Made by Karla

I spent Christmas Eve making myself some presents. I'm always making things for others and it was nice to take some time to make something for myself. Ok, so I still took some time to make something for my mom and sisters too. Hard habit to break ;)    I've been a little obsessed with Paris and anything French since I was in high school. I took french in HS and Community college. I visited Paris and southern France a few years ago and I still love it and I'm planning to go back.  I knew I wanted to make this fish necklace since I saw the pendant and chain.     So pretty even in the back :)    This seahorse is for my mom. She loves anything ocean themed.   She's one of the most peaceful persons I know, always Zen. Hakuna Mattata is her motto.  I'm planning to make one of these bird necklaces for each of my sisters, my mom and myself. Each one will be a little different, just like each on...

 Happy Holidays Everyone :)) Some of this year's Holiday cards. The naughty and nice card is for the hubby...guess which box I checked?! Lol.

5 Party Ideas with 5 of our Holiday stacks Evergreen Stack #1 a mini cake box perfect for little favors and small gifts  (I give you the measurements and instructions at the end of this post)    The Crafty Christmas Stack  #2 a gift can with a beautiful sentiment       This is a flower tin from Michael's that can be recycled to hold a little gift. The paper says 'If there is no joyous way to give a festive gift, give love away'  The First Noel Stack Decorate the top with a rosette  #3 Napkin rings       Add a little something to any gathering, big or small. The Traditional Holiday Stack #4 & #5 A garland and a wine glass marker       You can make tons of wine glass markers with your scraps. The Winter Holiday stack is perfect because of its glossy texture, it won't get as affected by moisture as your other papers. To make...

Hello and welcome to day one of the two-day DCWV / Hampton Art Holiday Hop!      DCWV and Hampton Art are two co mpanies that go above and beyond to provide a wide selection of products from classic, to vintage, to trendy and modern. So, when we decided to team up it was only natural that we would want to show you some variety.      Day #1 of our hop is all about vintage! Whether you are talking lace and pearls and soft weathered colors or distressed, grungy, and aged, if you love all things vintage we have some beautiful projects to show you today! Here's the list of blogs you'll be visiting today, in case you get lost: DCWV Blog ( http://dcwvinc.blogspot.com/ ) Vivian Keh  (  http://contadinak.wordpress.com/  ) Jan Garber  (  http://scrapnsurprise.blogspot.com/  ) Dana Warren  (  http://www.kraftpaperstamps.blogspot.com/  ) Hilde Stolk  (  htt...

I don't usually post finds from stores, but I couldn't resist. Look what I found at Marshall's today. I LOVE the colors and patterns of the ribbon ($9.99 for 24)! I had to have it. And look at the cool metallic twine (2.99). And the Birthday stamps? $1.49!    I don't think the picture does it justice. The colors of the ribbon are just so great. The row with the mint candy ribbons has such a great vintage look in person!  If there's a Marshall's near you, go check it out :) 

 My sister's got her own personal jeweler. She puts beads together and tells me what to make her. The necklace design is mine, but the earrings are her idea.      These were her B-day presents. It was fun working on these with her :)