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AVAM Sock Monkey Making Event

By Kristin on January 10, 2012 Leave a Comment

Right before Christmas, The American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, hosts a community art project. This year, it as all about The Sock Monkey. We came with our required two socks and a pair of scissors. The rest was FREE! We arrived to be greeted by Sock Monkey helpers that handed us a pattern. They then directed us to tables... of thread, needles and stuffing along with... piles of fabric, buttons, ribbon, ties, thread, yarn and rick rack...all the necessary accessories to … [Read more...]

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Glitterizing A Vintage Picture

By Chris Ann on December 7, 2011 6 Comments

I promised a glitter project last week ~ do you have your glue bottles ready? This is a fun DIY Project that will possibly get you back in touch with your inner finger-painting child. It also a great gift idea or decor idea for the holidays! I was first inspired to do this project when I purchased a "glitterized" vintage picture at an antique store and bakery over the summer. I found it at "Kathie's Finds" in Wayzata, MN. I love it so much that I made it the centerpiece of my mantel. Glitterized Vintage Pictures have … [Read more...]

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Gift Wrapping Inspiration With A Giveaway

By Chris Ann on October 19, 2011 30 Comments

We think our Mother's Tree Of Life necklaces is the perfect gift inspiration for birthdays or holidays for any Mother, Sister or Friend in your life! Why not get ahead of the holiday curve and order the perfect special gift ahead of time? Artist Liz Oie handcrafts this necklace in gold or silver with real gem stones to honor the births of children or grandchildren. Check out this necklace ~ found in our LoveFeast Shop. We will be adding new items to our shop as the Holidays get closer ~ so keep checking back! And … [Read more...]

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Just Because

By Kristin on October 17, 2011 4 Comments

Just because he loves me, he brought these flowers home. He bought them at Costco and brought them home in their cellophane bundle. They were beautiful, but I decided to add a little more love to this bouquet of fall splendor. First I trimmed each stem, at different lengths, building an arrangement of varying heights. Then I took an empty, large glass jar (I think it once was an over-sized jar of sun dried tomatoes) and placed the freshly trimmed flowers inside. I took one of my vintage tins that was just a bit … [Read more...]

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How To Make Branchlers

By Chris Ann on October 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

A while ago I happened to see a picture of these coasting on the web ~ Branchlers by Luke Bartels found on Remodelista. I've had it on my mind ever since - and seriously, this has nothing to do with the fact that I shot an AK37 or something like that this summer thanks to my brother-n-law who likes to keep this suburban mama country capable. But now back to my Branchler - project 'cause this is how we roll in the citeee! Note: There are no guns needed for this project unless you choose to use a paint gun. How To … [Read more...]

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How to Make a Vintage Frame Cork Board

By Kristin on August 16, 2011 5 Comments

My husband brought this beauty of a vintage frame home from a renovation job he was doing and I decided to turn it into a cork board for my office. Here is what you will need to make your own Vintage Cork Board: Vintage Frame...I prefer one that is ornate and has character 1/2 inch Cork (measure the inside of the frame and order to size)...I ordered this over the internet. For my large frame, it cost about $50. Sheet of Plywood 4-6 Flat Brackets 8-12 1/2 inch Wood Screws Spray paint Liquid Nails Exacto … [Read more...]

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Fancy Friday~Fabric Inspiration

By Chris Ann on July 8, 2011 2 Comments

Well, I could wander around here all day. Many times I have. There is something about floor to warehouse ceiling stack of bolts and bolts of fabric that calms me. For awhile ~ until I start buzzing with ideas. While wandering this maze of isles I find inspiration. The inspiration to build ideas, tablecloths, curtains and pillows. The more projects I think of the more I start to giggle. I'm giddy now, high on ribbons and remnants and linens. There are plans for pillows and … [Read more...]

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Fancy Friday ~ Fabric Inspiration

By Chris Ann on July 8, 2011 1 Comment

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Fancy Friday 4th Of July

By Chris Ann on July 1, 2011 3 Comments

4th of July for my family in Colorado is all about letting go and having fun! We say good bye to our suburban Minneapolis neighborhood and embrace the country. We shoot things and make things... and watch things be made and shot. We say good bye to corporate America for just a bit... Delve into a feast ~ And embrace an element of danger! We are happy, well fed, relaxed and having fun. We're celebrating all the things we enjoy ~ our freedom in America. How do you celebrate the … [Read more...]

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Taking Your Work Outside

By Chris Ann on June 8, 2011 6 Comments

Many of you have heard the expression in decorating, "bring the outside in" to breath life into your home's rooms. Well, recently I tried the reverse, bring the inside out. The other day (before our recent historical Minneapolis heatwave) the day was mildly warm and sunny. The kind of day where summer greets you with possibilities. The flowers in my garden were just starting to show their potential. The lilacs were wafting lovely scents in the air. This was no day to be working inside. Much of … [Read more...]

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