FALLing in love

I love when inspiration hits and you weren't even planning on it!  It started with a Krafty Block and a small stand.

It moved onto a fall pick from the craft store that I cut apart and added my own burnt fall orange ribbon to.

And finally, glass pumpkins and stones to fill the block up.

Ta-Dah!  My own fall creation!  It lets off a gentle glow through the glass stones.  If I can figure out a safe way to mail this without breaking the light bulb or the flowers and berries falling off, I'll definitely do this as a giveaway soon.  Christmas is coming quickly and I'd love to see this done in soft, elegant holiday colors.

Amours!                                                                                                                                                   

Sweet Details

Pink = Girl!

Adorable, Angelic, Abby!  Such a sweet name with such sweet flower details.  Abby has two big brothers anxiously awaiting her arrival, I hope they're ready to learn how to treat a lady because a lot of pink is about to flood their domain!

Details: 18" x 4" board painted Hydrangea Pink, pale green polka dot grosgrain, sheer white with pink daisy details, ruffle white and lime sheer ribbons.

Amours!

Ho Solo Degli Occhi Per Lei

"I only have eyes for you"

This particular mask had a lot of tedious work done to it.  Each peacock feather was trimmed to specific height for the "prom hair" it was accompanying for the evening.  The stick was trimmed to perfect holding comfort for the short 5, 2" frame it was hugging and the glitter spray was meticulously sprayed as to avoid "falling" shine onto the satin prom dress.  Each white and blue rhinestone were hand glued on and it was purposely done that the blue rhinestone nestled in the corner of each eye to bring out the blue in the prom divas eyes.  And finally, the stick this mask is stuck to, was wrapped in satin ribbon that was dyed to be a perfect match to the prom dress.  A lot of work, but totally worth it when the mother called me to tell me, "these kick a$$!".  All in a days work!

Amours!

Details: Eye only mask, male/female one size fits all, metallic sterling silver color, manufactured peacock feathers, metallic braided silver trim, 1mm blue/white acrylic gemstones.

Misterioso Fissa

"Mysterious Eyes"

Apparently the word got out that I'm a craft dork.  I was asked to make two masks this year for the highschool prom that had a theme of "Masquerade". 

Details: Full party mask (male/female size small), metallic gun metal color, black rhinestone accents, black braided lace trim. 

Amours!

Sweet Story...

Yes, an endearing quote from, "The Princess Bride".  This was a custom piece someone wanted done as a gift/anniversary present to their hubby for Valentine's Day.  I have a feeling this is going to have some tears shed when it is opened next week after the story that was told to me and the meaning behind it.  I'm so happy they will now always relive their memories each time they pass by it in their home.

Amours!

Details: 12" x 12" slate tile. 

WINNER!!

Thank you to everyone who entered!!  Using a random number generator and counting two entries for Liz (thanks Liz for posting about this giveaway!) we get to Congratulate our Valentine's Day giveaway winner....

                     HILLARY!!!

Way to win Hillary!  Email me at simplymineheather@yahoo.com with your address information and it will be shipped to you just in time for Valentine's Day!

**I have lots more in store coming up so check back often for more giveaways!**

Amours!

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!

Just in time for the LOVEly holiday known as ST. VALENTINE'S DAY!  Who do you love?  Why not show them by giving them a gift wrapped in a heart- the international symbol of Love.  It doesn't matter if you live in China or the Antarctic, you see a heart and know it is the meaning of Love, how wonderful is that?  This box can be reused, renewed and recycled!  Each year you can change out the ribbon (try gold, silver or hot pink!) and dress it up with sparkles or metal accents, it's a gift in itself!  Here is how to Enter:

1: Leave a comment about what you love about St. Valentine's Day!
2: Only one comment per person (got to keep it fair).
3: For one other chance (this will give you 2 chances of winning) blog about this post on your own blog!  If your blog is marked as Private, please send me an email letting me know you posted (I'm trusting aren't I?).

Contest will end 1/31/10 at Midnight CST.  Winner will be announced on 2/1/10!  If you have any questions, email simplymineheather@yahoo.com!

Details: Papier-mâché box.  Measures 8 inches at widest part and is 3 inches deep.  Satin ribbon reinforced by adorable heart shaped eyelets.

GOOD LUCK!!

Amours!

Reuse, Renew, Recycle

How do you like your present, simple and cute or sparkly and sophisticated?  You get to choose!!  For those lucky enough to get gifts from me, know that I've outgrown the ever popular gift bag.  I've discovered that keepsake boxes are so much more fun to give because they just aren't popular....yet (enter Heather).  You can re-do this box and re-gift it so many times and in so many ways which makes it a real money saver!  Why not add sparkle gems all over the lid for that teenager in your life or add polka dot stickers for your 6 year olds birthday party?  Change out the ribbon however many times you want and recreate a gift box to depict Easter, Mother's Day, Birthdays etc...  It's a great "green" way to give a gift with your own style that reflects theirs too!

Details: 6 inch round papier-mâché box.  Bright green grosgrain ribbon reinforced w/eyelets.

Amours!

Cutie-Patootie

An adorable, re-usable gift box.  Untie the ribbon and add your own to update it to each individuals likings.  Perfect for small gestures when you are visiting friends, birthday gift for a co-worker, a "just because" or for your own special girly that is learning to use the potty perhaps!  Fill with candies, nuts, tokens etc.. totally a fun happy way to get a nice thought from someone.

Details: 4 inch square, papier-mâché box.  Paper wrapped bottom, painted box top.  Sheer Nylon ribbon reinforced w/eyelets.

Amours!

Make A Statement However You Want

This box can be used for SO many things, it's just that fabulous!  Use it as ornamentation on your office desk and hide all those obnoxious items that never seem to have a home or use it as a gift box that is also a gift itself!  Right now, this particular box is being used for our Girls Night Out.  Taken from a popular hostess game, each time we get together the girl who is currently in possession of the box has to fill it with items that represent her.  We then draw names on who gets the winnings and the next time, that lucky lady fills the box and we learn more about her.  So much fun and a great way to ease stressful work and kid filled days with a lot of laughs!

Details: 6 in square, papier-mâché box.

Amours!