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When I was in Kansas City last week I was stressing about everything that had to be done and don’t get me wrong it was nice to take a break, breaks are good and rejuvenating, but I’m happy to be back in the studio this week. My new approach is whatever gets done gets done and not to worry about the rest.
This painting (also here) is always a big hit at art fairs – I hang it on the back wall of the booth and I think the big type and bold colors really catch people’s attention. I also think the size of it – 36×48 – intimidates people so I thought I would make a few smaller ones too. They are 12×16 inches and I did a teal one and a purple one. They turned out beautifully and are perfect for hanging in the living room or a bedroom. I will have them for sale at the Bucktown Arts Fest on August 24th and 25th. I may have other colors in the near future – I hope you love them too!
photo credit kate zitzer
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…a few snaps from our July 4th holiday weekend. We ended up spending most of it with family outdoors under the hot summer sun, taking dips in the cool lake water and exploring the city. These summer days have been treating us just right.
The studio is in full swing. I’ve been busy packing up and sending out orders and building up inventory for upcoming shows. I hope to have new things to show you very soon.
photo credit kate zitzer
diy | valentine treat bags
These decorated treat bags are very easy to make and can be used for wrapping candies or small gifts for friends, family and sweethearts. Here’s how I created mine –
what you’ll need:
• cotton drawstring bags (I used 3×5 inch bags and bought them here from Oh, Hello Friend)
• stamps (I found mine at my local craft store)
• ink pads in various colors
• cardboard scrap
• conversation heart candies
how to make:
Place a piece of cardboard scrap inside a drawstring bag and then stamp words or an image on the front of the bag. Remove the cardboard scrap and set aside to dry. Fill with conversation heart candies and tie a bow. Give to a special someone or pass out to your closet girlfriends! How simple is that!
photo credit kate zitzer
a valentine’s craft party
I like to think of Valentine’s Day as the time to celebrate all kinds of love – a day to show anyone and everyone that means something to you how much you truly care about them! This year I wanted to make lots of little valentines and send them out to all my friends and family. I decided to make it a party and invited a few girlfriends over to drink wine and create some fun things for our sweethearts! Here’s a look at the party –
I had a lot of fun searching for supplies – red and pink construction paper, patterned ribbon and twine, hearts in all different sizes, heart shaped buttons and paint chips in shades of red and pink, patterned paper, kraft paper and envelopes, several roles of washi tape, all sorts of stamps and a deck of playing cards. I also supplied my girlfriends with glasses of wine and some treats – a salty and sweet trail mix served in red, white and pink baking cups. And as a party gift, I decorated muslin bags and filled with conversation heart candies.
I can’t wait to send out my valentines. I hope over the next few days you get to enjoy a little time celebrating with your sweethearts and appreciating all the special things in your life. I know I’ll be spending time with my love and our sweet pup.
photo credit kate zitzer
a last minute holiday entertaining and decorating guide
I put together a last minute holiday entertaining and decorating guide for New Year’s Eve. This year I’m loving metallics, fringe and lots of sparkle. Check out my Pinterest board for more inspiration
Make your party table really shine by wrapping glass candleholders in copper or silver metal tape inspired by Martha Stewart.
Add a little extra to your balloons this year. I love this DIY idea from Firefly Events and seen on Sweet Thing of adding strips of colored fabric and lace ribbon to the bottom of large round balloons.
Tomkat Studio dressed up drinks with festive flag stirrers and pretty bows. All you need is gold ribbon.
Pop the cork and let the bubbly flow. The poinsettia champagne cocktail by Loku sounds delicious!
Every party needs a disco ball. Read how to make your own on Project Wedding.
Use leftover holiday tinsel to make this New Year’s number banner from Martha Stewart and hang above the mantel.
DIY large curtains of fringe garland from Oh Happy Day. I plan to use them as a photobooth backdrop.
Decorate walls and windows with metallic garland and bright tissue paper fringe such as this one from Confetti System.
A pretty party hat from Studio DIY made from tinsel, mod podge and a lot of glitter.
When the clock strikes twelve, invite friends to toss confetti and shower the air with paper. Find out how to make these confetti bags on Somewhere Splendid.
