Thursday Blues

I'm been a bit down this week. Not sick, or depressed, just tired. Worn down. I'm ready for some much needed sunshine and nice weather. But to cheer me-- and you too, hopefully-- here is a little link love. Ideas for the weekend, perhaps?

• hearty bolillos from Heart of Light
• a cute cardi makeover from Angry Chicken
• a birthday banner-- for no one in particular-- on Martha Stewart's Craft blog
• chocolate-y chocolate chip scones on a studio with a view
• more chocolate-y chocolate peanut butter mousse tarts from Tell Love and Chocolate
• adorable iPhone case tutorial via ISLY--a new fav!
• an upcycled vintage clutch from paper n stitch
• a zipper headband tutorial from Vickie Howell

Earring necklace from doe-c-doe

I thought this adorable and thrifty idea was too good to pass up on the reposting of this adorable redesign from doe-c-doe.

I really wish I had one of those power tools--wouldn't that be dangerous though! It would have been very helpful when I repurposed my great-grandmother's pin into a necklace.

Revision

Hey everyone! I'm working on creating a new look for the site! Hopefully I can have it up an running soon, but I thought I'd go ahead and share, so that all of you can be as excited as I am! The very small, blurry image is just a little sneak preview!

Productivity visits here

Infrequently, I can be very productive. This lazy, long weekend has actually turned out to be very productive. I didn't realize how much I had done until I finished.

I thrifted and refurbished this vintage plastic frame, turning it into a jewelry cork board.




I also gave this cutie a bath, and now he is fresh and lovely. Too bad it's raining, and he won't stay that way.




And while I was watching a rerun of the World's Strongest Man Contest-- wicked!!-- I started on this. It's sad that I can't finished it, as I have no sand! However, I should still be able to post pictures and a tutorial for this pin cushion/trash bag soon! Until then, stay productive!! It really does feel good...

Tee 'Em, Boys

I saw this wonderful T-shirt tutorial on Etsy's Storque. It's super cute and definitely a good way to recycle old tees.

And this made me wonder about other ways to recycle old shirts. So, I did a little research.

• turn an old men's shirt into a cute ruffled dress from Chic Steals
• revamp an old tee with some beaded flair from Still Dottie
• weave your tees into a beautiful pillow
• add some ruffles to a tee like Wardrobe Refashion
• check out this video on how to turn a t-shirt into a dress

Or, if you'd like to buy upcycled fashions, check out some of these Etsy sellers:

1Peeko Apparel 2all the numbers 3wonderwear 4Peeko Apparel

Covered cork board jewelry frame

I did it! Okay... I half did it. I actually had two picture frames that I wanted to finish, but the second has staple problems. The first had its problems too, but I overcame, and the finished product is pretty nice!!

I started out with a slide-in picture frame that's back was completely grimey. But take a picture frame and patch your pieces of cork board to fit the frame. So, I replaced the back of the frame, with just a cardboard folder and glued the cork down to that.

Next, simply cut your fabric a couple of inches around the board. --I chose a jersey knit so that it would stretch around the board.-- Peel up the cardboard from the back of the cork and stretched the fabric around. Tuck it in between the cork and the cardboard, then press the cardboard firmly back in place.

After it's glued, let it dry!! I probably didn't let mine dry long enough, but it's working pretty well.

The last step? Just slip it into your picture frame and voila!! A beautiful and functional jewelry frame. Just pin your jewelry on the frame, and let it decorate your space as a multi-functional piece of art!

Weekend project idea: Jewelry Display

This weekend I'm hoping to finish some boards on which to display my jewelry. Hopefully, they'll be as beautiful as this one from Craftynest.

I've already found a few unused picture frames from my grandmother's attic, and I have fabric and paint in mind. So it's coming along swimmingly, and I'm hoping this weekend will be a nice one to do some painting!

So, check back Monday for a hopefully complete and completely beautiful project!


For a few more wonderful jewelry display ideas, check out these wonderful links:

• Craft Magazine
• Creature Comforts
• and another one from Creature Comforts