Entertaining Inspiration: Tassel Garland

One of my new party décor obsessions is Tassel Garland.  There is just something so playful and charming about these dangling poufs of paper pieces.  I especially love them in metallic but just about any color combination is a great way to style a birthday party, baby shower or cocktail soiree for friends. 

Be Inspired!

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I love the idea of adding a pattern into the mix.

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Dip Dyed Tassel Garland

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If you want to buy Tassel Garland check out these great Etsy shops, TheFlairExchange, StudioMucci and GlamFeteByBri or you can make your own with this DIY tutorial below.

I spent time on Saturday making 30 tassels to use at an event the non-profit I work with was holding on Sunday.  Unfortunately the event was cancelled due to weather so now I’ve got 30 tassels to do something with.  I guess a party is in order!

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Have a great day!

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DIY Cloche

Happy Friday!

Well, as you can see I didn’t get around to posting my DIY project yesterday.  Instead, I was at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) spending the morning and afternoon with two Million Dollar Decorators! 

Mary McDonald & Martyn Lawrence Bullard

Mary and Martyn shared lots of fabulous design advice with the audience and afterwards spent time chatting with each of us and taking photos.  Much of what they had to share hit home with me and I gained some valuable insights on how I can make my design business better.  Thanks Mary and Martyn!

Now, on to the fun DIY project I want  to share with you…DIY cloches!

You see, I love glass cloches.  There is just something beautiful about displaying items you love under glass as if they were priceless heirlooms.  Since I already have a couple of traditional glass cloches I decided I wanted to add a few more to my mix and this time I wanted them have a bit more style.  With that, a super quick and easy DIY project was born!

I made three cloches each with a different decorative knob handle.  The wood lamp bases really add a lot to the smaller cloche and the decorative plate I used with the taller cloche can easily be changed out when I change the items displayed inside.  I’m still finding the right spot in my home to display each cloche and I’m also going to be changing/adding to the elements inside each one as well.  Plus, I’m looking forward to changing out the looks seasonally, inspired by these cloche displays!

SPRING 

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SUMMER 

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FALL

 

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HOLIDAY

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Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you were inspired to make a cloche of your own!

Have a Great Weekend!

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Gift Wrap Inspiration: Pinwheel Gift Topper

 Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I’ve got a quick and simple Gift Wrap Inspiration that is perfect for adding a little fun to mom’s gift!

It’s no secret that I love paper products and one of my favorite crafts to make are paper pinwheels.  When thinking about how I wanted to wrap my Mother’s Day gifts,  I thought a Paper Pinwheel Topper would be a fun and whimsical touch.

Here’s how to do it…

After making my pinwheels, I wrapped my boxes in polka dot craft paper.  I added ribbon bands in colors to match my pinwheel and secured my pinwheels as bows on the top of each gift. 

All in all, it took me about 30 minutes to make my pinwheels and wrap my gifts.  Simple, easy and festive, just how I like my gift wrapping!

To see another fun version of a pinwheel topper, hop over to my Instagram @ConfettiStyle.

And, to check out some of my favorite gift wrapping supplies and embellishments, check out my Ruffles and Remnants Etsy shop.

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Art Crush: Paint by Numbers

I’ve been slightly obsessing with paint-by-numbers art for the last year or so.  It reminds me of my childhood when I would spend hours upon hours painting horse images (because I have a thing for horses).  Back in the day, paint-by-numbers art was considered elementary art for those of us wanting to feel like real artist, but here lately paint-by-numbers art pieces are becoming collectors items and are being used by designers to infuse unique art décor into their room designs.

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PBN art can be done on all type of home décor pieces and is even being use on fashion accessories.

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PBN art is a great way to add an eclectic feel to an art wall and is an easy and inexpensive way to own a piece of “original art”.

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After feeding my obsession with PBN art via Pinterest, I finally decided to buy a kit and give my painting career another try.  I decided on this beautiful bird image and I’ll be sure to keep you updated on the progress.  Until then you can check out lots more inspiration on my Paint-By-Numbers pinterest board.

via Joann Fabric

 If you want to give the paint-by-numbers thing a try check these on-line sources for kits.

 GoodPaintByNumber.com has their kits categorized by theme and the canvas piece comes already stretched on a frame. They even sell three panel kits so that you can create a long horizontal pieces of art.

Hancock’s Fabrics also has a pretty good selection of kits as does JoAnne Fabric.

If you want the look but don’t want to get your hand dirty, check out Etsy for a great selection of vintage DIY paint-by-number pieces.

Happy Painting!

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Pretty DIY Lined Envelopes

Thank you all so much for the sweet birthday wishes.  My day of relaxation and pampering ended with a beautiful dinner out with my husband and a new handbag!  A perfect day all around!  I’m back today to share a fun DIY project with you. Enjoy!

One of my goals this year is to send more handwritten letters and cards to friends and family. And because I want each note to be extra special I decided to make take plain envelopes and up-style them a bit with pretty decorative liners.

This a quick and easy DIY project that you can do for yourself or give as gifts. 

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DIY Acrylic Tray

Earlier this week I shared my love of Lucite Trays and how versatile I think they are as a decorative element. Seeing so many beautiful acrylic trays on Pinterest made me want to craft one (or two) of my own. So I did just that!

Most of the handmade acrylic trays I’ve seen and even the ones that you can buy on Etsy are all about the interior design.  I wanted my trays to have a little more pizzazz so as well as decorating the inside of the trays,  I decided to add decorative handles  and a ribbon trim to each.

  Both of the trays I made were super easy and very inexpensive.  I started with two plastic box frames which were $3.99 for the 8 x 10 size and $4.99 for the 11 x 14 size, decorative knobs which were $3.99 each,  scrapbook paper which I had in my stash and ribbon which was from my ribbon “collection” {otherwise known as my ribbon hoard}. 

All of the supplies I purchased came from Hobby Lobby and I used my 40% off coupon on some of the elements and the others were part of a 50% off in store sale so the savings were even greater.  The total cost for the smaller tray, including ribbon and paper, was $ 8.25 and the larger tray cost $9.75! 

How To:

•  Take the cardboard and paper insert out of the box frame

•  Cut your scrapbook paper to fit the inside of the frame.  If you are using 12″ x 12″ scrapbook paper, you’ll need to cut two pieces and fit them together for the larger tray.  Once the paper is cut, use double-sided tape to hold it in place.   ***If you are using your tray for serving, a quick coat of Mod Podge or a layer of clear contact paper will protect the paper surface.

•  Measure and cut a length of ribbon to fit around the outside of the tray. Hot glue the ribbon at the corners of the tray and where the edges overlap.

• Remove the screws that come with the knobs.  Hot glue the knobs on to the tray, on top of the ribbon.

• Style and admire your tray!

 

 

For the coffee table

For the nightstand

I love how my DIY trays turned out and have added this project to my favorite DIY projects list!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great Easter weekend!

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Easter Eggs: Then and Now

Remember when all it took to make decorative Easter eggs was some food coloring? 

That Was Then….

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Today, the art of Easter egg decorating has reached a new high! 

This Is Now…Easter Eggs have gone chic!

Wrapped in Twine

Marbelized with nail polish

Glittered

Sprinkled

Gold Leafed

Yarn Wrapped

Handpainted

Decoupage

Blueberry Dyed

Origami Flowers

It’s a good thing that creativity like fashion evolves over time!

All of these Easter egg images and more can be found on my Spring Inspiration Pinterest board.

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Inspiration + Weekend Reads

This is a really beautiful and simple centerpiece idea you might want to try for your next gathering. The frames could be painted to work with any party or flower theme!

I thought this was pretty good advice on building a wardrobe on a budget!

I wanted to arrange the flowers I got for Valentine’s Day like a pro and followed these great flower arranging tips.

These simple and straight forward tips on Managing your  Energy versus Managing your Time are right on target!

I just discovered this incredible crafting blog !

If you missed the looks presented during New York Fashion Week this video will live you a good recap.

Have a smashing weekend!

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