nothing but a pigeon: December 2011

Thursday, December 29, 2011

The Blue Genie Art Bazaar

The Mister and I decided to go to one of our favorite Art Fairs The Blue Genie Art Bazaar. We went last year 2010 and so much fun and really enjoyed talking to some of the artist. There are so many talented local artist that I decided that I needed to share this with everyone.

I met a really nice young artist named Natalie, she is the owner of a crazy cute jewelry line. Check it out on ornamentalthings.com It's totally up my alley....delicate, feminine trinkets on chains. They are little treasures! Here's some examples from her site.

Locket and Leaf Necklace 48.00

Lucky Rose Necklace 24.00

Bird Call Necklace 96.00

Long Letter Necklace 58.00

That's just a taste of her site... she has earrings and the pricing is very reasonable.

Besides Natalie there were other artists that I didn't get to meet but they had pieces that stuck with me too.

Check them out....

Articulture Designs

Takes plants and design and makes it into art. From Living walls to interior botanical.

Squid Friends

handmade nautical creatures by Kristin A. Hogan

Illustrated Ink by Leila

"Dia de los Muertos"

Check out Leila's Etsy site

Please checkout the other Artist's on the Blue Genie Bazaar Artist List... they have all their websites listed as well.

Hope you enjoyed this post.

Tell me what you think, leave a comment.

XOXOXO

Monday, December 12, 2011

My little Terrarium DIY

Today we are talking about Terrarium DIY's. I think everyone that comes over to my house would know how much I love little Habitat's and adore Terrariums. I have little glass jar's all over the living room whether is Gnome Homes or little mini deer sitting on their moss beds. Here are some pictures that should inspire you. Take a look....

So really you can use just about any type of glass container small or large. So Lets start with materials first.

I always stock up on Mason Jars while I'm at Ikea... you never know when you are going to need one. Matt also uses them to make light jars. There are always some laying around the house. You could also use an old pickle jar as well. I'm constantly saving our glass jars for projects. I hit up Hobby Lobby to get the rest. So here's everything you need. Feel free to experiment with other trinkets..... snail shells, bee hives, twigs and little gnome findings etc......

mason jar

jute

river rocks

moss rocks

fake moss

mini deer or birds nests, Gnome mini's etc...

glue gun/glue

Now we are ready to start our project!

First lay down the river rocks......

Then a layer of moss....

Then glue the deer onto the moss rocks so they are secure. If you want to put other objects in such as snail shells, plants etc.. feel free to. I've put moss rocks in mine and mini deer as well.

I then added a bee hive that I found in the back yard and a snail shell as well.

Voila! My little homemade Terrarium.

Here are some other examples....

"Gnome Habitat" with mini garden tools.

Get you mini objects from Hobby Lobby or any craft store

Perfect place for a Gnome to do their Gardening.

You can also put fake birds eggs in a nest as well

Tie a little string of jute around the jar to give as a present. Ta da! Your Terrarium DIY is complete.

Please share Your DIY ideas with me. Include steps and illustrations/photos

Taylorheldenbrand@gmail.com

I can't wait!

XOXOXO

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Festive Garland DIY Idea

Sorry I haven't posted on awhile.... I've just been having so much fun in my life that I haven't had the time to sit down. I have been taking pictures and have solid ideas on several of my next posts.

This DIY idea was first seen by me on one of my most favorite blogs that I follow. The blog is written by the cutest and most talented girl named Elsie Larson. Not only is she super talented and cute but she is also a co-founder of a boutique called

"Red Velvet". I just adore her style blog. Anyhow. I saw this Garland DIY and decided that I must try it. It's currently in our house as we speak. Check out her pictures.