Showing posts with label lace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lace. Show all posts

Monday, March 7, 2011

New toys

Time is flying around here. I can't believe my last post was over a week ago, where has time gone?! Japan is keeping me busy, I'm trying to cram in all that I can before I head back home in just 1 short month.

One of the things I've packed in already is stocking up on Japanese craft items. I've been searching for a "handmade" stamp that I could use for tags when I do another craft fair and I finally found [a reasonable] one! I've found a few others but they were over $10?! No thanks.

This little gem came with another stamp, both for $5 - success!


I'm looking forward to stamping away to my heart's content making cute little gift tags! I want to do the Los Angeles Unique LA craft fair again. My roommate and I did the Holiday fair 2 Christmases ago and had tons of fun! It was our first craft show ever and I loved it. I've been wanting to do another ever since.

Anyway, back to Japanese craft items. Washi tape. I already have quite the variety ready to take back home with me but when I saw these adorable Spring designs I snatched them up.


Washi tape is so versatile, you can jazz up just about anything with it.


I had a washi tape giveaway a while back and posted various ideas of how to use it.

I love the little flags, they would be adorable in cupcakes.

And since Easter is just around the corner, I love this idea from the blog To Be Charmed:
I will certainly miss all the super adorable Japanese craft supplies. Luckily there are quite a few Etsy shops that sell washi tape and Japanese fabric!

Friday, January 14, 2011

The 2-minute earring holder thingy

I used to keep all of my earrings in a little box or jewelry bowl but I would forget what pairs I had, and often forget to wear them altogether. When I started hanging them up on lace, I could see all of them easily and pick out a pair that matched without any hassle.

This is so quick and easy to make! I've been using it almost 2 years now and I love how handy and convenient it is.


Ok, ready for the instructions?

First, buy approximately 12 inches of wide lace, any color that matches your decor.

Second, hang it up on your bathroom wall or bedroom wall next to your mirror. Hang up your earrings. You're finished!

Enjoy your new earring holder thingy. :)