Lulu is getting into the Christmas spirit! I couldn't resist wrapping this tinsel around her and taking a few photos. She tried to resist, but I had treats! After two snow days the girls will be back to school tomorrow, yay. We had tons of snow, snow that I had to shovel. It figures we would get TWO storms (in two days) while LaVaughn is away. I was hoping that all the work shoveling would boost my Fitbit steps, I worked up a dripping sweat-and felt cheated in the end! Here are a few photos from the past few days...
The Christmas decorations are done! I just need a TREE, which won't happened until next week. This year I am doing Advent with the girls, and they are loving it! I still have a few more boxes to make, like 12 more. I am having trouble finding the sizes I want, argh. Last night I made the NOEL garland-I used some glitter spray paint, that stuff is awesome! I am going to hunt down more stuff to spray this weekend. Not that I need more decorations!
Over the weekend I grabbed a few sheets of my favorite gold glitter & mirrored papers from Michael's-since they were on sale. I made a few Thanksgiving decorations with the golden papers & my Big Kick-a garland and some framed art. I only wish that my photos turned out better, I tried & tried! It is so hard (for me) taking photos of things with lots of white. Argh!
Last night I made two new cards with two new dies-the butterfly and the hexagons. I bought the hexagons for a project that called for them and then I did these cards for fun. The butterfly-I am always trying to find cool butterfly shapes & sizes. I thought I wouldn't use the body piece-now I kinda of like it.
Here is another stained wood egg-with some pearls, rhinestones, and a bit of gold string. A few months ago I made these rabbits out of clay-this is how far I got. I am not sure if I want to finish them more than they are-I am afraid of doing something all wrong! I think they are sweet as is, or are they?!
About 2 weeks ago I bought some wood & paper mache eggs to decorate. I love the pretty pastel colors of spring/Easter, but I want a more natural glitz to my Easter! I did a dark stain on the wood egg, but I held back on scattering the pearl stickers I first envisioned-sometimes you have to pull back on the glitz. On the large paper mache egg I used coarse & fine glitter, then wrapped gold/silver cord around the center. I have a few more wood eggs to decorate, one will have those pearls!
Happiness is....stumbling upon an inspiring blog. Swoon. Love at first sight. Your photography, your projects, your eye for the detail - my heart just wants to stop here and stay for a while. Thank you for sharing your pieces of beautiful. Your new fan, Louise X
This week I have been setting up some Easter decorations in the living room & dining room-I made a few garlands. Last night I made two garlands-I received 2 new dies(a pinwheelLifestyle Crafts QuicKutz 4-Inch by 4-Inch Flower Pinwheel Die
& a doilySpellbinders Picot Edge Circles
). Kiela is new addicted to using my Big Kick, she has been all in my stuff-argh! Have a good weekend & I hope you enjoy the Easter photos...
Hi Keisha! I've been following your blog for years and I must say, I really do love your cards. I was wondering what white cardstock you use... it has a nice bit of texture, but not too much! Could you please let us know? Thanks!
These are GORGEOUS!! I am so jealous of all your creativity.. I'm in a funk and have absolutely no mo-jo. Your cards though, are very inspiring! Happy Birthday... late! lol :)
This year I wanted to make all of my Valentine decorations-and I did! These potted hearts I did last weekend-the larger hearts were meant to be a album...I had to find ways to cover the ring holes in them. They also came covered with canvas. I have been trying to use the red/pink ribbon for over a year-it's from a Loft shopping bag...and I have more!
.[new bow].
I made a pretty pink bow-tie for Lulu. I had to snap a photo of her wearing it, she is so chic. The next photo cracks me up-she LOVES peanut butter. Her tongue looks fake-but it's not...
OMGosh, it has been a bit crazy! We are now the proud parents of a SIXTEEN year old-Amira 8-D....and a TEN year old-Mikiela!!! Mira's bday was last weekend and Kiela's was this week. Their bday madness kept me from blogging, sorry.
I wanted to do a quick post of something I did today, my love signs Valentine decor project. I was inspired by those signs they make for weddings telling you which way to go for various wedding action(ceremony, photos, reception etc). My Valentine take is all about LOVE! I just stamped & embossed some strips (on both sides) and glued them to a stick. The larger hearts I will be posting soon-I might need to retake these photos...not so sharp and clear.
What a great idea, the "specimen." Couple questions for you. What did you use to 'stuff' your box? Looks like die-cit tissue paper? and what die do you use with your flowers and butterflies? Always love them. I really like how on the vertical garlands you put your items back to back. A bit more expensive, but looks so much more finished and so classy. It is always fun to see your work, but I have really loved all the Valentine decorations. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Hello, for the specimen box-it has SEAGLASS!!! It helps to weigh it down and keep it from tipping! The butterfly was a sticker from my stash. The flower was made with a newEk Tools 54-50080 Dimensional Flower Punch, Gardenia
-I have been collecting their new flower punches. FYI: these are bulking flower punches, not flat. Thank you so much for you generous comments!
i just love, love, love everything you have created for valentine's day...actually everything you make is amazing! i think you are so inspiring, makes me want to quit my job and go home and play/create in my craft room! thanks for sharing your projects and keep up the beautiful work!!!
The Saturday after Black Friday LaVaughn and I went tree shopping-there is nothing like a real tree! We have grown tired of the fake tree we have had for the past 4 years, and it was time to go back to buying real trees for Christmas. The smell is amazing-and they just look better. Yeah, I hate the mess and trying to keep them watered-argh(LaVaughn really keeps it watered)! Lulu keeps hitting the tree with her tail when she is looking out the window, and needles are constantly falling from that...and a few ornaments.
[around the house]
I can't stop adding to the decorations! I had to get this pine cone wreath and a few more vintage ornaments-which I love dripping from the mirror. I have been a bit obsessed with taking photos of everything over the past few days. It's a great way for me to polish up on my photography-I have been learning some new tips from some great photography pins. I struggle with sharpness & noise-but when I find a spot with perfect light I am truly excited. It has been driving me batty not being able to get a clear, sharp, and bright photo of the vase with the branches & hanging pine cones/icicles-I have taken HUNDREDS of photos of just that...and from every angle. I just don't get why I am not getting the results I want, lol!!
Hey Keisha, I was just up in NOVA on Sun. at Tysons, I didnt know there was a RH outlet! Where did you get the vases, I havent seen them at my Target, is that where theyre from? Love your decor!
Hello Caligirl...I love and hate Tyson's area...love the shopping, hate the traffic/construction!!! I was there 3x's last week doing some Christmas shopping. All that stuff was from Target! I was so shocked to see that there was still a few items left-they had marked it down a couple weeks before. I think what I found was probably backstock that was missed-lucky for me! Because it wasn't there a couple days before that-trust me...I am there way too often hoping for a deal!!
Kiesha, your home is so gorgeous! I just love it- should totally be on HGTV! And it makes me even more giddy to know that you are a bargain shopper, too! Love awesome clearance sales and sweet deals!!! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home and great finds with us! --Nitasha
Nitasha...thank you so much!! I am a total bargin shopper-if it is not on sale I won't buy it(period). I love to clip coupons and keep a stash of them in my purse at all times. I have even created a monster-my husband...LaVaughn is always asking me if there is a coupon or code or sale. And he gets a bit put-off if I don't have any extra discounts, lol. I used to love the outlets-but now they have turned into cheap quality product made for outlet stores-so I don't buy the stuff that they have TONS of in stock. I believe the more I save the more I can buy;-)
& a doily
). Kiela is new addicted to using my Big Kick, she has been all in my stuff-argh! Have a good weekend & I hope you enjoy the Easter photos...
-I have been collecting their new flower punches. FYI: these are bulking flower punches, not flat. Thank you so much for you generous comments!
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