Let’s go to the Looking glass!

 

Hi Everyone,

As you know one of my many passions are Jewelry, preferably big statement items. I have this amazing store in Winter Park, that continuously feed my addiction for bold statement jewelry.

Do you have a store that feed your addiction?

 

Yes it’s me in the blue with my bestie Deb :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s my new babies, new ring and bracelet :) What do you think?

 

 

Have a fabulous day :)

Maggie

Let’s go to the Looking glass!

Jewelry Boxes, Layers of Color, Prima Flowers and Bling

I love to make these fun jewelry boxes. I start out with a nice coat of paint and go from there. This particular box I used a great texture stencil from Layers of Color. I just found this company recently and LOVE it. Great stamps and wonderful design team.

So I painted the boxe then after it was dry I used the stencil in each corner and stippled on the ink using a large stipple brush. I let then used embossing powder to make the images pop a bit more. I was still not super happy with the look so used the overlay again and stippled again and off set it just a bit and used a different color of embossing powder. LOVE the out come so far.


Then I figured out that I did not have just the right bling for the box so headed to my local store, Scrapbook Generation, and got some bling and some Prima flowers. I got those attached and then poured on a very thin layer of epoxy by Envirotec!

This is a top view!

I also lined the inside with fabric!
This is a different style of box but still really fun! Instead of pouring a clear coat on top I used polyurethane to seal the box and it also helped to really adhere the bling!

I love how the little drawer pulls out and shows the lining. No latch on the lid is alson really nice on this design.
With Christmas just around the corner I thought maybe everyone could use a little inspiration for a great handmade gift. For the first box you could even sneak in a pack of handmade cards they can send! I love getting handmade gifts that are functional and not just sit around look pretty and get dusty.

Would love to have you visit my blog and become a follower! When I reach 100 followers I will have another prize drawing!

Happy Creating

Kristi

http://www.kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com/

Jewelry Boxes, Layers of Color, Prima Flowers and Bling

Jewelry with Wire Wrapping

I have recently started this wonderful adventure of wire wrapping cool stones. It is a learning process and takes time. I am used to instant gratification with cards and scrapbook pages. This is very much something that takes time and practice to get it right. I am still a work in progress. I am going to share with you one of my first pieces...

I used a couple of different colors of wired to add more interest. I love multi tone jewelry. I experimented with some designs on the front of the stone. I think it came out pretty well. Then I played some more.

The next two pieces I am sharing I did last night VERY late/early! LOL One is my first attempt at a different kind of bail. Then the second attempt went a little better. If I ever get it figured out I will share an AWESOME piece!

This piece was done on a purchased at a gem/bead/mineral show then I added the leaf by using stencil paste and a Dreamweaver Stencil! Again I used a multi-tone look on the wire.

I picked this stone for the rich colors and then just added simple wrapping to really show off the stone. This is my first real attempt at a fully wrapped bail...As I said, a work in progress! Hope you have enjoyed the venture into jewelry today! I love trying new things and love to explore creativity in all areas of my life!

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Happy Creating!

Kristi

Jewelry with Wire Wrapping

Create your own style with accessories! Fall into Autumn now!

Hi Everyone,
The temperature is finally going down, it was 93 today instead of 98 degrees, yet I'm feeling fall already...
Many of you mentioned you are just a tshirt and jean gal..not sure how to add to your wardrobe.

I'm not a stylist, but you can add some fun to your wardrobe by adding fun accessories, such as a fun funky purse, necklaces, rings those are accessories that are easy to add, and doesn't require quite a huge change..

Forever 21 makes accessorizing your wardrobe  easy, H&M have a great selection under $10.00, even if you just wear Jeans, you can update your style easily..

Revlon and OPI Nail color  has come out with fun sequin nail polish, another quick update..

 

Flower headband, you can create them following the directions in this post

This season is all about accessories, purses, scarves, chunky bracelet, fun whimsical rings..
See below:

Here are my accessories for today...

Sequin are all the rage for Fall, but when you have curves, it will accentuate curves you don't want to accentuate, it's best to go into moderation, such as this sequin shirt I am wearing today, with the shrug I showed you on this post..

My accessories are simple and fun.. chunky bracelet, Alligator ring, Smokey eye shadow, I'm set to go paint the town :)

Have fun, don't forget to let me know how you are updating your style?

Don't forget the giveaways for the Cricut Cartridges and the Gift Certificate to William Sonoma..
here

$10.00 Gift Certificate to William Sonoma  HERE

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Have a great day,

Maggie

Let me know what questions you have? stay tune for tomorrow's menu.

Create your own style with accessories! Fall into Autumn now!

What is in your Closet? Styling with the 3 C's

Hi Everyone,
Happy Friday!
I picked up Vogue Magazine, Instyle Magazine, Claire Magazine, and was on inspiration overload. One of the quizz was about what is your style? Mine has always been minimalist, using Earth tone colours.
This fall the colour trend is Orange and vibrant hues according to all three I've read. I don't have any orange in my closet, however I will  venture to wear orange nail colour.
Yves St Laurent has comes out with some very very vibrant hues.

I've decided this week,  my mission to revamp my style, and my closet with the 3 C's where I feel confident, cute, and classy.
With that in mind I read from Kathryn at budget fashionista this concept of price versus how many times you will wear an item, to determine if the price of the item was worth the purchased? Which is a great concept, unfortunately I tend to be an impulse buyer..
I wish I could follow this concept for my crafting..

It helped me determine my purchased based solely on what I would wear over and over again.

Here is what I've added to my closet and will be wearing at least 10 times before December..

Did you know that Animal print is the hottest for Fall?
If you are curvy woman the style below will be very flattering on..

I also purchased in the brown..

I added a couple of shroud as well. not the dress..

This soft lacy shirt for a night out with DH, not the shroud..

I fell in love with this dress, it accentuate my curves ...

For accessories, I added this fun clutch in Fuschia...Guess what? It was only $5.00 now that scream bargain eh?

I luv long necklaces.. I had purchase a few items from Michael's to create jewelry, I will show you how I made those necklaces my own style..

What do you think? do you like any of my purchases?

How do you define your style? Do you devour the mags, do you mix and match what you already have in your closet with new items?

I made more flowers and I use Glimmer mist and a brad this time..I also sealed it with  triple thicke spray so it will not ruin my clothes.

Here's another view..

the tutorial is here

don't forget the 3 cartridges giveaway don't forget to leave comments and tell your friends... here 

Have a great day,
Maggie

PS. Here's today's new shirt and makeup :)

What is in your Closet? Styling with the 3 C's