OH so Loveley Funky

some people are just so darn talented these days...
for real... i could get lost on the internet searching through blogs/paintings/etsy/design sponge...now if only i could bring everyone here to Birmingham... it would be like a craft party everyday.

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ha... confused? this is the start of a new project. the broccoli will be transformed into wearable art.. i promise to keep you posted. but hopefully they will be incredibly GReat!

here is a hint.



now you can always be healthy....
and thought i would share some sweet finds.

purple print



lucious space



incredible outfit....



can i please get married here.

gosh darn this weekend was funky.
full of Halloween candy, horse back rides, and beautiful weather.
i was a little bummed.. i went to Sams Club to stock up on some candy... and i only got TWO tricker treaters...(HUH?)... that is what i get for living at the top of the hill:(

now all of the candy is nicely scattered throughout the house...
OH and I got some super sweet finds from the thrift this weekend.

good times.


alright so if you were not already aware i found TWO really great blogs....
here they are.... (kind of amazing)





also... does anyone have a favorite illustrator on ETSY...
I'm looking to buy some prints for my room.

Reclaimed Key Necklaces

Yesterday I found a huge pile of old keys while I was cleaning out my mom's office. My little sister and I were so excited, and immediately started creating necklaces from the vintage keys and recycled necklace parts. I am not sure if I want to add these
to the shop, or wait for the craft fair in August.
I am so excited to have an art booth at Pepper Place this fall.

What do you think of them? I'm sure there will be more to come.

DIY Tree Branch Jewelry Stand

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I needed a way to display my necklaces and bracelets and didn't want to buy some expensive display. Its crazy that Urban Outfitters sells there metal imitation tree branch jewelry stands for like 50 bucks! So, I created a jewelry display with a scrap of tree branch,some wall hanging fixtures, and spray paint. Most of these materials I found around my house and backyard. I included steps on how to make your own jewelry stand, but first a little inspiration...

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Here is a picture of the one I made. Its a little different than the standing tree branch, but it looks very pretty on the wall! Sorry for the low quality images... I don't have my camera. I painted it an avocado green color.

Supplies:

• tree branch with lots of smaller branches
  
• a small block of wood for the base
• power drill
• wood glue
• spray paint
  

How it works:

1. Clean the branch with hot water and a little bit of soap. Scrap off any dirt and weak twigs with a knife or sandpaper.

2. Drill a hole in the block of wood that is the same diameter as the bottom of the tree branch.

3. Fill the hole half way with wood glue and stick your branch in so it stands up straight. Hold it steady until the glue is almost finished drying.

4. Spray the entire branch and wood block with paint. You can also paint it if you like! I used acrylic paint and it worked fine, just may take a little longer.

Here are a few more examples..

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But don't stop there. Look, you can make a hat stand!

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a little too far maybe...


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Hope you enjoy!