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Creative Vintage Christmas Decorations

By jenn on December 18, 2011 1:13 AM

Hopefully the following will get you into the holiday mood. I admit that I have not really had the time to absorb that it's nearly that time of year again; I've had a couple of busy months and a busy year. While my body does not seem to have really absorbed the fact that it is almost December 25th, I have been forcing myself to listen to some Christmas music and look at other ways to get into the spirit. The following images and posts have helped.

(All images above were taken from the respective websites, credited below.)

1) http://www.etsy.com/shop/ifiwerecards
These tags, made from card and embossed and tied with red ribbon, can be used to put onto gifts or to hang from the tree. I love the text art with the decorative fonts: 'love', 'cherish', 'trust'.

2) http://www.etsy.com/shop/WildRidgeDesign
This shop sells many nice wreaths, including the one pictured. The wreath can be scented in a large variety of scents, including peppermint, gingerbread, sugar cookie, cranberry, and mulled cider.

3) http://www.etsy.com/shop/sometimesiswirl
I love this embroidered snowflake ornament; the wooden frame is painted grey so that it looks like metal.

4) http://www.etsy.com/shop/Fairyfolk
I have never seen or imagined felt toadstools on a Christmas tree, but I think that these would really look good. They are so cute.

5) http://www.etsy.com/shop/lepetitpot
Instead of a typical chocolate advent calendar, you can now stuff your own with your favourite items and hang it. I love that this is a banner. It's a great new idea.

(All images above were taken from the respective websites, credited below.)

1) http://www.etsy.com/shop/quotesandnotes

These Christmas ornaments made of rags printed with Christmas songs, such as 'Silent Night' and 'Joy to the World' are pretty.

2) http://www.etsy.com/shop/BrownEyedRose

Hand-made out of clay, glitter, and snowflake detailing, these pine tree ornaments remind me of winter and of trips skiing down mountains.

3) http://www.etsy.com/shop/renewedrelics

I have seen cushions made out of sweaters, and I also love these Christmas baubles made out of sweaters. They look so cozy.

4) http://www.etsy.com/shop/OldNewAgain

Painted wooden house ornaments make a unique Christmas decoration.

5) http://www.etsy.com/shop/CreativeButterflyXOX

Based on the Harry Potter series, these wooden doll tree ornaments feature the popular friends from the books: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.

6) http://www.etsy.com/shop/secdus

I like these Christmas-themed pillow cases.

(All images above were taken from the respective websites, credited below.)

Still looking for some ideas for Christmas wrapping and for making your own ornaments? Check out the wonderful ideas below. If I had time, I would be making these.

1) http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2011/11/washi-tape-gift-wrap/

I love the gift wrapping and the ornaments made out of this washi tape.

2) http://odessamay.blogspot.com/2011/12/handmade-holiday-tinsel-swzzel-sticks.html

These tinel swizzle sticks would make any cocktail Christmasy.

3) http://odessamay.blogspot.com/2011/12/handmade-holiday-washi-tape-ornaments.html

Here's an article about ornaments made out of washi tape, like we saw in the above post. You can also fill these glass baubles with tinsel. (One Christmas, I bought an ornament filled with shimmery green tinsel, and this year, I bought a couple filled with gold and silver confetti.)

4) http://www.designsponge.com/2011/12/diy-project-falling-stars-advent-calendar.html

Create your own advent calendar to stuff with goodies and hang in your house.

(All images above were taken from the respective websites, credited below.)

1) http://thehappyhomeblog.com/?p=3742

I love this idea. This article explains how to create a treasure hunt advent calendar made out of a paper chain. Clues written inside the chain links show where the gifts can be found. Genius!

2) http://vol25.typepad.com/vol25/2011/11/freebie-rustic-holiday-tags-for-2011.html

This article explains how to create your own holiday tags and provides the printable graphics for you to recreate these.

3) http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/gift/great-gift-idea-make-hot-cocoa-ornaments-162666

Make your own hot chocolate tree ornaments by filling a glass bauble with hot chocolate. Yummy.

4) http://bespokepress.blogspot.com/2011/11/airmail-and-candy-stripes-twine.html

Use this colourful string to decorate your gifts.

Happy Halloween! Painted Pumpkins and Pumpkin Art

By jenn on October 29, 2011 1:00 PM

I just wanted to wish a Happy Halloween to all of my visitors. (This is my favourite holiday, as it falls just after my favourite time of the year; autumn colours and the last of the warm summery days, known as Indian Summer.) I love the colours; russet and yellow and orange and brown. I like pumpkins, cinnamon, and 'Indian corn' and gourds.

I thought that I would include a special creative post about pumpkins. Besides making jack 'o lanterns and carving intricate designs, pumpkins can be used to create other decorations, and I have added a few ideas below.

Painted Pumpkins

Country Living Magazine: http://www.countryliving.com/

1) Carol Kemry created a gilding kit to use to decoratively paint pumpkins and gourds.

2) Miki Duisterhof - These pumpkins were inspired by different fabric patterns.

3) John Kernick - these stencil silhouette-style houses are dawn and painted onto pumpkins

4) Dana Gallagher - pumpkins painted with textbook-inspired illustrations.

Pumpkins in Crafts

1) Cloth and Patina: http://www.etsy.com/people/ClothandPatina

I like these paper pumpkins.

2) Paradise Body Soap: http://www.etsy.com/people/ParadiseBodyShop

These jack o' lantern pumpkin spice-scented soaps look cute.

3) wallblooms: http://www.etsy.com/people/wallblooms

A pumpkin can be personalised.

4) kippyssomature: http://www.etsy.com/people/kippyssomature

I could not resist adding this cute lamb with felt pumpkins.

Pumpkin-flavoured Treats

1) donutsandmore: http://www.etsy.com/shop/donutsandmore

Pumpkin doughnuts sound delicious; look at the sugar and cinnamon. Mmm.

2) cploch: http://www.etsy.com/people/cploch

These pumpkin cake pops look delish.

3) Old Time Favorites: http://www.etsy.com/people/OldTimeFavorites

These pumpkin-spiced whoopie pies are shaped like maples leaves and mini pumpkins.

5) Splendora Cakes and Tea: http://www.etsy.com/people/SplendoraCakeandTea

A pumpkin whoopie pie looking yummy.

6) Broken Road Farm: http://www.etsy.com/people/BrokenRoadFarm

Pumpkin cookies are my favourite, and these look like the kind I make.

Pumpkin in Recipes

1) Pumpkin churros: http://buddingbaketress.blogspot.com/2011/09/pumpkin-spice-churros.html
2) Pumpkin-Spice Pull-Apart Bread: http://willowbirdbaking.wordpress.com/2011/09/18/pumpkin-spice-pull-apart-bread-with-butter-rum-glaze/
3) Pumpkin Spice Scones: http://eggsonsunday.wordpress.com/2008/12/10/pumpkin-spice-scones-my-best-scone-so-far/
4) Snickerdoodle with Pumpkin Ice Cream: http://penniesonaplatter.com/2010/10/15/snickerdoodle-pumpkin-ice-cream-sandwiches/
5) Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes: http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/2010/09/pumpkin-spice-cupcake-recipe.html
6) Pumpkin Coffee Cake: http://www.americancupcakeabroad.com/cake/pumpkin-streusel-coffee-cake

(Note: All photographs and images were taken from the respective website or Etsy seller's page.)

Samsung Galaxy S II - New Gadget

By jenn on October 11, 2011 7:00 PM

A couple of weeks ago, I could not wait any longer to own my very own smart phone, although this means being tied into a contract for two years. I am a late adopter of owning my own smart phone, though I often use them while testing websites.

I simply prefer to get complete use out of my gadgets and use them until the end of their days. Technology is always changing, and keeping up with the changes is costly and, in my opinion, bad for the environment. It costs energy to make technology, and bits of unwanted phones simply go into landfills a couple of years after they are considered out-of-date. I also know of many who get into debt through adopting the new technologies as soon as they come out, such as anything from a new car every three years to a new phone or new camera every couple of years. Society tends to make people judge their self-worth through material items. My last two mobiles were on their last days before I decided that it was best to replace them; it's normally always the battery that tends to go first, apart from scratches and paint/plastic rubbing off and touchy keypads.

However, this post is not meant to be about keeping green, personal finances, or materialism. It's about my new phone. I decided to get the Samsung Galaxy SII, and I opted for the white version of the model. My first impressions are quite good, though I have heard that the battery does not last very long, but a new battery (that lasts longer) can be purchased. The phone is thin and light, and it's easy to use. Usability-wise, it is similar to the iPhone.

I'm in the process of installing applications on the new phone and playing with the new features. So far, the battery has not drained too much, but I probably will invest in a new battery that lasts longer, and I can always keep this battery charged in case I need a back-up. (This is what I do when I use my digital SLR camera. I have a battery in the camera, and I have a charged back-up batery on hand for replacement.)

The Samsung Galaxy SII also looks like it was a perfect choice of phone as it was just announced to be the winner of the T3 Gadgets "Phone of the Year" award, beating the iPhone, which I am glad I did not wait for in the end (I originally had my heart set on the 'iPhone 5', before the announcements were made last week for the release of the new iPhone).

Autumn Decorations, Treats, & Jewellery: Etsy

By jenn on September 30, 2011 8:18 AM

In autumn's approach, it is time to begin decorating and treating the senses to autumn-inspired eye candy. I have located some classy finds on Etsy to help get you in the mood. These finds include everything from autumn jewellery for your wardrobe, cookies, wreaths, cards, bunting, fabric decorations, soap, and paintings. This post has really gotten me into the mood for autumn; though I have not enjoying these chilly mornings at all.

Enchanted Leaves: http://www.etsy.com/people/EnchantedLeaves

I like the simplicity and natural (yet modern) feeling with these various necklaces from EnchantedLeaves. The acorn necklace comes in different colours; I have one, and it makes an appearance with my autumn wardrobe.

1) The Midnight Orange: http://www.etsy.com/people/TheMidnightOrange

I love autumn colours in bronze, gold, and crimson. These clay-sculptued acorns (with natural tops) are painted brightly, and there's also an option to buy glittery ones.

2) handmade colectibles: http://www.etsy.com/people/handmadecolectibles

This autumn wreath, made with felt rosettes, makes me wish autumn would never end.

3) sweet harvey: http://www.etsy.com/people/sweetharvey

The pumpkin letterpress notecards are stylish.

4) The Polka Dot Magpie: http://www.etsy.com/people/ThePolkadotMagpie

I love the colours in this bunting.

5) Instead of buying, why not bake your pumpkin sandwich cookies? (Not on Etsy).

6) polished two: http://www.etsy.com/people/polishedtwo

Autumn also means Halloween is approaching, so I included some cute ghostly ear rings.

Decorations made from wool/felt seem to be popular at the moment, and I singled out these cute pumpkins and acorns.

1) builton branches: http://www.etsy.com/people/builtonbranches

2) Fairyfolk: http://www.etsy.com/people/Fairyfolk

3) Fairyfolk: http://www.etsy.com/people/Fairyfolk

4) scratchcraft: http://www.etsy.com/people/scratchcraft

1) Sarah Niebank Hoffman: http://www.etsy.com/people/SarahNiebankHoffman

These painted cloth cat decoration are available in Halloween/autumn black and orange colours.

2) Lippincott Soap Co: http://www.etsy.com/people/LippincottSoapCo

This pumpkin soap claims to smell as delicious as it looks.

3) Pen And Paperie: http://www.etsy.com/people/PenAndPaperie

I would love to receive one of these illustrated pumpkin cards in the post.

4) beadinbythesea: http://www.etsy.com/people/beadinbythesea

This is a lovely silver acorn necklace.

5) Sewn Natural: http://www.etsy.com/people/SewnNatural

There's more handmade felt decorations with these autumn acorns in red, orange, and gold.

6) Rachelle Levingston: http://www.etsy.com/people/rachellelevingston

A watercolour pumpkin painting would look nice on the wall.

I hope that these products will get you in the mood for autumn, even if it does mean that the cold and dark days of winter are yet to come.

(Note: All photographs on this page were taken from the respective Etsy seller's web store.)

Wow! Gorillas Putting Smiles on Faces in London

By jenn on September 19, 2011 9:15 PM

On Friday last week, the "Wow! Gorillas" sculptures, which I first became acquainted with in Bristol last month (Wow! Gorillas in Bristol), were on display near Tower Bridge. During my lunch break on Friday, I took a walk across the river to have a look and get a few photographs. Upon seeing each one, I remembered where I saw it in Bristol, and they brought back so many memories of that weekend and the people who admired them.

In short, Wow! Gorillas is a charity event that aims to provide funding for gorilla conservation. The event brings community, business, and the arts together. The gorillas were painted by artists in Bristol. Similar large animal sculptures were seen in London and Bath last year. (I blogged about these here: Spot the Lions in Bath and Parading Artistic Elephants in London.)

The gorilla sculptures were only in London for a few days, and at mid-day, many tourists and workers on their lunch break swarmed to get photographs. (The riverside walk is always popular over lunch with many City workers getting a breath of fresh air, exercise, and with tourists visiting Tower Bridge). In my short time there (twenty minutes), I saw many smiles and photographs being taken of the sculptures. One of the sculptures was being painted; on the partially-white-gorilla-canvas, a portrait of a gorilla beginning to take shape. The artist, Nicole Antrobus, specialises in painting wildlife; her website can be found here: http://www.wildlifeartistlondon.co.uk.

While admiring the artwork, I also witnessed a City worker phoning his young son (presumably), with a 'surprise' photo of the Spiderman-inspired gorilla. I heard others talk about the elephants in London last year and the pigs in Bath a few years ago; sadly, the pigs arrived the year I left Bath, and I had no knowledge of them. It is good to see these works of art educate others on gorilla conservation issues and bring a smile and ignite a memory in so many.

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Wow! Gorillas in Bristol

By jenn on August 30, 2011 6:40 PM

Wow! Gorillas is an outdoor art event featuring over sixty painted gorilla sculptures throughout Bristol. The gorillas have been placed in Bristol for the summer, and their last day will be on September 6th. (After September 6th, they will all be shown on display in Bristol Zoo.) In short, Wow! Gorillas is a charity event, and it has been brought together to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Bristol Zoo. Wow! Gorillas aims to provide funding for gorilla conservation (and education about gorillas) and to raise funds for a local Bristol charity. The event brings community, business, and the arts together. The gorillas have been painted by local artists.

Last year, London hosted a similar event for elephant conservation, and Bath sponsored a lion conservation event with near life-size sculptures of the animals around the respective cities. (I blogged about these here: Spot the Lions in Bath and Parading Artistic Elephants in London.)

I visited the gorillas in Bristol at the weekend. Fortunately, the weather was warm and sunny, despite a couple of quick downpours; however, cupcakes were devoured during this time at a lovely cupcake shop near the cathedral. Many other families, groups, and couples had the same plan to go gorilla-spotting. Some cycled, and others walked, and many drove to the ones further afield; it was a great way to see the city and to get some exercise. Both children and adults were drawn to the painted gorillas, and locating them was addictive. Also, strangers were quite chatty with others on the same mission.

As an artist, I appreciate art bringing the community together and educating and supporting a good cause. With so many others visiting the gorillas, it really does show that the community are interested in the arts. I was also glad to see that many of the sculptures were not badly damaged; some had been written on or chipped, but overall, they seem to be mainly unharmed.

In addition to bringing the community together, technology has also been brought together to make the gorilla-searching even more enjoyable. A mobile application can be downloaded to track the gorillas via GPS technology and to allow the user to mark them off the list when the gorilla is discovered. A photograph can also be taken with the device, which will upload the image with the information about the specific gorilla. The gorillas can only be marked as discovered in the application when the mobile is within a certain distance so that users do not 'cheat'. The ability to follow the gorilla trail on a GPS application made the process easier and more enjoyable, with the ability to plot which gorillas still need to be found on the application's map.

Last year, the Bath lions used a mobile application, but it was not nearly as advanced and it only plotted the images of the lions on a map without GPS based on the user's location, so this is definitely a step up and nearly everyone was using a mobile device to photograph the gorilla.

A few photographs of Wow! Gorillas are below, and more information about them can be read at: http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/wow-gorillas

Classic Tractor Show

By jenn on August 7, 2011 10:09 PM

Summer is the time when classic cars and tractors leave the barns, sheds, and garages to go onto display for others to enjoy and for their owners to mingle with like-minded enthusiasts.

A classic tractor show was held at the Coshocton County fairgrounds on the 9th of July, not far from where the Saturday farmer's market is held every week. I enjoyed seeing these brightly-painted and loved-by-their-owners antique tractors. These owners would have spent significant time re-working these machines, considering that these machines and would have been used so often and worked on by farmers, who would not have kept them in any sort of mint condition. These machines would have been riddled with rust and dents through so many years of hard work.

Leeds Junction Art Project

By jenn on July 7, 2011 7:42 AM

The city of Leeds has commissioned artists to use the junction power box as a canvas to create paintings in the city in order to create art appreciation in the community. There are currently ten painted boxes to find. Normally, thousands of people will walk by a junction power box and not notice.

The Junction art project reminded me of seeing painted fire hydrants in my home town (Dresden, Ohio) when I was younger. The fire hydrants were painted with faces, and they were all unique. Sadly, these fire hydrants were painted over (with a solid coat of paint) probably about twenty years ago.

Here are a few photographs of the junction box art; these are from the second link below, and more can be viewed on that website.

More information about this project and photographs of some of the artwork can be found on the following websites:

http://www.theculturecompany.co.uk/

http://theculturevulture.co.uk/blog/hometourist/junction-junction-box-art-in-leeds/

Creative 'Save The Date' Cards, 1

By jenn on May 28, 2011 6:17 PM

I created my 'Save the Date' cards for my upcoming wedding a little while ago; unfortunately, it was a rushed job which consisted of a photograph and standard font printed on postcards with some red, white, and blue stars. (I do not have a Fourth of July theme, but the wedding will be taking place in the summer.)

Due to other commitments and life in general, I didn't have a lot of time to design something perfect and get it sent out by my deadline. Irregardless, my family and friends were complimentary about them. (The perfectionist in me was far more critical.)

I have recently come across some inspirational designs for 'Save the Date' cards that I wish I had discovered a few months ago, when I quickly put my 'Save the Date' postcards together. I really love these, and a lot of them are so simple, yet convey so much emotion.

To add to this topic, singer Lily Allen's 'Save the Date' cards for her June 11th wedding were leaked to the press, and the postcard conveys a country theme with her and her husband-to-be's heads superimposed on an old photograph.

My regret: Not having enough time or inspirtation for my 'Save the Date' cards. However, I have posted some inspiration for these below.

1) http://cheerupcherup.blogspot.com

I love these simplistic, yet colourful designs and the imagery used.

2) http://idotimestwo.blogspot.com/2009/03/save-date-punch-cards.html

The old-fashioned punch card is a great idea. I love these fonts.

3) http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/08/11/save-the-date-idea/

The bride and groom cupcake is cute, and I like the colours and the 'nutrition fact'-style data.

4) https://www.qpfans.com

This company sells old-fashioned city and state postcards to use as 'save the date' cards.

5) http://rifledesign.com

It's difficult not to fall in love with these 'painted' illustrations.

6) http://www.flickr.com/photos/silvaazniv/2416616441/#//postcardsandsnapshots.blogspot.com

These 'save the date' cards are inspired by posters for the film "It's a Wonderful Life".

7) http://www.flickr.com/photos/10052477@N07/2297942965/

This xerox-looking "save the date" card looks like an advertisement for a band.

8) http://www.flickr.com/photos/smokeproof/3220407095/

I love the colours, fonts, and detail put into this "save the date".

9) http://bklynbrideonline.com/4270/diy-projects/save-the-date-mary-chris/

This is a cute card.

10) http://emdotzee.com

11) http://vestidadenoiva.com/como-fazer-o-save-the-date

The two-seater bicycle is cute imagery.

12) http://www.minted.com

This website contains many nice designs for "save the date" cards and is worth a look.

13) http://www.thehappyenvelope.com/

I love the fonts and imagery on these cards.

14) http://www.bellafigura.com

15) Ruby & Willow

I love the Big Ben and London Eye illustrations.

16) http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com

This website contains many nice designs for "save the date" cards and is worth looking at.

Wall Art at St. Katherine's Dock

By jenn on March 28, 2011 8:54 PM

A series of panels representing the life, history, and many personalities of this London dock are located on the entrance to St. Katherine's Dock. The panels were painted by Dale Devereux Barker in 1997-1998.

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