Handcrafted: DIY Fabric Feathers

Happy Thursday my dears!  Please forgive my absence yesterday - I was working on a couple big projects that NEEDED to get done.  And I still have a couple more projects that need to be finished...one big, but super duper special one that I am mailing to my sisay for my niece's birthday party in December ;-)

So while I off crafting and playing catch up, I thought I would pop in and share with you, in case you missed it, this fabulous DIY by Ez of Creature Comforts that was featured on 100 Layer Cake a couple months back...

What I love about this is that there are three ways to make these lovely feathers!  And since I have been on such a bow and arrow kick lately...feathers just seem fitting, do they not?  Not to mention that I think there was a week a couple months back that I posted feathers all week long ;-)

Anyhoo, I see soooo many ways in which to use these lovelies.  Yes, you can use them as bouts, in your hair or adorning napkins, but they would also be fun to use on an escort table, and on a bigger scale as table markers, or even a table runner...you get the idea ;-)

Have fun feathering your nest, table, hair, etc...my dears! 

~ Ciao

...photography by creature comforts via 100 layer cake

Handcrafted: Stumped

Hi there darlings!  It's funny that I am struggling a bit here with posting today.  I know I have been pinning away like CRAZY, but I have nothing!  NOTHING...and I keep sitting here trying to figure out what to do about it.  Maybe I'm on idea overload, or maybe my ideas have flown the coop - but whatever it is...I don't really like it ;-(  Does this ever happen to you?

And as I was sitting here totally stumped about what to post...the idea hit me -  I will post about stumps!  Yes, that's it, and I just pinned it a little bit ago.  And I kid you not...that is exactly how it played out...funny how that works sometimes, no?  Anyhoo, I pinned it not with this post in mind have you, but just cause I knew I liked it.  So here my darlings is your 'Handcrafted' with a 'Tuesday Thought' thrown in post for today...

Fun, no?  And as you can see in the first picture - your venue or home, if you like, does not have to be rustic.  I think these would be FANTASTIC in a loft area ceremony...marking each aisle.  Just paint the tops silver or gold for a more glam look...and you can sprinkle some silver or gold sequins to line the aisle as well.  No need for flowers with all that fabulousness ;-) 

But if you did use them for a more rustic setting - then mason jars filled with flowers on top would be the cat's meow!  Yes, I just said cat's meow...love that saying...HA.  However, you know I would LOVE to use them as fun seating at a casual outdoor affair too. 

And since I am now on a roll...that's just what happens darlings...how about using smaller or shorter stumps as table markers...paint each one a different color for each table.  Then you could have branches cut into coaster size pieces, paint them to match the color of the table that the guest is to sit at and have the guests names written on them! 

Even patterns for a more modern affair would be fun - chevron, check, quatrefoil (love that one) would be oh so FUN!  And if they were in gold and silver - so naturally glam.  Just keep in mind that for a more modern look clean edges of the coasters and stumps (like pictured above) would be best.  So you would want remove the bark darlings to achieve the look.  But I am sure you knew that ;-)

Learn how to make your own right HERE.  Thanks Martha for the inspiration!

~ Ciao

...image via martha stewart

Handcrafted: Halloween Pom Pom Tassel Garland

Hi loves.  I just wanted to share these with you really quick, as I made these darling pom poms for a photographer for Halloween pictures...

And just check out the picture the fabulous Tori of Recollections Photography sent me....

Soooooo D-A-R-L-I-N-G!!!  And my tassels look pretty cute too, no?

THANK YOU TORI at Recollections Photography sooo much for sharing with me ;-)  And be sure to check out all of Tori's goregous pictures on her blog!!!

~ Ciao

...photography by over the moon vintage rentals & recollections photography

Handcrafted: Giveaway

So sweeties, in honor of Luna and Chloe Handcrafted on Etsy opening it's doors today - I thought I would host a little giveaway ;-)  Who doesn't love a little giveaway?  Goodness, I know I do.  And you know what?  This giveaway is custom...which means you get to pick the colors you want!   So what am I giving away, you ask?  Why these...

...13 custom tissue pom pom tassels!  Okay sweeties - here are the details on how to enter...

 Leave a comment blow on how or where you would use these pom pom tassels.

For additional enteries:

~ Become a follower of Luna and Chloe Weddings
~  Follow Luna and Chloe Weddings on Twitter @lunaandchloe and then leave a comment that you did.

~  Like Luna and Chloe Weddings on Facebook and then come and leave a comment that you did.

~  Tweet this - I just entered to win a custom tissue paper pom pom tassel garland on @lunaandchloe! http://bit.ly/qCPQfO #Giveaway - and then come leave a comment that you did.

And if you already follow my blog, follow me on twitter or like me on Facebook then make sure to leave separate comments that you do ;-)

Giveaway ends on October 18, 2011 at 10 pm CST.  Giveaway open to U.S. readers only.

UPDATE:  Giveaway has ended thank you ;-)

That's five ways and chances to enter...GOOD LUCK!

~ Ciao

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

Handcrafted: Inspired Collective Display No. 3

Good mid-morning lovelies!  How is your day going so far?  Mine, is a bit frantic...but that is nothing new these days ;-)  However, I am tickled that today is Thursday - as tonight is the Grand Opening Party of the Inspired Collective!  So yesterday I stopped in to change up my display.  And in talking with Allison glittery gold, white and aqua goodness was what decided.  Sounds like fun, no?

I had lots of fun crafting up glittery goodness for this display.  Here's a little sneak peek for you lovelies...

And to see a couple more sneak peeks head on over to Over The Moon Vintage Rentals' blog ;-)  I can't wait to see you there! 

~ Ciao

...concept, design, crafting and photography all by over the moon vintage rentals 

Handcrafted: Twine Table Numbers

Yay!  It's time for another 'Handcrafted' post.  I don't know about you loves, but I always love handcrafted elements at ANY event...especially a wedding ;-)  It just adds that extra touch, don't you think?

I mentioned in my earlier post that I had a DARLING handcrafted idea for you today!  Here is one of the thoughts that swirled and twirled around in my head after seeing all the lovely shades of beige and soft white yesterday.  And while I did NOT actually make this, I am sure it would work and be fabulous!  (I just might have to mock one up this weekend, and show you how it turned out.) 

Anyhoo, my idea came from this picture....

In the picture on the left, do you see the twine on the end of the table there?  Yes, that's the main element needed for this project;-)  You see, as soon as I saw it I thought it would make a great table number!  All you would have to do is paint a table number on.  So loves, here are the things you would need:

All you need to do is hold the stencil on, dip your stencil brush in paint (or paint brush would work too...just be careful to stay within the stencil), and stencil the number onto the twine!  It might take more than one coat.  However, I think you could probably stamp a number on, or use a sharpie and write on as well.  And here is an idea of what it would look like...

Twine table numbers!  How fabulous, and easy is that?  And just think you could use any color paint you want - it doesn't have to be black.  Just look at all the oh so pretty paint options Martha Stewart now has at Michaels...

So I am sure there is a color that would work for you! 

Also, you know I always have lots of ideas - so I just have to tell you that a table number on a stick placed inside the hole at the top of the twine would be cute too ;-)))

Here's is where you can find everything you need for this handcrafted project:

The Shopping List:

Twine, Stencils, Stencil Brush and Paint 

~ Ciao

Handcrafted: Inspired Collective Display No. 2

It's that time again my darlings. Time for me to share another display I handcrafted for the Inspired Collective ;-)  Yay!

I have one major challenge with my display area, and that is flowers!  Since each display is up for a couple weeks, unless I want to bring in fresh flowers every week, I need to come up with other alternatives.  My first display used air plants, which last without water.  For this second display I am using dried hydrangea.  And while I am not a big fan of dried flowers, these hydrangea I dried myself...so I like them ;-)  And while I would have LOVED to have done this display in a different color palette, I let the dried hydrangea dictate the color palette.  And who knows what I am going to do for the third display ;-)  Happy I have some time to figure it out!

Also, I tried to keep the main elements the same - the desk of course, the soda crate, the apothecary jar, the bell jar  and books were all used in my first display (see it here)...so I decided to use them again here too.  The reason that I decided to do this is to show that by changing the details - it changes everything!  Plus it challenges me creatively.

Alrighty, enough chatter outta me ;-)  Here it is my darlings...

Do you want to see more?  Then head on over to Over The Moon Vintage Rentals Blog for all the details ;-)  See you there!

~ Ciao

...concept, designs, styling, vintage rentals & photography all by over the moon vintage rentals

Handcrafted: Inspired Collective Display No. 1

Hip hip hooray for Thursday loves!  I know I am doing this a bit backwards around here today...usually my 'Handcrafted' post goes up at 10 am, and another post goes up in the wee hours of the morning ;-)  But I wanted to mix things up a bit...gotta keep you on your toes...hehe!  I am posting my 'Handcrafted' post now, and will do another post for 10 am...so check back later too ;-)

So I have good news, and not so good news ;-(  Let's get the not so good news outta the way so we can focus on the good, okay?  The not so good news is that, yet again, I did not get items into my Luna and Chloe Handcrafted Etsy store...boo.  My schedule has just been so busy, and as it's almost 3 am - yep it is...I just don't have it in me to do it...so it is gonna have to wait another week.  So sorry!  I can tell you that it's glittery goodness you're not gonna wanna miss ;-)

And on to the GOOD NEWS now.  My vintage rentals business, Over The Moon Vintage Rentals, is a vendor in Allison's (of Engaged & Inspired) Inspired Collective shop that just opened on Tuesday - YIPPEE!!!

I have a display area for my items that I will be styling every two weeks or so...and I just styled my first display yesterday!  So every two weeks or so, I will be changing my display area - which means every two weeks I will be sharing my new display area with you!  YAY - a mini photo shoot every two weeks.  Now that makes me an oh so happy girl ;-)

So without further ado...I am going to share one picture with you here, and then have you head on over to OTMVRs' blog (you can click on the picture below to get there) for lots more pictures.  Sound like a good plan?  Well here is the picture for you...

Cute, no?  Head on over to see more...

~ Ciao

...concept, designs, styling, vintage rentals & photography all by over the moon vintage rentals

Handcrafted: Tissue Paper Pom Pom's

Can I get a HIP HIP HOORAY for it being Thursday?  Now that's the spirit my dears ;-)

And here is something I handcrafted that will help you get into the CHEERful spirit even more...

My handcrafted tissue paper pom poms!  Eeks - I cannot tell you how much I LOVE these.  I can't help but smile when I see them, and they are so darn fun I can barely stand it.  They look FABULOUS all grouped together, and I can totally see them over a ceremony area.  I also LOVE them on a string/twine, as above.  Hanging them throughout a reception area would be wonderful.  Plus, let me add a stick to them, and they are the perfect send off at the end of the night.  However, you might like them best draped in rows, one on top of the other, to form a tissue paper wall.  Really - I have about 100 more ways to use these darlings...chair back anyone?

I am taking custom orders for these lovelies in my Over The Moon Handcrafted Esty shop.  You can find them right here.  Just let me know the color and I will handcraft them just for you.  They are also on Over The Moon Vintage Rentals website in the Inventory, Handcrafted section as well.

Ooh, I am going to be adding metallic ones too to my Luna and Chloe Handcrafted Etsy shop next week...talk about glamming it up - it is oh so easy to do with these!  I will be telling you all more about the Luna and Chloe Handcrafted Etsy shop next week...lots of glittery, goodness coming loves.

And of course you know I have to end with this...I've got spirit, yes I do.  I got spirit, how about you?  I know, I know - call me a dork, but I just couldn't resist ;-)

P.S. - I know a well known fabulous someone that was at Fizz and Frills that loved these too...she ended up walking away with some!  And yes, she has lots of 'Summer' spirit ;-)  Hehe.  Thank you bunches for loving my pom poms, and for your oh so sweet words about my table display!  You made my day...no my month ;-)))

~ Ciao

...photography by over the moon vintage rentals

Handcrafted: Crocheted Bunting

Happy Thursday my dears!  There is so much going on here at LCW and OTMVR that I can barely see straight ;-)  I am starting to repeat myself, getting totally sidetracked and will be in the middle of something and forget what I was doing...I'm keep telling myself that it's just because I am so busy, and not that I am old - HA!  I think I will just keep telling myself that no matter what.  Oh but wait....gotta switch the laundry first. 

(Jeopardy! think music plays here to fill the space.)

Okay, I'm back.  Well I need clean sheets, no?  I swear I always sleep better on clean sheets, don't you agree?  Love clean sheets.   Anyhoo, enough about me losing it and my laundry, and on with this post already.

For this first week of 'Handcrafted' I thought it would be fitting to share with you my handcrafted crocheted bunting.  I ADORE this bunting!  Have a look-see...

I sell this bunting in my Over The Moon Handcrafted Etsy store.  I also offer it up with painted wooden letters attached so you could spell things out like names, just married, sweets, love, welcome, etc...  Each flag measures 7 1/4" tall and 9" wide at top of flag, so they are fairly decent size.  I need to get another picture of it hanging up so everyone can see how darling it really is!

Actually, this is the only item in my store that I do not make myself.  My super creative and oh so talented mom makes this crocheted bunting for me.  And it can be made in any yarn color that you want!

Also, I will be adding some rectangular shaped crocheted bunting to my Etsy store as well.  And that I make.  I however can only make squares...for now.  I've always known how to make squares, yet I am gonna learn how to do triangles...I am! ;-)

P.S. - It is sooooo perfectly sweet for a baby shower or a babies room...as it's nice and soft.  And for the record, I don't have time to watch TV these days...besides Bachelor Pad - hey don't judge! 

~ Ciao

...concept, design, styling, handcrafted & photographed by over the moon vintage rentals

Tuesday Thought: Name Change

Wow, what a morning this has been!  I feel like I have spent an entire day working already and it's only 10:45 am...how does that happen?  And yet again, I am late getting this second post up as well...but I have been very productive this morning, and have accomplished bunches of things. 

The first thing I wanted to get accomplished today was opening my Etsy store for Over The Moon.  And I can proudly say that is done.  So - CHECK!  You can see my new, totally empty store right here...OTM Handcrafted...which brings me to the title of this post. 

Since I started LCW, I have always called the items I crafted homemade.  However, I have continued to call things 'homemade' because that is what I started with...but I have been wanting to call things handcrafted for ages now.  So I finally decided to make the change!  From here on out all my 'Homemade' posts will be called 'Handcrafted'...and I just wanted to share that with you, so I don't confuse everyone ;-)   Which I am sure I did, and will with this!

And yes, I know my store is currently empty - but I spent the majority of yesterday photographing most of my handcrafted items for the store.  I plan on working this week getting everything uploaded to Etsy, and should have everything completed by Monday, August 22nd.

I have lots of new items that will be added to the store that you have not seen yet, like these fabric covered letters, which will be available in the shop later today...

Cute, no? 

I can do ANY letters in ANY fabric - either that you choose, or I choose for you. I am selling these by letter - so you can spell out anything you'd like. The letters are covered with fabric pieces, it is NOT decoupaged on...so you can actually feel the fabric. All orders are custom and made once the order is placed. But all the details will be on Etsy. Eeks, can't wait to get everything up for you to see ;-)

So be sure to be ready to check it all out once I announce the 'Grand Opening' of OTM Handcrafted ;-) 

P.S. - I still have a shop for Luna and Chloe on Etsy as well, and I will be sharing what I am doing with that in the next week or so as well!  Think OTM as vintage, and LCW as a bit more glam.  Along with another shop you will be able to find OTM vintage rentals, and handcrafted items in.  See...I've been a very busy, busy girl ;-)

~ Ciao

...handcrafted fabric covered letters & photography by over the moon vintage rentals (aka me!)

Guest Posting on The Loveliest Day

Hi darlings.  I wanted to let you know that I am guest posting for the fabulous Melissa on The Loveliest Day today...

Come see my easy DIY I craftedI  Here's a sneak peek for you...

Hope to see you there ;-)

~ Ciao

...images via the loveliest day & over the moon vintage rentals