Feature showcase

Well this is a tad awkward! I'm so busy outside while the weather is so mild that I haven't had a chance to get my crafty on (insert sad face). So what's a girl to do when she has followers that she wants to keep but has no crafty goodness to offer? Should I recycle an old post? Well initially it did sound like a good thought but then that just feels naughty and like I'm making no effort. So instead I am going to showcase some crafty goodies that are floating around the blogosphere at the moment that I think are inspirational or just down right dandy.


First up is Julie from 'belle maison'. Julies blog is full of inspirational DIY & furniture makeovers ranging from some fabulous chic red chairs to an entertainment armour transformed to a home office.
Seriously Julies blog is full of inspiration and with plenty of giveaways thrown into the mix, however if there is one item that I am totally and utterly head over heels for it has to be the headboard and footboard she transformed into a loveseat - this is so not my usual 'thing' but I want this

How gorgeous is that!  Take a trip over to 'belle maison' you will not be disappointed.



Kristen over at 'Farmstyle studio'  describes herself as "completely self taught and constantly striving to implement new techniques and looks to keep with current design trends" and her furniture revivals are completely up my street.
Take a look at this Beechwood dresser

I adore this and this is exactly what I wish I had the imagination to achieve. But basically I don't!



Finally I just had to include 'How to recycle'.
'How to recycle' state that their mission is "to assure safe and sanitary disposal of solid waste in every community and to reduce reusable or renewable wastes from entering landfills."
This is what initially caught my eye 

How cool is that - a wine cork chair! certainly better than going to landfill.
They also have recycled vehicles, paper and egg cartons. Go take a look and be inspired to recycle some weird stuff! 


I promise there will be some crafty goodies of my very own on here soon but for now I hope those were tantalising enough for you guys.


 

Wotcha Wednesday

Where did last Wednesday go??? Seems I kind of missed my brand new Wotcha Wednesday just 2 weeks into it, that can't be good huh!
Best get started with this weeks blog features hadn't I!

First this week is 'Glitter Angel Art'.
With Christmas fast approaching many of us will be scouring the tinternet for card making inspiration and I love this blog.
The cards all scream quality, check out this one:

and this one:

But it's not just cards. I think these tags are gorgeous and I so intend to make some similar:

'Kathys Waffle'

I would love to be able to produce a mini book of this quality and as Kathy gives a tutorial of how she produced it I'm figuring maybe I could....

Want to produce flowers like this? Well Kathy shows you how step by step:

Gift card/cheque wallets this time of year are a brilliant idea for those cash/book token gifts. Make this one with Christmas papers and Poinsettias and it would look fab - plus Kathy gives you the all important step by step tutorial - I love this gal!

Finally Wotcha Wednesday showcases 'Lindas work of art'.
I adore this site. The home page immediately draws you in it's so dreamy.
Thesse spellbinder tags are just amazing don't you think!

This wine bottle tag is a genius idea and IMO is an improvement on the usual bottle shape bags we use:

And finally this Christmas flower box is beautiful but check out Lindas blog to see other themed box tops:

There you go guys I hope that has given you some inspiration for your christmas paper crafting, I know I've been inspired and can only hope to produce something of this quality.
Thanks for popping by and enjoy!

Christmas Inspiration

It came round really quick did it not but it's that holiday time of year again - Christmas, I love it!
This will be our very first Christmas in our new home and I am determined to get the decor right and to make it a little bit different from what I normally do.
With my new interest in all things blogging - especially crafty blogging - I'm hoping to load myself with inspiration for Christmas decorations to make myself and while scouring the blogesphere I came across some amazing goodies.

Just take a look at this wreath I found at 'Shakespear's Stage'. I know it's an Autumn Rosette Wreath but I think it could easily be adapted with Christmas coloured fabrics. Although, having said that, I love it as is!

'Shakespear's Stage'

Or what about this gorgeous Winter White wreath I found over at 'Tiaras and Bowties' made from a sweater!

I'm loving these blocks over at 'Folksy'. They're so easy and quick to make (check this tutorial out) and I'll certainly be making some with rich festive Reds & Golds.

'Shabby Story' has an amazing piece on lovely decorations she has made for her new tree. Here's just one of those gorgeous items as a taster. Head on over to Shabby Story for heaps more.

'The Ivy Cottage' is showcasing some of last years christmas decorations and I was immediately drawn to this:

So easy to make and yet looks so expensive. Gotta be good right!



Hope that has given you some crafting inspiration. I know I can't wait to get started I just have to get a few other projects finished first as I've ran out of workshop space!