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| Felt flowers |
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| Rolled Paper Flowers |
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| pom pom flowers |
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| Fabric Flowers |
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| Paper map flowers |
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| Fabric Flowers |
Friday, March 16, 2012
DIY Friday - Flowers
The weather is getting warmer and the trees and flowers are starting to bud, and it's nice to add some flowers to the inside of your home. Since their are not a lot of flowers available this time of year, why not try these DIY flowers for that perfect touch of color to accessorize yourself and your home this spring.
Which flower project would you like to try?
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Simple Pleasures
It's important to take time to yourself and enjoy the simple pleasures in your life.
Yesterday we had a wonderfully warm day here in the Chicagoland area. I decided I need a break from all the new projects I have taken on lately, so I took out the lounge chairs from the garage put them on my deck and sat with a glass of wine and listened to the birds sing in the trees for an hour or so. It was wonderful!
We get so caught up in our busy days we forget to take some time just to sit back and enjoy a little quite time
Need some ideas to get you started:
Watch some children playing
Take a long walk
Sit by a pond and feed the ducks
Take a drive to your favorite spot
Relax in a park and people watch
Have a cup of tea and gaze out a window
The list could go on and on, you just have to choose something that is perfect for you. Even when life is crazy carving out some time in your busy day could be all you need to renew your energy.
What have you done for yourself lately?
Yesterday we had a wonderfully warm day here in the Chicagoland area. I decided I need a break from all the new projects I have taken on lately, so I took out the lounge chairs from the garage put them on my deck and sat with a glass of wine and listened to the birds sing in the trees for an hour or so. It was wonderful!
We get so caught up in our busy days we forget to take some time just to sit back and enjoy a little quite time
Need some ideas to get you started:
Watch some children playing
Take a long walk
Sit by a pond and feed the ducks
Take a drive to your favorite spot
Relax in a park and people watch
Have a cup of tea and gaze out a window
The list could go on and on, you just have to choose something that is perfect for you. Even when life is crazy carving out some time in your busy day could be all you need to renew your energy.
What have you done for yourself lately?
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Be Inspired -
Words to Inspire
“One that would have the fruit must climb the tree.”
Thomas Fuller
Idea to Inspire
Enjoy a piece of your favorite fruit, and let the color, texture, and smell inspire your artwork today.
Photos to Inspire
One of my favorite things about Spring is all the veggies and fruit you can find at the farmers market. Fruit come in amazing colors and textures, today's collection from Pinterest showcases the beauty of fruit.
“One that would have the fruit must climb the tree.”
Thomas Fuller
Idea to Inspire
Enjoy a piece of your favorite fruit, and let the color, texture, and smell inspire your artwork today.
Photos to Inspire
One of my favorite things about Spring is all the veggies and fruit you can find at the farmers market. Fruit come in amazing colors and textures, today's collection from Pinterest showcases the beauty of fruit.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Your Creative Spark
Spring is in the air, and soon their will be buds on the trees, flowers popping through the soil, and everything turning a little greener.
Springtime is perfect for igniting your creative spirit.
Try these simple ideas to inspire your creative spirit
♥ Take out old supplies and give them new life
◘ Learn a new medium
► Try a new technique
♦ Use colors you normally don't try
• Create a new collection
Now is the time to get past your obstacles and your fear of something new. Like spring, our creative spirit is waiting to break free and flower into something beautiful.
How are you going to inspire your creative spirit this Spring?
Monday, March 12, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
DIY Friday
Bangles, bracelets, cuffs are all popular accessories for this Spring. Want to create some of your own, here are several DIY tutorials.
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| Faux Glass Bangles |
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| Hardware Bracelet |
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| Zipper Bracelet |
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| Popsicle Stick Bangle |
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| Knit Bracelet |
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| Striped Cuff |
All these ideas are super simple and lots of fun to make. Try or one or all of them, they will make the perfect additions to your spring wardrobe.
Which one is your favorite?
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Facebook is Changing Again
I recently converted mine, and I realized there are several steps to setting up a good page. Before I set up my page a read a few blog posts so I would do it correctly and get the most out of my setup.
On March 30, all Facebook business pages will be changed to the timeline format. Check out these links to help you set up your page.
How to Navigate the New Facebook Fan Page Timeline
The Complete Guide to Setting Up the New Facebook page design
Ch..Ch..Ch..changes...timelines for facebook pages
With some quick reading and a few clicks on your Facebook page you can be set up and ready to go before the March 30th deadline.
Have you changed your Facebook business page to the timeline format? What do you think?
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Be Inspired - Office Space
Words to Inspire
“In the same way that music inspires us to certain feelings, space can do the same thing,”
Sarah Susanka
Idea to Inspire
Is your work space inspiring? Adding just one or two new ideas to your work space may be all you need to feel inspired. Move some furniture, add an inspiration board, try this link for some DIY office ideas.
Photo to Inspire
Beautiful office spaces always inspire ideas for my own space. These photos from Pinterest are full of great ideas. I hope you find an inspiring idea for your work space.
“In the same way that music inspires us to certain feelings, space can do the same thing,”
Sarah Susanka
Idea to Inspire
Is your work space inspiring? Adding just one or two new ideas to your work space may be all you need to feel inspired. Move some furniture, add an inspiration board, try this link for some DIY office ideas.
Photo to Inspire
Beautiful office spaces always inspire ideas for my own space. These photos from Pinterest are full of great ideas. I hope you find an inspiring idea for your work space.
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