Ready Set GO Ideas

Fabulous expensive look and very affordable to make!

Music sheets, buttons and assorted old ornaments (or dollar store)

Easy over the top decor from the dollar store.  Layers of color and glitz, Use E6000 to affix multiple items in layers.  Enough is not enough in this season!

HOHOHO

Lisa Kettell Holiday Card Exchange

HO HO HOLIDAYS

You may know Lisa Kettell, an artist,  a joy-bringer, a Bright Spirit and all around super person!  She exudes charm, positivity and such a warmth.

Lisa organizes a Christmas card exchange on Facebook each year for anyone (please follow the rules) to participate.   By the time you read this, the card exchange will be closed but you can make a note to remind yourself for next year.

I thought I would share my card creations with you and in a December blogpost I will share the cards I receive.

Forming ideas.  I grab a stash of supplies and GO.  It helps me to get the creative mojo going!  I knew I wanted the cards to be lush and wonderful.  Maybe soft lavender or lime green!   

Yes, I often have a schizophrenic style.

I began by painting chipboard diecuts with chalk paint.

But when going through boxes I found a template that inspired me...I may change in midstream!

More to come from this fun event with Lisa.

Lisa is taking a short break for now, but you can still follow her Etsy shop. https://www.etsy.com/shop/LisaKettellDesigns

In the FALL mood

We are a DIY store, so let's DIY Fall!

I like to have a simmering pot or mini crock pot of spices to give the house a great autumn aroma.

Below are a couple recipes and ideas for gifting a welcoming aroma for the home during fall and winter holidays.

Add the following combinations to water and allow to simmer to bring out the gorgeous aromas.  

You can also use cheesecloth to gather your spices (dried), tie with twine and place into a mason jar with our wonderful lids, give with a bag of oranges or lemons as a hostess gift. 

For a truly special gift add our ornate Vintologie Silver metal jar jewelry added to the jar with a label.

You could also use our Autumn Felt flowers.

 

We also have die cut instructions for creating beautiful flowers as adornments as well.    

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Orange Cinnamon scent

2 cinnamon sticks 

1/2 tablespoon nutmeg (or a whole nut) 

1 orange (large slices) 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups water

Orange Spice Scent

• 1 orange rind  fresh or two rinds dried
• 2 whole anise stars
• 2 tablespoons whole cloves
• 3 bay leaves
• 1-2 cups of water

Southwest Autumn

• 3 lemons thickly sliced
• 3 star anise
• 1 small knob of fresh ginger cut to release scent (or grated)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried orange peel
• 2 dried chili peppers
• 10 peppercorns
• 5 cups water

Thanks for visiting today!