How flirty and feminine is this DIY fabric ruffle necklace? There's a lovely tutorial over at the happy together blog. Jessica's original inspiration came from a piece of jewelry just shy of $200. It's amazing that it looks equally striking on either the delicate chain or the bolder, heavy links.
Clare Owen illustration
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© clare owenWhile browsing Charlotte's Fancy I came across her category titled affordable art. That's where I saw illustrator Clare Owen's work. Check out her website and her Etsy shop.
Chic Shelf Paper
Where was this shelf paper when I was lining my kitchen cabinets? Chic Shelf Paper has hundreds of designs and they're available in several finishes from laminated vinyl to satin canvas and with or without adhesive. You can also order up to 4 free samples to make certain it matches your decor.
Swirly, curly flower invitations
New in the shop, Pink Flower invitations. I've been doing a little more freehand drawing and exploring more gestural shapes. I'm always attracted to flowers so I decided a modern, graphic interpretation of some hot pink blossoms was in order for my next invitation design.
The fonts and font colors are customizable as well as the paper selection. If you're interested in the design in a completely different color palette, drop me a line.
Book clocks by Hilda Grahnat
Uh, huh. Yes, definitely need one of these book clocks by Hilda Grahnat. Each is one of kind, made from a vintage book with a clock mechanism that runs on a single battery.
World of Geekcraft book
via craftzineWhile taking a spin around craftzine.com I found this new book— "World of Geekcraft: Step-by-Step Instructions for 25 Super-Cool Craft Projects" by Susan Beal. I like robots.
Yellow & White Stripes Etsy Love
Oh how I despised stripes when I was little. I don't know why because now I love 'em. Here's a little roundup from some Etsy shops of yellow & white stripe delight:
1. Yellow & white stripe paper straws from So and Such
2. Yellow & white stripe cupcake liners from The Bakers Confections
3. Yellow & white stripe bias tape from Sagranny
4. Yellow & white stripe vintage 1980s blouse from Chloe Carolina Vintage
