House Project ~ Necklace Holder

December was filled with house projects... cleaning out, organizing and getting rooms to fit our family's needs best. Several years ago my husband routered out the word "love" onto a wooden board and I painted it white. I had the idea to put a photo on the right. Well I never got around to adding a photo and it was put in a closet for a long time. I know, shame on me! Well fast forward to last month...

I have always wanted to hang my necklaces. The top of our dresser was lined with them and there was no space left. I had several pictures saved on my desktop showing creative ways to make a necklace holder. I also had many more ideas floating around in my mind. Well when I was rearranging the corner in our master bedroom I knew I was going to push myself to finally get something made and hung so I would be able to stop moving my jewelry collection in order to dust the top of our dresser. Plus it was looking way too cluttered.

While working in the bedroom I was also rearranging the playroom and going through a few things in the playroom closet when I came across the "love" board once again. I held it a few minutes and bam, I knew exactly how to make it useful for my needs! I was so excited! All I needed was the help of handy hubby again to make my idea a reality. (I'm sure I could have handled the project myself but he's so much quicker and if I did it, I'm sure it wouldn't have looked as nice.)

My new dressing corner with my new, unique necklace holder. I now love this space!

It is a tiny master (we'll call it cozy) but it does have a pretty nice walk in closet for an old house so it fits our needs perfectly. Now there is a girly corner and an awesome jewelry space saver that is like a piece of art in itself. :)

 

Close-up view of love routered out.

I penciled in dots where I wanted nails and hubby put in pretty brass nails.

There is room to layer many more necklaces.

 

I'm a happy girl... I'm sure you couldn't tell. :)

Thanks hubby for all your work! You're the best!

 

If you want a necklace holder like this, I bet hubby would make you one.

You can contact him through Wisp Woods, or by emailing wispwoods@gmail.com

You can also browse through more of his beautiful woodworking on his site.

 

Clay it Again {favorite things}

Look what I got in the mail this week! A customized bracelet with my daughter's name! I LOVE it! And get this I won it from a giveaway going on at Christie Cottage. (Jacki hosts lots of fun giveaways on her blog.) After I won, the wonderful shop owner, Cindi from Clay it Again worked with me on customizing it. The original giveaway was for a customized necklace but I asked if she would consider making a bracelet and she agreed. :) I knew I wanted Kaelyn's name on it. In no time Cindi had the name done and emailed me a picture and asked some questions about what kind of bracelet/clasp I would like. First we thought Kaelyn would be wearing it but when Kaelyn saw pictures of it, she really liked it but said Mommy should wear her name! No need to push that idea. :) She is my little angel, sometimes naughty angel but she has blessed me in so many ways that this bracelet is a happy reminder of how lucky I am.

Poor babe got the stomach flu yesterday. :(

But she still had fun watching daddy photograph mommy wearing the new bracelet.

Cindi is one of the sweetest shop owners... so easy to work with. She went above and beyond what you would expect. Her customized jewelry would make the perfect gift for any age... use a person's name or even an inspiring word. Be sure to browse through her many handmade treasures at Clay it Again. She is also a talented oil painter! Check out her paintings at 12 Midnight Oils.

bracelet: Clay it Again Etsy

cardigan: Forever21

favorite t-shirt: Gnome Enterprises Etsy

jeans: ebay

diamond necklace: from hubby years ago :)

Avoni's Boutique Review

Read my review on these adorable headbands over on Touched Creatively. Thanks!

Looking forward to...

...actually a lot of things, but one is to wear these red shoes! I bought them towards the end of last summer at a thrift store (my lucky day!) and I can't wait to wear them again. I love fashion, but I'm one that rarely buys things for myself. I think it's more fun shopping for my two year old. Really, their clothes are so tiny and adorable and there is cute stuff everywhere. I get sick of looking for fun stuff in my size and not being a big spender doesn't help any. Anyway, when I found these lovely shoes in brand new condition, were comfy, and had a sweet price tag they definitely had to come home with me. Now I just can't wait for the sun to come out... please, its been a really long time since we've seen you!

Show is Quickly Approaching

Remember to come check out the vendors at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arlington, SD this Saturday from 1:30 to 4:00 if your in the area! Vendors will be spread out through the Sunday school classrooms. I'll be displaying some of my art prints and cards found HERE as well as my newly created headbands pictured. Headband sizes vary from baby to adult and are so adorable modeled. They make fantastic photo props as well as one of a kind gifts! I've been having so much fun getting away from 'fine art' for a bit. I also have several more new creations in mind that I can't wait to make... and may just lead into me opening a brand new shop on etsy. We'll see!

I hope your having a fantastic week and enjoying the beautiful weather! (Even though its been quite windy I love the warmth!)

Perfect Giveaway for Little Girls!

Looking for adorable fashion accessories for a little princess? I was thrilled when Avoni's Boutique sent me a link to her shop and suggested we do a GIVEAWAY on my other site, Touched Creatively. Tsasa is giving one lucky person this Felted Cream Rosette Headband/Bow!

{giveaway item~made to fit the lucky winner}

For more information about the giveaway and to see more of Tsasa's precious creations like the tutu below and many more available items click HERE.

{Fit for a Princess Tutu's from Avoni's Boutique}

Kaelyn's a Model!

Just had to share a quick tidbit... Kaelyn is a model on etsy! Check it out HERE. Cheryl from Just Girls & Boys liked the photos so much she asked if she could use them in her shop. I hope this cutie pie helps sell some of her handmade outfits cuz they're fabulous!

Hubby is just starting to get over the stomach flu here. Really hoping Kaelyn and I don't get it. I have lots to do before the big 2 birthday party on Sunday. Have a great weekend!

"Inner Strength" featured in Treasury

The fashion designer of GEOmetricSTYLE featured my "Inner Strength" painting in her treasury! Thank you so much for picking my piece to be included in this beautiful collection! Below is one of my favorite creations from her shop. Her handmade items are made all the way in Argentina! Its amazing all the different places you can meet people from through etsy and the internet in general! Anyways, go check out her shop for creative handbags, skirts and dresses.

Fairy Sweetness... Too CUTE!

{Photo by Tracy Joy Photography}

Its October already? I can't believe how quickly 2009 has flown by! We're to the month where little ones get to dress up and be shown off in their cute costumes. I just had to share this adorable one from Hannahs Tutus. And I just have to say this model is pure cuteness!

Yes, my little Kaelyn is going to be a fairy. Maybe not quite as cute of a costume as the one above but I can't wait to see how it turns out and to get some fun photos of her in it.

A Little Girl's Dream Clothing Giveaway

The chance to win a $300 gift certificate to Eden's Bouquet is going on right now! If you have young children, even young boys head on over to their blog and website to browse and enter. Their collection of clothing is beyond beautiful! (I even love the photography.) If you don't want to enter, put my name in!!! Ha!... no, I'm serious! I would love to win.
(Thanks Amy for sharing the news!)

Pretty Purple Treasury

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=69494

Happy Friday! I was excited to find out that I was featured in another Etsy treasury. This beautiful collection was picked by Southstreet. Thank you so much for choosing my painting to go along with your other pretty selections! Here are the links to the treasury items above:

1. Purple Bloom Original Watercolor Painting by artwatercolor

2. African Dream Necklace by southstreet

3. Vintage Sweets Necklace by Scandalously

4. Double Ring Round Circle in Violet by IsMoreNa

5. Combined Mini Hoops by Meetalls

6. Pleated Neckline Top by Lirola

7. Pleated Velvet Slouchy Bag by mystudio

8. Plum Purple Freshwater Pearl Earrings by cindylouwho2

9. Purple Rain Lariat/Scarf by Silvia66

10. Iridescent Royal Blue Stained Glass Butterfly by glassnwood

11. Koro by poaplum

12. Inner Strength Fine Art Print by ME! enduringarts

All these artists are so talented! I love this collection!

Fashion Love

If I had a lot of money I would LOVE to have the J.Crew collection in my closet!

Just lovely isn't it!?