Handcrafted: Luna and Chloe Handcrafted

Well loves, the time has finally arrived that Luna and Chloe Handcrafted on Etsy is OPEN FOR BUSINESS!  Whew...FINALLY is all I have to say.  Well that - and is it Friday yet?  Because let me tell you this has been one heck of a week...ups and downs and all arounds to say the least.  And as I have said before, while I love roller coaster rides, I don't like them outside of amusement parks! 

I have been so busy this week (but I think I say that every week...which is a good thing really) working on a LARGE order of fabric fans, another order of pom pom tassels, working with a client for a craft party, and taking, editing and uploading pictures of all the items for the store...as it rained here on Monday, so I had to cram it all in on Wednesday. And on top of all that car trouble...costing around $1,500.00 currently, and then the news I received yesterday of my favorite Great Uncle passing away ;-(((( My LOW, as I adored my Uncle Louie - his roasted whole lamb with his handcrafted broom of rosemary and a bucket of secret marinade and seasoning, the memories I have of riding his horses, named Tom and Jerry, bareback as a child through his artichoke fields, and just his overall sweetness...he was my grandpa's brother all right!  So yes, I'm a little behind on where I wanted to be.

Okay sorry loves...didn't mean to get heavy on you.  So let me share my HIGH this week - the Grand Opening of Luna and Chloe Handcrafted.  I am so thankful that it is finally open for business.  Here's a sneak peek of a couple of items that are in the store...

There are still a couple of other items that will be added to the shop in the next week, so be sure to check back then.  However, there are more items in the shop than pictured above...so click HERE to get there quick to see all the glittery goodness!  And remember that everything is custom...so just about any color you want is available.

Also around mid-morning I plan on having a GIVEAWAY...that is custom to the colors of your choice!  You don't want to miss that, so check back soon ;-)

And P.S. - I have to tell you that I talked to my sissy on Monday, and she told me to get crafting with those glitter pinwheels for my favorite babygirl's, my niece Madi, birthday in December!  The store wasn't even open on Monday, and I already had my first order.  Yes I know she's family...but it still was nice to hear she loved them that much!  And lucky for her she is family, as family ALWAYS gets them for free ;-)  Plus, she has placed her order for the Glittered Party Animals and Pom Pom Tassels too...I guess I better get to work!  Now you see why I am always soooo busy...making things for family - HA, just kidding!  Not really, as I already picked up tissue paper, animals and glitter in red, yellow, blue and white...gotta love a circus theme...and tell me those party animals won't be fabulous.

~ Ciao

...concept, design, styling, crafting & photography all by luna and chloe handcrafted

Party Animals & Pom Pom Tassels

Sounds fun, no?  Well they are ;-)

Happy, happy Friday loves!  I am oh so happy today is Friday.  After the Inspired Collective's Grand Opening Party last night, and then having to come home and make 20 pom pom tassels for an Etsy order...I stayed up WAY to late, and am really hoping I can get in a cat nap this afternoon ;-) 

However, before I head off in never, never land this afternoon, I thought I would share with you two of my handcrafted items that I made just for the party.  First up are the 'Party Animals' - because every good party needs some...

Sorry about the picture...not the best!  This idea struck me after I saw the amazing crafted goodness of Jenny's, of the fabulous blog Hank and Hunt, golden animal candle holders!  Which I immediately fell in LOVE with, and knew I had to use them somehow, someway ;-) 

And while I glittered these for the grand opening party, I have to tell you I spray painted them first...and they look great that way too. Plus, you could actually use them as stir sticks and cupcake toppers with the spray painted ones...the glitter ones would probably not be the best for food or drinks ;-)  Ooh and I MUST tell I am making some up for ESCORT CARDS too - with each animal being a different table...soooooo cute!  With all the animals out there, there are BUNCHES of choices.

And second, are the pom pom tassels I made (the metallic ones are new)...

Don't they look pretty up against the wall?  I adored how they turned out, and love the pop of metallic in there too!

I am adding my handcrafted 'Party Animals' in spray painted and glitter, and 'Pom Pom Tassels'...along with my glittered pinwheels...to my Luna and Chloe Handcrafted Etsy store over the weekend along with some other items too, and will share with you all the glittery goodness on Thursday next week...FINALLY ;-)...so be sure to check back then...if not sooner!

Okay loves, this girl has gotta run to Michales to grab a couple things for another order - 50 fabric fans for a wedding in Australia...YAY - and then start crafting.  And of course, later on, take a little cat nap! 

May you be a 'Party Animal' this weekend loves ;-)  As this party animal needs her rest, before she can do it again...hehe!  Happy weekend, and see you back here on Sunday for some sweetness.


~ Ciao

...concept, design, styling, crafting and photography all by luna and chloe

Homemade: Sneak Peek

I am beyond tickled (and a little nervous) that not only do I get to show you a sneak peek of one of the things I have been working on, but that this will be the FIRST item in my ETSY store!!!

These would be DARLING one of a kind bridesmaids gifts, special favors for your bridesmaids who are throwing you a bridal shower, to say thank you, or just a gift to give.  I was originally going to make these as magnets, however I have decided that I will leave the option up to the buyer...you know me, I like options!  I am sure you do too ;-)  Anyway, here is your sneak peek...

A variety of vintage finds grouped together to make sets!  First let me say that I have only 4 sets (6 pieces including the salt shaker lid in each) of the above...two with the same flowers, and two others with different!  But the rest of the pieces are the same.  Each set will be sold individually.  And not only do I love the vintage salt shaker to hold a flower or two...but it is the PERFECT size to hold a pen or pencil!  And made into a magnet for the fridge...how cute would that be...to find a pen when needed...or hold a bloom to brighten your day.  The lambs are made out of wax, but they are not candles...and these little fellows run a tad on the pricey side (but still within reason).  However, with Spring coming I just couldn't resist!  I hope to have these listed in my Etsy store by Monday, February 28th.

Since every piece in this small collection is vintage, it only allows me to make as many as I can find.  I was so lucky to find four of each of these, as I love each piece.  But fear not, I am working on another collection of sets in red, with 6, that I should have ready to go by next week, and I will make sure I share those with you too! 

If you are interested in something in particular, or a larger numbers of sets - please do not hesitate to contact me.  I can do custom orders by the number needed, style/theme and colors too.  Granted it might take me some time to find them...but I most likely will find something that works perfectly!

Other items will be added to my Etsy store at random.  I will be listing these Luna and Chloe original design, stitched key tags by Monday as well...

Along with more in a variety of colors, one letter, one number, a variety of shapes, etc... all which will be listed soon. I have a couple of other things that will be listed soon including some non-vintage items, and  I am also working on grab bag favors for use at a wedding - so cute!

Prices will start at a couple of dollars and go up from there.  So hopefully there will be a little something for everyone.  I hope you all enjoyed this sneak peek of my Etsy store!

~ Ciao

...concept, design, styling and photography all by luna and chloe weddings