with the new year literally just around the corner *tick tock*, and for those still in love with the fine art of calendars, here are some fantastic ideas and designs i came across. wishing you all a happy, safe and healthy 2012!
desk top spiral | wall decal | desk it weekly
recycled | watercolor | jack and lulu
felt. i simply adore the stuff. it's easy to use, doesn't ravel when cut and makes for a perfect canvas for embroidery projects. my friend christen over at our life styled recently featured one of my projects on her blog. sweet, huh? i'm almost certain she has a secret nanny stashed away in her basement she brings up during the day to watch her children while she crafts, blogs and pins amazing ideas on pinterest.
i digress...
i had several (the number would shock you!) fun felt projects all lined up to complete and then... weekend trips out of town happened...priorities surfaced...and the holidays came and left me in the dust. seriously, christmas is in two days? can i get a redo please! so here are the two i managed to complete.
ice skates: this was my favorite ornament to create, mainly because i recreated the pattern from the skates my mother made when i was a little girl that now hang on my tree.
vintage-inspired merry little ornament: i created this beauty from the book fa la la la felt my mother gifted to me last year that is chock full of wonderful patterns and ideas. trust me, you're gonna want to add this sucker to your amazon cart asap. disappointment will not follow.
this concludes crafty friday for 2011. what a fun year of creating and crossing over all corners of my crafting comfort zones! i'd like to thank my husband for his amazing patience and to my mother for her endless motivation and encouragement.
be sure to check back for buddy's (aka elf on the shelf) last appearances before and on christmas morning.
i hope you all have a fantastically blessed christmas and safe travels! ~xoox
as i prepare to ring in 2012 this year with friends, i've discovered some pretty fantastic finds that i must share.
golden nuggets polish | wish in the wind dress | nars flamenco lipstick
crystal shoes | curling ribbon ring | cleo fringe earrings
dress with frills | polka dot clutch | glitter pump
glitter dipped lashes | three twisted buns | elegant braid
like cowhide handbags and infinity loop scarves, i've become abundantly obsessed with all the amazing iphone cases, docks and handsets out there. i've collected my most giggled and wowed over picks to share with you, in case you're in need of some sweet last-minute stocking stuffer ideas. seriously, a cross stitch case kit? yes. please.
chevron | ocean city | etch a sketch
creative outlet | cross stitch | on the dot
pop handset | iretrofone | alarm clock
i promise you this is the easiest project yet. really and truly! just browse the internet for free downloads, print and frame. see, told you.
sharing is fun and i would if i hadn't misplaced the photo file and credit source. for those in the know, please do enlighten us with the deets. comments are welcome.
last weekend we spent a few hours on the ice at seventh mountain resort - it was cold but the sun was out and the fire pit was warm! i honestly can't remember the last time i laughed so hard. family day success.
meet buddy, our sneaky-sweet-adventurous elf. we received him last year to begin a new christmas tradition with silvie - and since brenner doesn't believe in santa anymore (mahhhhhhh baby!) he's been a part of helping us find fun places for buddy to hide for silvie to find in the mornings.
if you haven't heard about this incredibly fun family tradition, get onboard here!
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