I just finished a literary love story nestled within a shadowbox. A while ago my cousin “T” sent me this cigar box that she had purchased at a Philadelphia estate sale a few years ago and asked me to “Do something with it.” Inside the box was one lone cigar band. It was a really great turn of the century box. I loved this old label. Months went by. The horrid Romeo Y Julieta box taunted me day after day. Finally I decided to create a shadowbox with a very literal theme. Enter the ... View the Post
Valentine Cookie Pop Topiary
Thank you all SO very much for your kind comments on the Valentine Bon Bon Boxes. Now, onto today’s tutorial, the Valentine Cookie Pop Topiary. Valentine Cookie Pop Topiary As promised I have the second part of the tutorial today. The “cookie pop” is oh so easy to make and completely adorable just on its own. You will need one box of double stuffed sandwich cookies, pink or white candy melt and lollipop sticks. I purchased all of the items at Wal Mart for around $5.00. You will also ... View the Post
A Valentine Bon Bon Basket
Isn’t the Target $1 spot wonderful? A few weeks ago I spotted some tiny paper valentine baskets on the bottom shelf. My mind thought that they were cute but could possibly be made cuter. I transformed them into A Valentine Bon Bon Basket. A Valentine Bon Bon Basket I purchased two packages of the baskets, each a different design. I also found some darling paper cupcake liners that I planned on using to line the baskets. Once home I dug through my supplies and found crepe paper, tissue ... View the Post
Romantic Antique Lace Napkin Rings
My name is Laura and I am an antique lace scrap hoarder. Some of my precious bits are so small I wondered what I would ever do with the pieces other than admire them. Inspiration struck when I began planning my Valentine tablescape. I wanted romance and lace and lots of it! So Romantic Antique Lace Napkin Rings were created. Romantic Antique Lace Napkin Rings I began by tearing strips from an old cotton pillowcase and a well worn French linen tea towel. (Yes, it is ok to imagine yourself ... View the Post
A Return To Romance Necklace Tutorial
Over the weekend I created not one, but two necklaces that made me really, really happy. I thought this tutorial would be the perfect way to kick off the annual DTA Valentine extravaganza. A Return To Romance Necklace Tutorial. A Return To Romance Necklace Tutorial First, I have to tell you a story. See the well-groomed people in the photo below? My Aunt Jan is on the upper left, my mom is on the right, followed by Papa Jack and Grandma Mary. Now my Grandma had beautiful taste. She was ... View the Post
Anthro’s Needlework Garden Shade Knockoff
I am SO excited! I finished the lamp for my office. The total price? $17.00. Like many others I have long admired the gorgeous lighting selections Anthropologie offers. A few months ago I decided to create a knock off version of the Silhouette Lampshade and I still adore that light fixture. But I also needed a little something for my office. The Needlework Garden Shade had me at hello. What I didn’t like? Well the $128.00 price tag to be sure and the color palette of reds and oranges ... View the Post
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