Make it! - Foam core bust

Please excuse my extremely inexcusable absence. You can thank a certain friend for this return.

Let's carry on, shall we? Just spotted this really great great idea for a jewelry display (or so much more!) at Bromeliad.

I am always on the look-out for something that you can make yourself, but I'll readily admit that I don't typically do them. I put them all in little folder called "Do it" and then... don't. But this one? This I really like. Maybe I'll actually do it?

I'll let you know.

Add some sparkle to your Monday

I have been craving some luscious sparkles for to brighten up my workweek. There's nothing like a big, vintage, rhinestone piece to add that level of Fancy.  So, while I head out to the antique stores to find some of my own, check out these amazing ready-to-wears from Etsy.

the Meeting At Night headband by daisypetaldesigns

Lily Comet Lariat by t8designs

Amethyst and Gold Filled Earrings by EderaJewelry

Vintage Rhinestone Hair Clip by RomancingTheBling

Belle Etoile Necklace by MercuryJane

Mmmm... Sparkly things... Wish me luck at the antique store!

Now go, dear invisible reader! Go and spend your Monday as you really want to; on your couch!

Packaging

The key to a good brand is to be thorough and thoughtful.  Carrying a consistent identity throughout the process (from introduction, purchase, all the way to receipt) is hugely important.  I certainly lay no claims that I have mastered this art... In fact, today's post comes from my own research.
In short, I need to work on my packaging. While Lovely Package doesn't have an abundance of (or really, any) jewelry package examples, they do show how graphics and thought can differentiate your brand from everyone else's.
Here's a few I'm digging...

Created to act as a reminder of those less fortunate at Christmastime.

Designed by Dorothy

Artel Artyomovyh graphic design bureau designed a set of coasters “Made in Ukraine” for Chiga-biga™ designer gifts on-line store. The package and coasters are decorated with traditional ukrainian ornaments.

Designed by Artel Artyomovyh 

A line of animal food

Designed by Sara Strand

Biodegradable dog poop bags!

Design by Nate Williams

Tough to compete with...
Well, wish me luck!

Teach me [patience and] how to sew

One of my biggest desires in life is to sew. Like, really sew. Sew things that I can wear, and maybe you could wear. The problem is that sewing well requires a certain something that I lack; patience. Oh, and ironing - what a chore!

When I do finally learn how to sew, I hope to someday achieve the beauty of items like these.

See the rest of the collection at Willow Ltd

In fairness, it needs to be said that I really should know how to sew. One of my greatest childhood memories watching my mother sew me a dress. I would draw a design, pick out the fabric, and she would sew them for me. I wonder if they're still around...

Now that's a necklace!

Check out the gorgeous jewelry by Maslodesign for sale at Need Supply. The jewelry is made mainly out of vintage jewelry.

Someone, please remind me to save up so I can buy some of these!