tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20457482848596998462024-03-05T08:58:32.692-08:00bee keeper studioAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.comBlogger304125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-40223419849288040622011-01-17T06:00:00.000-08:002011-01-17T06:00:04.655-08:00Moving Day<div style="text-align: center;">Don't you love when you are all ready to move to a new place and they hand you your keys <i>early? </i>My NEW home is all ready for you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpWSN3d-4wH6xIP3nExMn0YNdKfBad3DSsx98l8i5FoYo50I5yf1qMqnEYU3ZXbgech6wWZjJx3yZzFjPQRdFjma5TBct6KMXGfDCHhyphenhyphenJsGaz1tJhVv1SrmSaYxNk2naS-iLx7Qje7PfU/s1600/welcome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpWSN3d-4wH6xIP3nExMn0YNdKfBad3DSsx98l8i5FoYo50I5yf1qMqnEYU3ZXbgech6wWZjJx3yZzFjPQRdFjma5TBct6KMXGfDCHhyphenhyphenJsGaz1tJhVv1SrmSaYxNk2naS-iLx7Qje7PfU/s1600/welcome.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My new home <a href="http://stylepieblog.com/">Style Pie</a> is where I will be from here on out. I do hope you will make the change with me and follow me on this exciting new adventure!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://stylepieblog.com/">CLICK HERE, save the new domain into your bookmarks and check in for daily inspiration!</a></span></i></div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-54635499731656997652011-01-12T08:18:00.000-08:002011-01-12T08:18:41.125-08:00cracking open the paint pale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/from%20my%20studio/blogpost_1-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/from%20my%20studio/blogpost_1-12.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Looking at the blog now, although I see how whimsey it kind of is, I am taking a different direction in the new space. Coming up with these colors was too tricky! So to ease the process I went to the one shop I knew I would find inspiration and grabbed items that, well, spoke to me. The gold tones, stones, and wood are literally <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=&id=20231015&catId=JEWELRY-BRACELETS&pushId=JEWELRY-BRACELETS&popId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES&sortProperties=&navCount=80&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=030&isSubcategory=&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=D">the bracelet</a>, and the pink is a lightened shade of <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=CLOTHES-COATS-BLAZERS&id=18997023&catId=CLOTHES-COATS&pushId=CLOTHES-COATS&popId=CLOTHES&sortProperties=&navCount=425&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=081&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=subCategory">this cute jacket</a>. I am cracked open this color scheme over in the new space and it is so bright, easy to navigate, and still my favorite: cute. I am doing to do it, I am going to set a launch date! The new space doors will officially open on January 20th--just a week and a day from now! There is plenty to do, but like any project from the heart it's not even a question of worth it or not. :)</div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-16675210541222342702011-01-09T11:57:00.000-08:002011-01-09T12:06:12.448-08:00collection crush: packing the bags<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/collection%20crush/blogpost_1-9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 330px; height: 549px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/collection%20crush/blogpost_1-9.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I don't exactly recommend moving in January (brrr!) unless of course it is a cyber move which this is! My idea journal pages are getting filled with a great concept that I can't wait to focus my blogging around: <i>style</i>. It's my favorite topic to talk about, encourage, brainstorm over, and read about. I will pack up a couple features for the road like <i>collection crush</i> and <i>DIY projects</i>, and I will be adding a few more I can't wait to start sharing. Soon, very soon! <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?navAction=jump&id=CLOTHES-ROADTRIP13&cm_re=Jan_11-_-010311outfits-_-img_outfit13"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(above picture source)</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/collection%20crush/blogpost_1-91.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 666px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/collection%20crush/blogpost_1-91.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Outerwear/Globetrotting+in+Grey+Coat">globetrotting in grey coat: mod cloth</a> 2.<a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=&id=19923507&catId=BAGS-BAGS&pushId=BAGS-BAGS&popId=SHOESBAGS&sortProperties=&navCount=190&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=000&isSubcategory=&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=D"> sage advice tote: anthropologie</a> 3. <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES-BELTS-MID&id=19936624&catId=ACCESSORIES-BELTS&pushId=ACCESSORIES-BELTS&popId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES&sortProperties=&navCount=110&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=020&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=">season's end belt: anthropologie</a> 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65201119/vintage-nude-leather-oxford-shoes">vintage nude leather oxfords: dear golden vintage</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">While I neatly pack up some things around here and crack open the paint bucket in my new space I may be a bit absent. But as soon as the new place is ready for visitors I will be sure and have a wonderful blog opening party! </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSSF_3FXqYZrGRTDml4KZz-4ujEADjYGJ8qOTV0W-uuP0g0jpa0pIvcqrLJdR7jxDdPz992LpFxhaM54G150Vv8K1Gu8t_CLOhxQvglIarBCFeZ4KjsxLuCTjlyoG1QllT3dliyUxfL0/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSSF_3FXqYZrGRTDml4KZz-4ujEADjYGJ8qOTV0W-uuP0g0jpa0pIvcqrLJdR7jxDdPz992LpFxhaM54G150Vv8K1Gu8t_CLOhxQvglIarBCFeZ4KjsxLuCTjlyoG1QllT3dliyUxfL0/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560277998978751746" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-37581013283509111512011-01-05T19:29:00.000-08:002011-01-05T19:42:05.641-08:00my days are filling with inspiration!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMMAjKhuSDVkdQJE6_T5GpHjevR6B2O-FHxSDcyzncazClEOttrkps6dD6baFgm7-7QkDt1PeEPPRtbelvzmo3VH8IoxQchxKsvGaDJlKeqm9Ar-EMzDrfuUGNVTEM5zoNPGNGF0W-hI/s1600/d475a390423746309e26f9f631d5030f_7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMMAjKhuSDVkdQJE6_T5GpHjevR6B2O-FHxSDcyzncazClEOttrkps6dD6baFgm7-7QkDt1PeEPPRtbelvzmo3VH8IoxQchxKsvGaDJlKeqm9Ar-EMzDrfuUGNVTEM5zoNPGNGF0W-hI/s400/d475a390423746309e26f9f631d5030f_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558913043611677842" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello sweet bees, how have you been? I am in one of my inspired <i>time to change things up a bit</i> modes. I love these modes, but they usually mean I take a couple days (times more) away from my blog to get everything figured out. I think of this blog as my first studio apartment--super cute and filled with small collections I truly loved finding and putting together. But I also think that I am quickly outgrowing the space and it's time to find something a tad bigger (you know, where my domain and title match ;) ) So I am sort of packing up and getting ready to move over to a new space. Nothing is set up yet so it could be a couple weeks, but I will be sure and keep you updated!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/from%20my%20studio/b2803b81d60c409cab67dedb9aab7ee4_7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOYC7QHAgy_8VXczHIINfTEs_DEaW7tEA_u_5yjApvq6BFS8N23IsijMEIgUMR9mIvi2WqrVaATzHVN1M78JOTmB7Yq7J-eRReQntDwGoHnsQOgYqsPw45aXCI7AegqJg_ewcQmTWOrGA/s400/b2803b81d60c409cab67dedb9aab7ee4_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558913035738562818" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh and I finally bought this set of pens I have been eyeing for awhile. They are pretty but are also distracting me with doodle time. Remember<a href="http://ledatoleda.blogspot.com/2010/11/26-before-27.html"> </a><i><a href="http://ledatoleda.blogspot.com/2010/11/26-before-27.html">this post here on my 26 goals before 27</a></i><a href="http://ledatoleda.blogspot.com/2010/11/26-before-27.html">?</a> Well these are part of #16 now! How are your goals coming along? </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG4w6LS8x1FPZHYyeHWcYiRvbkbMC74OQFb4gn2X27Qd0SSm5pWXQg6iVPRHHG5xR7H7IFsvMh1inqbnvklShr0vmRzq38-RA8AtbdBUOMCRXhIk4OUtVIW9sGYGuyNt1fCPCMAiKaV6I/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG4w6LS8x1FPZHYyeHWcYiRvbkbMC74OQFb4gn2X27Qd0SSm5pWXQg6iVPRHHG5xR7H7IFsvMh1inqbnvklShr0vmRzq38-RA8AtbdBUOMCRXhIk4OUtVIW9sGYGuyNt1fCPCMAiKaV6I/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558910182743994338" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-67371124380413140142011-01-02T08:56:00.000-08:002011-01-02T09:25:57.363-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_1-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 100px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_1-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">It being the new year and all I wanted to share a list of things I am currently obsessing over just a tad. First, I really don't use this time of year to create resolutions because I set new goals or review past goals every day, it's more effective! So in place of resolutions I will share 5 things that I am working on and making a priority throughout the year. What are your 5 things?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thing #1: Goals! Goal setting is so much fun and with a new trick to make it feel more doable they just start taking on better life. I read a wonderful article recently about goal setting using an, "if, then" statement. For example one goal I have given myself is--If I say I am bored, then I will read an article, email, chapter, essay, etc. about business. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thing #2: Blog! I love blogs. They can be whatever you need them to be for you, educational, inspirational, or your daily guilty pleasure. I am taking this wonderful <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/e-course-catalog.html">e-course from elsie</a> and it has really got me thinking about what it is I do here. I love having this space but I think it's time for a direction review. My <a href="http://slimartsgirl.blogspot.com">darling sister</a> has recently decided to move her blog to a new home with a fresh start, which also got me thinking--what is my actual focus here? How can I make it better? Yes and I will!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thing #3: Entrepreneur! Here is a word that I am using in my vocabulary every day now. This last year was wonderful because things happened outside of my control giving me time for pause. Eventually I turned down what I saw as a traditional route and started day dreaming about more fun things. Those day dreams are turning into realities with a ton of hard work ahead of me of course! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thing #4: Stylist! As a little girl I loved playing dress up, redesigning my bedroom (constantly!) and designing clothing lines. But as I got older I deemed these hobbies as frivolous even though I truly loved what they all represented to me. It has taken me close to 10 years to throw that frivolous notion out the door and take back a piece of me that I still love. You will see this word start to pop up more as I take my blog in a more defined direction and give myself the space to be a teacher of style. (with more photos!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thing #5: Love! Well I am pretty lucky over this one. I get to spend great time everyday with someone who has pulled me out of my shell, all the while loving what unfolds. I foresee some exciting things in the future, but in the everyday life my sweetie inspires the small things, the big ideas, and all that is found in the middle. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is to another wonderful and playful year!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3DJrqHh1s5lqG8FAY6MTnLm1I_G88QpDdKyK_G1Z0bCekYUsbNsL997wbnZXwSZwNfDUzwDHBM3ZWpB-Q0stO8-UGK6mFkl6e0RRNljD_tkdecSB5UMV9l4RStBUn5IJ10nIIW4_2pFE/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3DJrqHh1s5lqG8FAY6MTnLm1I_G88QpDdKyK_G1Z0bCekYUsbNsL997wbnZXwSZwNfDUzwDHBM3ZWpB-Q0stO8-UGK6mFkl6e0RRNljD_tkdecSB5UMV9l4RStBUn5IJ10nIIW4_2pFE/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557633651496374418" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-84993605609381849052011-01-01T07:11:00.000-08:002011-01-01T07:11:00.361-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_1-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 96px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_1-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Happy new year sweet bees! Here are six things I am crushing over for the month. For starters I always associate January with lots of white and soft winter colors like pale blue, honey brown, and gold. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_1-11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 358px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_1-11.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I am in love with this little piece of<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59692738/love-sign-wood-distressed-modern?ref=fp_treasury_2"> </a><i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59692738/love-sign-wood-distressed-modern?ref=fp_treasury_2">love </a></i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59692738/love-sign-wood-distressed-modern?ref=fp_treasury_2">from old new again</a>. One of my goals from the year is to add art to our humble abode, this would be quite darling over our mantel!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_1-12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 454px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_1-12.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Classic lockets are always a favorite. This sweet <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64342730/vintage-a-simpler-time-1940s-locket">one from jean jean vintage</a> has such a romantic touch.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 367px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_1-13.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><div><div style="text-align: center;">Coffee is always in season, especially during these chilly months! This <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/kitchen-and-food/coffee-mugs-teacups/coffee-mug/s191345">literal coffee mug from Crate + Barrel </a> would make the mornings a bit warmer. (<i>update:</i> this was sitting under the tree for me this year and is now what I start my mornings with!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_1-14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 453px; height: 676px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_1-14.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Who knew a toothbrush could be so cute?! These <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=HOME-BATHBODY-DENTAL&id=093600&catId=HOME-BATHBODY&pushId=HOME-BATHBODY&popId=HOME&sortProperties=&navCount=115&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=014&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=subCategory">bamboo ones from Anthropologie </a>are good for the environment and good for my counter. (and they tell you when to switch to a new one!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_1-15.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 453px; height: 401px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_1-15.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Flats are easily worn in the summer, so how do you wear them in the cooler winter months? Pull out some grey and wool of course! I may need to snatch these <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=&id=18588335&catId=SHOES-FLATS&pushId=SHOES-FLATS&popId=SHOESBAGS&sortProperties=&navCount=55&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=004&isSubcategory=&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=D">bow topped flats up from Anthropologie</a> for my feet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_1-16.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 276px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_1-16.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I saved my favorite for last! After much hmming I decided I needed this ingenious course from <a href="http://www.redvelvetart.com/whats-new/blog-love-course">Elsie of A beautiful mess: Blog Love! </a> I bought this last month and have been swooning over every section. Her advice is packed full of inspiration. If you are a blogger I suggest getting a copy! I will write a review very soon.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaBTwN3iA9ltDOanJ2c1vBPxSJMcIKGRgnqeKRKAbp1oLZ_zxXkDBVCZRfphf0Q8s6IDNgkof4ZlTcwmEZM92Fk97YQBNE1wWQCalA5vMZhkBz7b5JZF56EzSk7O_ceEgA5ZI97uwoow/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaBTwN3iA9ltDOanJ2c1vBPxSJMcIKGRgnqeKRKAbp1oLZ_zxXkDBVCZRfphf0Q8s6IDNgkof4ZlTcwmEZM92Fk97YQBNE1wWQCalA5vMZhkBz7b5JZF56EzSk7O_ceEgA5ZI97uwoow/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551700374058045010" /></a></div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-32060960599564652972010-12-25T06:02:00.000-08:002010-12-25T06:02:00.765-08:00day twelve handmade holidays: Thank You Notes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-25.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 499px; height: 434px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-25.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;">It's finally here, Christmas morning! I may be in my (late) twenties but I still can't sleep all through the night before. For those of you tearing (or gracefully opening) your lovely packages from friends, family, or loved ones this early morning here is a great post holiday project: thank you notes! These would also make for darling winter solstice or new years cards, with a different stamp of course.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-25.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-251.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 499px; height: 639px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-251.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">step 1: Your ingredients: 8.5 x 11 card stock, bone folder (or dull butter knife), stamps, stamp pads, A1 sized envelopes (these fit a 3.5 x 5 card), paper cutter, and a pen.</div><div style="text-align: center;">step 2: Cut your card stock into two 3.5 x 10 pieces. Using your bone folder fold your card in half to create a 3.5 x 5 folded card.</div><div style="text-align: center;">step 3: Starting with my owl stamp and red ink, flatten your card to make stamping easier...</div><div style="text-align: center;">step 4: I stamped the larger stamp towards the top so the thank you stamp had plenty of space</div><div style="text-align: center;">step 5: Using my small thank you circle stamp I stamped 3 times re-inking in between each stamp</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-252.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 499px; height: 512px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-252.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">step 6: Using a fine tip brown marker I drew three lines down to make the thank you's appear as little pendants</div><div style="text-align: center;">step 7: Incorporate your stamp on your envelope. It will go through the mail just fine!</div><div style="text-align: center;">step 7: I stamped the owl in the middle of the envelope so my address could be nestled inside. </div><div style="text-align: center;">step 9: Write your return address on the back flap to give your front address more space.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THANK YOU for spending these handmade holidays with me, this has been my most favorite blog project to date! I will be spending some much needed time with family and my sweetie, but I will be back very soon with a New Year's Eve collection crush, a few updated goals, Six Sweets for January, and some other fun things for the new year. <i>Happy Holidays sweet bees!</i> </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBgI6bcmD_j1Pjy1z8Kx8kCo9CAwS3lwxo6zFTHhdIhM__Il10cEqYbBD4B5pievNbq8_HtjeZwPbXm3I-fsUqVPgJ7ow7TTpbzDu35xSx3v82ICy7nO2DLw9qATsExSXVl7lPgiqXa7A/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBgI6bcmD_j1Pjy1z8Kx8kCo9CAwS3lwxo6zFTHhdIhM__Il10cEqYbBD4B5pievNbq8_HtjeZwPbXm3I-fsUqVPgJ7ow7TTpbzDu35xSx3v82ICy7nO2DLw9qATsExSXVl7lPgiqXa7A/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547068310309177586" border="0" /></a></div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-24757492091663793812010-12-24T06:02:00.000-08:002010-12-24T06:02:00.266-08:00day eleven handmade holidays: Placecards<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-24.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 499px; height: 438px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-24.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">My family have always eaten dinner on Christmas eve and not much has changed! Well it usually begins in the early afternoon with a full day of grazing on appetizers and games then sometime late into the evening we get to that delicious dinner. This year our table will be the fullest with family it has ever been so I thought these would be a darling addition!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-242.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 383px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-242.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">step 1: You will need the following materials: cardstock (in colors you like!), printed paper, double sided tape, paper cutter, pen.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cut your solid cardstock to 4" x 3", and fold in half so each placecard measures 2" x 3".</div><div style="text-align: center;">step 2: Cut a contrasting color cardstock to 1 1/2" x 2 1/2", using a little piece of double sided tape attach it to your placecard just a tad to the right.</div><div style="text-align: center;">step 3: Cut your printed paper to 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" squares, and using your double sided tape attach this to the left side of your colored paper.</div><div style="text-align: center;">step 4: Write your friends + families names and set your lovely table!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-243.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 700px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-243.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">step 5: For a different look, use your placecard to write on and use some printed paper for decoration. Cut some printed paper to 2" x 1 1/4" and adhere to one side of your placecard.</div><div style="text-align: center;">step 6: Write your guest's name (or a fun quote) and set your table!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tomorrow's my last handmade holidays post: thank you notes. Happy Christmas Eve!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-243.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOAPq0hLW5egQ9nOFsE058c_ZOGQo1enFTixPNyGiYMOhpvtAT4bT7dBbMY19v64MAm0tFnrUbdEit38vK0B6tUtqBLUz3i6kVKaOkLvLEWTGPaoNgwV60N5DmZPh3zl4mUTOzgPOUslA/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOAPq0hLW5egQ9nOFsE058c_ZOGQo1enFTixPNyGiYMOhpvtAT4bT7dBbMY19v64MAm0tFnrUbdEit38vK0B6tUtqBLUz3i6kVKaOkLvLEWTGPaoNgwV60N5DmZPh3zl4mUTOzgPOUslA/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543348328542358818" border="0" /></a></div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-65165654998509021912010-12-23T06:12:00.000-08:002010-12-23T07:56:50.531-08:00day ten handmade holidays: Gift Tags!<img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 446px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-23.jpg" alt="" border="0" /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In addition to scheming up my gift wrap design at least a month before Christmas (like a real paper adoring dork) I can't forget about the gift tags! <a href="http://ledatoleda.blogspot.com/2009/12/tiny-houses-and-eskimos.html">This old post </a>are my tags from last year, kraft paper always seems to make it's round this time of year. Here are three tag ideas with my favorite print maker: rubber stamps.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-231.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 499px; height: 638px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-231.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">step 1: you will need blank tags (of any color to your liking), festive holiday stamps, stamp ink (note: I use both pigmented and dye inks here because my paper can absorb both with ease), printed paper, paper cutter, double sided tape, pen. My printed papers can be found <a href="http://www.basicgrey.com/scrapbook/shop/collections/show/current/jovial">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">step 2: for one tag I cut down some of the printed snowflake paper and added a sold piece to create a border. Using my <i>do not open until Christmas</i> stamp and some red ink I repeated the stamp for a full print.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-231.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;">step 3: for another tag I used a simple circle stamp and the plain white background for another printed tag. Both of my stamps I snatched up for just $1! (see the finished tags above)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-232.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 499px; height: 509px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-232.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">step 4: for my last tag I started by stamping my white tag in the same repetitive pattern as the first one. </div><div style="text-align: center;">step 5: using that as your backdrop cut some printed paper and solid paper for the front using double sided tape to attach.</div><div style="text-align: center;">step 6: find a colorful pen to add your recipients name, like this sea foam sharpie :)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-232.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-233.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 429px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-233.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Now your gifts are ready for your handmade gift tags and just in time to slip them under the tree. (if that's where they are headed) Just two projects left, check in tomorrow for: holiday dinner place cards!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-233.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEEqiW8BbU18NdMu8eZJsOePRBLuiXt-QB88YSy82jTJ0sPiJhgHI5KIzy4nN-volo_Erl7d8BoduH_1sMBgmJNZWh4pIlpEl9ZipMGjARHeipXRMN5KUCIiEOYazu09k3ya_Ti89h7X0/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEEqiW8BbU18NdMu8eZJsOePRBLuiXt-QB88YSy82jTJ0sPiJhgHI5KIzy4nN-volo_Erl7d8BoduH_1sMBgmJNZWh4pIlpEl9ZipMGjARHeipXRMN5KUCIiEOYazu09k3ya_Ti89h7X0/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547063952748856962" border="0" /></a></div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-26278030289276009602010-12-22T05:42:00.000-08:002010-12-22T05:42:00.307-08:00day nine handmade holidays: paint your nails!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_12-22.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 123px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_12-22.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">A sweet friend of mine has become my personal nail polish guru! (and a ton of other people too) Not to mention she gifted me that bottle of Chanel polish for my birthday that I am coveting :) I will let her share her nail geniusness with you:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">Tis the season to be festive! Nothing makes me feel more festive than a fun color on my fingertips, so I’m sharing my favorite holiday nail colors with you. I tried to choose both high and low-end polishes, so there is something for every budget. </p></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_12-222.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 700px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_12-222.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">no. 1 Reds and Golds: There is no better time of year to play with sparkle than the holidays! It’s actually the only time I really go nuts for glittery polish. I know I just said to think beyond red polish, but it really does work on everyone and is perfect for Christmas time. Recently I’ve started hunting for coppery golds, and this stunner on my thumb is my favorite. The richness of the copper looks good on all skin tones, even my pale pinkness. I love a good dark red nail polish, I’m constantly on the hunt for the darkest I can find. Look for something with a bit of shimmer in it so it reads as red, not black. If blood red isn’t your thing, the holidays are a perfect excuse to bust out your brightest, glitteriest red—this ruby slipper-inspired color by China Glaze never disappoints. Chocolate brown is starting to pop up more in polish and I can’t get enough. It’s especially appropriate at the holidays when sweets are everywhere and cocoa is necessary to get warmed up from the inside. Gold is so fun to wear any time of year, but it always brightens my spirits when it’s crummy outside. I bought this gold on impulse while I was waiting in line at Forever 21 and it’s one of my favorites.</p> <!--EndFragment--> </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_12-223.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 498px; height: 368px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_12-223.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">Thumb to pinkie: OPI Rising Star, Sinful Colors Burgandy Apple, China Glaze Ruby Pumps, OPI Suzy Says Da, Forever 21 Gold</p><p class="MsoNormal">I’ve been buying polish like crazy for the past two years and the one piece of advice I have is to never judge a polish by its brand. It’s pretty much all made from the same stuff! Thanks for reading! -m</p><p class="MsoNormal">I am surely buying a bottle of Sinful Colors Burgundy Apple in time for Christmas eve -- just three handmade holiday posts left! Stop by tomorrow for: gift tags!</p> <!--EndFragment--> </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhPoWv5B7gzg8jybsJXCeGt4vRUxXTTC3uhGxTOXNT-TLO8OXnvPesG1lozlHv2NphA-1cgpeXUGcV2oShTtFG_7CR-y39pyAr8GigEN4mKc4XJEm-PizHyFsqlRXUfwh-JIEL_IfLI0/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhPoWv5B7gzg8jybsJXCeGt4vRUxXTTC3uhGxTOXNT-TLO8OXnvPesG1lozlHv2NphA-1cgpeXUGcV2oShTtFG_7CR-y39pyAr8GigEN4mKc4XJEm-PizHyFsqlRXUfwh-JIEL_IfLI0/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553357619252617938" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-78713663418111038882010-12-21T06:07:00.000-08:002010-12-21T06:07:00.417-08:00day eight handmade holidays: Stationary Set<img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 499px; height: 638px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-21.jpg" alt="" border="0" /><div><div style="text-align: center;">Just five days until Christmas, but don't fret, for just $5 wrap up a darling stationary set!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-212.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 700px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-212.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 1</i>: for this fun project you will need: stamps (#1-I grabbed a bird and bee set, but monograms are a classic style too!), ink pad (#2-dye ink will dry quickly), 2 sheets of cardstock, 3 sheets of text weight paper (text weight paper is just light weight paper), 10 A1 envelopes (these fit a 3 1/2 x 5), a paper cutter, 5x7 box, ribbon or raffia.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 2</i>: Cut your card stock down to 5x7 and then fold in half. Cut your text weight paper to 5x7 and leave large. This way your recipient gets folded cards and stationary paper for letters!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-213.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 700px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-213.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 3</i>: My stamp set came with several different stamps, so I used 3 for my set. Stamp an image on the front of your folded cardstock, and maybe at the top middle of your text weight paper. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 4</i>: While those dry, grab your envelopes and stamp the bottom right with another image.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 5</i>: Now that all of your papers and envelopes are stamped you can stack them in your box. Place the text weight paper flat in the bottom, fold your cards and place them on top, and place your envelopes on the other end. (Turn an envelope over behind the front one so the flap comes over the front)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 6</i>: Out of the same paper as the folded cards, make a small little note card to write a message in. I stamped the front with the little bee!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 7</i>: Close up your box, grab your ribbon or raffia, wrap up your box and tie a bow in the front. Finish it off with a colored pencil or fun pen!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-214.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 700px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-214.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Even without wrapping this will look darling under a tree or sticking out of a stocking. Stop by tomorrow for: another surprise guest post! </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGen2Znrgwvyvjh6Fs1JJPi9146dKUtsN-46vPnnnh3A1ovLrH4L9fMtRcRMUacAWGsKAV6lRXUBKnBXm_lcHpZR2bkTUsX7I7oR2156d97nAhe3G-U36mNRezjVSHLH_4HNRVmvaoj4A/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGen2Znrgwvyvjh6Fs1JJPi9146dKUtsN-46vPnnnh3A1ovLrH4L9fMtRcRMUacAWGsKAV6lRXUBKnBXm_lcHpZR2bkTUsX7I7oR2156d97nAhe3G-U36mNRezjVSHLH_4HNRVmvaoj4A/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542790163207086530" border="0" /></a></div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-53779893041483284892010-12-20T06:13:00.000-08:002010-12-20T06:13:00.081-08:00day seven handmade holidays: feather hair adornment<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-20.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 499px; height: 422px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-20.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I made a batch of these for the recent <a href="http://www.craftywonderland.com/">Crafty Wonderland</a> and adore slipping them in my hair this time of year! The best part being that they are so simple to make and each is an original made just by you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-202.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 581px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-202.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 1</i>: You will need to start with- single feathers (you can find these at any craft store in a bag for just a couple dollars), small piece of printed cotton, thin ribbon, alligator clip, scissors, and hot glue.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 2</i>: Start with a few larger feathers and begin layering them in hand to get the look you like. Place a small dollop of glue on the back of each feather as you layer them together. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 3</i>: For a little contrast mix and match bright colors with dotted black and white in the back.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-203.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 683px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-203.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 4</i>: Once your feathers are glued together finish off the ends with some ribbon. Cut an 8" strip of ribbon. Glue the middle of the ribbon to the top of your feather base. Then wrap in both directions finishing in the front in a knot.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 5</i>: Take your printed cotton and cut out a small circle, about 1 1/2" in diameter. Once cut out cut two tiny slits in the middle next to know another for your clip to slip into</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 6</i>: Slip your alligator back through the slit in the cotton circle, glue the back down to the cotton</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 7</i>: Place glue on the back of the whole cotton piece and attach to the back of your feather piece. Slip into your hair and enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These make for great gifts too, and who doesn't love a handmade gift? Stop by tomorrow for a darling gift under $5 (and with just 5 days until Christmas)!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXY13ukpKGU2lvSpqaajGK8BM2Vr8d5FQvsSKOE5GzrKxti7lfMT-XDtOthzoM5zkbYXOPu8jgaBj4pIKT45nwPxl-IOkJhgNiVRFiF4_DQeOHKFLXmakqFH41eycwreSnqE4iZ4Y2So/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXY13ukpKGU2lvSpqaajGK8BM2Vr8d5FQvsSKOE5GzrKxti7lfMT-XDtOthzoM5zkbYXOPu8jgaBj4pIKT45nwPxl-IOkJhgNiVRFiF4_DQeOHKFLXmakqFH41eycwreSnqE4iZ4Y2So/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542557487603554834" border="0" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-84369669268677109912010-12-19T05:42:00.000-08:002010-12-19T07:43:17.739-08:00day six handmade holidays: jewelry collection from nimbi designs!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-194.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 622px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-194.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Today's guest post comes from the ultra adorable <a href="http://web.me.com/devanedwards1/Nimbi_Design/home.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Devan of Nimbi Designs</span></a>! She is a very talented designer and graphic artist, but really I see her as a J<i>ill of all trades</i>. Here is just one example of that: a jewelry collection set to wrap up for someone special or wear to that next holiday party. I will let Devan take it from here ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <!--EndFragment--> <div style="text-align: center;">For this project you will need these tools: diamond glaze (clear drying liquid adhesive), scissors, decorative paper, (no 1.) <a href="http://www.makingmemories.com/Products/collections/paper-reverie">Making Memories “Paper Reverie” 18 pc set (comes in several color options, for this I used “Noir”, runs about $5 for a set)</a>, (no 2.) Necklace backing, Silver hoops for necklace making, Silver Blank ring, Silver blank double sided necklace piece, Silver Earring piece pair, Pliers, Disposable paint brush. (grab all of these at your closest craft shop!)</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 447px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-19.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">step 1 + 2. Take your bobby pin piece and add a little bit of Diamond Glaze on the flat silver part of the bobby pin with your disposable paint brush.</p><p class="MsoNormal">step 3: Then take your chosen piece, in mine I picked the black sparkly flower, and place the Diamond Glazed piece to the flat side of the plastic rose. Let it sit and dry. Should only take a hour or two to dry since it’s a lighter amount of Diamond Glaze.</p></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-193.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 573px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-193.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><!--StartFragment--><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">tep 1. the pendant when it's all finished up! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">step 2. For this necklace (about nickel size) I chose a paper that matched the “Noir” collection to cut out and place inside the Double-Sided necklace </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">step 3. To get the right size I took a nickel and placed it on a the paper, and drew with a pencil lightly tracing the shape and size of the nickel </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">step 4. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Once you’ve traced the shape out, take your scissors and cut along the line.</span><!--EndFragment--></div><!--StartFragment--> <!--EndFragment--> <!--StartFragment--><!--EndFragment--> <div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">step 5. Then I take the Diamond Glaze and put just a small pea sized drop inside the Silver piece -- I use my disposable paint brush to evenly spread the glaze around. Once it’s set poor a little bit of the Diamond Glaze inside filling and covering evenly over the paper design. This will take about 12-24 hours to dry fully so sit it aside until the Diamond glaze has hardened and turned clear.</span></div><!--StartFragment--> <!--EndFragment--> <!--StartFragment--> <!--EndFragment--> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-192.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 477px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-192.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><!--StartFragment--><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">step 1. I chose 2 of the black jewels and replaced the hoops on them with larger silver hoops to match my silver earring pieces. Use your pliers to remove and add these.</span></span><!--EndFragment--><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">step 2: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Once you’ve done that, add your earring piece, and close the hoops tightly, so that it doesn’t have a gap to fall out.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">step 3:</span></span><span style="Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-USfont-family:";font-size:12.0pt;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Your earring is done. Do the same for your other earring and they are ready to wear.</span></span></div><!--StartFragment--><!--EndFragment--> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-USfont-family:";font-size:12.0pt;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-195.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 570px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-195.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">step 1. Take your silver ring piece, and just like you did for the Bobby Pin, use your disposable paintbrush to add diamond glaze to the flat part of your ring.</p><p class="MsoNormal">step 2: Add your chosen piece for your ring and let it sit again, for at least 1 to 2 hours.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><!--StartFragment--> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Now you’ve made an entire little accessory set as a gift -- you can give them individually or as a fun set. The best part is you have several other pieces to use and make many more from. Perfect girlie gift for the holiday season and great for a New Years Eve wear. Have fun making your pieces and Happy Holidays! – Nimbi Design</p><p class="MsoNormal">Thanks for reading my super fun guest post! I have been looking forward to having her here :) I have one more guest post coming up in a few days filled with vibrant colors! And don't miss tomorrow's post: feather hair accessories.</p> <!--EndFragment--> <p></p></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmGNlf2JTPZsd4G5wZhJGKkCH79yoOlwxZ1E4PKAo8JTKSFG1-uuw1xg9KjczepJJSIt1V66ydCw-h3GLrI7eT-uomy-sUQxh883sTI27FroxlT16Z_mWMxR0srCahbh1T-LEQhPHcBP0/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmGNlf2JTPZsd4G5wZhJGKkCH79yoOlwxZ1E4PKAo8JTKSFG1-uuw1xg9KjczepJJSIt1V66ydCw-h3GLrI7eT-uomy-sUQxh883sTI27FroxlT16Z_mWMxR0srCahbh1T-LEQhPHcBP0/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552256311969185474" /></a></div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-80931348545003174792010-12-18T05:45:00.000-08:002010-12-18T08:33:08.859-08:00day five handmade holidays: Knitted Coffee Sleeve<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-18.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 499px; height: 431px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-18.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is a project I have wanted to create forever. Well since I started knitting which was not forever ago, but still the project has been looming and just in time for the holidays! This sleeve was quite quick and may just end up in someone's stocking next week :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-181.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 700px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-181.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">step 1: gather your knitting ingredients: worsted weight yarn, needles size 8, cable needle, button. (if you are a beginning knitter you can handle this project, promise!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">step 2: I purchased this darling sleeve pattern from Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/natalya1905"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Natalya's Studio</span></a> and highly recommend her patterns. As far as cabling goes, here is the basic how-to:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cabling is simply slipping stitches onto a holding needle, knitting across, and then knitting the stitches you set aside back on. Moving them to the side (or onto your cable needle) and then knitting them back into your working needle creates a cross that over several rows will look like a braided twist, or cable.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If a pattern reads <i>C6F</i>, this means slip 6 stitches off and hold them on your cable needle in<i> front</i> of your project. Knit the following 6 stitches, then knit from your cable needle.</div><div style="text-align: center;">If a pattern reads <i>C6B</i>, this means slip 6 stitches off and hold them in <i>back</i> of your cable needle, etc.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's that simple, honest! If you are looking for an easy to use cable book I highly suggest <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Harmony-Guides-Cables-Arans-Stitches/dp/159668058X/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1291525754&sr=8-5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">cables and arans from the harmony guides</span></a>.</div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><u><br /></u></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-181.jpg"></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-181.jpg"></a><div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-181.jpg"></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-182.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 700px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-182.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">step 3: I finished my sleeve off a tad different then the pattern called for and created a larger strip that I attached to the other side with extra yarn. Sew on a large button and enjoy your next cup of (now fancy) coffee! -Or- box this up for a darling holiday gift sure to keep a loved one's hand warm this winter season :) Check in tomorrow for: a surprise guest post!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-182.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvlvY_Vcrl0-IMOhJ8pcpjfXZKfJnEaukBa4rZ6VJ60dqCsx1aeVv_aowBpT9yT1xwJPPHTo6jYBAzkqDOI53s6q1pZ9_Rgu1-uv-4Ismc6SJrteKNDDbGShxwG4Pf1KCimPsu72r58A/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvlvY_Vcrl0-IMOhJ8pcpjfXZKfJnEaukBa4rZ6VJ60dqCsx1aeVv_aowBpT9yT1xwJPPHTo6jYBAzkqDOI53s6q1pZ9_Rgu1-uv-4Ismc6SJrteKNDDbGShxwG4Pf1KCimPsu72r58A/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547056394753829618" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-77756467433441216472010-12-17T06:23:00.000-08:002010-12-17T06:23:00.115-08:00day four handmade holidays: paper ornaments<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-17-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 324px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-17-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">There are more then many ways to make paper ornaments, but these are 3D! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-172.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 700px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-172.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Once you get the hang of these you can whip them up in no time, and they are kid friendly! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 1</i>: You will need these materials- cardstock cut into a shape you like (I chose 2" circles to match the circle stamp), a decorative stamp, stamp ink, double sided tape, scissors and ribbon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 2</i>: Stamp your cut paper. Like in the previous post I prefer dye ink for fast drying. You only need to stamp one side.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 3</i>: Let your pieces dry if they need to.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 4</i>: Fold your shapes in half. I used a bone folder to place a score line in the middle to make it easier to fold. If you don't have one you can also use the dull side of a butter knife.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 5</i>: Place a small strip of double sided tape on the back of your scored shapes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 6</i>: Tape two pieces together, then before placing the third cut 12" of ribbon. Loop it and attach the ends to the tape inside the ornament. Finish off with the third piece of cardstock to hold your ribbon in place. Hang them up!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-173.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 338px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-173.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Our tree is filled with little handmade ornaments, it makes it just a bit more personal. Don't miss tomorrow's post: knitted coffee sleeves! (<--I have been <i>can't waiting</i> to share this one!)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2YYQz_-h3YqbOEeoGxfkNvszcuopiik4WiPHKPKlgHCJVTaYz1hnw12vf4RToGq3Wa7Hf7547ePCOGP3BJO8igP4wdbiNBVU6s7UoRSPF_VC_lgBg0i5ZFYkPUHC3eOKA7Gy2ORvheW8/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2YYQz_-h3YqbOEeoGxfkNvszcuopiik4WiPHKPKlgHCJVTaYz1hnw12vf4RToGq3Wa7Hf7547ePCOGP3BJO8igP4wdbiNBVU6s7UoRSPF_VC_lgBg0i5ZFYkPUHC3eOKA7Gy2ORvheW8/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542504572774665474" border="0" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-69959580633965619712010-12-16T06:15:00.000-08:002010-12-16T14:01:45.408-08:00day three handmade holidays: stamped gift wrap!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-16.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 498px; height: 509px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-16.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I love wrapping gifts almost more then gathering them up, it's another place to get creative! Here is a simple way to make your gift wrap more fun, hand stamping it. I found this stamp for just $1, it came in very handy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-162.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 499px; height: 462px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-162.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 1</i>: Gather your materials. I love light weight kraft paper, but any blank paper will do great, even white. Also you will need scissors, tape, a stamp, and stamp pad.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 2</i>: Grab the gift you are wrapping and measure your paper, cut to size</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 3</i>: Lay your paper on a hard surface and to keep it from rolling up just use some heavy items to hold the ends down. Start stamping! I prefer a dye based ink, they dry very quickly and won't stain your skin (as opposed to pigment based inks) Stamp randomly, it will turn out cute!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>step 4</i>: Wrap your gift with some double sided tape to hide in the folds. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-163.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/blogpost_12-163.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Finish off with some matching ribbon and a little tag. And when your present gets opened you get to gloat about making it yourself :) Stop by tomorrow for: paper ornaments!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUY1-ESk8nKs1dYzYZufqUwSBX51_iqrjRfJcNBihZEiyIwGwijzBf19DyPazMpmEPP2VHTgVTApl7kiXzq97Z9b3AJ3rMGMklXzoo2r7wGb8lIqfWswYm42Pjd29j0sH3MKsWAPnieY/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUY1-ESk8nKs1dYzYZufqUwSBX51_iqrjRfJcNBihZEiyIwGwijzBf19DyPazMpmEPP2VHTgVTApl7kiXzq97Z9b3AJ3rMGMklXzoo2r7wGb8lIqfWswYm42Pjd29j0sH3MKsWAPnieY/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542496977235534210" border="0" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-67759743725497633742010-12-15T06:35:00.000-08:002010-12-16T14:01:27.687-08:00day two handmade holidays: favorite cookies recipe box!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_12-15copy-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 459px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_12-15copy-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;">These are my favorite holidays cookies that my mom has been making for I don't know how long. A few seasons ago I started making them as the perfect holiday party treat. They are pretty simple and don't involve an oven!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 517px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/recipe%20box/blogpost_12-151.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">You will need these ingredients-</div><div style="text-align: center;">no. 1: rice crispies. I found some gluten-free ones with less sugar in the organic section</div><div style="text-align: center;">no. 2: crunchy peanut butter. You will use almost the whole jar!</div><div style="text-align: center;">no. 3: powder sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">no. 4: semi sweet chocolate, my baking staple :)</div><div style="text-align: center;">no. 5: mini cupcake wraps are great if these are going to a party for individual servings</div><div style="text-align: center;">no. 6: butter</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/recipe%20box/blogpost_12-152.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 673px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/recipe%20box/blogpost_12-152.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">1. Start by melting your chocolate, it will stay smooth while you make the cookies. I always make a double boiler out of a small pan (fill it with about an inch of water), and a cereal bowl over the top.</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. The chocolate will start to melt within about 5 minutes. Start moving the pieces around with a butter knife to help melt them evenly.</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Move on to your peanut butter mixture. Everything just gets piled together!</div><div style="text-align: center;">First, cream your peanut butter, powder sugar, and butter. Once combined add your crispies a cup at a time. Work together with your hands but careful not to smash the cereal! It will look like no. 3, not too pretty but yummy :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/recipe%20box/blogpost_12-153.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 571px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/recipe%20box/blogpost_12-153.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">4. Using your hands roll together small balls. 2 Tablespoons is a good estimate. Then dip your ball into the melted chocolate and sit on some wax paper for cooling. You could get about 2 dozen out of your mixture. Pop the tray in the fridge for 30 minutes to set your chocolate.</div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Here's how they look when all done! You can store them in an air tight container on your counter.</div><div style="text-align: center;">6. Nestle them in little fluted wraps for easy handling around a treat table. Enjoy! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stop by tomorrow for: stamped gift wrap!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7gfG0b3lV_mpaFQ1pNtPYnXPsukIYqV1UBBFdwRt_lUkqF-uEGsjw-KBUXDWNloUqwaDQZqASxabd4izki5XbO1BTmV-CYJkwTY0AKMt1A3_62nu9_6MtCFiRaeH9t4dYRxktsW9uCA/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7gfG0b3lV_mpaFQ1pNtPYnXPsukIYqV1UBBFdwRt_lUkqF-uEGsjw-KBUXDWNloUqwaDQZqASxabd4izki5XbO1BTmV-CYJkwTY0AKMt1A3_62nu9_6MtCFiRaeH9t4dYRxktsW9uCA/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549835813203174898" border="0" /></a></div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-63009716170096433812010-12-14T05:45:00.000-08:002010-12-16T14:00:58.712-08:00day one handmade holidays: 12 Days Before Christmas Gift Tree<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_12-14.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 203px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_12-14.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;" ><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;font-family:Georgia,serif;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(To start off the handmade holiday's is my darling mom. She had all kinds of wonderful tricks up her sleeve when I was little (come to think of it, she still does) here is one I truly loved!)</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;font-family:Georgia,serif;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;font-family:Georgia,serif;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Our children are all grown and have flown the nest, but when it comes to Christmas they're all five years old, again. It reminds me of one little idea I use to do for them to calm the waiting & excitement of </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Christmas is coming</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. We lived away from our families when the kids were little, so The Christmas Truck (known as the UPS truck the other 11 months of the year) would deliver packages from all over the U.S., the kids would go crazy--"Can we open them now?" "Please-Please-Please?" "It has my name on it, I should open it RIGHT NOW!" The UPS person became Santa in the eye of my children.</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;font-family:Georgia,serif;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;font-family:Georgia,serif;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I had done Advent Calendars with pieces of candy inside - but, with the kids just coming down from the Halloween candy high they didn't need another sugar rush to add to their already hyper holiday. So, I decided to do something a little different. I started the 12 Days Before Christmas with a Partridge in a Gift Tree.</span></span></div></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_12-141.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 471px; height: 501px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_12-141.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;" ><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;font-family:Georgia,serif;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;font-family:Georgia,serif;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> used a small, 2 foot artificial tree and attached 12 little wrapped gifts with their names and a number for each gift per child. The gifts were little things - gum, a small toy, a dollar bill, Christmas candy, a personalized notebook, an ornament, small bag of popcorn, hair ribbons, a matchbox car, a small necklace, etc., the 12th gift on Christmas eve was usually a note to find mom and I would give them a new Christmas book. The tree was waiting for them the morning of December 13th and they could find the gift of the day waiting for just them. It worked too! It took the edge off of begging to open a gift and made the waiting for Christmas to come a little less stressful for them (and me).</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;font-family:Georgia,serif;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;font-family:Georgia,serif;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Leda here: today the tree is all wrapped up for a very special little boy and I know all us grown up kids are waiting in anticipation for his reaction to this very sweet tradition. You can read more of my mom's musings, and see her scrapbook genius unfold on </span><a href="http://bhamsam.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">her blog here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">! Check in tomorrow for: my favorite Christmas/holiday cookies recipe box!</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:16px;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidd-dwGDvVzA7-Jro4tlkPXdB9d8TVt-i5khYeRznFiWpZMMMXGOTa3qGrT7LKqL5YGGhcAEAY3-tXzD6eEGm7NL_DCIMrqzslcbikfdPFHGBtfrn17nkRaMjklMAHof43T3nkKDNTwEM/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidd-dwGDvVzA7-Jro4tlkPXdB9d8TVt-i5khYeRznFiWpZMMMXGOTa3qGrT7LKqL5YGGhcAEAY3-tXzD6eEGm7NL_DCIMrqzslcbikfdPFHGBtfrn17nkRaMjklMAHof43T3nkKDNTwEM/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547244743989175906" border="0" /></a></span></div></span></div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-74018371250074840892010-12-13T06:00:00.000-08:002010-12-13T08:23:38.998-08:0012 days of handmade holidays<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 450px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/handmade%20holidays/handmade_holidays.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/holiday-cookies-for-santa#slide_20"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so excited about this project! (and I don't have to keep it a secret anymore) Starting tomorrow is officially the 12 days before Christmas, and to celebrate the season I will post the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">**12 days of handmade holidays**</span>. These twelve days will be filled with all DIY ideas designed by me and even a few special guests. Without giving too much away there will be my favorite Christmas cookies, wrap projects, gift ideas (under $5!), paper goods, accessories, and more...</div><div style="text-align: center;">To start things off tomorrow my sweet mom has a project/tradition that occurred every year in our house when I was growing up and is still one of my all time favorite kid memories. It's a real treat!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(And, I will be doing a<a href="http://beetwixt.etsy.com"> beetwixt shop</a> update tonight with rings and new pendants too!)</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0vA4GPVWJ9QC6RNyFMBLjkVIM7numIcjaqlvCgNUn77zFUWIf3DIm1NteO99NHRekfelN-YpCLnYDzoCKnF_st71-25LbjdL9VX2APWKWrlo44wS5kVPi5pGn82wbH_la-ODvRuyI-8/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547063144880735538" />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-1911121330724626322010-12-12T07:54:00.000-08:002010-12-12T08:12:35.224-08:00a few snap shots!<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 499px; height: 672px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/blogpost_12-12.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><div><div style="text-align: center;">The show was so much fun yesterday and I am getting ready for day no. 2! Here is how my booth looks in the ring of all the crafty wonerlandness. Everyone who stopped by was so sweet and very complimentary, so thank you! This show was a real labor of love and seeing the final product sure does feel good. Here are a few of my crafty friends I snapped some shots of before the craziness began :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/bikecozy_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 475px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/bikecozy_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bikecozy.etsy.com">Rachel with Bike Cozy</a>. She makes tool kit rolls, toe cozies, lace wranglers, biking hats, and paper goods for the *everyday (biking) hero*. Her booth was so interactive, I loved it.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/bikecozy_1.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/amywing.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 471px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/amywing.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://amywing.com/">Amy Wing with Amy Wing Designs</a>. Amy is a metal smither with an effortless looking aesthetic line of silver work. Every year there is a new piece I drool over, this year it is the clean circle inside a circle. *big heart* </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/ciaobirdie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 667px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/ciaobirdie.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Barb with Ciao Birdie. Barb is an ephemera collage artist who creatively has put her print work onto cards, buttons, magnets, journals, oh and she makes darling little mushroom ornaments. My day job is going to start selling her work this month, we are all pretty stoked about that!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are many more friends but the doors were opening and I had to scoot back to my home base. The show is at the Oregon Convention Center, Hall C, from 11-5 pm today. Please stop by and say hello!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1IfovjU3ipfmij2657J_3l3IkeZ0cOKGFtQp4FebVQH0rSnFPSGmmXHKRrFTSTbtIEJozieGjZJsxBOf22aMRUXi8x3ptLuFtGK8XOkeKMZVKMb8sCu1AEEV33FCXhMTqaSf-R_AOLs/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1IfovjU3ipfmij2657J_3l3IkeZ0cOKGFtQp4FebVQH0rSnFPSGmmXHKRrFTSTbtIEJozieGjZJsxBOf22aMRUXi8x3ptLuFtGK8XOkeKMZVKMb8sCu1AEEV33FCXhMTqaSf-R_AOLs/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549825163315310466" /></a></div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-15629822618945108992010-12-11T05:19:00.000-08:002010-12-11T05:19:00.332-08:00crafty wonderland, ah!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/collection%20crush/blogpost_12-11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 687px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/collection%20crush/blogpost_12-11.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rachelaustin?ref=seller_info">Rachel Austin Original Paintings</a> 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ciaobirdie?ref=seller_info">Ciao Birdie Paper Goods</a> 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/darlingsavage?ref=seller_info">Darling Savage Cloth Goods</a> 4.<a href="http://locket2you.com/"> Locket 2 You</a> 5. <a href="http://www.bisonbookbinding.com/">Bison Bookbinding + Spincycle Yarns</a> (<--both from my home!) 6. <a href="http://www.queenbee-creations.com/">Queen Bee Creations handbags</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's here, it's here! It is officially the morning of <a href="http://www.craftywonderland.com">Crafty Wonderland</a>. Here are just a small hand few of the artisans, crafters, makers, and dreamers that can be found at the show today and tomorrow. If you are not in Portland visit the <a href="http://craftywonderland.com/vendors/">full list of vendors here</a> for some over stimulus of greatness :) Crafty Wonderland was originally a small monthly show here in Portland and they held a holiday sale every December. This is the first year with <i>no</i> monthly shows and you can only soak up the crafty wonderland awesomeness at the holiday and a spring time shows; hence the overabundance of excitement! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love that artisans are coming form all over to participate, such as No. 5. Not only are these cards made by Bison Bookbinding from my home town of Bellingham, but the cards are for Spincycle Yarns -- another Bellingham native yarn maker. It's not too late to road trip over to our bridgetown of Portland, you won't regret it! I will post some pics tonight of the show. And don't forget to stop by Monday for my <i>project</i> launch (tee hee).</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDu4JSOLHW1CB3RARHyW_HixLUBoFhn3ywDv9HQyXBHOHgRRip8RyLSfU0tuDkT1yXbPFBsJJh81-p3zZ18romYIilltrJlo92lSCkhUsdVHaksGGx7ANyNsUz1Ch5mchPKXK56nPAIk/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDu4JSOLHW1CB3RARHyW_HixLUBoFhn3ywDv9HQyXBHOHgRRip8RyLSfU0tuDkT1yXbPFBsJJh81-p3zZ18romYIilltrJlo92lSCkhUsdVHaksGGx7ANyNsUz1Ch5mchPKXK56nPAIk/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547960268479930850" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-79451400032629917672010-12-10T06:15:00.000-08:002010-12-10T06:15:00.628-08:00If I had a shop...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/BeeTwixt%20Collections/blogpost_12-10-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 700px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/BeeTwixt%20Collections/blogpost_12-10-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">If I had a shop I think it would a little something like this. Here is a sneak peak of how my booth will look this weekend at <a href="http://www.craftywonderland.com/">Crafty Wonderland</a>! It will be filled a little more -- and there is a whole other table for just feathers and floral hair clips!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/BeeTwixt%20Collections/blogpost_12-102.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 395px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/BeeTwixt%20Collections/blogpost_12-102.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I think I say this every year, but this is my favorite booth/table set up to date! My favorite is my beetwixt chalkboard sign I found for $3 and made over with some paint and fabric :)<br /><br />Today is my 300th post, and I think that is pretty nice. Thanks for reading!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFn-WkAJuV8yaJ_tpBpeDBukBjsUNjzQH3VPumXWzt9InXtW6abl4Vpqgq8rXFE7Irqsot9sr4SEmwBw9uISDZw1zUoSc_nDZEeVqQTS-URAd3YotsDxDdchyzDGgjeYHGLh2JRQ_gQ2E/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFn-WkAJuV8yaJ_tpBpeDBukBjsUNjzQH3VPumXWzt9InXtW6abl4Vpqgq8rXFE7Irqsot9sr4SEmwBw9uISDZw1zUoSc_nDZEeVqQTS-URAd3YotsDxDdchyzDGgjeYHGLh2JRQ_gQ2E/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547761372607545618" border="0" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-35533933881090816782010-12-08T06:07:00.000-08:002010-12-09T13:44:40.085-08:00holiday parties: green + red<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/collection_crush-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 100px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/collection_crush-2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/collection%20crush/blogpost_12-8-green.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 700px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/collection%20crush/blogpost_12-8-green.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Dresses/Holiday+Parade+Dress">holiday parade dress: mod cloth</a> 2. <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Accessories/Hair+Accessories/Bow+So+Sweet+Headband">bow so sweet headband: mod cloth</a> 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62766599/vintage-doris-eaton-1910s-bracelet">vintage doris eaten bracelet: jean jean vintage</a> 4. <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=SHOES-HEELS-LACEUP&id=18254649&catId=SHOES-HEELS&pushId=SHOES-HEELS&popId=SHOESBAGS&sortProperties=&navCount=110&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=030&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=subCategory">forest flower oxfords: anthropologie</a></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/collection%20crush/blogpost_12-8-or.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 54px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/collection%20crush/blogpost_12-8-or.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/collection%20crush/blogpost_12-8-red.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 700px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/collection%20crush/blogpost_12-8-red.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">1.<a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Dresses/Burning+Desire+Dress"> burning desire dress: mod cloth</a> 2. <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=&id=19600741&catId=ACCESSORIES-HAIR&pushId=ACCESSORIES-HAIR&popId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES&sortProperties=&navCount=970&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=060&isSubcategory=&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=D">leather laurel headband: anthropologie</a> 3. <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=43003&vid=1&pid=825756&scid=825756002">badgley mischka humbee II: piperlime</a> 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63299922/ready-to-ship-size-7-holly-berry-garnet?ref=fp_treasury_7">holly berry garnet ring: one garnet girl</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As I wrote <a href="http://ledatoleda.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-party-dress-golden-rod.html">here</a>, the holiday season is a great one for party dresses. These dresses from <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/">mod cloth</a> feel so fancy and yet so simply put together. It may be cheesy, but sometimes I do love the classic red and green!<br /><br />(stop by Friday for my craft booth sneak peak!)<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguKFPsVU2knYnPCbsObq1OPAbyQkzLKJq8WFMVq_lvaUKiqibnfW6If-UU3a7hUnSWS-GS2B4gQm0rNaFL2dwpoVQx4o1KI2TzE5uE63fg-a7X87U1PJDOL2T_n7LNTqEN7b4UxKiHQ3I/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguKFPsVU2knYnPCbsObq1OPAbyQkzLKJq8WFMVq_lvaUKiqibnfW6If-UU3a7hUnSWS-GS2B4gQm0rNaFL2dwpoVQx4o1KI2TzE5uE63fg-a7X87U1PJDOL2T_n7LNTqEN7b4UxKiHQ3I/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547802991564090002" border="0" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-44242819689999012452010-12-07T06:56:00.000-08:002010-12-07T06:56:00.294-08:00creative bookshelf: a wishlist!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/collection%20crush/blogpost_12-7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 621px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/collection%20crush/blogpost_12-7.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/My-Wonderful-World-Fashion-Creating/dp/1856696324">my wonderful world of fashion: a book for drawing, creating, and dreaming by Nina Chakrabarti </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/My-Wonderful-World-Fashion-Creating/dp/1856696324"></a>2. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sartorialist-Scott-Schuman/dp/0143116371">the sartorialist by Scott Shuman</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0811874621/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0870407570&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0H0MVH0V928DG5ZX450K">paper + craft: 25 charming gifts, accents, and accessories to make from paper by Minhee & Truman Cho of Paper Cup</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">4. <a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/1-9781603424776-6#">the handmade marketplace: how to sell your crafts locally, globally, and online by Kari Chapin</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of my goals for the next year is to fill up my creative bookshelf with idea books, project books, how-to books, and even coloring books. This time of year is the perfect season to gift someone a book and a creative book sort of just keeps on giving! I stumbled on No. 1 at <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/">Anthropologie</a> -- I was window shopping ;) -- and was quite impressed with this inspiring coloring book. I think it's intended for little girls, but I kind of want one too! It's pages are filled with blank sketches of clothing, accessories, patterns to color in and even blank pages with prompts to design your own creations. Christmas is coming :)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRdSLI-vOveSgAGwXG8nVJ7nCkoZYYlCOqLX68J-QQuEwJ_nWiWsA7qpVlaSU63__4g9Tkh4tOrCbdBe7alKKxwxBTIqgwnlc7YCFzgopUkBg_vOSPUp9-3AwYiuRkH74A_blLffai4Q/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRdSLI-vOveSgAGwXG8nVJ7nCkoZYYlCOqLX68J-QQuEwJ_nWiWsA7qpVlaSU63__4g9Tkh4tOrCbdBe7alKKxwxBTIqgwnlc7YCFzgopUkBg_vOSPUp9-3AwYiuRkH74A_blLffai4Q/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547772310922655186" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2045748284859699846.post-67258260746411560712010-12-05T19:42:00.000-08:002010-12-06T08:25:26.249-08:00busy bee season!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/BeeTwixt%20Collections/blogpost_12-5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 499px; height: 325px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/BeeTwixt%20Collections/blogpost_12-5.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Here is what I have been a busy bee working on these past few weeks! Although this was all in preparation for <a href="http://www.craftywonderland.com/">Crafty Wonderland</a> (in 6 days and counting!) it was great to get out my sketch book and create a whole new accessories line for gals. It has been one of those experiences where everything I dreamed up turned out as I had sketched out, that never happens! Now I will get to update <a href="http://beetwixt.etsy.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">beetwixt</span></a> tonight and tomorrow. <i>And for the holidays shipping is just $1!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/BeeTwixt%20Collections/blogpost_12-51.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 507px;" src="http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/beekeeperstudio/BeeTwixt%20Collections/blogpost_12-51.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">No. 1: New rings! There are many colors in dahlias and roses. These will be in my shop after the show :)</div><div style="text-align: center;">No. 2: New feather adornments! Layers of colorful feathers perfect for this season. I even have a how-to coming up...</div><div style="text-align: center;">No. 3: (My personal favorite) lil' bees hair bows for lil' girls! There are turquoise, burgundy, olive, french blue, and pink bows in two sizes. </div><div style="text-align: center;">No. 4: Here is a sneak peak of my pop up shop display! I will post a table sneak peak the day before the show</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a few more treats this week before my super secret project is <i>unwrapped</i>!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvW6Q3M_AdPNyV5v0bPbPWY46Jd4nRs6YMfwN7uoq6gCr2lU-1R4ttwzxOhPQ-QoEQBX93ZL5Wkul2YUHg8TwwN5LWNZCUpr_jbeFaqlawUylBBN0mmNj5lK9ZitMHgosZtXpfqLWiWu8/s1600/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 103px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvW6Q3M_AdPNyV5v0bPbPWY46Jd4nRs6YMfwN7uoq6gCr2lU-1R4ttwzxOhPQ-QoEQBX93ZL5Wkul2YUHg8TwwN5LWNZCUpr_jbeFaqlawUylBBN0mmNj5lK9ZitMHgosZtXpfqLWiWu8/s400/xoxo%252C+leda+holidays.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547409808246521506" /></a>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14221582592581458406noreply@blogger.com0