Here’s a pretty table top idea using yellow and grey for a charming Valentine setting. Yellow roses are an ideal symbol for joy and friendship so spread the love with someone your courting. The yellow stenciled cloth uses both my Lattice and Fleur stencil collections in several sizes and I love the contrast of the black and white animal print.
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Here’s another idea for setting your tabletops. By layering your plates and colors you will instantly inspire your table plus add a lot of depth. In this place setting I used 5 colors including pink, black, white, silver and grey. I stenciled the tablecloth using my Kathy Peterson Inspired Vine Stencil. I also added a stenciled backdrop using my Fleur inspired stencil just to give you another idea for serving horderves or drinks. Notice how the black and silver fleur stenciled background really adds even more depth. The flower I made using Faber-Castell Gelato’s on circles of canvas which becomes the guest party favor.
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Here’s another spin on decorating the same table (see below post) using some of the same table toppers but with a few additions and a new twist!
I love, love the crisscross design of the serving spoons mixed in with more wooden elements like the salt and pepper shakers! By adding a tiny bit of sparkle with the clear glass pieces, mixed in with a few more black accents, this table top would satisfy any appetite!
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Question: How do you find your own inspiration for decorating table scapes? Well over the years, I’ve discovered that my best bet is either finding inspiration in colors and textures. This table top design was initally inspired by the fabrics shown and the bamboo rolled place-mat.
By adding other design elements like these wooden serving spoons, the blue bucket, the fruit, the folliage and a blend of serving plate styles and textures gave way to an unfussy look with a touch of nature.
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I made this tote bag about 4 years ago on the fly—no pattern–no plan–I just made it up mixing and matching fabric pieces. Unfortunately, I did not make a pattern nor did I take any notes on how I made it. Now I wish I had as I get so many compliments on this bag.
In any event, this was such a fun bag to make so now I guess I’ll have to remember to keep notes on how I construct my next tote bag! P.S Let me know what you like best about this bag.
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I’ve gotten so many compliments on this wreath—can you guess what it’s made from? Coffee Filters—yep—coffee filters!
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Step 1.
Randomly “doodle” circles and swirls on each filter. NOTE: It is easier to doodle on the filters if you leave them stacked.
Step 2.
Fold filters gently in half (without creasing the filter) then scrunch to form a flower shape. Tuck each filter in between the grapevines to secure. Use a butter knife to tuck filters in tighter gaps on the wreath.
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It’s “sew” easy to make this vintage style pin cushion for that special seamstress in your life! Just gather up a jar lid, some fringe,, lace, vintage fabric, cording, embroidery floss, poly-fill, string pearls, seed beads an various vintage buttons. Simply glue (in order) batting to lid, then glue the fabric, lace, fringe and cording using the photo as a guide. Next stitch in some embroidery floss, pearls, beads and buttons. Although I made this pin cushion more than 15 years ago, it’s still timeless and on trend!
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From the scrapbook to the wall. Here’s a great way to show off your scrapbooking talent. This attractive series of 3 family photos were mounted on mattboard so I could share family memories in my mom’s apartment. To the right is a partial shot of a frame with some scrapbook stickers that my Dad helped me craft.
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This is a great project if you have some leftover white scrapbook paper. And if you have a small space, this little Christmas tree will make a festive statement!
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Step 1:
For this Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Mix & Match design team project, I gathered several Pitt Artist pens and randomly drew multi-color lines to create the tree fringe. Then to add a bit more dimension to the tree, I stamped the lines using a contrasting color (black).
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Step 2:
This little tree used about 1 and a half pieces of 12×12 scrap paper. When you have all your lines colored in, simply gauge the size of the strip to the size of the Styrofoam cone piece. Once you have your strips cut to size, snip the edges almost to the top of strip using your scissors. Glue each strip to each cone and secure with stick pins if necessary. Allow to dry then assemble the cones to create the tree. If any bare space show, simply fill in with some more fringed paper strips and gems.
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Christmas will be here before you know it and it’s my favorite time of the year to decorate my home. So for this Faber-Castel Design Memory Craft Mix & Match design team project, I decided to make this easy holiday table runner using some scrap fabric and Pitt artist pens!
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Step 1: Cut fabric to desired size and randomly sketch out tree limbs using the Nougat Stampers pen, leafs and pine needles using the May Green Stampers pen.
Step 2: Using the May Green Stampers pen, fill in the leafs making some area lighter and darker than others. Next, sketch in berries and pine cones suing the Deep Scarlet Red and Nougat Stampers pens
Step 4: Once you have all the elements colored in, outline the leaf veins (and a few of the pine needles) with the Nougat Stampers pen. Next outline the berries and pine needles with the fine point artist pen in Dark Sema. Lightly add in some Gelato® Coconut over the pine cones for a snowy look and blend with water and paint brush.
Step 5: Once you have finished coloring and outlining the design, glue the RicRac onto the edges of the fabric.
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