Pom-Pom Wreath

I believe the pom-pom wreath trend all started with this wreath from Anthropologie. It sells for $298! Wow!

But leave it to crafters to figure out a way to make an alternative to the pricey Anthro pom-pom wreath. The one above was made by Linda at It All Started With Paint. She has a tutorial for making this one on her blog.

Jeanne Oliver has a large fluffy pom-pom wreath hanging from a curio cabinet in her home.

Jennifer O'Brien made one to adorn her front door.

And Jennifer Rizzo made this smaller version to hang on the back of her dining room chairs. She also has a tutorial on her blog, which is the one I followed when making my pom-pom wreath.

 I decided to leave my wreath plain, without any ribbon or bow adornment. 

 I just love the soft, creamy color of the pom-poms.

And the texture too! 

What have you been making for this holiday?

Literary Paper Crafting!

I've been doing some last minute holiday crafting over here. I'll post a few other items I made in a day or two, but right now I wanted to share this Paperback Book Tree I made. If you want to learn how to make one for yourself (or as a gift) just check out my tutorial over on the Joli Paquet blog today!

Tuesdays at Joli Paquet

~ Photo Courtesy of Cerri Campbell ~

Isn't she adorable? You can learn how to make this sweet ornament designed by Cerri at the Joli Paquet blog today. And she'll also share a fabulous tip for using Glimmer Mist sprays! Cerri's studio is also featured in the new winter issue of Creating Vintage Charm magazine available here.

Holiday Announcements

I've updated my Etsy shop with a Winter Wonderland of goodies! Be sure to check it out by clicking here!

~ Photo Courtesy of Sheila Rumney ~

And our Guest Artist, Sheila Rumney has a wonderful tutorial to make these vintage inspired star ornaments over on the Joli Paquet blog.

Holiday Joli Paquet: Day 2

~ Photo Courtesy of Cindy Gilstrap ~

You can make a set of these adorable crepe paper Christmas trees designed by Cindy by following her tutorial at Joli Paquet right here! Don't you love the festive pastel color scheme? But you could make them in any color to fit your holiday decor. Have fun!!!

Holiday Joli Paquet Begins!

Photo Courtesy of Brandy Faulkner

Brandy has a tutorial to make these amazing "mercury glass look" ornaments on the Joli Paquet blog. You've got to go take a peek - just click here.

And don't forget - There's only a couple of days left to sign up for our Vintage Stocking Swap here.

Do You Dare?

~ Photo courtesy of Cerri Campbell ~

Cerri says it only takes 30 minutes to make this sweet sparkly Halloween shadowbox. Who can resist a challenge like that? So get out your stop-watch and give it a try! She has all the directions for you on the Joli Paquet blog right here.

Fall Color

~ Photo courtesy of Kelly Green ~

The fun continues over at Joli Paquet. Kelly from Blue Bird Nest shows us how to make this beautiful autumn collage which you can display all season long by clicking here!

And it's not too late to pick up some fun Halloween goodies in my Etsy Shop. I am shipping out items within 24 hours of receiving orders, so you still have time left!

Joli Paquet: Day 2

It's MY turn to teach you something over on Joli Paquet. Click here to learn how.

Spooky!

~ Photo courtesy of Brandy Faulkner ~

Isn't this Halloween project fabulous?

Brandy shows us all how to make it over on the Joli Paquet Blog.

Note: I hit a teeny-tiny snag with my shop update, so look for it later in the week.

Bewitching Time is Here!

It's hard to believe, but Halloween is right around the corner. And to help you make some crafty decorations for this haunting holiday, my friends and I have been brewing up some special fun and frightful projects for you. It all starts tomorrow, October 5th at Joli Paquet. Don't be afraid. . . click right here, if you dare!

And look for an update in my Etsy Shop tomorrow too!

Project

Photo courtesy of Brandy Faulkner

Isn't this cute? Brandy made it as a teacher gift - yes it's already time to think of these kind of things - but you surely could give it as a gift for friends and family too. And while you're at it you might as well make one or two just for yourself. Brandy shows us all how in a tutorial over on the Joli Paquet blog right here.

Dress Tag

~ Photo courtesy of Cindy Gilstrap ~

Isn't this the cutest thing? My friend Cindy made this darling tag and she shows us how she did it right here.

Elegant Edibles

~ Photo courtesy of Cerri Campbell ~

Look at this!

Doesn't it look like an expensive box made of alabaster or porcelain?

Well, it's not. It's made of chocolate!

And the best part is, Cerri and her daughter Trin show us how to make a cameo box of our very own right here.

All Cracked Up!!!

~ Photo Courtesy of Brandy Faulkner ~

Today on Joli Paquet, Brandy shows us how to achieve this look of cracked glass to instantly age any kind of paper ephemera. I've seen crackling done before, but Brandy has a "cool" way of doing this which was new to me. Go take a peek for yourself right here.

It's a good way to get your mind off of those pesky taxes that are due today.

39 Squares Finale & a Sweet Tutorial

Some of you were wondering how I would finish off my 39 Squares sampler project. I decided that a shadowbox frame on my sewing shelf would be the best way to display it. If you want to see a close-up of each square just click here.

~ Photo Courtesy of Cindy Gilstrap ~

Cindy has a terrific project for you on Joli Paquet today. What better way to dress up those Mother's Day (freshly cut garden) bouquets than with these adorable wallpaper covered birdy picks?! You can find all the how-tos right here.

Guest Artist Featured on Joli Paquet

~ Photo Courtesy of Heidi Wallingford ~

Today at Joli Paquet, we are featuring our first Guest Artist spot with the lovely and talented Heidi Wallingford. She has designed this super adorable Lark's Tale Cuff and shows us all how to make it in her detailed tutorial here. She also has a limited amount of kits available for the cuff in her shop here.

39 Squares ~ Day 21

Since yesterday was the first day of spring and Mother Nature decided to celebrate with a fresh snowfall here, I decided to stitch a little bit of spring into my 39 Squares sampler!

~ Photo Courtesy of Samantha M. ~

Isn't this sweet? Samantha M. made this by following the directions in my Vintage-Inspired Easter Basket tutorial which I posted on the Joli Paquet blog the other day. Remember, if you complete any of the projects we post on Joli Paquet, we invite you to take a photo of your creation and add it our Flickr site here. We'd love to see what you make.

Are You Ready For Spring?

The snow has finally all melted here and hopefully no more will come. There are tiny tips of early perennials peeking their leaves out of the earth. I even heard some birdie tweets around the nest over the weekend. So I think Spring may actually be just around the corner. To celebrate the coming of Spring, we are starting up a new round of Joli Paquet. This week Brandy and I will be sharing tutorials and Kit Sales will begin next week. I hope you will join us for all the fun!

Tuesday Tidbits

Tim Holtz is doing his 12 Tags of Christmas again this year. You really should check it out. His tutorials are so detailed, the photography is fabulous, and you learn how to use a lot of his great products. And he has a giveaway EVERYDAY!

Today and Wednesday we are giving you a preview of our kits over at Joli Paquet. Kits will go on sale Thursday bright and early! The photo above shows my Sweet Vintage Wreath which will be available in my Etsy Shop on Dec. 3rd.