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Friday, August 19, 2011

Do It Yourself Design

Color in Your Home - The Natural Palette

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I've been working with color expert Kate Smith and she has inspired me to think more about color. In a past article, I wrote about color theory. Today I'm going to focus on the color you already have in your home and introduce the natural palette. What makes you truly relax? For me, nature is my true love. So I take colors from Mother Earth and bring them inside my home. I find that most people feel the same. You can find some more inspiration at the New Leaf Garden Center where you can find tons of color palettes nature has to offer. Now, this natural palette isn't just an inspiration for color, but also how to use it. Trees have brown bark and many other lighter colors in their leaves. The sky is all sorts of gorgeous blues, whites and …

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ACE Hardware, Rockville Hardware, Euro Pine Collection International, and 2 more ›

Friday, July 22, 2011

Do It Yourself Design

Decorative Garland

Instruction and information for a do it yourself design that everyone can handle.

Why pay for decorations when you can make them yourself? You don't have to be an artist or a crafter to create something fun, beautiful and professional looking. I'll guide you through the easy steps of making a decorative garland. They are perfect for any occasion and can be personalized to any event. Let's get started! Materials: string, card stock, glue, paper cutters or scissors and a hole puncher. Your choice of: markers or colored pencils or use your computer. First you need to know where you're going to hang the garland. Then you'll know how long you need the string to be. You can use any type of string you want. Some good ones to use are hemp string, ribbon or bakers twine. Visit Lazy Daisy Stitchery on Merrick Rd. to see what …

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Lazy Daisy Stitchery, The Crown Shoppe (Hallmark Gold Crown), Jenny's Stationery, and 3 more ›

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Saturday, March 26, 2011

Do It Yourself Design

DIY Wedding Journal

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I've always been in love with books and had an interest in mixed media. So it made a lot of sense that scrap-booking would eventually become an interest. Whether it was a class I took in school or a private journal, I've always put in 100 percent of myself. Even when it wasn't expected. Currently, I have a nice collection of handmade scrapbooks. One is my philosophy journal from school, another filled with inspiration for my dream house and then a small compilation of events from my relationship. All are creative, unique and carry important information. Well, now there is one more book to add to the collection. Yours truly got engaged this past Valentine's Day and you better believe I'm creating a wedding journal for my big day. I feel …

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CVS Pharmacy, Rite Aid, CVS Pharmacy, and 4 more ›

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Do It Yourself Design

The Art of Bookmaking

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When I was in school, I took bookmaking classes which really helped me understand the basics of creating handmade books. I realized it wasn't that hard after all. Plus, it's fun to make something with your hands. It really gives your project that handcrafted feel you just don't see much of anymore. I want to share how to construct a book from scratch. You can choose any size you want and pick whatever materials suit your concept. There are a few ways to do it but this one is easy, affordable and doesn't take much time. They make great gifts as well. Materials First, gather the cardboard. The two pieces of the same size will be the front and back cover and the small 1/4 inch piece will be the binding.  Take decorative paper of your choice …

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Jenny's Stationery, The Crown Shoppe (Hallmark Gold Crown), Rite Aid, and 2 more ›

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Do It Yourself Design

Nature Gift Tags

Instruction and information for a do it yourself design that everyone can handle.

I love making my own tags and cards. Items that are handmade really show a sense of care and creativity. Now that it's fall, why not take advantage of what it has to offer? Leaves can be a great source of inspiration, and you can use them in a lot of different ways.   Here is a cute and easy way to incorporate a little bit of nature in a crafty project. Materials: card stock paper, decorative paper or construction paper, double sided tape or glue, a hole puncher, shipping tape, scissors and a couple of leaves First, decide how big you want the tags to be. Then gather some small leaves and make sure they fit within that size. I happen to have punchers that are set to a certain size.  If you don't have one, you can just cut it by hand.   …

Monday, August 23, 2010

Do It Yourself Design

Decorating Tips for Your Home

Instruction and information for a do it yourself design that everyone can handle.

Everyone has a room in their home that needs a little love. Why not jazz it up and add a sense of style that won't only look great, but completes the entire room? Here's some easy tips to create a more homey space and well-designed atmosphere. With a little guidance, anyone can do this. The main thing to remember is balance. You want to think of the bigger picture, so that the final result looks complete and well put together.   General Decorating A great tip for placing items is grouping them in threes. Sometimes when you put two things together, it feels like something is missing. Three is the perfect number! Keep this in mind when you're decorating any space in your home. If you want to shop around for some new items try the Crowne …

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The Crown Shoppe (Hallmark Gold Crown)

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Do It Yourself Design

The Branch Votive

Instruction and information for a do it yourself design that everyone can handle.

I 'm always thinking of ways to use natural elements in my designs. As you now know from my first article, I love the Earth! When I have a chance to bring its beauty inside my home, I jump on it right away. I must say that trees are one of my favorite living things. They're so important to the planet, and everyone living on it. In addition to being the best shade givers, they look amazing. For this project, I chose branches as my main inspiration. You can do so much with them; it's silly not to! Here's how to make a Branch Votive. It's quite simple really, it just takes a little bit of time. But I promise that the end result will have you smiling from ear to ear. The first thing you have to do is gather up some branches and sticks. You can…

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Rockville Centre Parks and Recreation Department, RVC Stationery, and The Crown Shoppe (Hallmark Gold Crown)

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