ETCETERAS: Gold Leaf Elephant Trinket Dish with Heart Footsteps

I jumped on the gold leaf trinket dish train and also borrowed some inspiration from the painted animal trend. Combine the two and you you get a Gold Leaf Elephant Trinket Dish complete with little heart footsteps for Valentine’s Day.

Etceteras: vintage button snowflake

I was invited to a Snowflake Party. Now, I know for most you that won’t sound strange but many people will be wondering what the heck a Snowflake Party is. For instance, when I told my family that dinner would be a bit delayed because I was finishing my project for a Snowflake Party – they gave me that blank look that I often get…   A Snowflake Party is basically a group of bloggers and a hostess all creating a themed project. Fun!

Etceteras: moss and pussy willow nest

Fall is in the air but I think a bird nest is a nice decorative touch no matter what the season. I typically display a bird’s nest in the spring when they’re naturally in season and home to a mama bird and her eggs.

Etceteras: Chippy Pedestal Tray

I’m loving my new coastal weathered pedestal tray. I started out creating this with the plan to make a sign. But I really don’t need another sign. Then it was going to be an jewelry holder. I couldn’t decide what to do with it so  I set it aside. Because I’m completely out of room, I placed the flat tray temporarily on top of another pedestal dish that I have in my craft room and inspiration struck. It would be perfect as a pedestal tray.

ETCETERAS: Picnic Glass with Mod Podge

With the beautiful warm weather we’ve been experiencing, it’s no wonder I’m thinking about summer and picnics. I spied some fun picnic theme paper napkins at the market and grabbed a pack.

UPCYCLING: Sea Green Beach Glass Jars

Spring is officially here and my thoughts are jumping ahead to warm summer days and the beach. I love sea glass and over the years have made several faux sea glass projects.

Etceteras: 30 Easy DIY Projects to Keep You Organized

It’s that time of year friends. The time where we get the bug to purge our homes and get organized. I’ve gathered some diy organization projects from my archives that may inspire you to start on the organization band wagon.

ETCETERAS: 12 Girly-Girl Handmade Gift Ideas

Happy Thanksgiving to my U.S. friends. I hope you’re enjoying the day with food, family & friends. In the spirit of being thankful, I thought I’d share these 12 handmade gifts from my archives that could be given to a special friend to thank them for the gift of friendship. I chose 12 very girly-girl gifts that are some of my favorites.

I’m thankful to all of you who stop by and visit me here at my little corner of the creative world. Happy Thanksgiving.

ETCETERAS: Etched Glass Milk Bottle

I have such a fun project to share with you today. Have you ever etched glass? It’s not as hard as it sounds, in fact, it was super easy and I can’t wait to create more etched glass pieces. I happened upon this project because of a nice reader.

ETCETERAS: Clearance Desk Lamp Makeover

You probably know this about me by now but I love a good clearance item. Set me loose in the dollar store or clearance aisle in any store and I’m bound to find something that I end of “making over”. The best time to score these deals are after the seasonal sales. I found two desk lamps after the back-to-school frenzy was over for $5.00 each.

ETCETERAS: Sea Glass Succulent Bowl

It wouldn’t be summer if I didn’t create some type of beachy coastal décor piece and this one is a quick and easy. The sea glass is from a floral arrangement I received years ago. The vase was filled with these beautiful glass chips and of course I washed and saved them.

ETCETERAS: Washi Tape Time Frame

Eighteen years ago, I was given a time frame when my son was born. It was so fun adding the photos every few months and then every year as he grew older.

ETCETERAS: Spring Hutch with Touches of Pink

I’ve mentioned this before but I don’t have a mantel so I decorate this hutch in my dining room every season. This year I went with a color I’ve never used before – pink.

ETCETERAS: Oatmeal Lavender Bath Soak

Even though winter is milder here in Southern California than in a lot of places, it still takes a toll on my skin. Believe it or not, we do turn on the heater every now and then especially in the chilly evenings. With spring around the corner, it’s time to start thinking or dreaming about shorts, flip flops and tank tops.

ETCETERAS: Thought Bubble Bulletin Board

As part of the FloraCraft® Make It: Fun® Wall Art Challenge I came up with this fun Thought Bubble Bulletin Board. The bulletin board is a fabric covered foam sheet and it was super easy to cut out and create.

ETCETERAS: Easy 5-Minute Canvas Notepad Holder

I have to confess, I’m a bit of a notepad hoarder. I love pretty notepads and often receive them as gifts. The problem is I love them so much I don’t use them. I’ll grab other bits of paper to jot a note and “save” my pretty notepads.

ETCETERAS: Dollar Store Owl to White Glue & Crackle Paint Owl

One of my favorite things to do is to makeover dollar store items. I’m always on the hunt for fun knick knacks that I come across while strolling around the dollar store.

ETCETERAS: October Pink Inspiration {Breast Cancer Awareness Month}

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and of course the pink ribbon and pink in general is seen throughout October to honor the courageous survivors and bring raise breast cancer awareness. There’s always room for a little pink on one’s life, so I thought I’d round up some pink inspiration. Enjoy these beautiful pink projects.

ETCETERAS: Faux Shibori Curtains

Have you seen the hot new craft trend called Shibori? Shibori is a Japanese tie dye technique but it is more of an art form. Intricate folds, twists and knots create beautiful dyed fabric patterns. The technique typically uses an indigo dye which create gorgeous deep blue resist patterns.

Etceteras: Labor Day Recipes and Décor Ideas

Happy Labor Day to my U.S. friends! Here’s in the U.S. we’re enjoying a 3-day weekend. Just as Memorial Day unofficially opens summer, Labor Day symbolizes the end of summer. Kids are most likely back in school or will be by next week and the evenings are turning cool. Yes, fall is around the corner.

So while I enjoy the last day of “summer” I thought I’d share some Labor Day recipe ideas and as we look forward to fall, some fall décor projects. See you tomorrow for The Inspiration Board Creative Party friends!

Old Fashioned Lemon Bars  |  Quinoa Pilaf  |  Mango Salsa  |  Caprese Crostini Skewers  |  Spinach, Apple & Glazed Pecan Salad  |  Classic Southern Chocolate Pie  |  Pomegranate Lemonade Ice 

A variety of traditional and new food dishes to try. From Classic Southern Chocolate Pie to Quinoa.