Friday, 11 May 2012

Weekly Photo Challenge - The Sun


Hi Everyone,

I'm so excited to have won last week's challenge with the My Heart Photo of my babies.

This week the challenge over at Our Reflection is "The Sun"



Late afternoon on the beach enjoying the last few moments of Summer...

Beautiful sunny days....




Our Reflection Photo Challenge


xxx


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Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Button Charms


Hey Everyone,

Only a week till Mother's Day.....

These charms are an easy, creative gift that you can make in 10 minutes for your mum or grandmother.

You will need:
Buttons
Chain
Jump Rings (I used a larger chain link instead)
Charms (optional)
Clip

Attach the buttons and charms to the clip using different lengths of chain. 

That's it!!!

I made 3 different versions....

For this turquoise version I added a large ring, and I think its my favourite...


I also love these fabric buttons and the pops of pink....



This is a more classic charm with vintage type buttons....


I really like how they turned out...what do you all think?


Simple and sweet right? 


Here are a few other great Mother’s Day ideas for you to try out....
 
1. Succulent Book Planter by Barb from Second Chance to Dream
   2. Bath Cream Sundae  by Connie from Measured by the Heart
3. Diet Cherry Cola Cupcakes by Jen from Jen's Favorite Cookies
  4. Button Charms by Me....
 5. Mother’s Day Wall Hanging  by Adele from Mammy Made


  
Thanks for stopping by.

Take care

xxx
 
 
 
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Friday, 4 May 2012

Weekly Photo Challenge - My Heart



Hi Everyone,

Today the challenge at Our Reflection is "My Heart"


These 3 babies are my heart - my world and my existence.

This photograph was taken when Gabriel and Payton met Maclayne for the first time. They loved her immediately....

My Heart


Our Reflection Photo Challenge


xxx


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Beachy Candles

Hi Everyone, 

I shared this post last Saturday over at Hating Martha....

Today, I'm going to show you how simple and easy it is to embellish and "dress up" a plain dollar store candle...


You will need, a candle, twine, a hot glue gun and any embellishments you like.


Literally all I did was dab a drop of hot glue about a two thirds of the way down the candle. Press the end of the twine into the glue to hold it in place. Then wind the twine around the candle to the base, add another dab of glue to hold it in place. Don't forget to end in the same area as you started, so that when you display the candle you can place the gluey bits towards the wall.


 I added a silver charm to a piece of white cord and tied it at the back of the candle. I used a couple of beachy charms to match my decor, and I had inspirational charms that I thought looked good on the bigger candle.

I had all these items on hand already, so I didn't spend a cent on this project. I shopped my home and dug in the back of my bead drawer to find the charms and cord. Your options are pretty much endless with a craft like this.


The little silver dishes under the smaller candles are lids from the kid's hot choc tins - don't they look awesome?


 I hope you have been inspired today...

For more candle inspiration pop over to Its So Very Cheri - her candles look awesome...

Take care xxx



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Thursday, 3 May 2012

Memory Wire Charm Bracelets



Hey Everyone,

Today, I wanted to show you the sweet little spiral bracelets I've been making lately.

We have had quite a few little girl's birthdays amongst our friends and these have proven to be a huge hit.

All you need is memory wire, beads, charms (and jump rings) and your imagination!

This green bracelet was for a gorgeous 10 year old.


I made this "star" and pink bracelet for a sweet 7 year old....


And last weekend, Payton went to her kindy friend's 5th birthday party and we decided on a similar bracelet as the one above.


With a little matching washer pendant necklace



So cute right? 

I'm loving the memory wire - I don't know why I haven't used it before..Its so versatile and easy to use.

Thanks for stopping by....

xxx


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