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Entertaining Inspiration: Tassel Garland

May 21, 2013

One of my new party décor obsessions is Tassel Garland. There is just something so playful and charming about these dangling poufs of paper pieces. I especially love them in metallic but just about any color combination is a great way to style a birthday party, baby shower or cocktail soiree for friends.

Be Inspired!

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I love the idea of adding a pattern into the mix.

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Dip Dyed Tassel Garland

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If you want to buy Tassel Garland check out these great Etsy shops, TheFlairExchange, StudioMucci and GlamFeteByBri or you can make your own with this DIY tutorial below.

I spent time on Saturday making 30 tassels to use at an event the non-profit I work with was holding on Sunday. Unfortunately the event was cancelled due to weather so now I’ve got 30 tassels to do something with. I guess a party is in order!

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Have a great day!

Gift Wrap Inspiration: Pinwheel Gift Topper

April 30, 2013

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I’ve got a quick and simple Gift Wrap Inspiration that is perfect for adding a little fun to mom’s gift!

It’s no secret that I love paper products and one of my favorite crafts to make are paper pinwheels. When thinking about how I wanted to wrap my Mother’s Day gifts, I thought a Paper Pinwheel Topper would be a fun and whimsical touch.

Here’s how to do it…

How to:

Select a decorative paper with a pattern on both sides. Cut your paper in a perfect square–the bigger your square, the bigger your pinwheel will be.

Draw a light pencil line from corner to corner, intersecting at the middle of the square.

Using scissors, cut along each line towards the center, stopping about 1/4″ from the center point. You’ll have 4 triangular pieces attached at the center of your square.

Starting with one corner tip, fold it into the center, securing it with a dab of hot glue.

Take the right tip of the next triangle section and fold it to the center and secure with glue. Do the same with the remaining triangle pieces, creating your pinwheel.

Add a decorative button or brad to the center of the pinwheel to finish it off.

After making my pinwheels, I wrapped my boxes in polka dot craft paper. I added ribbon bands in colors to match my pinwheel and secured my pinwheels as bows on the top of each gift.

All in all, it took me about 30 minutes to make my pinwheels and wrap my gifts. Simple, easy and festive, just how I like my gift wrapping!

To see another fun version of a pinwheel topper, hop over to my Instagram @ConfettiStyle.

And, to check out some of my favorite gift wrapping supplies and embellishments, check out my Ruffles and Remnants Etsy shop.

I Went Thrifting and Came Home with Lace

April 22, 2013

Happy Day to all of you. Did anyone do anything fun and exciting this weekend?

While most of my weekend was spent working, I did manage some time on Friday to run out to the Lakewood 400 Market. My hubby tagged along so we could spend the day together even though I know that shopping is never something he wants to do 🙂

While I typically find some good vintage pieces at Lakewood, this show did not have much to offer me. I walked each of the aisles and didn’t really get excited about anything until I entered the Ribbon Emporium. It’s no secret that I love ribbon, have way to much of it and can’t stop buying it, so when I entered Grosgrain Annie’s little shop I could truly feel my heart beat faster. Come along for a quick tour of the Ribbon Emporium…

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Grosgrain Annie’s Ribbon Emporium has been a staple at Lakewood 400 for years and has a prime spot near the entrance of the building. The little shop is stocked inside and out with beautiful ribbons in every color, material and designs.

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The shop carries a wonderful selection of lace ribbon

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and hand-dyed vintage rayon ribbon.

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I love the way the shop is set up with ribbon spools hung on the walls and displayed in vintage cabinets.

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You can also find a variety of vintage buttons, trims, paper tags and crafting supplies.

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This wall showcases silk ribbons in every color of the rainbow.

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Many of the ribbons are wound on vintage wooden spools which adds to the charm of the shop.

Not only did I get to indulge in lots of beautiful ribbon but I also had the pleasure of meeting JoAnn, the owner of the shop. It was such fun to talk with her and share our love of ribbon.

And of course I didn’t walk away empty handed…this assortment of vintage lace ribbons came home with me and will be added to my stash. I’ve got big plans for these ribbons and can’t wait to get crafting.

Even though I didn’t come away with loads of vintage goodies for my shop, spending time at the Ribbon Emporium and getting to meet JoAnn made the trip worthwhile.

If you get a chance, hop over and visit Grosgrain Annie’s Facebook page and say hello!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Art Crush: Paint by Numbers

April 18, 2013

I’ve been slightly obsessing with paint-by-numbers art for the last year or so. It reminds me of my childhood when I would spend hours upon hours painting horse images (because I have a thing for horses). Back in the day, paint-by-numbers art was considered elementary art for those of us wanting to feel like real artist, but here lately paint-by-numbers art pieces are becoming collectors items and are being used by designers to infuse unique art décor into their room designs.

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PBN art can be done on all type of home décor pieces and is even being use on fashion accessories.

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PBN art is a great way to add an eclectic feel to an art wall and is an easy and inexpensive way to own a piece of “original art”.

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After feeding my obsession with PBN art via Pinterest, I finally decided to buy a kit and give my painting career another try. I decided on this beautiful bird image and I’ll be sure to keep you updated on the progress. Until then you can check out lots more inspiration on my Paint-By-Numbers pinterest board.

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If you want to give the paint-by-numbers thing a try check these on-line sources for kits.

GoodPaintByNumber.com has their kits categorized by theme and the canvas piece comes already stretched on a frame. They even sell three panel kits so that you can create a long horizontal pieces of art.

Hancock’s Fabrics also has a pretty good selection of kits as does JoAnne Fabric.

If you want the look but don’t want to get your hand dirty, check out Etsy for a great selection of vintage DIY paint-by-number pieces.

Happy Painting!

Pretty DIY Lined Envelopes

April 10, 2013

Thank you all so much for the sweet birthday wishes. My day of relaxation and pampering ended with a beautiful dinner out with my husband and a new handbag! A perfect day all around! I’m back today to share a fun DIY project with you. Enjoy!

One of my goals this year is to send more handwritten letters and cards to friends and family. And because I want each note to be extra special I decided to make take plain envelopes and up-style them a bit with pretty decorative liners.

This a quick and easy DIY project that you can do for yourself or give as gifts.

Easter Eggs: Then and Now

March 28, 2013

Remember when all it took to make decorative Easter eggs was some food coloring?

That Was Then….

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Today, the art of Easter egg decorating has reached a new high!

This Is Now…Easter Eggs have gone chic!

Wrapped in Twine

Marbelized with nail polish

Glittered

Sprinkled

Gold Leafed

Yarn Wrapped

Handpainted

Decoupage

Blueberry Dyed

Origami Flowers

It’s a good thing that creativity like fashion evolves over time!

All of these Easter egg images and more can be found on my Spring Inspiration Pinterest board.

Inspiration + Weekend Reads

March 16, 2013

I hope you weekend is off to a great start!

I created this stylish Man’s Home Office for the Olioboard Home Office Contest. I’d really love your vote so please head here and cast one for ConfettiStyle.

Just a few things that caught my attention this week…

I’m currently loving the crisp, classic feel of navy and white and the new Oscar de la Renta Home collection has me swooning.

I found this article on Big Brand Strategies with Small Business Savvy very valuable to my business development. If you’re a business owner I think you might too!

After seeing the stylish curtain tiebacks my friend Sarah made using this technique, I’m going to have to do a little crafting of my own with paper.

One of the most beautiful coats I’ve ever seen.

I think this DIY craft project is perfect for Easter! Can you say adorable!

And remember this….

Inspiration + Weekend Reads

February 16, 2013

This is a really beautiful and simple centerpiece idea you might want to try for your next gathering. The frames could be painted to work with any party or flower theme!

I thought this was pretty good advice on building a wardrobe on a budget!

I wanted to arrange the flowers I got for Valentine’s Day like a pro and followed these great flower arranging tips.

These simple and straight forward tips on Managing your Energy versus Managing your Time are right on target!

I just discovered this incredible crafting blog !

If you missed the looks presented during New York Fashion Week this video will live you a good recap.

Have a smashing weekend!

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