Jane's Intarsia Knit Hat

I love making gifts for all the nieces and nephews in my life.  This year I made a series of hats for the three little girls in my life.  I happened to make this specific hat a little small for the toddler in my life.  This would actually fit a one year old perfectly. It has a circumference of 14.5 inches and is 7.5 inches tall.  So I decided to list it on my etsy shop.    You can purchase the hat here.  If you decide  to purchase the hat use this promo code for free shipping: FSKNIT

I love the color combos.  It is a modern take on the traditional intarsia knit hat.  The crosses look like flying swallows. 

If you are feeling ambitious you can get the knitting pattern here.

November!

I always feel old when time moves by too quickly.  It's been an amazing fall this year with great weather and many blessings!  I'm ready for the Thankful/Grateful season of November.

Here is a fall themed table scape I did the other day.

My napkins are folded and sitting up in a wire basket that I found in the Target $ spot area.  It was $3!  I feel particularly proud of that this year.  

My favorite part was using my tree slices as a charger.  I used these tree slices as part of centerpieces for my wedding (4 years ago!!) and now they are spread throughout the house with all kinds of things like vases and candles on top of them.

I also always like to add different heights of interest at a table.  So I turned my brass bowl upside down and set up a dessert plate on top.

I love mixing grey/tans/browns/gold/silver tones together.  I think it makes for a warm comforting feeling.

If you like the printable table decorations you can find them in my etsy shop!  They are so easy to use, you can print them at home and just write names or sweet messages on them and add that extra finish to your fall or Thanksgiving table!

All About that Bass Pastel

I know I keep talking about Meghan Trainor's song All About that Bass.  I'm working on getting some extra printables to match this as well!  So be on the look out there!

The style of her video is so simplistic and fun.  The colors are girly and vibrant, so I decided to make a party invitation that has that same look and feel.

Here is a clip from the video...

The color in this picture is some how a little brighter than it really is on the invite.  You can see a birthday invite here, and a bachelorette invite here.

All about that Bass: Part 2

I'm all about that bass....

Well at least the cute paper goods / accessories.  Aren't these printables the cutest?  I'm all about adding to the party.  Get it?

I love excuses to use my tiny vintage plates that never seem practical to use for any occasion.  I guess the non-practicality is what makes them decorative and adorable.

I also like all the possibilities with just a few different paper goods that can be used in so many different ways.

You can find my printables here...

https://www.etsy.com/listing/207285094/printable-all-about-that-bass?ref=shop_home_active_1

All About that Bass

I had too much fun making these invitations, yet now I have a certain song stuck in my head!

As the lovely Meghan Trainor said, "I'm all about that bass, no treble.  I'm gonna shake it, shake it, like I'm supposed to do."  

I realize that I'm stating the obvious when I say this is the latest girl anthem.  What a fun theme for any girl-centric party.  I just so happen to know where you can order your own personalized invitations, at my etsy shop!

Now please excuse me, while I conduct my own dance party...

Vintage Home Goods

I've been playing on etsy a little too much lately.  I usually go to etsy and just look at jewelry, clothing, and accessories.  Etsy has everything!  Here are some of my favorite home items.

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Headbands for Girls

Yesterday I added a bunch of headbands for kids!  Aren't they cute.  Don't forget I also sell kits so you and your favorite little one can make them together!

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I beefed up my etsy shop.  Check it out here!

Find the Booty

Look I got featured on someone's treasury!

See it HERE

Taste Test

You can now take a taste test on etsy.  Here is what they chose for me...

Religion? Fashion?

There is a new trend of quartz crystal necklaces.  I've actually seen a lot of these necklace that involve bullets too.  I think they are cute.  But as a church staff member's wife I asked Brian if wearing New Age crystals was okay?  I don't want people to think I'm something I'm not.  Is this just conservative behavior for no reason?  Even though I really like this trend.  I don't think I can do it.  Does this sound like a Pentecostal that wants to wear braids?  Does it matter either way?  Do people judge others by what they are wearing?  Just something to think about.

But here are some cute necklaces...

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Kits

I made a headband kit and a bunting kit for the craft show I did last summer and have been selling them ever since.  This is the first time I've put them online!

Find Your Happy Place

Did you know that etsy is a mind reader?  There is a place where they suggest shops that you might like.  Those smarty etsy people were right!  I do like these shops.  Here is one specifically...
Orange Studio by Helen Dardik

I think it's pretty dang cute...

Consignment

I had a lot of my goods in a consignment / bead shop since this past winter; Bizzy Beads.
Sadly the owner has decided to stop selling the consignment goods and focus on the beads to better her business.  This is kind of exciting news for me.  Now I have all of my product back.  I can beef up my etsy shop.  I'm really excited to get started.
Today I decided to have a photo shoot.
It was semi successful.  It was so bright out I couldn't tell if I was getting any good shots.  Some were great!  Some were ok.  Here is a shot of some of my kids headbands!

Check back at my etsy shop often to see what I'm up to!

There is a lot more coming....

My '70s Cravings

I've been finding myself searching for a detailed tooled leather purse.  I would love a small cross body bag.  It would be perfect for shopping in the summer.  mmmm.........summer....

Found 1. Here 2. Here 3. Here 4. Here 5. Here 6. Here 7. Here 8. Here

It's a Party

A friend is having a mad men themed party.  So of course that means late '50s early '60s dress required.  If you know me at all, you know that there has never been a full skirt that I said no to.  I love the romantic look of the 50s!  BUT lately I've been wanting to look more sophisticated.  I want sleeker silhouettes, and a more polished look.  Therefore, I couldn't help but look up a bunch of dresses on etsy. I found all of the above 60s style dresses!  I love #3.  Too bad pink is not my color.  Isn't the color of #1 amazing?

Found 1. Here 2. Here 3. Here 4. Here 5. Here

Tuesday Fashion Cravings

I've been really wanting a vintage carpet bag.  Here are some I found on etsy. 

LUXoutlet

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Tuesday's Fashion Cravings

The weather is officially chilly.  In the mornings I have been wishing I was wearing gloves!  This season I have been craving short leather gloves.  Like these....

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have you been fashion cravings have you had this week?

Clocks

Lately I've been wanting a new clock for my craft room.  I'm not sure if I could ever really do a cuckoo clock, because of the sounds they make.  But they sure are cute!

 I could at least do this print!  I love all of the colors and the wood figures!  I found it on etsy here.

Here is a great pocket sized clock!  I feel like I could absolutely get away with this.  Brian will never know...  I found it here.

Here is a real Cuckoo Clock!  Check out the craftsmanship.  These are amazing.  I found it here.

I love the little figures on this one too!  Check it out here.