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Sponsor du Jour : Cloth and Goods

Have you taken the time to browse through my sponsor's Cloth and Goods shop? If not, then you missed a whole bunch of delicious homeware and products for the home. This Oregon based shop [and webshop], founded by Melissa, takes old world fabrics to the front scene. Melissa scouts vintage and unique materials from all over the world, from Asia to Africa or Estern Europe, and crafts them into unique products for the home. Melissa's philosophy is to work with people and companies that still use traditional methods to make goods. Have a peek at some of the beautiful products Cloth and Goods offers in their shop...

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Avez-vous eu l'occasion de faire un tour sur le site de mon sponsor Cloth and Goods? Non? Vous auriez manqué un tas d'articles et de produits uniques pour la maison. Cette boutique, baseée en Oregon [et présente sur le net bien sur] est la création de Mélissa, qui met des tissus et matériaux anciens et traditionnels sur le devant de la scène. Mélissa déniche des pièces uniques à travers le monde, en Asie, Afrique ou encore en Europe de l'Est, et les recycle pour créer des objets uniques pour la maison. Melissa travaille exclusivement avec des entreprises et individus qui valorisent les techniques de production ancestrales et artisanales. Voici quelques uns des magnifiques articles que vous trouverez sur la boutique en ligne Cloth and Goods...

All images courtesy of Cloth and Goods and Dwell

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Something blue, something wood - Gift guide part II

Following up from my previous gift guide post, here is another selection from my sponsors' shops collections that I would love Santa to bring me this coming Christmas.

Dans la série des guides de shopping Noël, voici une nouvelle sélection d'articles dans les boutiques de mes sponsors que j'aimerais recevoir cette année de la part du père Noël.

From left to right, row 1, 2, and 3:

Basil & Citrus Candle - Bougie Basilic Agrumes

Clinton Bag Navy - Sac Clinton Marine

Japanese Vintage Indigo Pillows - Oreillers Vintage Indigo Japonais

Two-tone Felted Nesting Bowls - Bols en Laine Bouillie Bicolores

Rolf Oak Candle Holder - Bougeoir Rolf en Chêne

Pebble Felt Coasters - Dessous de Verre Galet

Cup Pinstripe - Tasse Rayée

100% Linen Tablecloth - Nappe 100% Lin

Bird Natural Oak - Bird Chêne Clair

Disclaimer: this post is not sponsored and was not paid by advertisers. All images courtesy of respective shops.

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I'm dreaming of a gold Christmas - Gift guide part I

I am usually not a "gold" fan, but somehow, I'm dreaming of a gold Christmas this year. A shiny, sparkly, bling bling old fashioned Hollywood glamour Christmas. So while browsing through some of my sweet sponsors' shops, I selected some Christmas gifts that would make my heart skip a beat and my eyes shine! Oh la la!

Je ne suis généralement pas une grande fan des bijoux et accessoires en or ou dorés, mais cette année, je rêve d'un Noël gold. Un Noël brillant, scintillant, et bling-bling, type glamour hollywoodien. Alors en me baladant sur les boutiques en ligne de certains de mes sponsors, j'ai sélectionné les articles qui feraient scintiller mes pupilles et chavirer mon coeur... Oh la la!

A: Felted Bead Necklace on Suede - Mustard
B: Triangle Necklace Black and Gold
C: Open Pyramid Earrings
D: Black and Bronze Two-Tone Chain Necklace
E: Stackable Pyramid Stud Rings
F: Over my Head Leafy Headband

Disclaimer: this post is not sponsored and was not paid by advertisers. All images courtesy of respective shops.

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Make Personalized Covered Button Jewelry!

I think a handmade gift is so much more personal and special than something picked up at a store.

Here’s a handmade gift idea that is simple, easy and inexpensive to make, yet shows that you care.

And the best part – anyone can make these.

{Ella, my 6 year old, made some}

personalized covered button necklace in box

Personalized Covered Button Necklaces

I know I have an addiction to pretty fabric. I just can’t get enough of it. When I order it sometimes it sits there for weeks because I can’t bring myself to cut it. And I never want to throw away scraps of beautiful fabric. This project is perfect for those precious fabric scraps. All it takes is a few inches of fabric, a covered button kit, a shank and some E9000, Mod Podge and Dimensional Magic (optional) plus about 10 minutes of your time!

Here’s a little Covered Button Tutorial – in case you’ve never made these before:

1. Pick out the covered button size you want to make.

2. Cut a circle about 1 inch larger than the metal button.

3. Put the fabric on top of the flexible plastic mold, right side down.

4. Press the top of the button cover onto the fabric and into the flexible plastic mold.

5. the fabric will bunch up at the top once you press down. Fold the excess fabric into the center of the button and press the back of the button onto the button and press down until it snaps in place.

That’s it!

Now, to make it into a pendant – pull off the metal ring with pliers. Then put a dot of E9000 on the back of the button and press a jewelry shank onto it. Let dry.

To make the personalized pendant, I found some alphabet fabric and then cut out a circle with the desired letter in the middle. I made the covered button and then covered the button with a layer of Mod Podge. Once that was dry, I filled in the letter with a colored Sharpie (permanent marker). Be sure to add the Mod Podge, or the Sharpie will bleed into the fabric. After that is done, I added a layer of Dimensional Magic over the top to seal it. But this is optional.

And I saw a fun idea in Martha Stewart. To package up this project, I made some covered buttons, and then threaded an elastic band through the back. Then you can wrap the rubber band around the gift box with the button on the top. It makes a cute alternative bow, PLUS the gift receiver gets a cute covered button pony tail holder to use too!! So fun!!

And of course, you can make plain Covered Button Necklaces too!

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Have a wonderful day!!!

PS -- I am linking my project up to these fun parties:

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Giveaway Monday -- $40 to Rosie Posie Designs {custom platters and more!!}

UPDATE -- Winner of the giveaway is #145 -- April.

Happy Monday!!

We are filming our webshow today. Eeek - so exciting.

Meanwhile, I have a fun Monday Giveaway from one of my favorite etsy shops:

Rosie Posie Designs

{Can you guess how much I want this cell phone cover?? Love.}

This cell phone cover is so cool too.

You can order any of the designs in any color too.

I love that!

And I love these Melamine Platters.

They would make such an awesome birthday gift for a friend, a wedding gift with the newlywed couple's initials, or what about putting someone's house number on a platter as a housewarming gift??

You can also order custom plates with names.

And since they are melamine, they are perfect for backyard BBQ's and parties.

Or get the last name of your neighbors and use them as neighbor gifts with holiday cookies this holiday season.

So many gift ideas!!

And follow along with Ashley's blog-- Paperlicious Girls, to find out about new items like this adorable lunchbox.

Perfect for back to school!!

Ashley from Rosie Posie Designs is giving away a $40 credit!!

So fun!!!

Here's how you can win:

Head over to Rosie Posie Designs. What is The Name of your favorite item? one entry.

Like Paperlicious Designs on Facebook. Where you can find out about their giveaways and new designs. one entry.

Follow or comment on Ashley's blog. one entry each.

Share this giveaway on Twitter, Facebook or on your blog. one entry each.

{this giveaway ends on August 1st}

Good luck and have a great Monday!!!

xoxo

PS -- Another Tutorial coming up tomorrow :)

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"Summer Social" Guest Project -- Make an Embellished Grocery Bag Container!! {great item to keep in your car}

Jen is my bloggy bestie. We run The CSI Project together, Crafterminds, and we are doing a web show together in the fall. Yet I have never guest posted on her blog. I wanted to have the perfect project before I posted here. Well that day of perfection will never come.

However, I did come to share with you a fun little gift to give yourself or a friend for the summer…an embellished grocery bag container.

These are perfect to throw in a beach bag for wet suits. They are also wonderful to have in your car for summer road trips. Whatever you reuse plastic bags for having a container full of them looks a heck of a lot better than stuffed in a drawer. Plus they are so much more portable this way.

I figured out how to fold them so that they are interconnected and one bag comes out at a time but pulls the next one out a little.

Supplies:

12 plastic grocery bags (I used Target ones)

coordinating fabric

Empty wipe container

Fabric Mod Podge

Foam brush

Spray adhesive

scissors or rotary cutter

quilting ruler

1. Grab a dozen bags and flatten them out pushing all the air out.

2. Fold them in half again pressing all the air out.

3. Overlap the handles onto the top of the previous bag. Do this for all 11 bags lining them all up into one big row.

4. Fold the first bag’s handle upward. This will be your middle and the first bag you pull out of the container. All the other bags will be connected to this first one.

5. Now tightly roll up your bags tucking in the new handles as you roll.

6. After you roll up 12 bags you are ready to insert them into your wipes container.

7. Tuck the first bag’s handles through the top. Now you are done.

Done? What do you mean done?

I can’t be at TT& J without embellishing right!? RIGHT!

8. Cut out a piece of fabric roughly 8” x 10”. With your foam brush “paint” Fabric Mod Podge onto the fabric. The Mod Podge seals the edges and gives the fabric a durable water resistant surface.

9. After it is dry cut it to size. For one of the Lysol wipes containers I cut mine 7 1/8” x 10 3/8”. Then glue it in place. I use a spray adhesive because it is quick and easy. Overlap the pieces one over another. Adorable and practical!

I LOVE IT!

Here are some more summer fun ideas if you want to come to my house for a little bit:

Chalk Spray

Windproof Picnic Quilt

Paper Bag Pinata

Thanks Beckie!! I have a whole drawer of those plastic bags and now I know what to do with them!!!

Beckie is awesome. Not only is she funny, but she's smart, creative and has a big heart too.

Have you seen her signature "Roadkill Rescue" projects?

I love this Changing Table turned Shelf she made for her craft space!

Of course I love this Chevron Trash Can transformation.

And you have probably seen Beckie's "Countdown" Kisses Boards, she's made different ones for several holidays. So cute!

And have you seen her Purple Board and Batten Bathroom?

Plus Beckie Runs Another fun site -- Knock Off Decor. The girl is busy!!

You will love following along with Beckie as she scoops things up from the side of the road and transforms them into treasures at Infarrantly Creative!!

xoxo