Faith, Grace, and Crafts: July 2011

Friday, July 29, 2011

Vintage Pink Sweater paired with Pearls!

The Pink Sweater

It's old. In fact my mom wore it when she was in High School, then many years later, I wore it when I was in college! It was one of my favorite things. That's why I still have it. I'm 47 and still love it even though I can't wear it anymore. I didn't have daughters, so perhaps a grand daughter will one day want it.

In the mean time I plan on playing dress up!!!

Yes...these mannequins, dress forms, etc. are just big dolls for us don't you know???

I wouldn't wear all of these pearls out together in PUBLIC! No way!! But I can get away with it here is Blogland because we all LOVE pearls and dress forms!!!

Still trying to come up with a name for her. If you want to see how I decorated her, check my previous post here. I used music to cover the torso, and I'm lovin' it!!

Thanks for visiting. I'm joining up with the ever so popular Pink Saturday at How Sweet The Sound here.

Be sure and go over to see all the beautiful Pink posts!!

Blessings to you!

Doni

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Pearls and Lace Thursday #56 and the Musical Dress Form

I told y'all that I'd show you more about this project, so here goes!

First and foremost, my thanks to a number of ladies whose blogs have helped to create this lovely lady!

I used a number of items from Karen at The Graphics Fairy who has hundreds of awesome graphics,

and Carol at The Polka Dot Closet who has the most marvelous tutorials!! She made a lovely lady and that's where this idea came from. I believe I also used some music graphics from Dawn at The Feathered Nest... and if I missed anyone please let me know so that I can add your name and blogsite to this list.

Modge Podge and printouts...that's it!

She needs a name though....any ideas? Aria, Sonata, Etude???

Hmmmm

Cardstock was my paper of choice because I liked the color of the printouts. My printer was running out of ink...so the yellow streak in the above picture...maybe I can fix that later.

All in all I'm very pleased with it, and with the pearl necklaces and the pieces of lace collar, I'm THRILLED with it! I have another form in my craft room waiting for the next group of printed papers.

Because of their beauty and the ease of the project, I know many of you will want to try one.

The Polka Dot Closet has the tutorial as I mentioned before, as well as the source for purchasing these. The price is not bad either!

OK...now it's time for Pearls and Lace Thursday! Please join me by adding your post's URL code to the link below. Please link back to this party and only use the url code for your POST, not the blogsite.

Also, please NO Etsy or Ebay shops or sales items.

I've really enjoyed being creative during the hot days of summer, and maybe the heat wave will be over soon...HAAAA!!! I'm in TEXAS!! We are COOKING down here!

Hope you all stay cool!!

Blessings,

Doni

Please see the list on my sidebar of the Parties I love to Join!! They are AWESOME! I will be adding my link to a number of them, so be sure and check them out!!!

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Pearls and Lace Thursday #55

The Seam Binding that I have in the box above my scrapbook desk is one of my favorite sights in my room. You can see more pictures of my Craft Space here.

I decided after I took the pictures for "Where Bloggers Create" that I would use the box of ribbon in a vignette and add some other pretties to share with you today.

This is the only rose shrub in our yard that dares to bloom today in all the heat...Isn't that the sweetest thing?

Feel free to join me for Pearls and Lace Thursday by adding your own Post's URL code to the Link below. Please remember to Link back to mine somewhere in your post.

Thanks so much for visiting!

Blessings, Doni

Whatever You Want Wednesday

http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/

Vintage Thingie Thursday

http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/

Treasure Hunt Thursday

http://www.bluecreekhome.com/

Open House Party

http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/

Home Sweet Home

http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/

Feathered Nest Friday

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/

Show and Tell Friday

http://romantichome.blogspot.com/

It's a Hodgepodge Friday

http://itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com/

Frugalicious Friday

http://decormamma.blogspot.com/

A Crafty Soiree

http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/

Vintage Inspiration Friday

http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/

Thrifty Things Friday

http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/

Pink Saturday

http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

Mosiac Monday at

http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/

Today's Thrifty Treasures at

http://southernhospitalityblog.com/

Blue Monday at

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

Show Off Your Cottage Monday at

http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/

Metamorphosis Monday

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

Just Something I Whipped Up

http://www.thegirlcreative.com/

White Wednesday

http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Pearls and Lace Thursday and Where Bloggers Create 2011

It's Here!!

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Where Bloggers Create Party along with my own Pearls and Lace Thursday Party! I have a lot to share with you today, and would be thrilled if you'd like to join me for the Pearls and Lace Party. But first, I'd like to thank Karen at My Desert Cottage for hosting the Where Bloggers Create Annual Party. I've had a blast getting my room ready for its debut. Hope you enjoy, and thanks so much for stopping by!

This is a view from the door peering over tons of collected items looking at my favorite area: The LACE PLACE!! I have scads of laces and buttons and rhinestones, yumminess in every corner! My most favorite for the moment though are the sewing boxes on the second shelf.

Recent additions to my space, they are so pretty and add such a touch of 'vintage' to the room that I'm drawn in the door multiple times a day to gaze and dream!!

To the left of the LACE PLACE is the Scrapbook desk/area. I have a ton of paper and SB supplies that I've collected over the years. It's been a progression too, from a small space with just one table and a few drawers to this whole room. One thing I've kept and won't change is the table (brown) which is actually a stock door. I love it. It's big, it was cheap, and it makes the perfect work area for many crafts, not just scrapbooking.

My love for buttons began years ago, and I've collected them at yard sales, etc. for a long time. I have a thing for bottles and glass jars, so whenever I see them I grab them.

I have found that the basic setup for my white drawers on and above the table have not changed much over the years I've had this. I know where to find my tools and try to keep them put up....TRY...

An old drawer from a now gone desk worked out PERFECTLY for my stickles storage. My favorite thing to use for storage is something old or vintage. Plastic works, but if I can use something that has some character, I'm much happier.

The LACE PLACE is the best spot for me to get inspired to create. I love to make lacy pillows, and recently I've learned to make lace roses. Seems I have a ton of them.

The front of the house along the window. I have a tall white drawer storage full of....LACES. Doilies, lovely laces and edgings. The dark chest has lots of packs of seam bindings and sewing supplies. The flooring is a long repurposed remnant from my in-law's kitchen. I use one office chair on wheels and this floor allows me to scoot to each of my 3 stations.

I don't have a fancy sewing machine that cost a ton of money....and the one I did have since I was in the 5th grade has now gone to sewing machine heaven. This one is relatively new, and honestly, I'm still learning to use it. There is actually the back of a large gray storage shelf behind the sewing machine. I have put up a corkboard covered with material and a piece of lace and use it for a bulletin board. Lovely vintage pinkness to inspire!

I have to confess that I've already messed up my craft table.

I made a dress form covered with vintage music!!! My husband was, well, not really sure about me at first....but more on that later. I have to save something for another post afterall!!

There are actually lots more pictures and areas that I'd love to share with you too, but I don't want to overwhelm blogger and botch up the whole thing!! I'll share them later.

Thanks again Karen for hosting the fun of Where Bloggers Create.

My Desert Cottage

Now...it's time for Pearls and Lace Thursday. Please add your post's url code to the link below.

Share your pretties, your creations, whatever you love...even your craft room!!

I can't wait to see what you've been up to!