inspiration workshop! :: yellow

Wow! It's been a LONG time since I last linked up with Gussy Sews for her Inspiration Workshop! series.

But, alas, here I am.

This month's prompt is YELLOW.

Honestly, I used to not like the color yellow. 

Yes, I know. Preposterous.

How can you not like the color yellow?

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I guess I used to think it wasn't very pretty.

Now the color makes me super happy.

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It, of course, reminds of sunshine.

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And light.

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And joy.

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It's so cheery!

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One day I'd like to have a yellow statement piece in my house.

Like a bright yellow door.

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Or yellow stairs.

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Or a yellow crib in a baby's room.

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Ooh! Or something like this yellow faux fireplace.

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SO pretty!!

Yellow makes the world seem right.

xoxo.
jen

artsy fartsy :: finger knit garland

A few weeks back, I was reading one of my favorite blogs, Gussy Sews, and came across this post where she talked about doing some different crafts, including finger knitting.

In the post she also included a link to a finger knitting tutorial that she did at the beginning of 2011.

After seeing how super easy it is to finger knit, I thought I'd give it a go.

I had just bought a ball of charcoal colored yarn (for a different project), so the timing was perfect.

That first night I made two super long garlands.

I was hooked!!

This past weekend I was at Michael's and saw that they were having a great sale on yarn, so I scooped up a few more colors and yesterday I whipped up a couple more garlands.

And being that I just took down all of my holiday decor I had the PERFECT spot in mind for my new handcrafted garlands.

My mantle!!

I have to admit that I've caught myself admiring my fun new decor, multiple times.

I plan on doing a few more finger knit projects soon.

It really is addicting.

 

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

inspiration workshop! - favorite color

My favorite color is, and has always been, TURQUOISE!!
It's such a happy color. From classic brown to retro red to beachy coral, you can pair turquoise with a TON of other colors in your wardrobe or living space.
It really is very versatile.
Here's some inspiration for you!!

And, look at this gem of a nail polish that I am now the proud owner of.
Turquoise and Caicos by Essie.
Be jealous.