random find August 9, 2008

i’m always on the look out for some cute gifts or just personal touches that make ordinary things stand out…

found these super~cute pencils at spoonsisters.com…

your run-of-the-mill plain pencils, bedazzled with a swarovski crystal topper! so cute!

how fun to use these at a baby shower or bridal shower for guests to use for playing games…

or, just a fun little addition to your office pencil jar…

all in all though you could buy them at spoonsisters.com and enjoy the finished product… BUT, they aren’t all that hard to make!

you’ll need some flat backed swarovski crystals… as found here at my fav: jewelrysupply.com

buy a few of these bad boys and use your hot glue gun and attach to any pencil that doesnt have an eraser… and voila! a pencil with a bit of pizazz!

crafty July 9, 2008

flowers can be an expensive part of any gathering… even silk flowers can be pretty pricey upfront…

well, paper-source (my fav paper, crafty, creative, store that i love love love…) has solved all of your flower woes! why not make your own flowers and just store them in between parties or guest visits!!! i have tried a flower kit before but just didn’t quite get how it all worked, but… thankfully, paper-source has started instructional videos on thier website… though the lady in the videos can be a little awkward at times, be patient and you will learn much!

Here is the paper flower demo :

with many colors and textures to choose from…

i especially like this unique take on an orchid:

with these flowers that dont need water, soil, or any tlc at all… you will be set for any shower, party, or even a wedding!?

be creative!!

bows July 7, 2008

do you know how to tie a bow!?

surprisingly, most people DON’T!

Thankfully, MIDORI, the FABULOUS ribbon company has super easy-to-follow bow making tutorials

click HERE for the full tutorial

&

a super easy way to make ribbon flowers!

These ribbon flowers would be perfect to glue to a pony tail holder for a super cute hair accessory. It would also look fab as a brooch! just add a simple pin back to it and viola! beeeutiful!