Today when I was flipping through “How” magazine searching for some inspiration for where to start on my next and final project (for this semester anyway!), I came across this really interesting article! The article is titled “Daily Deadlines” and it’s is published in the June issue. Anyway, it was talking about how to keep going even when those creative juices just aren’t flowing…. or maybe you’re feeling a little burnt out! It featured five differently fabulous artists who have given themselves some type of daily deadline. They have committed to making one piece of work everyday. For example, Kate Bingaman-Burt (check out her work) has committed to drawing something she bought everyday. It’s really charming, actually.  

 Hearing little things other people do to keep on their toes is always inspiring to me! I’m going to come up with some kind of daily deadline for myself, I’m just not sure yet what i will be! I’ll let you know! Is there anyone else out there who practices this?

This inexpensive, easy, fun creation via The Swell Life has us thinking a DIY parent/child project is in order. Any variation in size, color and shape of “tiles” will do; here, Swell designer Alexa has used multicolored scrapbook pages…

For less than $20, Alexa used the following:

• Multicolored scrapbook page packs (2 packs at Target and 50 sheets in a pack)
• Zot adhesive glue dots
• tape measure

Of course, this project is not limited to a grid structure or even the bedroom. Experiment! Let your imagination run wild!

Via The Swell Life.

So, I have been developing the identity for Sincerely, Lizzy now for quite some time, and I’d like to know what you think! Here is a preview of the business card design:

I doesn’t give quite the full effect, but it gives you an idea! 

As far as printing them goes, I’ve looked at several different places online. Thanks to my dad, I think I’ll be using Uprinting. I got a sample in the mail today from them and their stuff is great quality, but still affordable! Check them out!

Tools and Resources:

• Slatted folding chair
• Fabric scraps
• Foam for seat and 1″ foam for back
• Dacron to cover foam
• Spray adhesive
• Stapler and staples
• Double welt cord or gimp
• Hot glue gun and hot glue
• Scissors
• Pliers to remove staples, if necessary

Step by Step:

1. Choose a variety of printed fabrics to use
2. Measure, cut and staple a piece of 1″ foam around the slatted back starting under the bottom rail and going up and over the top and attaching back under the bottom rail
3. Repeat Step 2 with dacron padding
4. Cut a 1 1/2″ or 2″ piece of foam that will fit the seat of the chair. With scissors, cut the sharp corner off the edge of the foam (bevel it) so it will have a soft edge.
5. Spray adhesive on the bottom of the seat foam and press it in place on the seat of the chair.
6. Cut a piece of dacron batting that will cover the seat foam and will also be long enough on both sides to tuck down through the side slats to the bottom of the chair.
7. Staple the dacron and foam at the front and rear of the seat by stapling the dacron to the slats just barely behind the front and back rails. There will be slight gaps between the slats where you can’t staple.
8. Place the seat fabric on top of the padding and begin securing the fabric with 3-4 staples at the center front and center rear of the chair and then pull firmly out towards the sides while stapling.
9. With a dull tool, tuck the fabric down through the slats at the sides and attach it on the bottom of the chair’s outside rails, pulling and smoothing from the center towards the corners.
10. With your chair folded up and laying flat, begin attaching the fabric underneath the bottom rail, smoothing out and stapling in place towards the edges.
11. Pull and smooth the fabric up and around the chair back and attach under the bottom rail with a few temporary staples to hold it in place.
12. In order to get the fabric attached to the sides of the back, you need to smooth and flatten out the fabric and padding in order to staple it in place. Remember that there will be gaps between the slats where you can attach the fabric directly to the side rails, the staples will later be covered with trim.
13. Now remove the temporary staples from the bottom of the back rail and smooth and pull the back fabric down while folding the cut edge under about 1/2″ and secure with staples, keeping staples and fabric folded neatly and even.
14. With either double welt cord or gimp, glue the cut end of trim under and attach the trim to cover all exposed staples, working carefully not to burn yourself on the hot glue.
15. Attach the trim to the front and back of the seats where there are exposed staples and tuck the trim edges down between the seat side rails on either side.

For DIY super customization, you could add a third wooden slat on the back to extend the upholsterable area. World Market does carry other styles of wooden folding chairs that cost a bit more, or are sold in sets of four.

 

.(article borrowed from Apartment Therapy).

The beginnings of my wall collection! 

1. Find this wonderful collection of rare vintage and new charms hang from a big 2.5″ antiqued brass pin.

2. Find this whimsical floral clutch.

3. Find this lovely blouse, embellished by hand.

4. Find this elegant white roses flower headband.

5. Find this vintage button flower pin.

Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show

I was introduced to this song by  a journeyman I met in the Philippines this past summer… I’ve loved it ever since!

Listen

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I’m going to start a new chapter in this blog of mine. I have created a theme for each day of the week where I will discuss things that have inspired me. My hope is that they inspire you as well! The themes are as follows:

You never know what I may write about on this day. Keep up, it just might be something interesting!

On this day I will be passing along something I’ve learned in school, from others, or maybe even from you, my fellow bloggers! Keep in mind, these tutorials will always have to do with some type of design.

Wedding design is a small fetish of mine. I will be sharing ideas, themes, color schemes, links, and so much more.

The entries on this day will pretty much be scattered and random. Don’t be afraid-this is not a diary! It will be a simple food for thought… I’d love to hear yours as well.

Each friday I will be spotlighting someone who has inspired me or someone who has an interesting story.

Music has always somewhat of an outlet for me. On this day I will be sharing a song, an , artist, or maybe just a snipit of the lyrics.

Each Sunday I will post  something to do with fashion… a great find, an interesting design… anything goes!