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Let’s Get Crafty–Stamped Gift Box

March 27, 2014

I’ve been in a crafting mood lately and this project is right up my alley. It combines my love of crafting with my love for gifting and giftwrap.

One of the items I love to gift (and get) most are candles. Often times I buy my candle gifts at HomeGoods or TJMaxx because they usually have a variety to select from and the price is right. The only downside is that many of their candles don’t come in boxes which means you have to come up with your own packaging.

I have several friends with birthdays in April so the other day I headed to HomeGoods in search of a candle and found this one. The glass jar was really pretty and classic but I knew to give it as a gift I would need to put it in to some kind of gift packaging.

I decided to make a pretty custom gift box. This is a pretty simple project and the box becomes an added gift that the recipient can use as décor in their home.

To create the gift box I used a few crafting supplies and clear stamps from CraffitiDirect, including one of the new sets from expert crafter Mark Montano .

Supplies Used:

Hinged Wood Box

Mark Montano Vintage Nature stamp set from Craffiti Direct

Thank You Flowers stamp set from Craffiti Direct

Sticker Paper

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad in Walnut Stain

Prima Markers

American Crafts Glitter Tape

Drawer Knob from Hobby Lobby

I knew I wanted to add a handle to my box so before I got started with the paper design, I drilled a hole in the lid of the box to fit a decorative knob I picked up at Hobby Lobby.

To cover each side of my wood box, I stamped five sheets of 4″ x 6″ sticker paper using the Thank You Flowers Stamp and the Mark Montano Vintage Nature set. Once stamped and colored in using Prima markers, I placed the sticker paper to the top and sides of my box and then cut off the excess paper.

The box had a hinged lid so I used my exatco blade to cut the paper between the opening and around the back hinges.

To finish the edges and add more dimension I used glitter tape to frame each side of the box.

And as an extra touch I covered the front and back of a couple of small matchboxes with stamped sticker paper using one of the beautiful butterfly image from the Vintage Nature stamp set.

I’m addicted to decorative match books now!

Each side of the box has a different design layout so it is really unique.

Creating your own decorative gift wrap is an easy way to personalize any gift you give. I hope you enjoyed the project and hope that it inspired you to get crafty!

Organizing Around the House and the Pre-Storm Madness

February 10, 2014

Hi there,
If you’ve watched the news today you know that all of us here in Georgia are bracing for what they say is going to be a pretty bad ice storm. Given the events the unfolded two weeks ago Atlanta is not taking any chances. They have already cancelled school for Tuesday and Wednesday and are considering the rest of the week.

I think just about everyone in Atlanta hit the grocery stores today because it was sheer madness. I’m not talking just the milk and bread aisles being empty, the produce department was wiped out and there must have been 30 people in line at the deli counter.

Not a single banana to be had. Thank goodness I don’t have a pet monkey.

Not blueberries or blackberries which means no smoothie for me.

Most of the salad section was cleaned out. I guess everyone is planning on eating healthy while they are stuck at home.

I survived the grocery store and even snagged some salad. Oh, I also by-passed the deli line by ordering a deli sandwich and then asking the clerk to slice an additional 1/2 lb. of turkey for me while she was at it. Genius on my part!

On to bigger and better things.

I mentioned last week that several areas of my home were in bad need of organizing. The level of disarray is not normal for me, but I’ve slacked in the organizational arena and am going to blame it on having the flu.

The most time-consuming part of this project was purging and getting rid of unneeded things, especially in the bathroom.

Our small linen closet started out as this mess…

Apparently I have a cosmetic and personal care hoarding problems I wasn’t aware of. And yes, I have every gift-with purchase bag ever made from Clinic.

Within a couple of hours it looked like this!

$2.00 photo boxes from Michael’s make great storage boxes

Nice labels for the plastic bins

Baskets to add a little style

Cleaning products all together and easy to reach

The broom (from HomeGoods) is hung on the wall with a Command Hook

I added a over-the-door shoe holder from TJMaxx to hold items we use regularly {like cold and flu medicine}:)

Another area I tackled was some of my craft storage. My washi tape collection has grown and was overflowing…

A clear silverware caddy from HomeGoods solved that problem. I love that I can see all my tapes and access what I need without disturbing the other rolls.

My basket of ribbon rolls (sorry no before photo) now looks like this (x two). I told you I have lots of ribbon.

These kitchen pantry door racks from the Container Store are ideal for holding ribbon rolls.

So glad I got these projects crossed off my to-do list and can move on to more exciting things like cleaning out my kitchen cabinets. Ugh!

Design Trend: Cable Knits

October 11, 2013

Now that fall is here and the weather is changing, I’m seeing one of the biggest design trends for fall hit the store shelves in mass. Typically seen in sweaters, scarves and gloves, Cable Knits are now making a statement in home décor. Outside of the plaid trend that’s going on, I absolutely love the idea of cable knits because of the warmth and coziness it immediately adds to a room. Here’s a little inspiration on this trend to get you in the mood for a little R & R this weekend. Enjoy and have a great weekend!

I just added a cable knit throw to the bed in my guest room and love the texture it adds to the bedding. HomeGoods has a great selection of pillows and throws if you are in the market.

Cable Knit pillows are the perfect fall touch for a sofa or chair.

I don’t know how I feel about this slipcovered knit lamp but given the right room décor it could be pretty fabulous.

Classic and timeless!

A fun little accent and an easy DIY project too!

This collection from Pottery Barn is so perfect for the fall and holiday season. My favorite is the red and cream fair-isle knit blanket.

I really can’t tell you how much I’m loving this Sweater Weather floor tile from FLOR. Just imagine how great this must feel under your feet.

These images definitely have me longing for some time on the sofa especially since I’m feeling a bit under the weather at the moment. Unfortunately my down time won’t happen until Sunday evening but when the time comes you’ll find me under my cable knit blanket with a cup of tea!

So what do you think of this fall design trend? And more importantly do you have anything fun planned for the weekend?

If you live in the Atlanta area, come join me at Smith’s Home and Gift store on Saturday where I’ll be teaching two design workshops…

10:00 am–Entertaining for the Seasons

12:00 noon Accessorizing the FIVE Impact Areas of your Home For Fall

(Cumming location–Avenue Forsyth)

Happenings at HomeGoods

October 10, 2013

The other day on the way home from a client appointment I popped into HomeGoods to see what was new. You never know what you’re going to find at HomeGoods and there are times when the stock is lean and others when the store is packed to the gills. Just so happens that on my visit the store shelves were loaded with awesomeness, an obvious sign that the holiday shopping season is upon us!

HomeGoods is always a great source for on-trend lighting, decorative accessories, pillows and artwork. And they are really stepping up their game when it comes to the furniture that sell.

Within minutes of walking through the doors I began seeing all kinds of incredible items and pulled out my phone to snap some pics. Check it out…

This chair is a good example of the furniture selection at HomeGoods which keeps getting better and better. You’re starting to see lots of different chair silhouettes and larger accent furniture pieces.

This large cabinet would be perfect in a kitchen or family room.

You can always count on HomeGoods for fun decorative accessories. Loved this flame stitch lacquered box and the large black lidded jar below. I can just picture that lidded jar on a mantle or console table.

Hermes inspired faux leather tray for only $24.99!

This neutral upholstered chair is a great piece and the nailhead trim gives it that style edge.

The pillow shelves were overflowing (literally) and this is just one of the styles that stood out to me. I purchased these animal print pillows which were just $9.99 each.

Loved this bone inlay tray from Cynthia Rowley! Great on a barcart or coffee table.

Cute basket that would look great filled with gourds this time of year.

Another chair in a more traditional fabric.

The legs on this console table were pretty cool. Great piece for a man’s office.

HomeGoods always has a great selection of picture frames. This chevron frame came is several colors.

YES these stopped me in my tracks. Pretty fabulous for only $199.

Need a throw blanket?? HomeGoods has them in every color!

This wood pedestal bowl was awesome and may or may not have found its way into my cart 🙂

There were several rows of upholstered ottomans and benches. Can’t beat $149.99 for pieces like these.

Loved the belt detail on this leather piece.

Starburst mirrors will never go out of style and I was glad to see some new looks on the shelves.

This amazing mirror was stunning and I thought it was made of metal until I picked it up and realized it was wood. Can’t you just picture several of these hanging on a wall over a sofa?

I was tempted by this gorgeous piece.

Yes please! Available in orange and black.

If you’re in the market for artwork you’ll definitely find something at HomeGoods. This piece caught my eye.

Grey flannel and a fun silhouette!

Sorry for the blurry photo. I was snapping this photo just when I noticed a customer with FOUR shopping carts full of stuff. She was doing so much shopping that several of the HomeGoods employees were actually walking around the store with her serving as her personal shoppers and taking items to the register. Way to make customer service happen HomeGoods!

Oh, this iron table with black marble top was a showpiece especially at $79.99.

So many fabulous lamps. The Northpoint store were I was at has a large selection of blue and white porcelain lamps at the moment.

Fun chair in a great fabric.

Probably one of my favorite finds of the day, these gold porcelain candle holders were amazing and ranged in price from $6.99 to $9.99. I picked up several of the round ones for Christmas gifts and will pair the with my favorite holiday candle.

A fabulous horsehead!

HomeGoods is like Costco to me in that I can never walk out of that store without spending more money than I planned and with something that wasn’t on my shopping. It was definitely a #HomeGoods Happy shopping day for me!

What treasures have you found at HomeGoods lately?