tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39807756437282926042024-03-12T21:38:13.905-04:00DkjewelsJew·el~ n. One that is treasured or esteemed.Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-6769285276348005352014-08-01T22:20:00.000-04:002014-08-01T22:20:57.750-04:00Instagram Canvas Tutorial <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-2155269252624757872011-09-24T18:53:00.009-04:002011-09-24T19:45:05.510-04:00Bedroom After sneeks peekI am not totally ready to show off the whole room But I just could not wait to share with you some of the stuff I have done so far. (you can see the before shots <a href="http://dkjewels.blogspot.com/2011/09/bedroom-before-shots.html">Here</a>)<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: center;">Without further ado.....<br />An old window gets a new life.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_Q48JZd5lHePrIsf7K9YKBEsBWYOBLlVBN8w8Q5ZkXB7zbpCNNLTPHEIm0Qg7EDT-VZBVhUJ1EWpseBokiqtT2n76YVFq1lTyKzn6OOz5tKcFRqUCjfWxPdISvuG0Xk_4ptuALxcV-t4/s1600/IMG_3757.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_Q48JZd5lHePrIsf7K9YKBEsBWYOBLlVBN8w8Q5ZkXB7zbpCNNLTPHEIm0Qg7EDT-VZBVhUJ1EWpseBokiqtT2n76YVFq1lTyKzn6OOz5tKcFRqUCjfWxPdISvuG0Xk_4ptuALxcV-t4/s400/IMG_3757.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656064453125317138" border="0" /></a>I stuck the starfish up by hot gluing Thumb tacks to the backs. You could them use them all over a whole wall if you wanted.<br />The vanity was a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">craigs</span> list find for 70 bucks! She was in rough shape and needed someone to clean her up and show her some love. I hope i did her the justice she deserved. What do you think? See her before <a href="http://dkjewels.blogspot.com/2011/07/vanity-of-my-dreams.html">HERE</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI8fsEYe6WYOFW-Q5P2VSIS8KbP26TTFJwVaxkJKX8SIawuO0smKy2i1PKZKn3VEAqjLf2qvdOWv1FymHHTRXp_CvE7aeRayAyRzz9SM35z7E8V3-q31IouOX-PDBXUNr7mssc99CUw5Wd/s1600/IMG_3872.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI8fsEYe6WYOFW-Q5P2VSIS8KbP26TTFJwVaxkJKX8SIawuO0smKy2i1PKZKn3VEAqjLf2qvdOWv1FymHHTRXp_CvE7aeRayAyRzz9SM35z7E8V3-q31IouOX-PDBXUNr7mssc99CUw5Wd/s400/IMG_3872.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656065617759240098" border="0" /></a>I adore her and I still have a hard time believing I have a piece of furniture this beautiful *<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">squee</span>*<br />I also got this lovely china cabinet at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carolina-Country-Peddlers-Mall-Inc/117164945001484?ref=ts"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="profileName fn ginormousProfileName fwb">Carolina Country Peddlers Mall</span></span></a> It was my Birthday gift from Mr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Dkjewels</span>.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXq58_uPnKQ4XDNZ9t9ti0UumFvhChFa9PLLMpUa_lWpZSOg8FrZeLOhGTGKcFVeVVb17Le4hycrJ39-u8rMjiTGhzqyoJ2SvLjhIO1PRqPH5AamGqhek4OJS2TRXp_9ffQtPDkUm-RtO/s1600/IMG_3860.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXq58_uPnKQ4XDNZ9t9ti0UumFvhChFa9PLLMpUa_lWpZSOg8FrZeLOhGTGKcFVeVVb17Le4hycrJ39-u8rMjiTGhzqyoJ2SvLjhIO1PRqPH5AamGqhek4OJS2TRXp_9ffQtPDkUm-RtO/s400/IMG_3860.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656067647951131154" border="0" /></a>Here are some shots of some of the pretty things it holds for me.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizGh8vRRgWZXLdI5-wAYPps0XkrrBlHqZwDq7HcAOnPxlRFTgmnwnwL2nEWPhAY4gYz0ONA0GUa23uHf24SNB5LLVA_4p5l3LUH32mdhunZpSy8n2_YsraLuf5aEEtGAXeLzviq6fBFE9E/s1600/inside+hutch.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizGh8vRRgWZXLdI5-wAYPps0XkrrBlHqZwDq7HcAOnPxlRFTgmnwnwL2nEWPhAY4gYz0ONA0GUa23uHf24SNB5LLVA_4p5l3LUH32mdhunZpSy8n2_YsraLuf5aEEtGAXeLzviq6fBFE9E/s400/inside+hutch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656071348244003490" border="0" /></a>Why a china cabinet in the bedroom? Why not?<br />It serves as a book shelf, and clothes storage all in one.<br />Here is my side of the room as it is now.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi370cGwsID5tPh3YOSAXZgjnA5x7odf73YhgbnC888-MNSIHZvJA7NN2leraoxBty-YORp0NEE5s-gvditDMXNCLS1JwfdcpN0ELVt3MRmxGU5r7gPBnA-9smQlKKhapZRmoTEpe9t9GK2/s1600/IMG_3874.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi370cGwsID5tPh3YOSAXZgjnA5x7odf73YhgbnC888-MNSIHZvJA7NN2leraoxBty-YORp0NEE5s-gvditDMXNCLS1JwfdcpN0ELVt3MRmxGU5r7gPBnA-9smQlKKhapZRmoTEpe9t9GK2/s400/IMG_3874.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656072215492109330" border="0" /></a>This is the top of my nightstand. See the jar full of Sand dollars? My grandmother gathered them for me and sent them to me here in NC from Seaside, Oregon. I love them stacked in a pretty apothecary jar. The Lamp was a redo project that was om the blog a few months ago. My Pink bible was a Christmas gift from Mr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Dkjewels</span>.<br />The amazing Doily my jars sit on was another find from The Carolina Country Peddlers mall and cost me 80 cents! Seriously!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wX2VEgC0GKftkDLx9LnsVnDiPjo6dMf3ln8qiXLO_JIFwB1hZH7fXLeSUyCxs6qyhBVnrIWfSx0kFkX9sJR9FY3_bpNB1G4v2_s_eFLz7gkYCbw5qeFWj6Mv-9ENAPmkNW2T-RR1durI/s1600/IMG_3871.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wX2VEgC0GKftkDLx9LnsVnDiPjo6dMf3ln8qiXLO_JIFwB1hZH7fXLeSUyCxs6qyhBVnrIWfSx0kFkX9sJR9FY3_bpNB1G4v2_s_eFLz7gkYCbw5qeFWj6Mv-9ENAPmkNW2T-RR1durI/s400/IMG_3871.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656073836403755506" border="0" /></a>I am so smitten and just plain LOVE with how it is coming along so far.<br />The old door came from The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">CCPM</span> it is so beautiful! and has it original porcelain knobs and hardware. They have a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">big</span> selection of old doors and windows and they are a super great price.<br />The baskets on the walls are ones I have kept from Shells I have bought at craft stores over the years. I love them framed up. My mannequin was a score from another antique store in Hope mills, NC.<br />The Wreath on the door is Actually made up of coffee filters and a paper plate ring.<br />So what do you think so far? Any suggestions? Changes you would make? Do you hate it? let me know.<br /><br /><br /></div><br /></div><br /></div>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-91298995448277132172011-09-24T18:32:00.008-04:002011-09-24T18:52:36.698-04:00Bedroom Before shots<div style="text-align: center;">I started transforming Our mater bedroom about 3 months ago. Here is what it looked like Before<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYWEBbFdDL0fYO9x7ZceusKHKtWrYMy3TMNZzjL1oa5-qCOuQS1KpsMP0H6MTk0FbTHPE0ysFR4kUCFsno7LfzGa2TlnrObGAdaTY63hEnqyNS8WavqfdBvZu2HA1awUWOt4v6Hpxi1wF/s1600/IMG_3730.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYWEBbFdDL0fYO9x7ZceusKHKtWrYMy3TMNZzjL1oa5-qCOuQS1KpsMP0H6MTk0FbTHPE0ysFR4kUCFsno7LfzGa2TlnrObGAdaTY63hEnqyNS8WavqfdBvZu2HA1awUWOt4v6Hpxi1wF/s400/IMG_3730.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656058299432080482" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> It was pretty bad. And that wallpaper HAD to go like 20 years ago.<br />One night It finally got to me and I just started ripping down the paper. For the most part it came down in full sheets. I think it was ready to go.<br /> (I actually <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">texted</span> this picture to my husband who was at work) <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXTzmwYgKQJaqnBkEwruYfkAUR9Hy35UjP-85rVGWVgxunzfon_B74EWgcMFf5qzLJqPJqdM89rBZu9dxUnTwu2PjMIfYq9TxWt6dHuKus7_ESOpvDhICwSOiTDJprQdu03zN3pE38Li2v/s1600/IMG_3736.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXTzmwYgKQJaqnBkEwruYfkAUR9Hy35UjP-85rVGWVgxunzfon_B74EWgcMFf5qzLJqPJqdM89rBZu9dxUnTwu2PjMIfYq9TxWt6dHuKus7_ESOpvDhICwSOiTDJprQdu03zN3pE38Li2v/s400/IMG_3736.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656059056776131922" border="0" /> </a>After about 3 days of ripping wallpaper down and then Scrubbing each wall by hand to get off any glue I was ready to prime.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-0XMgbHop2pMuvSUoPT4nLRvM_8Dxbtye4Qsit6Y1GW3QoJitggBkFKmG5MudfhlD7Y46d2GPchrM2onWTFxn_DGkwsVcRjPoO-0rUGqTA6hoTxq3psJ2n4TpQ5BjSSZlG56s7DCodfW/s1600/IMG_3752.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-0XMgbHop2pMuvSUoPT4nLRvM_8Dxbtye4Qsit6Y1GW3QoJitggBkFKmG5MudfhlD7Y46d2GPchrM2onWTFxn_DGkwsVcRjPoO-0rUGqTA6hoTxq3psJ2n4TpQ5BjSSZlG56s7DCodfW/s400/IMG_3752.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656059795392157090" border="0" /></a>Please excuse the mess. We moved everything to the middle of the room for painting. But you have to admit even messy it was a vast improvement over the wallpaper.<br /> Here are the colors we picked from. We went with the Lighter softer aqua.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Sh80u2nDomSB6uhT-N4EdV_z3sKKtXVGC2VroWxF0Iyn-mI_BMewnE_osruG2pmU2SV-RZgDapG5ZYMQGnXKGRMoXVxvYBhJaCfqNTqiOtfD4BMQG4qxde8heSuYaDrl2Mpyhhz1etPw/s1600/IMG_3740.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Sh80u2nDomSB6uhT-N4EdV_z3sKKtXVGC2VroWxF0Iyn-mI_BMewnE_osruG2pmU2SV-RZgDapG5ZYMQGnXKGRMoXVxvYBhJaCfqNTqiOtfD4BMQG4qxde8heSuYaDrl2Mpyhhz1etPw/s400/IMG_3740.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656061082525660706" border="0" /></a><br />Stay tuned for the transformation...... coming up in the next post.Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-45758701636971912732011-08-18T12:12:00.006-04:002011-08-18T12:26:15.808-04:00Shabby little stool redo
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<br /><div style="text-align: center;">I found this shabby little stool at my favorite place to shop The Carolina country peddlers mall ( you can visit their facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carolina-Country-Peddlers-Mall-Inc/117164945001484?sk=wall"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HERE </span></a>)
<br />This was such a cute little stool. But it did need a bit of TLC.
<br />I loved it up with a new fabric and a little white paint.
<br />Here she is now<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzW-_YikxCyrfSCL487yFy_ohNCBraHNlCP-mDZhLUw3UUobcj_u6PayRlUzc7P6IR4eVDFzsoPgwGuIiCA817DLZHAfIHMAuRaijEdeWbB_oP6APwe5mvZPQR2ckalw_hSgkJe3czi80_/s1600/IMG_3797.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzW-_YikxCyrfSCL487yFy_ohNCBraHNlCP-mDZhLUw3UUobcj_u6PayRlUzc7P6IR4eVDFzsoPgwGuIiCA817DLZHAfIHMAuRaijEdeWbB_oP6APwe5mvZPQR2ckalw_hSgkJe3czi80_/s400/IMG_3797.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642232083278199314" border="0" /></a>Dontcha just love her legs the way they bow out slightly. This is the perfect little seat for the vanity and it slips right under and out of the way.
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<br /></div>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-4711048151462275642011-07-31T22:32:00.008-04:002011-07-31T22:54:48.514-04:00Pillows!!!!It is no secret around here that I Love pillows! I sleep with no less than 3 and I love snuggling up with them on the couch.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">I have been looking around for some throw pillows for the bedroom makeover ( which is coming along great! I can not wait to show the whole room)<br />I wanted beachy starfish pillows but when I found out they are around 40-150 dollars EACH! I thought BUMP THAT! So, I got some 100% cotton linen and sewed up some myself. (after a 6 hour search for my sewing machine presser foot!)<br />Here is My take on some shabbyish hand painted beach pillows.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2IZJ0bLgzg4RxZ_wnyNru_pU4qhvppyh7MyXFQ_83mf5KthgRyr6VsxBZiz4_5m8_wUJkWDwbiitQ_yYYXMAHGpPOQ3_IVBKCfFBFm358S3sDwRlzTwVdQjwLjFY8OE67USn-H2JtDU2-/s1600/IMG_3795.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2IZJ0bLgzg4RxZ_wnyNru_pU4qhvppyh7MyXFQ_83mf5KthgRyr6VsxBZiz4_5m8_wUJkWDwbiitQ_yYYXMAHGpPOQ3_IVBKCfFBFm358S3sDwRlzTwVdQjwLjFY8OE67USn-H2JtDU2-/s400/IMG_3795.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635711088517419634" border="0" /></a>I used leftover wall paint and painted right on the fabric. I adore how they turned out! So much so that I am going to go get some more fabric and make some for my daughter with her colors.<br /><br />The starfish needed a companion so today I dug through my linen cupboard and found an old crib sheet in aqua (which we no longer need now that My baby is nearly 3)<br />Here is what I made using the crib sheet and the leftover strips from the starfish pillows.<br /><br />I totally dig this one and it adds wonderful texture to the bed.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKafnRTntjDXGdQuuBdTnNCyvHb8rHWnqh0_nnWT5LmpTao0-vYbLZtY15ZmZ6lIXACT6YpBubCo5KhHWMSDakEelCsavgApQJYQ9GCneYBny7I0lBP8dji8YaMfnNijpOIiBBY3ga9S0M/s1600/IMG_3806.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKafnRTntjDXGdQuuBdTnNCyvHb8rHWnqh0_nnWT5LmpTao0-vYbLZtY15ZmZ6lIXACT6YpBubCo5KhHWMSDakEelCsavgApQJYQ9GCneYBny7I0lBP8dji8YaMfnNijpOIiBBY3ga9S0M/s400/IMG_3806.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635712271995699250" border="0" /></a>Here they are in a group on the bed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGK5772JTKqw-KVqgrj2BY98wyBQ9nUN75VosV__UEYSM21PKnbMW2jDltfxg6oHx6qzSYfVIVUfjj9jI7fhBbbKYCxLFeuRh7lHbO7F_p-SwnG8-nQ8nJt_-HupygDXEyQqFB-vu0m_b/s1600/IMG_3801.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGK5772JTKqw-KVqgrj2BY98wyBQ9nUN75VosV__UEYSM21PKnbMW2jDltfxg6oHx6qzSYfVIVUfjj9jI7fhBbbKYCxLFeuRh7lHbO7F_p-SwnG8-nQ8nJt_-HupygDXEyQqFB-vu0m_b/s400/IMG_3801.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635712932908887154" border="0" /></a>They also fit nicely on the bench at the foot of the bed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4kQnEDSIGGqFd03wUkfE_XqL-xYgnyOYS_i-rxfGC1Lhqe-xZzwWh0-OOEcS3jWDNN7i45HiY0RmsxXulnUOq3rkHbhvMJ56-xfBO_4uLo6mnckPO0HiJ1VlGH4moURo4SIeNOHTpRZB/s1600/IMG_3805.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4kQnEDSIGGqFd03wUkfE_XqL-xYgnyOYS_i-rxfGC1Lhqe-xZzwWh0-OOEcS3jWDNN7i45HiY0RmsxXulnUOq3rkHbhvMJ56-xfBO_4uLo6mnckPO0HiJ1VlGH4moURo4SIeNOHTpRZB/s400/IMG_3805.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635713320756848850" border="0" /></a>Total Cost of all 3 pillows was about 6.00. The ruffle pillow is actually a removable cover. And I had a huge bag of pillow stuffing that someone gave be years ago in my crafty supplies.<br />Wahoo for cute cheap pillows!<br />Trystan likes the bed too now!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXynbbXnX7lPaesGTQjbTT2ouUGHJTeIVy4AlJlKvUaJsUttxPLYei0wLEomMDx2IMqoN1JtMU3eiH470JDfA_g37xSC-VtQx2hEfb6-bNUq6wp9IRRT5h-_Cacad0Z_00Cf7CoYycnJKY/s1600/IMG_3799.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXynbbXnX7lPaesGTQjbTT2ouUGHJTeIVy4AlJlKvUaJsUttxPLYei0wLEomMDx2IMqoN1JtMU3eiH470JDfA_g37xSC-VtQx2hEfb6-bNUq6wp9IRRT5h-_Cacad0Z_00Cf7CoYycnJKY/s400/IMG_3799.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635715402791016114" border="0" /></a></div>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-73907129714830146712011-07-22T04:41:00.005-04:002011-07-22T05:05:25.644-04:00A simple makeover<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKYoNf25HOar6EVEGKMN90JPb8zSvqhy39QxMi6YprI7A3BQFDgfGGZp9iBAS1xvlyRJYlLiuplENDprLTyh22JZgFFYLcaFY3eZsMqBZGI-S6TxIWe2WlxFLrYT-iw4MMH83AWgj6d5VX/s1600/IMG_3724.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKYoNf25HOar6EVEGKMN90JPb8zSvqhy39QxMi6YprI7A3BQFDgfGGZp9iBAS1xvlyRJYlLiuplENDprLTyh22JZgFFYLcaFY3eZsMqBZGI-S6TxIWe2WlxFLrYT-iw4MMH83AWgj6d5VX/s400/IMG_3724.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632099992268764610" border="0" /></a>I found this wonderful little bench at my favorite antique barn. It was marked 50% off so it was just the right fit for my bedroom and my wallet!<br /><div style="text-align: center;">I have wanted a bench of some sort for the foot of our bed for a while. I loved the simple country breezy shape of this one. I wasn't too keen on the faded flat red. But, I was willing to see past that.<br />My original plan was to go white on this. Then it hit me! Why not use some of the leftover wall paint since this will not be sitting against the wall and our bedding will be going very light white or creams. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">EUREKA</span>!<br />So I added a few coats of the wall color and walla!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq65LhwoFu5fI8iSgTdUsuytzJ6z-MJxpOYrC2S7x7rwNW0pUCV2ayhlHqVZ0rSLD0nSdsSm0_gbvVN7oP5kcvKZNF7Pc7Qup5c4KCrEMA5q6U-C2xdmU2MQelURIJZ8dHzoE8K6OumJy5/s1600/IMG_3778.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq65LhwoFu5fI8iSgTdUsuytzJ6z-MJxpOYrC2S7x7rwNW0pUCV2ayhlHqVZ0rSLD0nSdsSm0_gbvVN7oP5kcvKZNF7Pc7Qup5c4KCrEMA5q6U-C2xdmU2MQelURIJZ8dHzoE8K6OumJy5/s400/IMG_3778.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632099677157461842" border="0" /></a>A perfectly aqua bench for our bedroom!<br />My turtle seems to like it :D<br /></div>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-55266979944848795842011-07-21T00:00:00.005-04:002011-07-21T00:57:39.411-04:00The Vanity of my Dreams<div style="text-align: center;"> Since I was a little girl I had always envisioned My self sitting at a big mirrored vanity getting ready for a romantic night with My future husband. Or Standing behind my little girl while I braid her hair and talk to her about life or just kid and joke.<br />Well, A few night ago i was casually browsing my local Craig's list furniture section. I clicked on an ad for an antique Vanity thinking It wouldn't be for me or that I wouldn't be able to afford it.<br />I fell in love with its curves and details. The sweet bun like feet, and the storage OH the storage. It also had it original swivel mirror!<br />The price while amazing was just out my reach at the moment at $100.00 A <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">serious</span> steal for a piece like this. So, just out of curiosity I asked if they still had it and they sent back a yes. I though wow someone will be getting such a beautiful vanity and filed it back in my dreams.<br />The next day I got another e-mail asking if I was interested and saying they would give it to me for $80.00! Still slightly out of my budget considering we had just painted the master. I politely explained that I loved it but could only afford around $60.00. I got a reply that they would take $70.00 and meet us part of the way so that we wouldn't have to drive so far to get it.<br />I asked Mr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Dk</span> and showed it to him and he said YES!<br />We loaded the kids up in the van and headed out on Monday to pick up my antique!<br />Here is how she was when I first saw her on Craig's list.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6lWzOik5yp3gyuRQuNmxWGi-O5ajBwgwFKcjapzZgAt1XYy7__PxNooj4Ma8HLymxdkuyA4xqolPJiItRbgu_Jsy0nuao94aS44TYKw9mAMZlFYQLj6-8q_qgfmf0au-j-gq7fa2mA3rb/s1600/cid_AE83C02CE46C4CE4A626CA1EC59F0328%2540OwnerHP.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6lWzOik5yp3gyuRQuNmxWGi-O5ajBwgwFKcjapzZgAt1XYy7__PxNooj4Ma8HLymxdkuyA4xqolPJiItRbgu_Jsy0nuao94aS44TYKw9mAMZlFYQLj6-8q_qgfmf0au-j-gq7fa2mA3rb/s400/cid_AE83C02CE46C4CE4A626CA1EC59F0328%2540OwnerHP.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631653477650807346" border="0" /></a> We drove home and the next day I started her makeover.<br />I sanded the whole thing down. Tightened any loose nails. I had to remove the wheels and the detail on the front drawer <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">because</span> 3 wooden wheels were broke and the detailing was chipped beyond repair.<br />After the sanding and cleaning I gave her 2 coats of bright white <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Valspar</span> signature. I love this paint <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">because</span> the primer is already in it. And it dries petty much chip free and washable. The knobs for now are simple wood knobs that I painted the same color as my walls. I want some fancy ones that I saw on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">anthropologie</span>.com But they are out of budget right now.<br />The front detail was replaced with one from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Lowes</span> that watched the curves and looks very nice If I don't say so myself.<br />So here she is now restored to match my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">beachy</span> chic bedroom and fulfill my childhood dreams of fancy dressing and bonding with my daughter.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisSN676F8-87XrTGUZoJ6kfj-Z7qtZ80HFzebJP-3SB7fqhrqY2k9N16ms_AzgsdaagZL04Iy7WPvBZ71F1XxNqrK8xXb7Sv27TcZIFndbZUq3UY3avqmQlZ-mnB0Z6RNQ7rn3bIV9ILRj/s1600/IMG_3777.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisSN676F8-87XrTGUZoJ6kfj-Z7qtZ80HFzebJP-3SB7fqhrqY2k9N16ms_AzgsdaagZL04Iy7WPvBZ71F1XxNqrK8xXb7Sv27TcZIFndbZUq3UY3avqmQlZ-mnB0Z6RNQ7rn3bIV9ILRj/s400/IMG_3777.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631656320574916034" border="0" /></a>I am seriously IN LOVE with this vanity. I love how some of my Milk glass Candy dishes look grouped with all my beachy do-dads.<br /> Now to find her a matching stool :D<br /></div>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-86704502475582224272011-07-11T19:12:00.006-04:002011-07-11T19:47:30.283-04:00Nightstand revival<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51d7U9n5Vf_qRrBR9K2dY1PleTCoMHq9SN6P-W8-vH0VKLtm-Jn8NsNOdUnlq18aMCfxHY0SHW_Ny7h-HiAHWA5Pbjtg4I8HI6eVtd_dyBJKSbExbTyAp3TsMvIFJOpIwyLxSvRIImNGb/s1600/IMG_3742.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51d7U9n5Vf_qRrBR9K2dY1PleTCoMHq9SN6P-W8-vH0VKLtm-Jn8NsNOdUnlq18aMCfxHY0SHW_Ny7h-HiAHWA5Pbjtg4I8HI6eVtd_dyBJKSbExbTyAp3TsMvIFJOpIwyLxSvRIImNGb/s400/IMG_3742.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628245078564811954" border="0" /></a>I have been desperately searching for some little side tables for me and my husband.<br />So,While driving to the farmers produce stand there was a man with some furniture out for Sale so I had the hubbs pull in and let me take a look(while my 2 yr old screamed brutally beacuse mom stepped out of the car) . In the way back was this little fellow.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a close up.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzYKlBBlTzB4135xKB8m-T8vMeIld3lC0d6jlJsxSnrXrGaAuwORnL8ZYXQpXW1mE1rSIgvFcSZiFunKnFntQ2_wrBlKc2DjReHITF9mJwTxNZZQLqVbhAPJ7j_kb10bO_EDjCiXy99pa/s1600/IMG_3744.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzYKlBBlTzB4135xKB8m-T8vMeIld3lC0d6jlJsxSnrXrGaAuwORnL8ZYXQpXW1mE1rSIgvFcSZiFunKnFntQ2_wrBlKc2DjReHITF9mJwTxNZZQLqVbhAPJ7j_kb10bO_EDjCiXy99pa/s400/IMG_3744.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628243031070344850" border="0" /></a> As you can see it needed some TLC. But all in all it was a sturdy piece with some wonderful old detail. I knew I could make this shabby for our room right away. And at $10.00 it was a STEAL!<br />So after taking the power sander to it, Coating it with 2 coats of Krylon fusion in white.<br />After it dried I sanded a few spots for that shabby look.<br />I kept the old brass drawer pull since it had aged to a wonderful brown that I just LOVED.<br />Here it is now.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxzLuv6rh9qE_arhL_4i4-OuTeZztsCa4IQ1u0o_H2g3b2tFhurGHu4_lGjMO8gxnsYoAv_4STKEzyo2bqwDKminjfclo2zkOkOLQNyVSCaKYvNXBiCvqkTfa_8UmPfx1Lt5pyHiSlFeVV/s1600/IMG_3749.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxzLuv6rh9qE_arhL_4i4-OuTeZztsCa4IQ1u0o_H2g3b2tFhurGHu4_lGjMO8gxnsYoAv_4STKEzyo2bqwDKminjfclo2zkOkOLQNyVSCaKYvNXBiCvqkTfa_8UmPfx1Lt5pyHiSlFeVV/s400/IMG_3749.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628243930813388946" border="0" /></a>I am so Smitten. And for about $14.00 total how can I beat it!<br />What have you made new recently? I would love to see.<br /></div><br /></div>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-23422115609919634002011-07-07T19:20:00.004-04:002011-07-07T19:43:03.625-04:00Lamp RedoneI bought this sweet candle stick style lamp when my daughter was a bean in my belly. It looked wonderful in her nursery. But, alas she out grew her baby item including this lamp which was originally white with a yellow and white gingham shade.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">A few year ago I redid the lamp with some black spray paint and some leftover fabric from my fabric head board.<br />It has looked like this since....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTafwDXtygo1xtOS4Hy99mfn5oTY0AESRg2aD-F0b_RL2woo_ojWLa1NYjG08_qtSvc8ezbjn1TQrwRnh6wnDED8uJVUqIL8-fxAKvlyJWQSp0Tqti4rtGEuQb-5LwYqmqkGgKQUDn-lJi/s1600/lamp.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTafwDXtygo1xtOS4Hy99mfn5oTY0AESRg2aD-F0b_RL2woo_ojWLa1NYjG08_qtSvc8ezbjn1TQrwRnh6wnDED8uJVUqIL8-fxAKvlyJWQSp0Tqti4rtGEuQb-5LwYqmqkGgKQUDn-lJi/s400/lamp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626758969372382514" border="0" /></a>(Sorry for the picture Quality I had to zoom in on a picture of the whole room)<br />I have Seriously outgrown the whole red and black theme that has been going on in my bedroom. I just don't like the dark feel.<br />We have decided to redo our room in a more shabby beach chic-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ish</span>. So, I am slowly picking up pieces that will fit in on the cheap. This lamp was one thing i had on hand that I knew would be a keep. But it definitely had to be redone.<br />With a can of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Krylon</span> fusion spray paint I kissed that black goodbye and said hello to white.<br />On the Shade I had to rip off that old red fabric that I had glued over the yellow gingham. Luckily it came off in one piece and I was able to use it for a pattern to cut the new fabric.<br />I got this wonderful large piece of Linen at a yard sale for around $0.50. and the lace edge was a hobby lobby find.<br />I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">used Beacon's</span> 3-in-1 craft glue on the shade part to attach the fabric. I slowly wrapped it around until it was overlapping about 1 inch and glued it together with more 3-in-1.<br />Around the rims I used hot glue and carefully folded it under.<br />Next I put a small dab of hot glue at the back seem and attached the lace ribbon. I used a small dab every 2-3 inches or so just to keep in place.<br />And here is the final product.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgduXrRfgL2aW6LXPkeFN6h1bKydc-dxd5lcPEjs3Fho_oIfEDqv2kMMPECgyIX-ugbZCNCwzZ6Ay8BS-OAx6QHlvExNHi_hbPsxAr-nqX2fbmq_tLecDKB_CP4MIgqBVIsTRG4N-CvPNR3/s1600/IMG_3734.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgduXrRfgL2aW6LXPkeFN6h1bKydc-dxd5lcPEjs3Fho_oIfEDqv2kMMPECgyIX-ugbZCNCwzZ6Ay8BS-OAx6QHlvExNHi_hbPsxAr-nqX2fbmq_tLecDKB_CP4MIgqBVIsTRG4N-CvPNR3/s400/IMG_3734.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626759414778895234" border="0" /></a>A perfectly feminine shabby lamp for my nightstand.<br />It looks great with my Homer <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Laughlin</span> oval platter from 1928 ( $1.60@ an antique barn)<br /><br /></div>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-44844897958177046832011-07-05T22:09:00.007-04:002011-07-05T22:45:43.307-04:00Car Themed roomI finally got around to painting my boys room Monday. My older Boy has been asking, practically begging me to get their room painted since I did their sisters.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">I have had a collection of old road signs that I had put away years ago Just in case I had boys. Low and behold I had 2 boys!<br />Here are their before room shots. Its not pretty!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuZr-fw27qJ66JLQxw_54F9XLMYQTvlQqPC1n9lhVzHvEu2bz7M7W1GJaVubwU5L_TBeRyNpOKb-cfT_QjfN-BudnfCfVD3xofLbbi6GaWxZlmVbm-f0iDwfpOIqYXDIU7LuFubHqbwMvQ/s1600/IMG_3709.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuZr-fw27qJ66JLQxw_54F9XLMYQTvlQqPC1n9lhVzHvEu2bz7M7W1GJaVubwU5L_TBeRyNpOKb-cfT_QjfN-BudnfCfVD3xofLbbi6GaWxZlmVbm-f0iDwfpOIqYXDIU7LuFubHqbwMvQ/s400/IMG_3709.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626057009477097026" border="0" /></a><br />This is what it looks like now<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcQbaCo_s_o-0KT4BlYB8FFCNRDbgmspbj1vKjz-_C5eFyjvsySoeXvcAC1ZoLZ6Q42-WhWbO-cQd3Ftgk7Wmgv_SywigOy-oCbs3ax6ENwwHEUNbsRHFBK4O8-attwqfy4cKN-u_vBtVV/s1600/IMG_3723.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcQbaCo_s_o-0KT4BlYB8FFCNRDbgmspbj1vKjz-_C5eFyjvsySoeXvcAC1ZoLZ6Q42-WhWbO-cQd3Ftgk7Wmgv_SywigOy-oCbs3ax6ENwwHEUNbsRHFBK4O8-attwqfy4cKN-u_vBtVV/s400/IMG_3723.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626063063740881106" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9EhCOv6HqdaimB0aucY3WoKD0yRrGb9kI6J8yKkVYx2XQjK_dKCmJJoHEQpCrdyt9lr300Tpyl-ZWJkrzU7FoWi04meUk-oQJkiI9RZWKjv_JqUVA-Co4Wj48DTeUCNJKKJLesEdhERHZ/s1600/IMG_3723.JPG"><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIeo-Y98hjlE53W2xZp7PWB1jaTONvSUt_a7M89QP-LdiwXGp_LH2kf6UBbQmkuuW5mByPlPhmgXHr8M6birHftHmcNyyWqIPUg6DXH8ZKtWmFjEEJgZdgSR5170P0oXqjHPhMeTxWGhI6/s1600/IMG_3722.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIeo-Y98hjlE53W2xZp7PWB1jaTONvSUt_a7M89QP-LdiwXGp_LH2kf6UBbQmkuuW5mByPlPhmgXHr8M6birHftHmcNyyWqIPUg6DXH8ZKtWmFjEEJgZdgSR5170P0oXqjHPhMeTxWGhI6/s400/IMG_3722.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626060981648967490" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCnL8XcWSl0P09isOipLhF1vXZRe2qgU6fZDcqi5uUX-v9ej6BntGsgXm8l5vrsJMX6_0ZBxoiNKBRXih6DRO7HEZFr_zOOw0_LYIj7z6ORhCbtCHGJPUmbNoVIBoU6iFriCFnNN49jD2H/s1600/IMG_3721.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCnL8XcWSl0P09isOipLhF1vXZRe2qgU6fZDcqi5uUX-v9ej6BntGsgXm8l5vrsJMX6_0ZBxoiNKBRXih6DRO7HEZFr_zOOw0_LYIj7z6ORhCbtCHGJPUmbNoVIBoU6iFriCFnNN49jD2H/s400/IMG_3721.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626060975903314946" border="0" /></a><br />Please Note ALL of the signs in this room were obtained from flea markets or gifted to me. None were stolen from actual streets.<br />I love how these signs are old and worn and Not "perfect" It ads a lot to the charm and character.<br />We chose the Grey color (mountain pass by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Valspar</span>) <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">because</span> we knew the signs were so colorful that a neutral would help them POP.<br />Their room is not quite done, we still have some License plates to hang and I am hoping to get an old car bench seat to put under their window for seating.<br />They also need some old wooden trunks for toys.<br />all in all I Think it is a huge Improvement!....<br />So far :)<br /></div>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-21504932915154594202011-07-04T02:40:00.011-04:002011-07-04T03:26:28.457-04:00A perfectly shabby child's deskI love a great vintage find. I am one of those crazy people who will wait years to find just the right piece of shabby vintage fixer-upper type item I have dreamed up in my head.<br />Its just so happens one of those item I have been on the Hunt for is a small desk for my daughters room. Sure I could have gone out and bought her any new thing at wally world. But I truly believe that there is something truly special in getting just the right old piece and transforming it.<br />So back to that desk.... I was at a wonderful little antique barn to day and one of the booth was 50% off everything. I had a good peek and found a great old high back style chair for my room.<br />Well after hunting around and finding some sweet little pieces for my glass collection I checked out and started loading items into the van.<br />Something told me to go back and have one more peek in that 50 % off booth. I noticed that under various nick-naks was a little child desk!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY1GANN09JrM77KgYSSb60KYvy0cK5WZkwgGdxEDlVADRhWiVp_W1CAcl070MODdHjRnEOyADTM09AhYTt-rPtSDZHk4pM3mJdeVSjOK84PkXA21aDVDbWFXkjV-tSFVxsaMFiE-L3bOpM/s1600/IMG_3700.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY1GANN09JrM77KgYSSb60KYvy0cK5WZkwgGdxEDlVADRhWiVp_W1CAcl070MODdHjRnEOyADTM09AhYTt-rPtSDZHk4pM3mJdeVSjOK84PkXA21aDVDbWFXkjV-tSFVxsaMFiE-L3bOpM/s400/IMG_3700.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625386612931253970" border="0" /></a> The price said $68.00 YIKES! BUT wait! 50% off! SCORE! My daughter was so excited, She would have taken just like it is. But I knew right away that I could make this extra special and a neat match to her bedroom.<br /><br />I used 2 cans of <a href="http://www.krylon.com/products/indooroutdoor_stain_blocking_primersealer/">krylon primer</a> and coated the whole desk. this stuff is so awesome beacuse it dries in 10 minutes!<br />I then painted the body of the desk in<a href="http://www.krylon.com/products/indooroutdoor_paint/"> krylon Blue Ocean breeze</a>. While the Drawer and pull out writing surface got a coat of Krylon's Bright idea yellow.<br />Next was replacing the old plain wood knob with a crystal version from Lowe's (about $3.00)<br />I also had to fix the guide for the pull out underneath on one side. I used some old scrap wood I already had for that and It now works perfectly.<br />Then after all was dry I lightly sanded the corners and the edges of the legs and top and around the draw edges to reveal some wood for that shabby worn look.<br />And Drum roll...............................<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VY0Ga-m6rJw-3AFFuOOqOi3g6HPmOTCrCH8bR4Xfnkz8gcjt3OA0geD1m6OHfi1fiZn0sbVrwKpjlKnkTwiTER_qIlUB-UaMaPtwXWPSK_-rBm72JabnhybT_0S8FqHNXns_fjdA23wf/s1600/IMG_3707.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VY0Ga-m6rJw-3AFFuOOqOi3g6HPmOTCrCH8bR4Xfnkz8gcjt3OA0geD1m6OHfi1fiZn0sbVrwKpjlKnkTwiTER_qIlUB-UaMaPtwXWPSK_-rBm72JabnhybT_0S8FqHNXns_fjdA23wf/s400/IMG_3707.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625389648645414786" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiakk6tD09MpDNTdtyOZZyYFmZwCp9vps9ZMeSWDqsTir-t9Zh8oS_fa014j6fZLX9sqBAdjLTlEKDUu2mT0S1g7Gv-pbHz1yHRx7YqzVEgSRrhCweKl7Kg3xiEqFaX8l2IrlwuUmzub37P/s1600/IMG_3705.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiakk6tD09MpDNTdtyOZZyYFmZwCp9vps9ZMeSWDqsTir-t9Zh8oS_fa014j6fZLX9sqBAdjLTlEKDUu2mT0S1g7Gv-pbHz1yHRx7YqzVEgSRrhCweKl7Kg3xiEqFaX8l2IrlwuUmzub37P/s320/IMG_3705.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625392437956150242" border="0" /></a>While the paint was drying I also made the framed chalk board using some smooth thin wood, a vintage frame, chalkboard paint and A sample of light green valspar I had in my paint supplies.<br />Here is another shot<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCO6Cd8XjBMoPGpqmONPduQ3NaoHQaE2iKmpyFI55VMmfmfH_fe00fesx4yxag9Z9E789fBpt6kJNP446adIZIngNXTZuYvcq-63hxzK16u6Se2IshQpkxahyphenhyphenUEG77ihcE4W-bE-CVLonh/s1600/IMG_3704.JPG"><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzOuMT2MjATKs82Rfb8NRbyp43E9OQKgOH98kuH6vPU-vO3D0y6J_hz3HFaOGJ9e69xlVneMIRilmGPctPGNrgBxz3rMn7VoEXMaJvvrHbRUr8AAMGbgXvx7eavKHD7HtJojb91ZLx6Oe/s1600/IMG_3704.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzOuMT2MjATKs82Rfb8NRbyp43E9OQKgOH98kuH6vPU-vO3D0y6J_hz3HFaOGJ9e69xlVneMIRilmGPctPGNrgBxz3rMn7VoEXMaJvvrHbRUr8AAMGbgXvx7eavKHD7HtJojb91ZLx6Oe/s320/IMG_3704.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625392113990405362" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My princess now has her own little creative/beauty space That she can treasure for year knowing Mommy made it just for her. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqsmtHcX2hzwVzdqgmawXBjmhR68nAGLKm5aLyzLnIhEc-DdUG6mGQr6HuWvNR1GXb0qBtUdpJO3gflMrFJU7qpXW3WBi2b5zDboPKG94KZyUatdwTQDURTFgyQ9_ssAGepQUpyWyotut/s1600/IMG_3703.JPG"><br /></a>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-24959373428841673042010-07-08T11:02:00.002-04:002010-07-08T11:46:24.065-04:00Chili Cheese Dog tater tot casserole<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfOOfkd87M76zvTj-yymJ3alWm9ryr90_VzodgCHG656EO1lzW4kPxw7jUWkfmaq_mqn4xpF_Gv-4RfbMINGh7hHndkn0JNuJ94ClH19LIbMJg_5TcLXDzHm4jUEyLD1VY39bAHE7N-uW/s1600/IMG_5103.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfOOfkd87M76zvTj-yymJ3alWm9ryr90_VzodgCHG656EO1lzW4kPxw7jUWkfmaq_mqn4xpF_Gv-4RfbMINGh7hHndkn0JNuJ94ClH19LIbMJg_5TcLXDzHm4jUEyLD1VY39bAHE7N-uW/s400/IMG_5103.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491561808174487778" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is a super simple recipe. Very kid friendly. Great for the lazy Summertime days! We had Watermelon after wards as a healthy desert. This would also be great served with a nice salad.<br /><br />Ingredients:<br />1 package hot dogs quartered length wise and diced<br />1/2 cup finely chopped onions (optional)<br />3 cans Hormel chili with beans<br />2 cups shredded cheese 1 bag of tater tots<br /><br />Preheat oven to 450 degrees<br /><br />Layer tater tots into the bottom of a 13x9 baking pan<br />top with diced hot dogs and onions<br />cover with all the chili<br />top with cheese ( I wait until about 10 minutes before its done and then add cheese but this is totally up to you)<br /><br />Bake uncovered 30-40 minutes<br />let cool about 10 minutes and then serve. You can top with sour cream or salsa or any other toppings you like on your chili-dog!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpBZXShNdDfP1awnFFY6hS31hvZg9bpIMs194v_d5ZjjV_WJzFWMCEB3EgHpK2lG679E8xqBtTudQX6VWxBOcFluDvhVbOH8A6RQGkcBV2wJY5wfJmdswkjTlR3GMngziVM1X4BhmiDii/s1600/IMG_5102.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpBZXShNdDfP1awnFFY6hS31hvZg9bpIMs194v_d5ZjjV_WJzFWMCEB3EgHpK2lG679E8xqBtTudQX6VWxBOcFluDvhVbOH8A6RQGkcBV2wJY5wfJmdswkjTlR3GMngziVM1X4BhmiDii/s400/IMG_5102.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491561429562994194" border="0" /></a>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-41048844942839307952010-06-19T03:45:00.001-04:002010-06-19T03:46:31.259-04:00A give away from LiciabeadsvaultLicia beads is having a SALE and giveaway! Click <span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://liciapots.blogspot.com/2010/06/enter-to-win-50-gift-certificate-to-my.html">here</a></span> to learn more! and enter to win some fab gems or just get a great steal!Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-90822439632996837892010-06-17T07:44:00.009-04:002010-06-17T09:07:11.141-04:00Vintage!<div style="text-align: center;"> One of My favorite things to browse late at night When the kids are in bed and the hubby is at work is the Vintage items on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">etsy</span>.com. There are so many amazing items. Cute clothes, awesome Kitchen items, Mod jewelry..... I could browse for days! Here are just a few awesome items and shops I have found.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This First item come to us from<span style="font-size:180%;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bythewayside"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">bythewayside</span></a></span> These <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/28807693/good-morning-sunshine-vintage-coffee">Sunny mugs</a> would be the perfect way to have your java and brighten your day!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ1TjIAdATEb-ey0rFwzyig0ZilMnPIwhUTtBvvq5kUjGOJrR683XpZjsCv5hyphenhyphen6EseXgipzoXTWFIxNJrmo8qXZpts_3u5aT4PN8SxrVcgMC3cLuSov4HU4tJIQCJQtLRvb8dxFGQm5eAT/s1600/il_430xN.83327206.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ1TjIAdATEb-ey0rFwzyig0ZilMnPIwhUTtBvvq5kUjGOJrR683XpZjsCv5hyphenhyphen6EseXgipzoXTWFIxNJrmo8qXZpts_3u5aT4PN8SxrVcgMC3cLuSov4HU4tJIQCJQtLRvb8dxFGQm5eAT/s400/il_430xN.83327206.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483708459769025842" border="0" /></a><br />Up next we have<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BellaChicBoutique"> <span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">BellaChicBoutique</span></span></a> with This awesome instant collection of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49339348/instant-collection-of-twenty-milk-glass">Milk glass</a>. One of my favorite things to browse! Wouldn't these be wonderful displayed in a room with powder blue walls!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmFHt49_utVtIN4FidkrvzwG7oQ3gzxNDr-geiJMxozh_TRV7dMIASa6lUEpZiMzDvLbCxSemevA9hqAaC_OxJRHW7kLPtNzQOhoxeSMq4IN57qlFZ1GRIj8wMlk7XU0fZU39wLDQS7cv/s1600/il_430xN.151107910.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmFHt49_utVtIN4FidkrvzwG7oQ3gzxNDr-geiJMxozh_TRV7dMIASa6lUEpZiMzDvLbCxSemevA9hqAaC_OxJRHW7kLPtNzQOhoxeSMq4IN57qlFZ1GRIj8wMlk7XU0fZU39wLDQS7cv/s400/il_430xN.151107910.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483709208917620098" border="0" /></a><br />This wonderful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46714043/1950s-vintage-sailor-girl-nautical-navy">nautical dress</a> comes from <span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TimelessVixenVintage"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">TimelessVixenVintage</span></a></span> This whole shop is a wonderful blast from the past! I get images of those perfect housewives who had the floors shiny and not a dish to be seen and not one hair on their lovely heads where out of line.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisrAdZhGU2S4JTuX4fv__rsuK3-oSKL08I0S5DtLhm2BnH65gdiXVGADTDkjc1oCljkYxPn5eWx-2cV4Ev5Llzng0MsiXhi3o-MgmP1ljHqV8Phc8GNImBtA4XVNlEGRhYywC6w4e8B9mW/s1600/il_430xN.143719406.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisrAdZhGU2S4JTuX4fv__rsuK3-oSKL08I0S5DtLhm2BnH65gdiXVGADTDkjc1oCljkYxPn5eWx-2cV4Ev5Llzng0MsiXhi3o-MgmP1ljHqV8Phc8GNImBtA4XVNlEGRhYywC6w4e8B9mW/s400/il_430xN.143719406.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483710186625646690" border="0" /></a><br />And what Good Is a dress without heels? These come from <span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/craftycrowvintage"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">craftycrowvintage</span></a>.</span> Aren't these just the most <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">stunning</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48017774/1940s-cherry-red-pinup-heels">cherry red heels</a> ever! And, they would look pretty smashing with the nautical dress above too! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6buoqAv2NZ0vAVRMUGnvLxOAD7MCePL74n8WDihSHJsAN82lk-eUytzk3ilV1gGXqFltmbYG4BICSJXwbDK7xQCaivVmbIyKbT1nJKGcGEN1wFSEfGM4WCQXUcWLZk7M5KpZi1qKbfwVV/s1600/il_430xN.146693077.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6buoqAv2NZ0vAVRMUGnvLxOAD7MCePL74n8WDihSHJsAN82lk-eUytzk3ilV1gGXqFltmbYG4BICSJXwbDK7xQCaivVmbIyKbT1nJKGcGEN1wFSEfGM4WCQXUcWLZk7M5KpZi1qKbfwVV/s400/il_430xN.146693077.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483711255497989554" border="0" /></a><br />And Last but certainly not least is this fancy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/36284020/1950s-blue-royal-portable-manual?ref=sr_gallery_4&ga_search_query=+typewriter&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Blue royal typewriter</a> from<span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/joevintage"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">joevintage</span></a></span>. I remember when I was little I used to drag out the old pound key and click click click ting! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">sliiiiiiide</span>. Good times!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhD_V3dCRd1CV5D1VZdAaEgOc184Ow_71bjkPta89l1z5tWsyTMq3hWxCUCeEil4L8BXAso5Oqb6_n1u5OPAPKIJHgjh9JMGlhCP_1nrQ7lnYrOaM0GQPLfIQCOohluipE2jhYVmi9th6c/s1600/il_430xN.124496825.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhD_V3dCRd1CV5D1VZdAaEgOc184Ow_71bjkPta89l1z5tWsyTMq3hWxCUCeEil4L8BXAso5Oqb6_n1u5OPAPKIJHgjh9JMGlhCP_1nrQ7lnYrOaM0GQPLfIQCOohluipE2jhYVmi9th6c/s400/il_430xN.124496825.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483713577451935490" border="0" /></a><br />You really should Go poke around these shop and the vintage section on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">etsy</span> I bet you will so much and maybe Give an old treasure a new loving home.<br />Thanks,<br />Krystle<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dkjewels">www.dkjewels.etsy.com</a></span><br /></div>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-91083621012303844862010-06-10T10:30:00.002-04:002010-06-10T10:32:19.815-04:00Proud Momma postIt official I have a third grader. She got 5 medals and a trophy for her academics and about 10 certificates. She got medals for Reading award, Accelerated reading (AR), Spelling, comprehension ( she got the top 2 in her grade for this) and math! She got a trophy for her reading also. I'm a beaming proud momma today :) Here is a picture of her wearing her medals.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl3HhI-W43RYEhlhQpyNZTO4lveR-OhOjUoHZrKXP-0AKR8cDmVUnZJnPYx3MlGHXOQ2mBLVACldXhbapAn05BPWOIhFowlvuTr1iJfgpGmQPSzPE-1xkyq-_CV8fIWvrPS67cxyuaSA1q/s1600/smaller.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl3HhI-W43RYEhlhQpyNZTO4lveR-OhOjUoHZrKXP-0AKR8cDmVUnZJnPYx3MlGHXOQ2mBLVACldXhbapAn05BPWOIhFowlvuTr1iJfgpGmQPSzPE-1xkyq-_CV8fIWvrPS67cxyuaSA1q/s400/smaller.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481152604167428594" border="0" /></a><br />Mommy is so proud of you princess! I love you~Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-59244951093670788722010-05-28T23:17:00.009-04:002010-05-28T23:57:58.225-04:00Memory<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLC0rE88mawYhIE74m_m2R-oKZUy0-WPHIqToU03I5xtvzeuSHmFevQFKT3xgXpXoWJ8Hiz9_surIDgNAsUnuXYO7TQdQW8R2yRH_lb1N4garhulABDvFSlL7v_cRQsmIZoBRSgJWbh6sI/s1600/il_430xN.136941902.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLC0rE88mawYhIE74m_m2R-oKZUy0-WPHIqToU03I5xtvzeuSHmFevQFKT3xgXpXoWJ8Hiz9_surIDgNAsUnuXYO7TQdQW8R2yRH_lb1N4garhulABDvFSlL7v_cRQsmIZoBRSgJWbh6sI/s400/il_430xN.136941902.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476535966458057826" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44666278/old-glory-for-memorial-day-or-4th-of">Old Glory Photo By FirstLightPhoto</a></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">When I was 18 years old, Sitting in a restaurant with my Best friend In my home town in Arizona, A Young Marine came in and sat down at the table across the room by himself. The waiter ( an school friend) knew the Marine and through him we all started talking. After some brief conversation I invited him to sit with me and my Best friend. His name Was Richard. He was a Lance Corporal stationed at the base in my home town. We sat in the booth at that 24 hour restaurant and talked until it was time for him to get back to base and to his job.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"> That was nearly 10 years ago This July. That Young Marine Is my Husband. And while he is no longer active duty, I am and always will be so proud of my hunny for the time he spent in The armed services. And for the time I was allowed to be a marine Corps Wife.<br /><br />Let us not forget as we spend time this weekend with our family and Friends why we set aside this day to Remember all the men and women who fought for this land we call home.<br /><br />Here are a few items from my self and others around etsy that help us remember those in our armed services.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PFVM25Xs9bhBEq16Lu7p2ksQX2aAFAMiLL8CtYxYRnM-kEaWB76bcBwZkepnATec7PBuIMl6gx7_C9xshLS05ABeAKOvEiJLstpviOU-8prasllyNXX1zD2AYdCXZ4v4NU2Hk8Q-n4qb/s1600/il_430xN.141259251.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 365px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PFVM25Xs9bhBEq16Lu7p2ksQX2aAFAMiLL8CtYxYRnM-kEaWB76bcBwZkepnATec7PBuIMl6gx7_C9xshLS05ABeAKOvEiJLstpviOU-8prasllyNXX1zD2AYdCXZ4v4NU2Hk8Q-n4qb/s400/il_430xN.141259251.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476534912760496546" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45967371/yarn-wreath-handmade-front-door-4th-of">Yarn Wreath By ItzFitz</a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicfxxDU6U7oXEnvgQ554s4sOW-oY6Md75HNkjU2SIrY1Vu9uwknYBEZa92DArKh8e2RuEnwkYRUnUZnJ634zCT0uXKOJTsucWmnl9r3yj05o03WXFbK0-Rigo0VZ5NnXgpYGgcT_zHUS94/s1600/il_430xN.147098198.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicfxxDU6U7oXEnvgQ554s4sOW-oY6Md75HNkjU2SIrY1Vu9uwknYBEZa92DArKh8e2RuEnwkYRUnUZnJ634zCT0uXKOJTsucWmnl9r3yj05o03WXFbK0-Rigo0VZ5NnXgpYGgcT_zHUS94/s400/il_430xN.147098198.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476535453215736418" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48140445/beautiful-america-lampwork-neckalce">Beautiful America Lampwork Necklace By Dkjewels</a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEhOJTH2Hweie34I4qYF7ug-pQ2BcSmYzCcKXWUBVOz4fN7FjMC8wd4X7aePaTO5lV3KcUEzAf5pMe1eVwTOELrYGAl8VDlydRAvIMsipBS_5cE6Im8QANT5qM0Wxwnn34p1L6sYp6TbI/s1600/il_430xN.147572183.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEhOJTH2Hweie34I4qYF7ug-pQ2BcSmYzCcKXWUBVOz4fN7FjMC8wd4X7aePaTO5lV3KcUEzAf5pMe1eVwTOELrYGAl8VDlydRAvIMsipBS_5cE6Im8QANT5qM0Wxwnn34p1L6sYp6TbI/s400/il_430xN.147572183.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476531888423922786" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48283104/american-patriot-box-bag">American Patriot Box bag By QueenBee55</a><br /></div><br /></div>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-83876173089731026562010-05-27T16:23:00.006-04:002010-05-27T16:32:28.687-04:00Working on Pictures A Before and After<span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4iN0OdVpuXRd2SlTludWAB4SMCtv9PfSQF8bCqeeotetnP8AuGcK6xI8UCkZk28mQXPJxZOXmu_heWSBLn3TxhsuctXE2gckAY8WElFSnE-8eMAuBmAm1_tW4x3AW6MIXf-gscITMIrP/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4iN0OdVpuXRd2SlTludWAB4SMCtv9PfSQF8bCqeeotetnP8AuGcK6xI8UCkZk28mQXPJxZOXmu_heWSBLn3TxhsuctXE2gckAY8WElFSnE-8eMAuBmAm1_tW4x3AW6MIXf-gscITMIrP/s400/Untitled-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476048426743160226" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/12592218/old-glory-bell-earrings">Old Glory bell earrings</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Having an etsy shop for me has been a consistent process of trying to improve my item photos while continuing to do what I love. My pictures were pretty bad i must say and It has taken a lot of research, tips from others and hard work to transform my shop. It is always a work in progress for me. As you can see from my pictures, they have come a long way. And yours can too.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTHrRHHmqEdsSzk2tr8XiOWoLWUSOJ-Yu27QKn-dxJgpnYT-CFgpglzhy1VTwoDAAaBUCJXSj1rheh5T6U2ouwmmZua6oAE1nRyXWMrGBFhpj9fDaWUiXxkBXFe7Zh_fH9VdchXXVgujHM/s1600/Untitled-4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTHrRHHmqEdsSzk2tr8XiOWoLWUSOJ-Yu27QKn-dxJgpnYT-CFgpglzhy1VTwoDAAaBUCJXSj1rheh5T6U2ouwmmZua6oAE1nRyXWMrGBFhpj9fDaWUiXxkBXFe7Zh_fH9VdchXXVgujHM/s400/Untitled-4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476048357280710306" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/6068598/fresh-flowers-necklace">Fresh Flowers Necklace </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I have learned that natural light is my friend. (I take my pictures on my front porch). I have learned the macro setting on my camera is also my friend. I have learned not to use such busy backgrounds and that some neutral well set props can actually help.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllr3IAqLFfRBRw-cUzf7h3zIg_4y6moIFVV8C0AGxPvhLp4P3dHPbQ4VxN5UgkIrlzFBfUIU-cOjb3qnLfEAJGbfpeBqhmqJen27z-T0vzr4b3P6b5uf_nONsBhxwsVBft9_59WXTiXCu/s1600/Untitled-5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllr3IAqLFfRBRw-cUzf7h3zIg_4y6moIFVV8C0AGxPvhLp4P3dHPbQ4VxN5UgkIrlzFBfUIU-cOjb3qnLfEAJGbfpeBqhmqJen27z-T0vzr4b3P6b5uf_nONsBhxwsVBft9_59WXTiXCu/s400/Untitled-5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476048548394691490" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48212927/fresh-cherry-earrings">Fresh cherries earrings</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48212927/fresh-cherry-earrings"> </a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">I hope these images can inspire you to not be fearful of diving in and working on making your shop the best it can be.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEViRo4d514kyzugm_KUpL718I8mKKVIkPTwqgYg_KZyeA4r3KWGYma5MjcRikGV2F5yliuLaWS-opm7JMQZQK1ltLT7W7wMJI6qYJr3UvqynZyBHYQ1mqxRuOb9UEv9aIICLldfzxdWsz/s1600/Untitled-3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEViRo4d514kyzugm_KUpL718I8mKKVIkPTwqgYg_KZyeA4r3KWGYma5MjcRikGV2F5yliuLaWS-opm7JMQZQK1ltLT7W7wMJI6qYJr3UvqynZyBHYQ1mqxRuOb9UEv9aIICLldfzxdWsz/s400/Untitled-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476048478710588546" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/13101413/clearance-pink-glow-earrings">Pink Glow Earrings</a></span><br /></div>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-58652538446707310052010-04-02T13:34:00.002-04:002010-04-02T13:37:01.901-04:003 Years on etsy<div style="text-align: center;">WOW!<br /> How time flies when you are making jewelry (and kids) Nearly 3 years ago On April 9th I dived head first into a site That I was told could help me launch my jewelry into the hands of others. That site? www.etsy.com<br /> When I started selling on etsy it was still fairly new. Man has that changed. In my 3 years on the site I have seen many changes. Some good, some bad. But all in all I do love etsy. This site has allowed me to share what I love with people all over the world. I have sent jewelry to Australia, Paris (oh lala) the Czech republic, Germany, Italy, Canada, South America Just to name a few. I would have never dreamed that possible when I started. Not to discount all my Wonderful customers right here in the Good ole USA. Along with my family, They truly are the backbone that keeps me going and able to do what I love. <br /> I feel blessed everyday I get to create something for someone. I know what a piece of jewelry can mean. It can inspire you, lift you up, build confidence or make you feel beautiful. It can represent a special moment in your life. I always feel so honored when someone tells me their purchase was for their wedding, or to celebrate a birth or honor a loved one passed. <br /> <br />I thank you all for your loving support and comments. And I look forward to sharing Many more years with you all through my passion.<br />Krystle<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">www.dkjewels.etsy.com </span></span><br /></div>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-37394920632683697042009-09-09T03:45:00.006-04:002009-09-09T03:55:46.131-04:00Birthdays and Beach treasures<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg947Rn1N6mzCzJ9cCoqHpDIBzj_KdN0St2juvcIbKWgm8r7Wi3WTdMOxAXs2tZnFJRRhyphenhyphen7FyXSN2Cd4FF00AAjEdlwgzsGDkKaE3wvJ8vvUHphlyPYgNQ1_UPnzsiDDcJChVkAawSzELQv/s1600-h/3891159781_e9c826dd63.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg947Rn1N6mzCzJ9cCoqHpDIBzj_KdN0St2juvcIbKWgm8r7Wi3WTdMOxAXs2tZnFJRRhyphenhyphen7FyXSN2Cd4FF00AAjEdlwgzsGDkKaE3wvJ8vvUHphlyPYgNQ1_UPnzsiDDcJChVkAawSzELQv/s400/3891159781_e9c826dd63.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379372222622021810" border="0" /></a><br />We took my son to Ft. Fisher Aquarium and beach for his birthday in August. Me and him both found a little piece of drift wood (or as he says "A Piece with wood") His is much a more impressive 5 inch <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">lond</span> one that after a month is still holding strong. He likes to tote ti around.<br />I loved the shape of my little piece and made it a necklace to remember his special day! I added a white <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">keishi</span> pearl to slightly dress it up and hand twist a bail for it out of sterling silver wire.<br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSmBT1X0Cg6QhX6z4FOvGflZ4gugyXE40ysAyOuYulNBFsdUAU8p8UQG9S5WDhyA36MLm2zyVuqlayn80nOliLeiR9aywS5He2disEpPxpxw039BLMMMuqJpxJ5g0f0ly2yJv07NFeybC/s1600-h/3891159579_6e9887cf20.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSmBT1X0Cg6QhX6z4FOvGflZ4gugyXE40ysAyOuYulNBFsdUAU8p8UQG9S5WDhyA36MLm2zyVuqlayn80nOliLeiR9aywS5He2disEpPxpxw039BLMMMuqJpxJ5g0f0ly2yJv07NFeybC/s400/3891159579_6e9887cf20.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379372696068204306" border="0" /></a>Another treasure I found on a North Carolina beach a few years ago was this beautiful ocean stone. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Something</span> about the shape of it made me want to keep it. It has an almost womanly bust like shape. I love to photograph my jewelry on this piece.<br />I think next time we go I will be on the lookout for more of these perfect treasures washed and worn from countless years of ocean tides.Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-58648409676247399812009-08-28T22:45:00.008-04:002009-08-28T23:16:30.945-04:00HEMP! Who knew?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxkGpQSw8wc5L33MNyxXs2hgqMWNaepN8ldzPlwKuFcjbhOIT53rsNLxIODZv11EFzoQAR9JlMNoHWw8_KVEU0YUA_bmIr8g00CXxz3h4ORlqoF-84JF6lGK7xRZiO_Hc01LjwEaEzZk1F/s1600-h/il_430xN.84303671.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxkGpQSw8wc5L33MNyxXs2hgqMWNaepN8ldzPlwKuFcjbhOIT53rsNLxIODZv11EFzoQAR9JlMNoHWw8_KVEU0YUA_bmIr8g00CXxz3h4ORlqoF-84JF6lGK7xRZiO_Hc01LjwEaEzZk1F/s320/il_430xN.84303671.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375217158401341186" border="0" /></a> I sometimes like to poke my head into the Featured<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7wMem23v2f0vRgmmu11YB8ePTdHq4da8OvxpU_kc9QfDqkvmuevO0e5hEDn7KqgbCJLcWECxPbmRmo26eFUUALLg6XBc3_8c0gHyMx4_pDJgJTgUaJ09z7PSMj0UL3DIL38MOJ7O64KmH/s1600-h/il_430xN.83928114.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7wMem23v2f0vRgmmu11YB8ePTdHq4da8OvxpU_kc9QfDqkvmuevO0e5hEDn7KqgbCJLcWECxPbmRmo26eFUUALLg6XBc3_8c0gHyMx4_pDJgJTgUaJ09z7PSMj0UL3DIL38MOJ7O64KmH/s320/il_430xN.83928114.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375218443113400658" border="0" /></a><br />sellers chat on etsy. I don't really do it to make sales as much as to see some new items I may not have seen otherwise.<br />A few weeks ago while browsing in the chat I found Featured seller <span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7747489">HempBath.etsy.com</a></span> I was fresh out of bar soap since I don't make it anymore myself so I decided to giver hers a try. I bought coconut lime. Just a few days later my package came.WOWEE was I surprised! First the packaging was awesome! Very well done and professional looking. Then The smell hit! It was incredible!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFujyJmN30OPEhhaaqFHvgrYEmMq9u3WX3YZXh1fz0KR9IZOO-YY1SfF4wwOXGrYakfWe4UPZo3xPKzEJClxkylblkZzjUU7MA5Zu5UY7HKyLbtTq2LQw7yeruxIvbBlUqOZ1ZvvVVGHu/s1600-h/il_430xN.83814052.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFujyJmN30OPEhhaaqFHvgrYEmMq9u3WX3YZXh1fz0KR9IZOO-YY1SfF4wwOXGrYakfWe4UPZo3xPKzEJClxkylblkZzjUU7MA5Zu5UY7HKyLbtTq2LQw7yeruxIvbBlUqOZ1ZvvVVGHu/s320/il_430xN.83814052.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375218968542530914" border="0" /></a>Then I noticed a little free sample. It was hemp satin body cream. It was labeled Moonlight path. When I opened it The sent was also amazing! Now let me tell you I have super sensitive skin. And my first though was " sure it smells great but I bet it will be all oily and I wont be able to use it. " I took a small dab and rubbed it into my hands. First I noticed that it was very silk like. Almost like whip cream. Then I noticed that instead of sitting top of my skin and feeling greasy my skin was drinking it up. It was LOVE at first dab! My 7 year old (almost 8) daughter wanted to try it too. She loves it! The small sample tub (a bit larger than a tub of carmex) was gone in a few days. I went back and ordered the cherry cream. ITS YUMMYLICIOUSE!!<br /><br />Later in the week I used the soap to lather and shave my legs and I was so pleasantly surprised by the fact that my eczema was not irritated and I didn't have that dry soapy feeling afterward. My legs were so soft and silky!<br /><br />I will be recommending this seller to anyone I can. Her products are amazing and she is so friendly and ships so fast.<br />Thank you <span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7747489">HempBath.etsy.com</a></span> for making mine and my daughters skin so very happy!<br />Krystle<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.dkjewels.etsy.com/">dkjewels.etsy.com </a></span><br /><br />P.s. She has lip balm and perfume sticks coming out soon also! YAYKrystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-86694545405021393572009-08-18T23:32:00.013-04:002009-08-19T23:33:52.438-04:00Pumpkins and More<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvOI9vyvlQjgMaiKiPUnRAsDuYl6v1v2tQZGGxmWRBkisX3VPr2T-2MtXwZ_zbYuixQLH_Gya9CMQ2x0aD4kN_U8x8ukbs6d4P6sDRzPeSU5WWDZ98iz4YIAsFtcFX6oNBXl7u-4kGIod_/s1600-h/3838879858_0cdb8f1c01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvOI9vyvlQjgMaiKiPUnRAsDuYl6v1v2tQZGGxmWRBkisX3VPr2T-2MtXwZ_zbYuixQLH_Gya9CMQ2x0aD4kN_U8x8ukbs6d4P6sDRzPeSU5WWDZ98iz4YIAsFtcFX6oNBXl7u-4kGIod_/s320/3838879858_0cdb8f1c01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371883902376850018" border="0" /></a><br />My daughter starts school next week which always reminds me that Fall is fast approaching. I have been making fall Items for both of my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">etsy</span> shops in preparation for the upcoming fall season and I wanted to share a few things from my jewelry shop with you all. All these designs can be found and purchased in my shop at <span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.dkjewels.etsy.com/">Dkjewels.etsy.com</a></span><br /><br />First, My pumpkins. The one at the top of the post is made from Vintage Italian lucite Pumpkin beads and caps. I love its matching little top in a olive green color. They have been accented with sterling silver caps and a small sterling bead sits inside the cap. Hung on sterling ear wires. These are Limited.<br /><br />The next Pumpkin is Made from hand dyed (by me) vintage beads. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5jCRoiaWMyQLbNxkH2i9CmRs9Wg65gDPSeZZkRIv0JV4p3hcuAKJBeKdFLsRrvU5Nhbn3MDE49XfEZQ4V6wCREhqR85XUL6wFmXKAr5mVftL7LpVLck8RTQEAVq_2prSWUIJaz5_ZCHgY/s1600-h/3832002845_4cff1fe1e8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5jCRoiaWMyQLbNxkH2i9CmRs9Wg65gDPSeZZkRIv0JV4p3hcuAKJBeKdFLsRrvU5Nhbn3MDE49XfEZQ4V6wCREhqR85XUL6wFmXKAr5mVftL7LpVLck8RTQEAVq_2prSWUIJaz5_ZCHgY/s200/3832002845_4cff1fe1e8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371514523983569474" border="0" /></a>These are accented with beautiful brass filigree and leafy caps and topped with a sparkling olivine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Swarovski</span> crystal. These are my absolute favorite and unfortunately are extremely limited as the vintage beads are now very hard to find. I have made these in Earrings and a necklace for those who don't wear earrings.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlKYJRap1_DEPJ4UXzKDIWp2LjZM8wqo9mkqA1GX6iO-k5E45CSNAYShIc1IcjL2snpg4xjwY6BTCnfKDHerFyvFLWekIttdbnFvbHP6ealaL4AI1mOtpecj0HrlpypEJI8W1jb_CsUg6H/s1600-h/3714122266_7ca1ac57bf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlKYJRap1_DEPJ4UXzKDIWp2LjZM8wqo9mkqA1GX6iO-k5E45CSNAYShIc1IcjL2snpg4xjwY6BTCnfKDHerFyvFLWekIttdbnFvbHP6ealaL4AI1mOtpecj0HrlpypEJI8W1jb_CsUg6H/s200/3714122266_7ca1ac57bf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371515867622917058" border="0" /></a>I have also designed some wonderful crystal creations that I think would add a touch of sparkle to all your fall wardrobe.<br />The First ones simply called "Heat" are a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">generous</span> red magma <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">swarovski</span> crystal capped with antiqued copper caps and accented with a smaller magma crystal. These are so stunning and throw the light very well. They are hung on lever back ear wires.<br /><br /><br /><br />Another stunning color for fall is always Olive green <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzZxhVRZdAKZsNvoBQ9SGGdw8PCIqnIIStOR3RGemuC8zjeqf2L7rN6ngKQHf3qrcpajlnDHyLOLPzaV1w6fr9j3guXVY4PXnbVNVpYNTk4wtIJ9erB4hpEqrVO4W4eSPF3xoz-bIw1SDr/s1600-h/3382642709_68f9c93d03.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzZxhVRZdAKZsNvoBQ9SGGdw8PCIqnIIStOR3RGemuC8zjeqf2L7rN6ngKQHf3qrcpajlnDHyLOLPzaV1w6fr9j3guXVY4PXnbVNVpYNTk4wtIJ9erB4hpEqrVO4W4eSPF3xoz-bIw1SDr/s200/3382642709_68f9c93d03.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371517921127292098" border="0" /></a><br />(also great for winter and spring) I used Beautiful olivine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">swarovski</span> slabs to create a simple yet elegant look that is just luscious! I am quickly falling in love with this color simply accented with sterling silver daisy beads and hung on sterling ear wires.<br />I call these earrings Garnished martini.<br /><br />I hope you all have a wonderful autumn. And I hope each one of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">you</span> takes time to enjoy the turning leaves. The fresh crisp aromas of baked goods and the sweet little ones asking for just one more piece of candy. Fall is a magical time of year full of family, friends and beauty.<br />Thank you all for being a part of my online family.<br />Blessings,<br />KrystleKrystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-15600304791508751932009-08-18T16:24:00.004-04:002009-08-18T16:32:18.790-04:0020% OFF SALE<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_y4ZIk3ug92e-CRgQr6XbAt6Rhjfq-Dt6HqvhHQ5MeI-VuIoiU4tYRnJsifYpXPjWhlOpfRX7v5wczKiZaXi4yFPnEEidt5EmrYiRlG31iETGngdBvngGNi1ii-xRuj_TX-IP5R5K4Wn7/s1600-h/3782485702_154a6a0298.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_y4ZIk3ug92e-CRgQr6XbAt6Rhjfq-Dt6HqvhHQ5MeI-VuIoiU4tYRnJsifYpXPjWhlOpfRX7v5wczKiZaXi4yFPnEEidt5EmrYiRlG31iETGngdBvngGNi1ii-xRuj_TX-IP5R5K4Wn7/s400/3782485702_154a6a0298.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371404270821802898" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a name="4733472294038228933"></a><br /><br />From August 21-23 I will be hosting a 20% off sale in my etsy store. Everything in my http://www.Dkjewels.etsy.com shop will be 20% off your entire purchase (before shipping) This is a great chance to get some wonderful gifts stored up for the upcoming Holiday season or to splurge on your self a little bit.<br /><br />I don't Do this often But with the success of the last one I wanted to give others another chance to save.<br /><br />Just check out as normal and pay and your 20% will be promptly refunded to you. OR request an updated invoice in the note to seller.<br /><br />Thank you to all my customers for your loyal support. I could not do this and be a stay at home mom without all your loving support for my handmade jewelry.<br /><br />HAPPY SHOPPING!<br />Krystle</div>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-75030431868213796972009-08-09T13:56:00.008-04:002009-08-11T00:27:54.599-04:00Oh its a Mom's Life afterall...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj6uRuWJ1vSG_HLS09jyJVFdUeQvzIe6RQmOEE-f1uRthv_RLoTkdBNSqxnNBLK3FxtIhlxElxr7M37nf7MqmeJcNIhJnwO70Tf1oDqxqEoMiCUulmvVjwXYqJnLYAHj3whUwYEES8QQ1j/s1600-h/il_430xN_82860748.jpg"><img style="width: 400px; height: 313px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368027851276170242" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj6uRuWJ1vSG_HLS09jyJVFdUeQvzIe6RQmOEE-f1uRthv_RLoTkdBNSqxnNBLK3FxtIhlxElxr7M37nf7MqmeJcNIhJnwO70Tf1oDqxqEoMiCUulmvVjwXYqJnLYAHj3whUwYEES8QQ1j/s400/il_430xN_82860748.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div align="center">I was sitting at my desk in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">etsy</span> chat. ( I do this often) and I stumble upon a shop that has these super cute little bags. <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.prettylittlepearl.etsy.com/"><strong>www.prettylittlepearl.etsy.com</strong></a> </span>I favorite or "HEART" as we say on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">etsy</span> a few items and move on. A Few days later I see the same cute shop and look again. I find my favorite little Pink bag to post and share with the other chatters and then I read the description........</div><br /><div align="center">I'm a mom. I know how it goes. You cram everything you might possibly need into a huge tote bag, put it on your arm and away you go. Inevitably, you have to bend over to pickup that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">paci</span> your son threw or fix a loose shoe. As you are bending over, your extremely large tote whips around your shoulder and smacks you in the head, and just for spite, dumps all your precious goodies all over the dirty floor. Now, not only are you bending over, which always makes our butts look ten times bigger, but you also have to pick up a phone, receipts and that tampon that has been beautifully displayed to unknowing passers-by. Thanks lovely huge tote bag!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIhNBwHuWYwB8gkJDFu-pmIKu8jlyir10D1y-eGNMu3raPTjeGVBtc_6zoffwI0h_CcsiQZ6HyJu8vvpitEwopV1Yolt5pp5seev0-mDwbvsT37upQrFytMPnr9ou1SRxf1oQ0XO2ruJfR/s1600-h/il_430xN_83694103.jpg"><img style="width: 400px; height: 290px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368026518367865042" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIhNBwHuWYwB8gkJDFu-pmIKu8jlyir10D1y-eGNMu3raPTjeGVBtc_6zoffwI0h_CcsiQZ6HyJu8vvpitEwopV1Yolt5pp5seev0-mDwbvsT37upQrFytMPnr9ou1SRxf1oQ0XO2ruJfR/s400/il_430xN_83694103.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I about fell off my chair laughing because this is so my life! what mom <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">doesn't</span> have an overly crowded bag with diapers, wipes, old pieces of of some snack you tried to feed your child to calm them in some public place <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">when</span> they were pulling out your hair and ripping your shirt off to get to the "meal".... (maybe that ones just me)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVxxL_csg6q0LqKMb2meZ-vu_Me4DQP6L2eCIwal0RYwny4JDksbMpMzUTe9RCW2aJx6cBP0R6OvrJOmgMFdyXuV0EkW9NSw3N8Mxz5jzaNShFBa8GdaiM83khosLz7WoaMHkQJS0M5Vsp/s1600-h/il_430xN_80321986.jpg"><img style="width: 320px; height: 240px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368030377235280898" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVxxL_csg6q0LqKMb2meZ-vu_Me4DQP6L2eCIwal0RYwny4JDksbMpMzUTe9RCW2aJx6cBP0R6OvrJOmgMFdyXuV0EkW9NSw3N8Mxz5jzaNShFBa8GdaiM83khosLz7WoaMHkQJS0M5Vsp/s320/il_430xN_80321986.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div align="center">Seriously, This shop has some sweet bags in an array of bright bold colors and prints. from makeup bags, totes, clutches, key chain <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">super</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">pouch</span> and even fabric coasters not to mention the awesome clutches! SO CUTE!</div><br /><div align="center">Have a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">looksie</span>! The prices are awesome! (she has a sale section too!!!) and did I mention she is super sweet and friendly to boot!</div><div align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtJIcv4IJlbhvxRHkaG14d5jj-5Karg_CrOcMT9dOPMUfSnNSWWgaA6oXDYgwt9sEAQWPAKywJHNCmzQ1E2K_HKzyT_SJQww_rFa2Mw7hK3wv94m42_W8z7yajlXZrDQawfCnoXGv4lpNh/s1600-h/il_430xN_79748435.jpg"><img style="width: 400px; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368024941403820914" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtJIcv4IJlbhvxRHkaG14d5jj-5Karg_CrOcMT9dOPMUfSnNSWWgaA6oXDYgwt9sEAQWPAKywJHNCmzQ1E2K_HKzyT_SJQww_rFa2Mw7hK3wv94m42_W8z7yajlXZrDQawfCnoXGv4lpNh/s400/il_430xN_79748435.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Thanks for looking and as always supporting handmade!</div><div align="center">Krystle</div>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-24181495654470783902009-05-19T10:16:00.003-04:002009-05-19T10:27:58.443-04:00Chaos in the Kitchen<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQfNXWZFjS3uEgktqr39VPHyjh0b21t9-dS8Be93a0Zc0hEC939oXtu_qcm6yVRuHIDDSck9GQ6na-ViPkg7s2TtixMosm5Ud7gevzE58fRe2_7kF8MlcRVi8gN_Z3X53ueJwt9-A_WBa/s1600-h/IMG_2160.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337541333545657634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQfNXWZFjS3uEgktqr39VPHyjh0b21t9-dS8Be93a0Zc0hEC939oXtu_qcm6yVRuHIDDSck9GQ6na-ViPkg7s2TtixMosm5Ud7gevzE58fRe2_7kF8MlcRVi8gN_Z3X53ueJwt9-A_WBa/s320/IMG_2160.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div align="center">AH! The joy of home repair. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">About the week before Easter I am sitting in my living room and my 3 year old comes on and says he found bugs in the den. So i <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">humor</span> him and walk in and low and behold TERMITES! They had swarmed out of the den wall. So i call the landlord and she has termite people come an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">assess</span> the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">damage</span>. ITS BAD real BAD. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Now back up a few months to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">when</span> we moved in. There was a part <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">of</span> the floor in the kitchen that was Supposed to rotted from water damage and she was going to have that fixed come warm weather. Well wouldn't ya know that it <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">wasn't</span> water damage at all but the joists and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">sub floor</span> had been the main coarser in a few hungry critters diet for oh the last 6 years or so!!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">SO today after many people come to give estimates and such. They come to rip out my kitchen floor! CHAOS! I hate chaos :( So i have a huge hole in my floor where my dining table was.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">This too shall pass, Thank GOD <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">i'm</span> not fronting the bill.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">NExT STEP</div><div align="center">DINNER!</div>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3980775643728292604.post-63200309172794341422009-04-20T20:57:00.003-04:002009-04-20T21:00:07.237-04:00AND THE WINNER IS.......Valerie! Chosen at random <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Valerie</span> will <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">receive</span> A FREE pair of whispering willow earrings. Thanks <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Everyone</span> who entered. And please check back often for new stuff and giveaways in the future.<br /><br />The winning comment said...<br /><br /><br /><a name="c5983960824628446046"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/00844800428462559366" rel="nofollow"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Skie</span> Matthews</a> said...<br />Fab earrings <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">DK</span>, please consider me in the giveaway. My fave pair, is of course the luscious Blood Wine earrings, I shall get a pair someday! Valerie@ wheredyagetthatpurse.etsy.com<br /><a title="comment permalink" href="http://dkjewels.blogspot.com/2009/03/spring-giveaway.html?showComment=1239754260000#c5983960824628446046">April 14, 2009 8:11 PM </a>Krystlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021209612033017004noreply@blogger.com0