Color Inspiration Turquoise and Coral

There is just no telling what inspires me to put different colors together.  I have to say that I just LOVE the look of turquoise and coral together.

By themselves the colors are simply lovely!

OH that morning cup of jo in a lovely turquoise cup

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Coral Colored Cup Cakes YUM YUM

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Put the two together and WOW you have a winning combination!

Wire wrapped turquoise and coral Earrings from  

Jewels2luv

A vintage lace turquoise and coral children's romper from
 E Couture Designs

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Clever Mason Jar Ideas

A pumped up mason jar

Re-purpose the classic Mason jar as a soap or lotion dispenser in your bathroom.
Step 1: First, measure and mark the center of the jar's lid.
Step 2: Using a 1/2" high-speed steel drill bit (about $10; local hardware store), drill a hole to fit the width of a soap dispenser pump. We used pumps from old lotion bottles.
Step 3: Fill the jar with liquid soap, screw the lid back on, and insert the pump. You may need to trim the bottom of the pump to fit your jar.

Thank you Country Living for this great idea!

AND if you don't feel like re-purposing your own mason jar, here are a few that I found for sale on ETSY.

  Ice Tea tumbler from PoppyandPearlCo 

Mason Jar Wall Hanging Planter from  AmberLAnderson 

Soap Dispensers from IndustrialRewind 

Mason Jar Speakers from  BootsNGus 

OH such clever ideas!

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Lovely Handmade and Vintage Items!

Color Inspiration, Orange and Green.  Support handmade!

Woodland Owl Bag - Vintage E... StarBags $160.00	Soft Orange and Lime Felt Be... StemellinaSupp... $10.00	needle felted rabbit- felted... vilnone $18.00	Autumn Waldorf Playsilk: Hea... BeneathTheRowa... $14.50
Baby "Carrots" boo... MiaPiccina $19.00	Enamel Necklace, Orange And ... happyment $30.00	Cable Knit Sparkling Green F... bysweetmom $24.00	Orange Earrings - Beaded Da... AdoriaJewelry $14.00
Stamped Bird on Flat Notecar... CalamityCrowSt... $10.00	Lace Knitted Baby Dress - Or... SasasHandcraft... $52.00	Acorn Ornaments Handmade Woo... Fairyfolk $30.00	Felted fish purse cosmetic G... galafilc $54.00
Handmade Crochet Bookmark Or... joyoustreasure... $15.00	Hand Painted Carafe Decante... NevenaArtGlass $47.80	Autumn photo - Fall leaves S... sunshineartdes... $10.00	Japanese Washi Tape - Green ... DiscountCharms $3.49

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Handmade Chistmas Gifts

Consider giving a simple handmade gift to a friend or loved one this year.  Nothing shows how much you care more that something that was made from the heart.

Personalize a store-bought candle for an inexpensive Christmas gift. Simply wrap cardstock around the candle, and embellish it with a die-cut accent and letter. No die-cutting tool? No problem -- use stickers instead.  These candles can be picked up at any dollar store.  What a great girlfriend gift!

 Glass paperweights decorated for the holidays make practical and gender-neutral gifts -- ideal for coworkers and teachers. The simple project starts with a glass paperweight kit, available at crafts and hobby stores or online. Decorate the paperweight with scrapbook paper, gift wrap, or an old Christmas Card.  

This pretty-as-a-package pincushion is the perfect gift for a crafty friend. Cover a foam square with fabric (wrap it like a gift) and secure along the edges with fabrics glue. Glue on beads and tie on a ribbon bow.

 It takes only a few minutes and some embroidery floss to make these cute napkins!

Make a candle in a vintage teacup. Scour garage sales for cheap but interesting tea cups. Start with a wick, melted old candle ends, and a little scented oil, such as lemongrass or grapefruit. Find out how to make these candles HERE

Image source: candle, paperweight, cube, napkins, teacups

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The Artisan Crafted Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide Week #1.  Some wonderful items from our handmade artisans.  Please support your handmade community.  Happy Shopping.

Bur Bur Felt Slippers	Hope Johnson Ceramics	Knitzy Blonde
CaThanks	Tickled Pink Knits	To Hold

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Autumn Wreaths

I have pulled my autumn wreath out of the attic, fluffed it up and hung it on my front door.  I just love all the different fall wreaths that people create.  The varieties range from the simple elegant to beautifully elaborate.  Enjoy some of these beautiful wreaths I found on Etsy.  If you don't feel inspired to make one yourself purchase an Artisan Crafted wreath on Etsy!

I love the cute Burlap bow on this one from Grata.  Burlap is one of my favorite materials to use to decorate.  It adds such a lovely texture and it is not expensive at all.  Fray the ends of your burlap to give it a cute "fringe"

 This one from IdeasBloom with its silk flowers and a lovely beige and gold bow on a grapevine wreath is so Elegant.

 Lovely Jeweled toned silk flower on a grapevine wreath from Procelebrations

The combination of the silk and dried elements in this wreath make it truly unique.  I love the vivid colors.

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I Know Winter is Coming!

A lovely collection of items from Etsy.  The collection has a feel that winter is right around the corner.

Natural Pet Products Sh... NaturalPetProd... $19.50	Believe - earrings ArtnestDesign $20.00	Sea stones composition ... zaiazoom $19.00	3 in 1 Necklace, upper ... Baymut $35.00
Cappuccino Earrings - N... BijouxdelloStr... $18.00	Night Owl tm Perfume sp... themefragrance $18.50	White Pearls Bridal Bra... lapisbeach $60.00	Vintage collection, Aro... Modern101 $21.00
Halloween Sale 20% OFF ... wearableartbyj... $32.00	Dude Men Soap Gift Set ... soap $22.00	Autumn Felted scarf co... nafanyafelt $79.00	Soft Ethereal Thistles ... BelleEpoqueStu... $30.00
Kid Mohair boucle Yarn ... LaFiabaRussa $5.00	White Patent Narrow Lea... Justlena $6.50	Dotted Gold Card Set baileydoesntba... $20.00	Felted scarf ruffle col... galafilc $59.00

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