tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50966704365335194952024-03-16T14:50:56.944-04:00Social SalutationsJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.comBlogger332125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-62291477750053873902013-07-26T09:53:00.000-04:002013-07-26T10:00:07.994-04:00It's a Home Run!Recently, I was asked to design a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SocialSalutations">baseball themed party</a> for a six year old boy, Anderson. The invitations were designed to resemble baseball game tickets, and served as the inspiration for the rest of the party decor. <br />
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For this party, my client Elizabeth wanted a customized banner, which was hung on the mantle in the outdoor pavilion of the neighborhood clubhouse.<br />
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Also included were a variety of cupcake toppers, stickers for the favor bags, and water bottle labels.<br />
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The party came out so cute! Elizabeth did a fabulous job setting everything up, and the guests all loved the creative theme! Hope you had a wonderful birthday Anderson!<br />
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I hope you enjoyed <a href="http://www.socialsalutations.blogspot.com/2013/06/party-101-part-1-where-to-start.html">Party 101, Where to Start</a>! Now that you've got your budget set, theme picked out and you know where you want to have this shindig - what's next? For me, this is where I start getting inspired. The first place I turn is Pinterest. No matter what theme you choose, you can pretty much bet on finding loads of ideas - from color schemes to diy projects. <br />
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I knew for the luau, I wanted to stick with a bright color scheme - pink, blue, yellow, green and orange. This theme has been done many times over, so I knew there would be some great eye candy out there. It can get overwhelming, so try to only pin the ones that have specific elements that you think you would like to incorporate in your party. For me, it was bright colors, hibiscus flowers and natural grass. <br />
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I loved this thatch umbrella. <br />
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This banner inspired my color scheme, and gave me ideas on how to design my own!<br />
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This classroom luau gave me loads of ideas for printable design files.<br />
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Once you have a bunch of ideas pinned, you can look back through them and start to get a clear picture for what you want, and what you'll need. Consider the location (backyard for me), and layout of the party venue. Will you have a food/dessert table? Is there somewhere to hang a banner? Get your wheels turning!<br />
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With the theme and color scheme decided on, now you can start working on invitations. I cannot stress enough how important invitations are - an actual invitation that you can hold in your hand. In the land of emails, it's so nice to get something special in the good ole' mailbox. Not gonna lie to you - I'm not a big fan of the evite. I know they're convenient, but to me, they're very impersonal. Take the time to show your guests that you went out of your way to invite them to something special. Not to mention - the invitation is the first impression they will have of your event - make it a good one! <br />
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There are so many resources out there - from detailed and expensive, to DIY. You can find invites that coordinate with your theme and won't break the bank. Head over to Etsy - I promise you that there are a million printable invitations in every theme imaginable. As a designer with <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SocialSalutations">my own stationery & printables shop</a> - I can also tell you that most Etsy sellers will be more than willing to work with you if you find something you love, but need to customize it to another color, etc. Printables are a snap - you get the file, customized with your party information, slip some cardstock in your printer, cut and go! No time? There are also shops, like mine, who will print them for you - even stuff them and design mailing labels that coordinate with your theme!<br />
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Depending on your budget - there are a million different ways to go about decor. You can hire someone to do it for you, wipe your hands clean and sit back and watch it come together before your eyes (sounds nice, huh?). If you're the DIY type, printables may be the way to go - you can probably even find some in the shop where you ordered your invitations that match your theme! <br />
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Just think about your space - it gets very easy (and expensive) to run to the local party store and buy more than you can use and still not have a pulled together look. For Addison's party, I knew I wanted to hang a banner over the back door (like the one pictured above). There was going to be a food table on the patio, and I wanted to set up a luau table in the yard for the kids to sit. This was my party framework. I went back to my pinterest board and was really able to narrow down what I needed. <br />
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The best way to avoid making your party look like it came entirely from a party store, is to incorporate items that you may already have. Baskets, serving dishes, etc. - use what you can. Using solid color paper plates, cups and utensils from the dollar store (all in the same color/shade) is a great tip for keeping with your theme, but not paying a premium for themed paper products. To me, it looks better anyway. As for the rest - since you're starting early - you can head online to price out everything and find the most cost efficient options. <br />
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I'll be back soon with my final tips. Next time I'll talk about food, entertainment, and will share some resources on where to find some really cute stuff!<br />
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I'm currently in the throws of planning Addison's 7th Birthday party, so I thought, Why not use this time (while its all fresh) to write a Party 101 Series? <br />
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As a mom of two who works full time, I know that parties can be stressful and can overwhelm your already busy schedule (and wallet). Believe it or not, it can be fun, and relatively easy if you follow some key steps. Whether its a birthday party, shower, engagement party or graduation
party - the planning and execution process is pretty much the same across the board. Using Addison's party as my example, I will take you with me, step by step on how to plan a party that's put together, will keep you sane, and leave your guests wondering how you did it all! Ready to get started? Let's Go!<br />
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<b>Where To Start</b><br />
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Before you begin, the number one thing you need to determine is how much you want to spend - in terms of both time and money. A piece of advice from personal experience - don't wait until the last minute! Whether you hire someone to design your whole party, or do it completely yourself, waiting until the last minute only makes it way more expensive. There are great resources out there for everyone, whether you want to DIY or not - as long as you start planning early. For the lucky few, cost may not be an issue, but for moms like me - being budget conscious is important. As we go, I'll discuss tips on how to save some of that dough. <br />
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Addison starts thinking about her next birthday party as soon as the current one is over, and as the year goes on she changes her mind about a million times. I try to get her focused about two months out, and at that time, whatever idea she has in her head is what we go with. No more changing her mind. If your kids are too young to tell you what kind of party they want, or they can't decide, think about what they enjoy - it could be as simple as a favorite color, place, toy, TV show or activity.<br />
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Having a theme in mind is the most important piece in pulling everything cohesively together. From here, you can start looking for inspiration and ideas (more on that later), and can pull a color scheme together. In Addison's case this year, we attended a family graduation party that had a Luau theme. She liked it so much, she decided that she wanted to do that for her birthday - done and done.<br />
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Once the theme was decided on, I started thinking about where we could have it. We could spend a small fee and do it at a park, our neighborhood clubhouse or pool, or at a nearby marina. I knew I wanted to spend a little extra on the party entertainment, so this is one place where I decided to save. Why not do it at home, for free? Two years ago, however, Addison had a <a href="http://socialsalutations.blogspot.com/2011/07/movie-star-party.html">movie star themed party</a>. Our neighborhood clubhouse has a small theater so I rented it out for a few hours - you get the idea.<br />
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Another thing to consider when choosing a venue is time of year and weather concerns. An outside Luau in the middle of winter - probably not the best idea. Even for Addie's party this year, I have a backup plan to bring it inside if need be. You never know when a freak thunderstorm might come rolling through in the middle of July! Because of the backup, I have also limited the number of guests she can invite - only as many as can fit inside!<br />
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I hope you enjoyed the first installment of my Party 101 series. Next time I will talk about inspiration, invitations and party decor! Get ready to see some great eye candy!!<br />
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-30154109927490834542013-06-06T07:59:00.000-04:002013-06-12T09:22:30.813-04:00Time Flies...The PartyTwo weeks before Morgan's Party we took a trip to Disney World. We had a wonderful time, but once we got back home I was in full party mode. There was a lot to pull together in a very short time. Luckily, I had sketched everything out before we left, so I had an idea, at least, for what I wanted to do.<br />
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We had the party at our house, so I'll give you a little tour. Forgive all of the bazillions of pictures, but I went a little nuts since it was Morgan's very first party! Welcome to Hayes Hangar! <br />
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I had picked up the little wooden airplane at Hobby Lobby months before the party. It was kind of the catalyst of the whole idea, color scheme and all. I knew I wanted to use it in something, so when I decided to make this cloud wreath, I knew it would be the perfect accent. I used my cricut to cut out the banner and letters.</div>
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The mantle was decorated with bunting that I designed to coordinate with the theme. I had taken a photo of Morgan wearing an aviator hat (so cute), so I added that in a frame with the little red airplane that he was playing with in the photo. I just wanted to use a bunch of things I already had in the house for the rest - no need to recreate the wheel!</div>
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This was one of my favorite little things. I made a sign to hang on the bathroom door handle. When the guests went in, they turned it around to the red side that said "occupied". Also, not pictured, I hung a sign on the mirror in the bathroom that said, "Please no smoking in restroom".</div>
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My dining room was where all of the goodies were stashed. I decorated the buffet where I kept all of the plates and waters, and the table where the cake and snacks were. Originally, I was going to use the buffet as my "dessert table" and leave the table open for seating. When push came to shove, it was too small, so I expanded.</div>
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The little tray with the cookie stack on top? You guessed it, those are the Biscoff cookies they serve on flights. I tied them in little bunched to look like shipped packages!</div>
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We had a bit of a cake dilemma. I had found one online that I liked, and my friend was going to make it for me. Two days before the party her whole house came down with the flu. I ended up going to Publix with my photo, and they were able to recreate it. They did a great job, and on super short notice! The only airplane they had in the house was this Mickey Mouse one. I just went with it. We had just returned from our Disney trip, so it seemed fitting. </div>
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I served peanuts, pretzels and M&Ms in these cute little cups, and used a cookie cutter to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in the shape of a cloud.</div>
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I ordered the little red and white striped cello bags, purchased napkins and utensils from The Dollar Tree, and designed the little utensil wraps to tie it all together. These came out so cute!</div>
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There were going to be a lot of little kids at the party, and I wanted to keep everyone downstairs. Addison helped me hang this sign on the stairs. It worked really well!</div>
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I was originally going to make a sign with the flight status on it. Ran out of time, but using the chalk board wall in my kitchen worked out even better!</div>
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I bought el cheapo cups at the dollar store as well, but designed some cute stickers to put on them. "Morgan Air, Celebrating 1 Year In Flight"!</div>
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Finally, the piece de resistance...the favors! The red boxes were ordered online, and I put my paper crafting skills to work. I hand cut the straps and handles and hot glued them all to the boxes. Inside, were individual packs of oreo cookies and an official flight pin so everyone could get their wings! I set up the display in the foyer on a vintage trunk and some old vintage suitcases. The sign and tag were designed by me!</div>
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The rest are some fun pics of the birthday boy. He was very hesitant about the smash cake at first, but before we knew it, he had polished off half the cake! I had to take it away from him so he wouldn't get sick. It was pretty darned cute!</div>
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Our little family - look at that face! LOL.</div>
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Little man had a great day! Now the only question is - what will I do next year?</div>
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Back in March, we celebrated Morgan's 1st Birthday. Almost 3 months later, and I still can't believe how much he's grown. It's amazing how fast his first year went - which led me to the theme of his party...Time Flies! </div>
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I've designed custom airline boarding pass invitations for clients in the past, and it seemed like the perfect way to announce his big day. </div>
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Last but not least, I designed wrap-around address labels to complete the look.<br />
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The feedback on the invitations was very positive - everybody loved them! </div>
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Stay tuned for more on Morgan's party - I will be adding the rest soon!</div>
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-43215815546247356142013-05-28T11:41:00.001-04:002013-05-28T11:41:19.548-04:00Confessions of a "Blogger"I'm going to start by addressing the very large elephant in the room. I haven't blogged since January. In fact, I bet no one will even read this post it's been so long since I have written anything. I love writing this blog; however, for me it just got to the point where I was placing some very large and unrealistic expectations on myself. Trying to constantly come up with ideas, writing, taking pics, editing pics - it was too overwhelming for me. I used to have a lot more time on my hands, and once Morgan was born, the early morning time I had set aside for blogging was replaced with time spent with him. I had to make a choice, and in the end, the blog needed to be set aside for a bit.<br />
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I've been keeping busy with my Etsy shop though - have expended my stationery line and am introducing more printable invitations as we speak. I have also been designing some cute themes for friends and clients that found me through word of mouth as well. Morgan had his first birthday party in March (will share pics soon), and Addison's 7th birthday is coming up in about a month.<br />
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This blog is most likely going to be moving in a new direction. I'm still working out all of the details in my head. It's not at all a planned endeavor, I just want to focus more. I will definitely be posting less than I used to - no more 1x per day - can't hack it. I miss writing - and sharing, so I want to get back to the way it was when I started...just a fun way to share the things I love - at my leisure. <br />
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-28707303995087603572013-01-14T07:33:00.000-05:002013-01-14T17:20:52.716-05:00A Few New DesignsLife has been busy around here, but when creativity strikes, I go with it. Just wanted to share a few new note cards that I am selling in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SocialSalutations">Etsy Shop</a>. Enjoy!<br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-7593089866596463042013-01-04T09:14:00.001-05:002013-01-04T09:14:26.099-05:00Friday I'm In Love - Winter EditionHappy Friday everyone! It's that time again. As I slowly but surely take down my Christmas decor and replace it with some winter stuff, I started looking towards blogland to see what others have come up with. I found a roundup of some beautiful things and wanted to share my finds with you all! Happy decorating!!<br />
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Deb from <a href="http://homewardfounddecor.blogspot.com/2013/01/fast-cheap-easy-sweater-covered-vases.html">Homeward Found</a> found an economical way to spruce up some glass vases with sweater arms! I love the warmth this adds - so cozy!<br />
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I love that Jill from <a href="http://www.createcraftlove.com/2013/01/winter-mantel.html">Create.Craft.Love.</a> kept the sparkle of Christmas in her Winter Mantle. The addition of the chicken wire frame is perfect for a rustic touch!</div>
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Love that <a href="http://thecountryfarmhome.blogspot.com/2012/12/green-whole-year-round.html">The Country Farm Home</a> kept the evergreens around in her winter decor! A girl after my own heart!</div>
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All I can say about this next Winter Mantle display is GORGEOUS!! Allison from <a href="http://www.thegoldensycamore.com/2013/01/winter-mantel.html">The Golden Sycamore</a> outdid herself on this one. Love all of the different textures, and that key!!</div>
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It was 27 degrees this morning when I dropped Morgan off at daycare. Baby it's Cold Outside! How beautiful is this chalkboard frame from <a href="http://www.charmingzebra.com/2013/01/transitioning-to-winter.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FJKetxk+%28Charming+Zebra%29">The Charming Zebra</a>? And the sentiment couldn't be more fitting!</div>
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-39864435127312264172012-12-31T08:57:00.001-05:002012-12-31T08:57:54.808-05:00New Year and a New Look!You may have noticed that some things have changed around here! I decided that I needed a little bloggy pick me up. I spent 12+ hours this weekend revamping my blog design, and I couldn't be happier with it! I have a few more little features to add, but on the whole, I love it.<br />
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In addition to my blog revamp, I have a whole list of house projects for the new year. Some small, some big, but all things that hubby and I have been wanting to do for awhile. I am looking forward to the new year and what it will bring!<br />
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That brings me to our holiday cards from this year. There is a little New Year's message at the end! Hope you all have a very Happy New Year with lots of love and happiness!<br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-13002178881910783462012-12-30T13:03:00.000-05:002012-12-30T13:03:28.873-05:00Holiday RecapWell, this post is late...really late. But, better late than never, right? I hope you all have had a wonderful Christmas - ours was hectic but we had some great family time! Just wanted to write a quick holiday recap post to share some of my Christmas decor. I said I was going to post my mantle weeks ago, so here she is in all of her glory (even though some of it is about to come down). I will share my winter update soon though!<br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-40133063804747913492012-12-14T08:28:00.000-05:002012-12-14T08:28:20.858-05:00Friday I'm In Love - A Guest Post!<i>Hi Everyone! I have been a bit under the weather this week with the flu. It's going around my house, not fun. The good thing is that this is the perfect time to welcome my first Friday I'm In Love guest blogger, Anna Thompson! She writes for Arcadian Home and has some wonderful "Favorite Things" to share with you just in time for the holidays!! There is so much beautiful inspiration here, enjoy!</i><br />
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Hello, all! It's Mari visiting from Arcadian Home blog, a wonderful place to find beautiful <a href="http://www.arcadianhome.com/" target="_blank" title="Home Decor">home decor</a> inspirations. I'm so happy to be here at Social Salutations. Today, for a guest post in Jennifer's very popular series "Friday I'm in Love", I have chosen two of my loves, Scandinavian style and decorative pillows. I hope you enjoy the rooms I've chosen to share with you as much as I enjoyed pulling them together. They speak volumes about the diversity of this lovely style and how toss pillows have global appeal. Here's wishing you inspiration!<br />
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This enchanting living room seen at A Storied Style is filled with the beauty of the enchanting Swedish Gustavian style. The made-over antique settee is topped with a lovely array of pure white pillows.<br />
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From aged beauty, we turn to a stylish modern white room with stylish gray, black and white furnishings. I love the menswear feel of the sofa and toss pillows and so does Mr. Bazaar at Bright Bazaar.<br />
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From brilliant sapphire to deep dark navy, this gray space is awash in lovely blues. How clever is that unexpected little contrasting bit of green on the low-hanging <b><a href="http://arcadianhome.com/c/pendant-lighting" target="_blank" title="Pendant Light">pendant light</a></b>? This lovely image comes from Natalya at A Life More Ordinary.<br />
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I am totally in love with this vintage room with tall white stove from Vita Ranunkler. The charming collection of pillows is a perfect of rustic grain sack, cozy knits and a single touch of pale velvet.<br />
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From the furry rug on the floor to the gorgeous art on the wall, this is such a pretty room from I Don't Know How She Does It. The use of pillows here is spare but perfect.<br />
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How many ways can we do decorative pillows in white Scandinavian living rooms? Each pillow collection seems to have its very own unique look. This appealing mix of textiles, whites, darks and patterns is from Nordic Bliss. I love the simplicity of the <a href="http://arcadianhome.com/c/table-decor-table-decorations" target="_blank" title="Table Decorations">table decorations</a> so charming.<br />
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With an eclectic look so suited to today's living, this chic bedroom showcases the homeowner's personality. I have been smitten by the colorful pair of pillows with whimsical green birds. You can see more images at Canadian House & Home.<br />
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Lastly, this beautiful rustic outdoor vignette is from a post on Emmas Design Blog all the way back in 2009. Scandinavian style, toss pillows and a stunning landscape, what a wonderful look. Images <a href="http://www.astoriedstyle.com/index.php/2012/03/mora-to-love-swedish-clocks/" target="_blank">1</a> | <a href="http://www.brightbazaarblog.com/2012/08/palette-addict-black-white-grey.html" target="_blank">2</a> | <a href="http://flightynaty.blogspot.com/2010/07/30-july-2010.html" target="_blank">3</a> | <a href="http://vitaranunkler.blogspot.com/2012/01/om-att-vara-pa-ratt-plats-vid-ratt.html" target="_blank">4</a> | <a href="http://knowhowshedoesit.com/post/20461549113/scandinavian-art-inspiration#.UMZfhIOul2w" target="_blank">5</a> | <a href="http://nordicbliss.co.uk/blog/2012/10/more-greenery/" target="_blank">6</a> | <a href="http://houseandhome.com/design/photo-gallery-scandinavian-style-condo?page=7" target="_blank">7</a> | <a href="http://emmas.blogg.se/2009/june/photographer-annika-vannerus.html" target="_blank">8</a>
What do you think of these spaces? Leave us comments below, and stop by <a href="http://www.arcadianhome.com/" target="_blank" title="Home Accessories">Arcadian Home</a> for more home decor, lighting fixtures, and interior inspiration.<br />
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<i>Hope you enjoyed Anna's beautiful inspiration! Have a wonderful weekend!</i><br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-22728232187888398822012-12-10T12:04:00.001-05:002012-12-10T12:04:37.042-05:00The Stockings Were Hung by the Chimney with CareWith our new addition to the family this year, we are one stocking short. I decided to tackle the project head on and pull out the trusty sewing machine - we're not the best of friends. We've had our ups and downs, but this time I think I showed that machine who's boss. (Riiight).<br />
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This project naturally started with some stockings I found on Pinterest. Here is some of the inspiration I found:<br />
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Love these from <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/">Ballard Designs</a><br />
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I had toyed with the idea of using a burlap coffee sack that I picked up, but in the end there wasn't enough fabric for four stockings. After I scoured my fabric supply I decided on using some left over drop cloth fabric that I had laying around. It looked most like the stockings I found online that I liked so I just went with it. The same day I picked up the coffee sack, I also bought an old grain sack as well. I loved the red and blue stripes it had, and it also has some writing on it as well. The only bad thing about it was that there are some pretty large stains - big enough that I wouldn't be able to use it for pillows or upholstery. I decided to use the striped part of them to make the tops of the stockings.<br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-2232113215443997122012-12-07T08:57:00.000-05:002012-12-07T21:19:14.825-05:00Friday I'm In Love with Pretty PackagesFriday I'm In Love is back this week with some gorgeous gift wrap ideas! As I have been scouring the bloggy world this week, I came across some beautiful packages for the holidays. I love giving a gift that not only looks good on the inside, but on the outside as well. These ladies have some great ideas, and they are easy to pull off too!<br />
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Every time I toss a toilet paper roll I stare at it wondering what it could be, and 9 times out of 10 I come up short. Jill from <a href="http://www.createcraftlove.com/2012/12/toilet-paper-roll-pillow-boxes.html">Create. Craft. Love.</a>, on the other hand, found a great way to re-purpose them as these adorable pillow boxes! I love the pop of color on the craft paper, so cute!<br />
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<a href="http://meehameeha.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-gift-wrap-snowflakes-and.html">Meeha Meeha</a> has outdone herself again with this snowflake and pom pom gift wrap! If you love those poms as much as me, head over to her blog for the tutorial. So adorable, right?<br />
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Rebecca from <a href="http://www.simpleasthatblog.com/2012/12/simple-inexpensive-christmas-gift.html">Simple as That</a> has some awesome and easy ideas for her pretty packages. I love each and every one of these, especially the bunting! All I keep singing in my head is "Brown Paper Packages tied up with string"....<br />
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Don't forget the gift tags! Chelsea from <a href="http://www.makinghomebase.com/a-holiday-craft-washi-tape-gift-tags/">Making Home Base</a> used washi tape to make these creative tags for her husband's care package. LOVE! (And yes, that's her handwriting!!)<br />
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Finally, if you're like me, you wonder how to make edible gifts look good for the holidays too. How cute is this cookie packaging from Jo-Anna at <a href="http://www.aprettylifeinthesuburbs.com/2012/12/pretty-packaging-for-edible-gifts.html">A Pretty Life In The Suburbs</a>? Her tutorial is great, make sure you head over to check it out!<br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-81184067457698730382012-12-06T15:46:00.000-05:002012-12-06T15:46:18.289-05:00Elf On The Shelf - Week 1This year we have had a little elf visiting us through the holiday season. Addison has named her Calup, and she has been getting into all sorts of trouble. We're having so much fun with her that I wanted to include you all in her latest adventures!<br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-80232991449651729142012-12-05T07:49:00.000-05:002012-12-05T07:49:06.269-05:00It's HERE!!!I can officially cross something off my bucket list. A few months ago I entered into <a href="http://www.whisperwoodcottage.com/2012/10/6-organizing-solutions-winners-to-be.html" target=""> "Organizing Solutions: Room by Room" Talent Scouting Party</a> at WhisperWood Cottage. The winners that were selected would have a feature in the January issue of Cottages & Bungalows Magazine. I have always dreamed of it (but never thought I would have a shot), so I entered my <a href="http://socialsalutations.blogspot.com/2012/01/home-office-update.html">craft room/home office</a> on a wing and a prayer. I never in a million years thought that I would be among the beautiful projects selected. The day Amy announced the winners I rushed over to her blog to see if by chance I was among them. I scrolled down the list oohing and ahhing over the selections, with each one I will admit I got a little sad. Until, that is, I got to the very last one - holy crapola it was ME!!!<br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-22437422256517450152012-12-03T06:33:00.001-05:002012-12-08T10:06:40.162-05:00O' Christmas Tree<div style="text-align: center;">
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Last year I was tooling around a local antique gallery and fell in love with some reclaimed wood trees that some vendors had made. About a month ago I found some old painted wood boards at the Flowery Branch Auction and snatched them up. This year I would make my very own tree to add to my Christmas Mantle display.<br />
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I started with these boards, laying them out on the floor. They were pretty dirty so I had to clean them up a bit. Then I used a straight edge and drew diagonal pencil lines down the sides where I wanted to cut the boards. I recruited hubby to do the cutting for me since I'm not exactly a whiz with the power tools. He was a sweetie and used wood glue to attach the painted boards to a vertical plank we had in the garage.<br />
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Up on the mantle it went, but it was balancing on the "trunk". A few days went by and then we heard a loud crash. The tree had tumbled off the mantle and was laying in pieces on the floor. I decided to go ahead and nail the planks on and added a base to the bottom so it wouldn't tumble down again.<br />
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I love the end result - it's exactly what I had pictured in my mind. A great rustic addition to my mantle display!<br />
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<a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2012/12/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no142.html">Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/">Happy Hour @ Craftberry Bush </a><br />
<a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2012/12/sns-165-diy-mini-christmas-trees.html">Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors </a></div>
Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-52875564251390645352012-10-31T07:58:00.000-04:002012-10-31T07:58:29.898-04:00Utter DevastationI was going to post pictures of my Halloween party today, but it just seems so trivial compared to what all of my family and friends back in NJ are going through today. You may have seen my hometown, Tuckerton, or neighboring town, Long Beach Island, on the news over the past couple days. Sandy completely destroyed everything in her sight. Thank God my family and their homes were spared, but so many of my friends lost everything. Sandy completely leveled sections of my town - it makes me want to cry looking at all of the images I have been seeing on Facebook.<br />
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This is a <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50134186n">link to a video</a> that the reporters mistakenly thought was Long Beach Island, it was actually a section of my hometown, Tuckerton Beach.<br />
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My thoughts and prayers are with everyone back home in NJ. Thank God everyone made it safely through the storm. I pray that recovery will be swift. <br />
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All I can say is please donate to the <a href="http://www.redcross.org/">Red Cross</a> or other recovery funds. These wonderful people need any help you can provide.<br />
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-58351079035308252602012-10-19T09:48:00.000-04:002012-10-19T09:48:49.636-04:00Friday I'm In Love with Spooky ProjectsTomorrow night is our big 4th annual Hayes Halloween Party. This year, we're doing a Haunted 80s Prom theme. In honor of our party, I wanted to share some of the spookiest halloween projects I found out there in blogland this week. <br />
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<a href="http://gailsdecorativetouch.blogspot.com/2012/10/our-creative-attempt-at-scary-halloween.html">This Haunted Ghost Walk from Gail at Gail's Decorative Touch</a> is probably the coolest thing I have ever seen! I may be stealing this for next year's Halloween Bash!!<br />
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I LOVE Lucy's <a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/2012/10/halloween-mantel-and-linky-party.html">Halloween Mantle over at Craftberry Bush</a> - it's actually the first one she has ever done! It looks like something out of a Martha Stewart magazine. Head over to check it out.<br />
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Jill's <a href="http://www.createcraftlove.com/2012/09/halloween-wreath-aka-nevermore.html">Nevermore Wreath from Create. Craft. Love.</a> is so awesome. From the fabric to the black roses, I love every bit of it!! <br />
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I thought this Boo sign was so cute! Love the newspaper as the backdrop for the letters. Cheryl shares the tutorial for this project over at her blog <a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/2012/10/halloween-mantel-and-linky-party.html">Tidy Mom</a>.<br />
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And last but not least, this this super spooky <a href="http://eclecticallyvintage.com/2012/10/arachnophobia-spooky-spider-wreath/">Arachnophobia wreath from Eclectically Vintage</a>. I love how Kelly spray painted the whole thing to make it extra creepy! <br />
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Hope you enjoyed my picks this week! I have a lot of work to do before tomorrow to transform my house into a Haunted 80s Prom!!<br />
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I decided to put together some fun, versatile fall looks. Most of these pieces are way out of my budget, but I definitely think you can find the look for less on any of these items.<br />
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I like this first look for pretty much anything. Wear it to work, out to dinner, running weekend errands, anything really. How cozy does that sweater look?<br />
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This second look is what I call "Rainy Day Chic". See those Wellies? I have my eye on them right now. I need a pair of rain boots in a big bad way and those are the ones I have been lusting over since last spring. This outfit would also be great to wear to the Pumpkin Patch on a chilly fall day. <br />
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I couldn't find the exact cording she used in Hobby Lobby, nor a large color selection, so I ended up going with a neutral colored hemp. I also searched high and low for some little gold charms. Nope, couldn't find any of those either. I ended up finding the gold rings (blue bracelet), and improvising with the rest. The other three were joined together with a fourth ring, and hubby had to use pliers to get them apart for me.<br />
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In the end, I liked the way they turned out, but I like the original better. Maybe next time I will order the supplies from online as recommended.<br />
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This <a href="http://cherishedbliss.com/2012/09/fall-mantel-orange-aqua.html">Faux Mantle from Ashley at Cherished Bliss</a> is awesome! I love everything about it - from the aqua and orange color scheme to the corn wreath she made. And those shutters? A perfect natural addition!<br />
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<a href="http://rustyhinge.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-splash-of-fall-inside-and-cottage-of.html">Maria at the Rusty Hinge</a> added subtle but beautiful touches of fall to her already beautiful home. You have to head over there to check out everything she did. I want to go stay there for a weekend - so pretty!<br />
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I'm just loving all of the different, out of the box fall ideas this year. Kimberly's <a href="http://anightowlblog.com/2012/10/fall-mantel-giveaway.html">fall mantle at A Night Owl</a> is no exception. I love the gold accents mixed with the natural twine. And that artwork? Head over there for the <a href="http://anightowlblog.com/2012/09/printables-happy-fallidays.html">FREE printable</a>!<br />
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I seriously love this next <a href="http://meehameeha.blogspot.com/2012/10/summer-to-fall-transition.html">summer to fall transition at Meeha Meeha</a>. Her home is just amazing! It seriously looks like something out of the pages of a magazine or catalog. LOVE that rug!<br />
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And finally, I have said it before and I'll say it again, <a href="http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/09/fall-mantel-decorations/">Aimee from It's Overflowing</a> never ceases to amaze me. How stinkin' creative is that wood deer cutout on her mantle? LOVE. A girl that loves a good deer head just as much as me! (I do admit that hubby kind of persuaded me into it, but I'm there nonetheless). So cute Aimee! <br />
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Hey everyone! I'm starting to get the itch for Halloween, and was trying to figure out what kind of class treat to send to school with Addison. I ended up designing a bag topper that can be stapled to any ziploc snack sized bag. You can fill the bag with anything, kisses, candycorn, mini candy bars - you name it!<br />
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So, in he name of my FAVORITE holiday - here is a <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8hK5MuB8dwLWG81SVZWNnFhdVE">free PDF</a>. Feel free to download it for your personal use.<br />
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Just print, cut, score in the center and staple to your pre-filled snak bag! Easy peasy! Hope you enjoy!<br />
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-2984013271414902842012-10-10T10:59:00.003-04:002012-10-10T10:59:50.092-04:00Been Working Hard - New Shop Items!I have been pulling some late nights lately trying to give my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SocialSalutations?ref=si_shop">Etsy Shop</a> a little update. Not only did I need to get some new, fresh designs in there, but I also really needed to give the shop itself a little facelift. My header was just an truncated adaptation of my blog header, and my photos were kind of all over the place. I needed a more uniform look. I have found it to be extremely difficult to get good product shots of my stationery. I'm sure there is some manual setting I can use on my camera, but until I figure it all out, I am choosing to display my shop items digitally. That way, my customers can get a good idea on true color. <br />
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Hubby took Addie with him to the hunt camp a few weekends ago, so I actually had a mini-vacation (i.e. One child, whom does not speak, and goes to bed at 7:30pm). I decided to use that time wisely, and had a blast coming up with some new items for my shop!<br />
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Here are some of my favorite new personalized notecards:<br />
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Can't go wrong with some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110782115/woodland-creatures-monogrammed">Woodland Creatures</a>:<br />
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I was inspired by all of the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110790322/chartreuse-monogrammed-stationery">Chartreuse</a> dresses at the Emmy's a few weeks back:<br />
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I've been wanting to add a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110781382/navy-butterfly-personalized-notecard">butterfly design</a> for like, forever:<br />
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There's more to see, and I plan to keep adding. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SocialSalutations?ref=si_shop">Pop over </a>when you get a chance. I'm busy working on some new Holiday card designs as we speak!<br />
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Pretty soon I need to tackle my blog design - that scares me a bit but it needs to be done! <br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335747935400701795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096670436533519495.post-58020006570095519712012-10-09T07:25:00.002-04:002012-10-13T09:46:53.714-04:00Fall Mantle 2012As I was looking through Pinterest, I came across this image. I absolutely loved the color scheme so I grabbed the handy dandy Chip It function and used this photo as my mantle inspiration.<br />
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As I mentioned yesterday, I knew I wanted to incorporate a bunch of <a href="http://socialsalutations.blogspot.com/2012/10/coffee-filter-mums.html">mums</a> into my display. I just had to collect some things that rolled into the color scheme and go from there. <br />
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Remember my <a href="http://socialsalutations.blogspot.com/2011/09/paint-chip-fall-garland.html">paint chip pumpkin garland</a> from last year? I draped that over the mirror for my pop of orange.<br />
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Here's a close up of the <a href="http://socialsalutations.blogspot.com/2012/10/coffee-filter-mums.html">coffee filter mums</a> I made.<br />
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I think I ended up achieving the look and feel of that inspiration image. I'm loving the simplicity of this display this year!<br />
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Here's a collection of fall'ish items in my built-ins. I picked up the wood display case, loaf pans and wooden spools from a local antique mall. Love my fab finds!!<br />
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I love fall. It is by far my favorite season - from the pumpkins, to the crunchy leaves, to the crisp air. One vivid childhood memory I have of fall is the huge gold spider mums that we used to wear on our sweaters during Pop Warner cheerleading. We would sell them on game day as a fundraiser, and wear them pinned to our sweaters throughout the game. Those memories come back through one glance at that bright gold color, almost as if I opened up a bottle of nostalgia. <br />
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I wanted to recapture that feeling in my mantle this fall. I originally had the idea to do a large display of homemade paper mums using tissue paper. I had a change of plans, however, after a trip to the dollar store.<br />
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I had read some different instructions online on how to make similar flowers, howeer all of them called for crepe paper. I didn't have any crepe paper, though as I waled through the dollar store I decided that the tissue paper would be too thin and would tear easily. I decided that coffee filters would have a similar feel to crepe paper. I picked up a package of those and some food coloring. Then, I picked up some floral tape and scoured the store for some dowel rods. I came up empty, until I hit the kitchen aisle. I found a pack of wooden chopsticks - the perfect stem.<br />
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I started by pouring about half of the yellow food coloring into 1/2 cup warm water. I then just soaked the filters, wrung them out and hung them to drip dry.<br />
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Once they were dry, I layered and folded three at a time.<br />
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I then just atarted cutting pointed strips (almost the shape of a picket fence) until I had cut the whole "triangle" section.<br />
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Finally, I just twisted the base of the flower until it kind of fluffed out and then wrapped floral tape all the way down the chopstick.<br />
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That's it! I made about 19 of them and put them in a basket on my mantle. I'll share that with you soon!<br />
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