I found these really cool antique french drawings on flickr.
The first one says New Year's Day (le jour de l'an). These are just a few of the 100 plus drawings ...all of which are great images for crafts, etc. Enjoy and I'll see you next year!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Mood Board Mania
So today I was browsing around the web trying to find photos of cool french-inspired chairs. I didn't have much luck there, but what I did find was a treasure trove of mood boards.
I really enjoyed making inspiration boards when I was planning for my wedding, but I think I could really get into something new. I also found several fun little contests where you're challenged to make a mood board around a particular piece of furniture. Of course, I was too late for any of the ones I've found, but that won't stop me from sharing them with you.
Antwerp & Bertrand chairs by Anthropologie
young professionals' dinner party by Comfort&Luxury on Polyvore.com
Which is your favorite?
Be sure to check out all of the contributors at Comfort & Luxury.
Do you know of any current mood board contests? Do share!
I really enjoyed making inspiration boards when I was planning for my wedding, but I think I could really get into something new. I also found several fun little contests where you're challenged to make a mood board around a particular piece of furniture. Of course, I was too late for any of the ones I've found, but that won't stop me from sharing them with you.
The boards below were all from a contest sponsored by Comfort & Luxury where participants had to choose from two different chairs, and organize a decor mood board around them. I'm particular to the Antwerp chair because of it's vintage European features, but the boards for the Bertram chair are really nice, too!
Antwerp & Bertrand chairs by Anthropologie
young professionals' dinner party by Comfort&Luxury on Polyvore.com
Which is your favorite?
Be sure to check out all of the contributors at Comfort & Luxury.
Do you know of any current mood board contests? Do share!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Coffee to go
Coffee + Good Friends = Awesome Christmas Gift
Last night Mr. Peanutbutter and I had a little Christmas party with some close friends and we were totally surprised by a very chic gift of a Keurig coffee maker. We couldn't wait to get it out of the box this morning and start making coffee. Our coffee maker came with a variety box of all kinds of coffees, teas and even hot chocolate. Of course, we were like two little kids and had to try several different coffees with different cup settings, etc. I'm a little jittery at the moment, but still tempted to try the Earl Gray. What fun!Sunday, December 27, 2009
Accessorize, darling. Accessorize.
Oh I do love these fun drawer pulls and banister finials from Susan Goldstick.
(Thanks Kathy!)
(Thanks Kathy!)
Wouldn't this one look great on a stair banister?
I love this idea!
Saturday, December 26, 2009
New Obsession
I am totally loving these stencil designs. Yes...stencil. 
Thanks to a very creative co-worker, I am now obsessed with these designs and endless ideas are streaming through my brain as I type.
I was never much into faux finishes, but you have to check out these photos and more at the Design Amour blog. Artist and designer Melanie Royal of Royal Design Studio highlights many amazing projects - both of her work and of other artists. Almost all of these designs were done using stencils, which you can see and buy through her websites Royal Design Studio and Modello.
My biggest problem at the moment is deciding which room in my house to do first!
Can you believe this mirror was transformed using a stencil?
I love this floor! I'm thinking I may have to do this in the craft lab.....
Thanks to a very creative co-worker, I am now obsessed with these designs and endless ideas are streaming through my brain as I type.
I was never much into faux finishes, but you have to check out these photos and more at the Design Amour blog. Artist and designer Melanie Royal of Royal Design Studio highlights many amazing projects - both of her work and of other artists. Almost all of these designs were done using stencils, which you can see and buy through her websites Royal Design Studio and Modello.
My biggest problem at the moment is deciding which room in my house to do first!
Can you believe this mirror was transformed using a stencil?
I love this floor! I'm thinking I may have to do this in the craft lab.....
Friday, December 25, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Christmas wishes
If you've been anywhere near the blogosphere with in the last year or so, then you're no doubt familar with the tragedy of the Nielson family/fellow blogger Stephanie of the NieNie Dialogues. She and her husband have journeyed so very far in their physical and emotional healing since their horrible plane crash. I recently started reading her blog since she has been writing again. It's inspiring and heart-wrenching at the same time. Be sure to keep your box of kleen-x close by.
Reading her story reminds me of all of the things I have to be thankful for. Be thankful, Blogosphere, for the big and small things in life that you have.
Please send Christmas wishes for happiness, well-being, and healing to the Nielsons and to all those you love and who love you.
Read the NieNie Dialogues here
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Personalized Christmas Gifts
Sometimes certain people are just really hard to shop for. Couple that with the need to find several Christmas gifts, and it can get damned frustrating. Especially, if you procrastinate with your shopping the way I do.
I think I may work on a custom beer next, for my hard-to-buy-for father.
Luckily, I've come up with a fun and unique solution that always seems to please:
Personalized bottles of wine.
I've given these as gifts to friends for a few years now, and they are a big hit. Not to mention super easy to make. All you need is a bottle of wine and some blank decals to print your custom label. Simply remove the original label from the bottle with soap and warm water. I usually soak the bottles for 10-15 minutes and the labels come right off.
I've given these as gifts to friends for a few years now, and they are a big hit. Not to mention super easy to make. All you need is a bottle of wine and some blank decals to print your custom label. Simply remove the original label from the bottle with soap and warm water. I usually soak the bottles for 10-15 minutes and the labels come right off.Some craft stores and wine shops sell these blank decals, but they can be expensive. I like to buy mine at Online Labels. They have a very large selection of labels for both inkjet and laser printers. Plus, when you order from them you get free access to their label software which takes all of the guess work out of designing and printing your labels.
I was recently asked by a friend of mine to create custom labels
for a case of wine which was going to be a Christmas gift for their relatives (their last name is Black). I incorporated a Christmas theme, and made labels for two different varieties: Chardonnay & Cabernet.
for a case of wine which was going to be a Christmas gift for their relatives (their last name is Black). I incorporated a Christmas theme, and made labels for two different varieties: Chardonnay & Cabernet.
and I simply added in the Monogram and other details.
I think I may work on a custom beer next, for my hard-to-buy-for father.What ideas do you have for custom gifts?
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Christmas in the blogosphere
As you know, I love DIY projects. While surfing through the web today, I found lots of fun and crafty projects to help decorate la maison with holiday flair.
If you're like me, you're blog is your home away from home. Why not decorate here, too? Visit Miss Karen at Background Fairy and download some of her fun holiday freebies.
Click here to download this background and header
(Graphics courtesy of Background Fairy)
First is this great stocking idea from Jane at Out of the Crayon Box. She gives all of the how-to on the project, plus she uses upcycled items! That scores super high marks in Jelly's grade book. Be sure to stay and look around her blog...she has lots of fun stuff.
Photo courtesy of Out of the Crayon Box
Next is the fun 'snowing' effect that I have on my blog. Miss Megan at Shabby Blogs graciously gives out the html so that you, too, can have a virtual winter wonderland.
Click here to see how to download
(photo courtesy of Shabby Blogs)
Photo courtesy of Out of the Crayon BoxNext is the fun 'snowing' effect that I have on my blog. Miss Megan at Shabby Blogs graciously gives out the html so that you, too, can have a virtual winter wonderland.
Click here to see how to download(photo courtesy of Shabby Blogs)
If you're like me, you're blog is your home away from home. Why not decorate here, too? Visit Miss Karen at Background Fairy and download some of her fun holiday freebies.
Click here to download this background and header(Graphics courtesy of Background Fairy)
Do you have a fun Holiday DIY on your blog, or on a blog that you've visited?
I'd love to hear about it!
I'd love to hear about it!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Tidying Up.
Well, you may have noticed a few changes here. I've been working to spruce things up a bit, and I really have to give props to Karen at Graphics Fairy for all of her wonderful free pieces of clip art.
She has literally TONS of images to copy. Most importantly, plenty of fun french items. She also has another website, Background Fairy, choc full of blog backgrounds and other goodies. Please go visit her sites, and leave her a nice little message because she does such awesome work. (Be sure to tell her Jelly sent ya!)
All images courtesy of Graphics Fairy.
I'm still working on a few changes, so please bear with me as I continue to redecorate.
She has literally TONS of images to copy. Most importantly, plenty of fun french items. She also has another website, Background Fairy, choc full of blog backgrounds and other goodies. Please go visit her sites, and leave her a nice little message because she does such awesome work. (Be sure to tell her Jelly sent ya!)
All images courtesy of Graphics Fairy.I'm still working on a few changes, so please bear with me as I continue to redecorate.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Mustache Re-stash
Still looking for that fun and funky gift? Or, maybe you're just dying to know what Jelly has been cooking up in the craft lab these days.
Well, I'm sure it's no surprise to you that I've been busy cranking out more beer bottle candles.
Well, I'm sure it's no surprise to you that I've been busy cranking out more beer bottle candles.
Head on over to my Etsy store and pick one up before they're gone!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
More Green Giving
Still stuck for ideas for holiday gifts? On a budget or want to give green?
Check out these very warm and very soft gloves made from upcycled wool sweaters....
Check out these very warm and very soft gloves made from upcycled wool sweaters....
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Give Green
Great gifts (by yours truly) on Etsy for that special
environmentally conscious person on your holiday list.
Visit me at Etsy!
environmentally conscious person on your holiday list.
Visit me at Etsy!Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Joy to the World
Yay, Blogosphere....Jelly is busy in the craft lab again.
I'd sort of lost my muse for a while (probably due to all of the wedding diy), but my recent layaway of a super awesome kiln has inspired me.
As I've said before, I l-o-v-e bottle glass. I've been saving even more now that I know I'll be getting my kiln soon. Unfortunately, this has led to a little bit of overflow. So, I've been working on some cool votive candles. Like the halloween ones that I made, these are from beer bottles.
This time I made them a little shorter. Plus, Mr Peanutbutter is going to make some ultra cool reclaimed wood boxes with circles cut in the top to hold the votives. I can't wait! I'm going to put them on Etsy soon. If you can think of any other cute 3,4 or 6 letters words (no explatives, please!) that would look good on the candles let me know.
I'd sort of lost my muse for a while (probably due to all of the wedding diy), but my recent layaway of a super awesome kiln has inspired me.
As I've said before, I l-o-v-e bottle glass. I've been saving even more now that I know I'll be getting my kiln soon. Unfortunately, this has led to a little bit of overflow. So, I've been working on some cool votive candles. Like the halloween ones that I made, these are from beer bottles.
This time I made them a little shorter. Plus, Mr Peanutbutter is going to make some ultra cool reclaimed wood boxes with circles cut in the top to hold the votives. I can't wait! I'm going to put them on Etsy soon. If you can think of any other cute 3,4 or 6 letters words (no explatives, please!) that would look good on the candles let me know.
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