The Inspiration Board: creative party spotlight ~139~

Oh my – The Inspiration Board was amazing this week. Lots and lots of fantastic link ups. Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your creativity here on homework. If you didn’t get to stop by this week, here’s a little recap of what I shared.

Easy Valentine Candy Tubes  |  Winter Whites  |  Vintage Button Valentine Heart

Now on to the featured projects in the spotlight this week.

CELEBRATIONS: Vintage Button Heart

I had this idea to use up some of my vintage buttons and create a little heart on an embroidery hoop. I naively thought that I had come up with some sort of original idea to create a little heart. Ha – I checked Pinterest and I discovered there are entire boards dedicated to button hearts on embroidery hoops. There are even hearts using red thread which again I thought would be original. Oh well, I decided to go ahead and create the little project that I had visualized even if it’s been done many, many times.

CELEBRATIONS: Easy Valentine Candy Tubes

If you need to make some Valentine treats to hand out in your child’s classroom it doesn’t get any easier than this.

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From my archives | no sew felt gift box

Welcome to The Inspiration Board Creative Party. I can’t believe it’s the last week of January already. That means we are that much closer to spring. Can you feel it? I’m starting to see spring colors popping up in projects and I think everyone is eager for winter to be over. What have you been up to? Getting ready for Valentine’s Day? Are you still organizing closets and cupboards? I can’t wait to see.

So let’s get the creative party started.

FRESH LOOK: Winter Whites

Even though the weather has been unseasonably warm here in Southern California, it’s still winter to us. I know – if you have snow outside your window you’re probably laughing at me right now. But I want you to know that it’s chilly here in the early morning and in the evenings.

The Inspiration Board: creative party spotlight ~138~

High fives everyone – it’s Friday! We crafted, baked, sewed, diyed, decored and created through another week. Thank you to everyone who stopped by this week and either visited, left a comment or shared a project. I never get tired of doing this as long as you all keep stopping by. If you didn’t get a chance to drop in this week, here’s what I shared.

25 Homemade Candy Recipes  |  Radiant Orchid Inspiration (homemade glass paint)  |  Valentine Soap Wrappers

There were such a wonderful variety of projects linked up this week. Here are a few in the spotlight this week.

ETCETERAS: Homemade Glass Paint

One of my favorite quick-change décor projects is to paint jars and vases in whatever color is currently inspiring me.

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From my archives | Decoupage Heart & Arrow

Another week has flown by and it’s time for The Inspiration Board creative party. What have you been up to lately? Are you keeping warm and baking yummy goodies or tackling a large décor project? With the weather outside frightful for so many people, it’s a great time to tackle some organization projects. Whatever you’ve been up to, I can’t wait to see it.

So let’s get the creative party started. I can't wait to see what you're going to share.

GOOD TASTE: homemade candy round up {valentine’s day}

I know we just wrapped up the holidays and I’m only on day two of my post-holiday diet but Valentine’s Day is coming up. And what would Valentine’s Day be without candy? I’ve rounded up 25 beautiful homemade candy recipes for you. There’s something for eveyone: sweet pastels, dark chocolate, fudge, bark and gummies.

Take a look at all of the beautiful “eye-candy”. You can click through to the original posts for the recipes.

ENJOY

The Inspiration Board: creative party spotlight ~137~

Happy Friday everyone and welcome to The Inspiration Board Spotlight! I love looking through all the linked up projects and featuring some of you in the Spotlight. Things are starting to get back to normal at Casa de Homework or at least not quite as out of control as during the holidays and the immediate post holiday frenzy. How about you? Are you starting 2014 caught up, organized and ready to take the year by storm? No… me neither but I should be ready by mid-year or so.

If you didn’t get a chance to stop by this week, here’s a little recap of what I shared.

Chinese New Year Paper Fortune Cookies  |  Pantone Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid  |  Embossed Valentine Cards

Now on to the projects in the spotlight this week.

CELEBRATIONS: Chinese New Year {paper fortune cookies}

The Chinese New Year is on January 31st and this year is the year of the horse. I thought it would be fun to make some paper fortune cookies to celebrate the event.

INKLING: Lifestyle Crafts Embossing {Valentine Cards}

Last month, I revealed that I’m on the Lifestyle Crafts Home and Organization Studio Design Team. It’s so fun learning to use the Lifestyle Crafts tools and as I mentioned, I’ll be posting my adventures so that you can learn along with me.

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From my archives | COOKIE TIN TO COFFEE BIN 

Welcome to the Inspiration Board creative party! I’m so happy you’re here on my favorite day of the week. We’re still enjoying beautiful weather here in Southern California and I know a lot of creative and crafty bloggers were here for the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) show this past weekend. I didn’t go this year but I’ll be scouting around to see what was showcased at the event and what new products and trends are going to be hot this year. What do you think? Will there be something that outdoes chevron, burlap or heaven forbid or beloved Mason Jars?

Only time will tell so for now, let’s get the creative party started. I can't wait to see what you're going to share.

COLOR INSPIRATION: radiant orchid - pantone color of the year

If you keep up with the design and printing world, you have probably already heard that Pantone’s 2014 color of the year is Radiant Orchid. If you’re not familiar with this annual-global-trendsetting event, here’s a brief overview. Pantone is the industry leader in color science - you may be familiar with the Pantone Matching System (PMS colors) or have seen the Pantone color wheels or color chips. The system allows designers to match colors regardless of the printing system and also carries over into paint, fabric and other industries.

So without further ado, here’s the beautiful Radiant Orchid.

“While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society. An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.”

The Inspiration Board: creative party spotlight ~136~

TGIF friends! Are things getting back to normal around your neck of woods? Holiday decorations packed away, kids back to school, pine needles and glitter vacuumed up? Okay – we all know that pine needles and glitter never get fully cleaned up, somehow they keeps magically reappearing all year.

I have a few more things to do and then the holidays season will be officially closed at my house. While I take down the Christmas cards and snack on holiday treats, enjoy the projects in the spotlight this week.

And if you didn’t get a chance to stop by this week, here is what I shared.

      Leftover Candy Cane Sugar Cubes  :  Vintage Photo Tags and Stylish Weddings Book Review  :  Recipe Binder Organization

Plus, I kicked off the new year with a fantastic giveaway. A Clean or Cook prize – the winner can choose from a Dyson Slim or a Kitchenaid Mixer. If you haven’t entered, click here to enter today!

Now on to the featured projects. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and shared your creativity – I’m so very grateful to all of you.

homework: reading {stylish weddings}

We’re rounding the corner and heading into wedding season. If you’re planning a wedding or know someone planning a wedding, then you are probably already gathering ideas and working out all the details. Today, I’m thrilled to share with you a beautiful new book brimming with wedding ideas.

Etceteras: recipe organization

With the new year always comes a wave of cleaning, purging and organizing. I’m not sure what it is that brings that out in some of us but I’m going to ride that wave for as long as I can. I haven’t had time to tackle some of the larger organizing projects, like cleaning out my closet {sigh… I’ll need a full weekend to tackle that mess} but I did get one little project done and I’m thrilled with the end result.

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From my archives : iPad or Kindle Cover from an old book

Welcome to first Inspiration Board Creative Party of 2014. I’m so excited to start a new year with all of you. Through these link parties, I’ve made blog friends and found countess sources of inspiration. You are all amazing and such a source of creative inspiration to me.

I hope you have all started 2014 with a bang!

Now on to the creative party. I can't wait to see what you're going to share.

Extra Credit: A New Year Giveaway {cleaning or baking}

It’s a new year and I wanted to kick off 2014 with a fun giveaway. I’ve teamed up with a large group so I could offer you a chance for a fantastic prize. You could either get cleaning or get baking – your choice.

One winner will receive a Dyson DC35 Slim or Kitchenaid Classic Mixer {winner choice}.

I honestly don’t know which I would choose.

The Inspiration Board: Spotlight {135}

We survived the holiday season! High fives everyone!! I don’t know about you but I’m ready for a long winter’s nap. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by and shared on The Inspiration Board during the holidays. I know it’s a crazy, busy time and I truly appreciate that you had time to stop by and share your creativity.

If you didn’t have a chance to visit last week, here’s what I shared.

New Year Resolution Printable  |  A Winter Centerpiece  |  My Favorite Projects from 2013

Now on to the projects in the spotlight this week.

ETCETERAS: a winter centerpiece

I failed so miserably with Christmas décor this year that I had to do some post-holiday winterizing. Between my new day job and being away almost every weekend at my son’s volleyball tournaments we just didn’t have time to haul out the Christmas décor. Add to that the fact that it’s been almost 80 degrees here in Southern California and I almost feel like it wasn’t the holiday season.

Homework: 2013 Review - My favorites

Happy New Year! I wanted to recap 2013 and re-share some of my favorite projects from the past year. Thanks for visiting me throughout the year and sharing with me at my link parties. I can’t tell you how grateful I am that my little corner of the creative world is still chugging along and that you take the time to stop by.

So here are my favorite projects that I created here at homework in 2013.