Sunday, January 16, 2011

kicking the knitting habit

today i made my first non-knitting craft project since novemeber! {although i did check out a couple knitting books at the library}
i finally made myself a jewelry organizer. my sister-in-law and i made one for her {tutorial here!}, but i haven't felt the need to make my own until recently. i don't have a ton of jewels- just enough to start getting messy.

my bathroom counter:

cooped-up in the english pub ash-tray that husband's grandpa gave him. things get tangled.

 side note: this is the glass frog votive i've had since sixth grade that holds husband's wedding ring:

my bathroom wall:

 i found a beat-up-price-reduced frame at hobby lobby and painted it green {to match our other bathroom decor} i added the black ribbon to disguise a few major gashes, and hung with grosgrain ribbon. i like it. although the black doesn't exactly fit the color scheme, but i was working with what i have. and i'm really trying not to let the fact that one necklace in particular is just way too long. sister-in-law would never allow this to happen to her...


 and since it's already out, i thought i'd show you one of my favorite christmas gifts: this cutie from my bestie {she has one, too!} 
i wear it most days :)

although husband is always awed {thrilled, impressed, pleased...you get the idea} with all of my many {and messy} projects {he's so supportive}, he really thinks i should add some of these to my shop.  
opinions? i'd love to hear what you think!

10 comments:

  1. Yes! You really should. Those are so neat! I freakin' love me some Hobby Lobby. :)

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  2. Love the jewelry holder. I made an earring holder similar to that, but not as cute. Sell them!

    ~K

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  3. It's fantastic. Seriously, sell them -- everyone will want one. I already do!

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  4. I love it - completely practical but so cute! I think it would be great to sell!

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  5. cute! i have a couple similar ones & i love them because they are not only cute & decorative, they are functional!

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  6. I think it would be a great idea if you added the jewelry holder to your shop. I saw it and already know a couple people I would get it for.

    Too bad I'm so busy with tons of other projects to make my own right now. :(

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  7. do it!! i just got a jewelry wall rack for christmas because my bathroom counter looked the same as yours. when i was looking for a jewelry rack i had a hard time finding one that was first of all hanging, and secondly that looked cute. there just aren't a lot out there. if they're not too hard to make, i say do it. the problem is that wall racks from urban outfitters are about $25, which is pretty affordable. so if it costs more or takes too much time, it may not be worth it to sell them at comparative prices. i would love to see more options though, and i think a lot of women do to.

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  8. I love this. I've been on the look out for something like this for ages but to no avail. But yes, I agree with Kimbirdy about pricing, as you may not be competitive with other retailers.

    x

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  9. You should! Just found your blog and so happy I did. Off to read more of your posts. XO!

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  10. i'd say go for it. they are cute and incredibly practical. i've been meaning to make one myself for quite some time now. i love yours, its cute and i like the black ribbon around it!

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