Bronze Parsons Vase: Day 8

 

Today I am sharing this fabulous Bronze Parsons Vase that is for sale in our
Jen’s Favorite Finds Holiday Shop!

This vase is perfect for a petite arrangement or even planted with a succulent!

Happy Holidays!

Espresso, Ice Pink, Ivory & Gold: Tabletop Inspiration

The fifth and final tabletop design for the Chambers Bay Wedding Showcase this past spring was a soft and romantic palette of Espresso, Ice Pink, Ivory & Gold.

American Party Place provided the table linen, napkins, chargers, spandex chair covers and satin chair ties.  Wallflower Photography captured these great images.

The Flowers:
Garden roses, anemone, tulips, ranunculus, scabiosa pods, pink jasmine vine, and scented geranium leaves.

Be sure to check out our first 4 designs here:
Shades of Blue, Silver, White & Light Pink
Tiffany, Red, Black & White
Watermelon, Yellow, Gray & White
Acid Green, Eggplant, White & Silver

Gilded Holiday Tray: Day 7

My mom & I seem to collect trays.  We use them for everything, serving, displaying decor, playing games, and so much more.  I thought, why not created a few just for the holidays!  These gilded holidays trays are perfect for serving a light snack while decking the halls or for displaying candles & decor on the coffee table!

Here’s what you need:

Wood trays, scrapbook paper, Rub ‘n Buff (I used antique gold), a pour-on high gloss finish, spray adhesive (not pictured).

What to do:

1. Cut down scrapbook paper to fit inside the tray.  I had to piece 2 pieces together to make it fit.
2. In a well ventilated area rub on the Rub ‘n Buff with your finger or a cloth then with a clean dry cloth buff it.  The buffing will give a nice smooth shiny finish.
3. When done buffing adhere scrapbook paper to tray using spray adhesive.
4. Mix high gloss finish according to package directions and pour onto the flat paper covered surface of the tray.  Make sure the gloss covers all the paper part of the tray.  This finish will protect the paper and make cleaning the tray easy!  Allow to dry according to package directions.

Happy Holidays!

Fresh Bay Leaf Wreath: Day 6

 

My current greenery obsession this season is fresh bay leaves.  For some reason I am absolutely loving them and knew I needed to make a wreath for my front door!

Here’s what you need:

Fresh bay leaves, heavy gauge wire (I used black to disappear into my front door), wire bind, satin ribbon, and flocked magnolia blossoms.

What to do:

1. Measure a the length of wire to create the base of the wreath.  I created an oval shape about 20″ by 14″ for this wreath.
2. Cut down the bay leaves to shorter sections measuring 6-15 inches in length and begin to secure them with wire bind to the wreath form.
3. Once I covered the form with my desired amount of greenery I finished the wreath with a champagne colored satin ribbon and a pair of flocked magnolia blossoms.

 

These fabulous flocked magnolia blossoms are available for purchase in our online Holiday Shop!

 

Happy Holidays!

Santa? Glass Figurine: Day 5

 

These Santa? Glass Figurines are one of my absolute favorite things in our Holiday Shop this year.  Traditional and whimsical!

We are offering 2 sizes and the option to purchase them as a pair or individually.
Small is 4.75″h x 3.25″w
Large is 6.25″h x 4.25″w

Happy Holidays!

Foil Pressed Ornaments: Day 4

One thing I try to do every year with this series is offer an activity or craft that can be done with kids.  I have 2 nieces and a nephew and they are so creative and always want to get involved.  I thought this would be a perfect craft to do with them!

Here is what you need:

Cardstock or tag board, ornament template, glue (I like this Tombo variety because it stays a little sticky allowing the foil to adhere nicely), foil, a dull pencil, ink, and twine.

What to do:

1. Begin by tracing the ornament template on to the card stock or tag board.
2. Cut the ornaments out.
3. At this point draw patterns and trace with glue or freehand a glue design on to the ornaments (top left below).  Make sure your shapes are not too small.
4. Cover with foil, shiny side facing out.  Gently press the foil around the glue so ridges come through, fold foil around ornament pressing flat in back.
5. Carefully, using a dull pencil, draw designs on to the foil (bottom left below).
6. When the designs finished use and ink pad to apply color to the ornament.  I found it works best to hold the ornament in one hand and the ink in the other so the ornament can be moved around and pressed into the ink pad.
7. Allow to dry for a few minutes and then wipe gently with a paper towel.
8. Punch a hole in the top and string with twine

I think my nieces and nephew will have a  blast with this!  These would also make great gift tags.  Simply cut paper to fit the back and attach with glue making a writing surface!

Happy Holidays!

Trio of Felt Owl Ornaments: Day 3

For Day 3 we are showcasing these super cute owl ornaments that can be found in our Jen’s Favorite Finds shop.  We think they are simply adorable!

Each ornament is hand cut and sewn so no two are alike.
Created with love and care by a local artisan, the trio comes with one owl of each color!
Measurements: 2.5″h x 2″w.

We’re back tomorrow with DIY decor project for Day 4!
Happy Holidays!

Acid Green, Eggplant, White & Silver: Tabletop Inspiration

The fourth tabletop design for the Chambers Bay Wedding Showcase this past spring is a bit outside the box.  We used a color palette of Acid Green, Eggplant, White & Silver with a centerpiece of terrariums, moss, and custom votive candles.

Silver chivari chairs, china, flatware, glassware, napkins and table linen provided by American Party Place.  Fantastic photos by Wallflower Photography!

The Flowers:
We used live plants for this design.  Succulents and a white orchid.

Other Design Elements:
White manzanita branch, spanish moss, and custom white rock votive cups.

Did you miss our first 3 posts?  Here they are:
Shades of Blue, Silver, White & Light Pink
Tiffany, Red, Black & White
Watermelon, Yellow, Gray & White

Snowy Birdhouse: Day 2

As I mentioned, we are changing things up this year with our 12 Days Series!  Our shop is open and today I’m showcasing our Snowy Birdhouse!

A cute red bird is perched on this adorable bird house.  With it’s snow topped roof and frosted greenery, this bird house is perfect as decor on the tree or mantle.

 Measurement: 6.5″ tall and 4″ wide.  Price: 9.25 each

Happy Holidays!

Paper Ribbon Wreath: Day 1

As I mentioned on our Facebook Page, we are changing things up a bit with our 12 Days Series.  We will still be showcasing select DIY decor projects but we will also be sharing Jen’s Favorite Finds for the Holidays.  Jen’s Favorite Finds are a collection of gift and decor items that will be for sale online beginning Wednesday, December 4th.  Let’s kick this series off with Day 1!

While out shopping towards the end of the holiday season last year I came across an adorable small wreath at a local Packaging Specialities store.  I knew I had to share it this year in our 12 Days Series.  Created from cotton (paper) curling ribbon, this wreath can be made for any season or occasion!  Our wreath measures about 9 inches across.

The Supplies:
Cotton Curling Ribbon (I used some from Packaging Specialties), Heavy Gauge Decorative Wire, Ribbon, and Scissors.

The Steps:
I began by coiling my heavy gauge wire around a 9 inch vase to get a circular shape.
Next, cut the cotton curling ribbon into pieces measuring 12 inches in length.
(Our wreath took 68 twelve-inch lengths…just about 23 yards…yikes!)
Loosely folding the ribbon in half, loop the ribbon around the wire frame securing the loose ends through the loop of the ribbon.

Once the wreath form is filled with ribbon strips begin to curl them!

When the curls are complete attach a ribbon and hang!

A limited number of these wreaths will be for sale in the Jen’s Favorite Finds Shop should you wish to purchase one rather than make it!

Happy Holiday!