:
put a paper tissue in the oven, if it starts getting brownish, the temperature is too high!
I also think that the paint effect looks better on a coloured label as with the white you end up "dirtying it"
Here's some of my jewelery and tags:

Butterfly pendant

Chocolate bars...transformed into earrings

Rose bronze pendant

If it seem too much work for you, order them here by sending me and email

Tutorials to fight the back to work depression

2011-08-20T11:44:00.000+02:00

The holidays are over and to fight the depression :-) I've decided to do some craft.

Here are some tutorials you could try too:

BHLDN Paper Pom Tutorial via Poppytalk

Zip Itelf coin Purse tutorial via Craft Passion

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Picnic inspired wedding decor

2011-08-13T14:28:00.000+02:00

"Each napkin had a different ring treatment. The napkin rings were a fun DIY project. I got knobs from Anthropologie, clipped off the screws so that they would lay flat, and then created the ring by using two different types of ribbon (including that beautiful vintage velvet ribbon I found on etsy) and hot gluing the knob to the ribbon. Super easy and super cute.

We also used some additional knobs on the table to add a little extra charm"

People involved in the shoot:

Design: Joyful Weddings & Events and Adorations Botanical Artistry
Venue: La Costa Resort & Spa
Floral Design: Adorations Botanical Artistry
Stationary: Posh Paperie
Plates, Glassware and knobs used on napkin wraps and loosely on table: Anthropologie
Linens: Wildflower Linen (napkins) and Joyful Weddings & Events (runner and bench cushion fabric)
Photography: Schnack Studios
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Originally published in San Diego Style Weddings, fall 2009 edition

Original post via Joyful Weddings and events

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Blue and white bathrooms

2011-08-02T11:19:00.000+02:00

You don't need to spend a lot of money to get this look. those photos are all handmade.

via Marieclaireidees.com

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Birthday sale and a giveaway...just for my followers

2011-07-30T09:10:00.000+02:00

August is my birthday month so I'm giving a present to you!

10% off on all the items

including personalized ones

a giveaway for my blog, FB or twitter followers.

If using my ETSY shop use PINK10 at the checkout and on the comment part write follower. If using DAWANDA please write 10% and giveaway on the comment form and I'll modify the invoice. Otherwwise email me with your choice and I'll do everything for you

**Just a little note, if you order after the 6th of August, your items will be shipped on the 21st August**

Not sure about this? email me!
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Summer crafting...some ideas for you to share

2011-07-30T08:13:00.000+02:00

Hi everybody, despite my problems with uploading photos on blogger still not solved I managed to upload some of my latest work. This time for my bedroom and not for the shop.

I desperately needed a dvd case for my son's dvds (that he only watches with us in bed) so I made one of my favorite boxes. Sometimes I think I get carried away with those boxes but don't you think they are irresistible?

The second item I need was a bed caddy as I don't have enough room for a bedside table. I made 2 of those one for each side. If you'd like to tutorial for that please email me and I'll be happy to write it for you.

Have a good week end!

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Wallet to Tote sewing tutorial

2011-07-20T13:29:00.000+02:00

Sorry for my long absence...blogger has been giving me problems uploading photos :-(

Here's a great tutorial to make up for it:

Check this tutorial on Sew, Mama , Sew

Check out my shop on etsy!!!! New items for the home and to personalize!
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{ DIY: Homemade napkins } via Stylizimo blog

2011-06-26T09:31:00.000+02:00

What you need is simple:

Linen fabric to sew napkins in size 35x35cm.

Then stencils and simply paint on the word EAT using fabric paint.

then tie a ribbon around the appetizer bowl and put a flower on the top to make it extra pretty.

All via a fantastic blog full of ideas....Stylizimo blog

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Before and After: ideas to copy

2011-06-11T14:57:00.000+02:00

Some inspiration for you! Why buy new furniture when you can give your old one a new look? I have plenty in my house and I found these pictures very helpful!

[Credits : mydz]

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Yummy recipe from my childhood: Biscuits Bretons

2011-06-02T16:31:00.000+02:00

Finally some time to write. I've been so busy with work and markets that I hardly had time to breath.

This recipe made go back in time to my childhood, thos biscuits are so nice and easy to make.

Enjoy! Jess

Recipe: Les Biscuits Bretons

Ingredients:

3 Egg Yolks
1 1/4 cup Sugar (125 g)
1 cup Butter (Room temp) (230 g)
3 cups Flour (370 g)
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Water + 1 Egg Yolk

Makes 4 Dozen Cookies

1. In a clean bowl, place 3 egg yolks, the butter, and the sugar.
2. Mix until fluffy.
3. Add in flour and salt, mix well.

4. Turn dough out onto floured surface and form into a ball. Add water, if needed.
5. Wrap dough in parchment paper or plastic wrap, than place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
6. Roll dough out to approximately 1/6″/ 4 mm thick.

7. Using a cookie cutter, preferable a fluted one, cut the dough and place on a baking sheet.
8. Mix water and egg yolk, then brush each cookie with the mixture.
9. Using a fork, drag the tips across the top of the cookies, making a criss-cross pattern.
10. Bake at 350F/180C for 10-12 minutes.

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Tile Coaster Tutorial

2011-05-02T13:24:00.000+02:00

Come and enjoy this easy tutorials from Blue Print Crafts

For this tutorial, you’ll need:

a set of tiles,

some scraps of scrapbooking paper or any kind of paper really,

some mod podge,

clear acrylic spray,

felt pads for the bottom.

First, cut and measure you paper to the fit your tile. The tiles I purchased were 4.25″ x 4.25″ so I cut my paper to 4″ squares.

Next, clean and dry your tiles – they are much easier to work with if you clean them off thoroughly. After you have dried them off, apply a thin coat of mod podge to your tiles, place your decorative paper on top and smooth out all bubbles. Allow this to dry for about 15 minutes, then apply 2 – 3 more coats allowing each coat to dry adequately.

After you’ve applied your mod podge top coats, take your tiles out to a well ventilated area and apply two coats of your acrylic spray (I sprayed mine outside in the grass). The acrylic needs only a few minutes between coats to dry, then stick your felt pads on the bottom – one to each corner. And if all goes well, you’ll come up with something like this!

Cute right! And best of all CHEAP! They are a great housewarming party, or hostess gift. And they take very little time and effort – my kind of craft!

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