Jennifer Andrew

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Postal Pix + Instagram Craft Ideas

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I recently ordered a bunch of prints from the iPhone app, PostalPix. It has great prices, fast shipping, and the prints turn out nice and clear. Each 4×4 print is about 29 cents, which means it’s very easy to get carried away. Uh oh.

Now, I’m trying to figure out fun ways to display these happy memory-filled prints. Here are some of my favorite instagram craft ideas from some super creative bloggers:

one, two, three, four, five

So inspiring! I love all of these. Do you display your instagrams (or regular photos) in any special way? I’d love to see pictures. :)

Crafty Christmas | DIY Felt Heart Ornament

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I love working with embroidery floss. I tend to choose no-sew projects because sewing still intimidates me. Ahhh, precision! It’s something I just don’t have. Embroidery floss is great because it makes me feel like I don’t have to be fancy and precise. It is just cute and crafty.

The other day, I made this felt heart ornament and I plan to make many, many more. I think they could be perfect Christmas presents.

Supplies needed: scissors, large needle, embroidery floss, fiber fill, felt, a heart-shaped cookie cutter (or whatever helps you trace a heart), pen and twine (not shown).

First trace two hearts onto a piece of felt. I used 100% wool felt from my favorite shop, Felt On The Fly.

Using your embroidery floss, sew the two hearts together with an overcast stitch. I used four strands of gold embroidery floss because I wanted the metallic color to stand out. Also, make sure the two hearts are facing the right side. We don’t want any pen marks. :)

When you have sewn about 3/4th of the heart, begin stuffing it with fiber fill.

Finish sewing the heart closed and then finish off your thread. I just knotted it and hid it inside of the heart.

Add some twine and you’ve got a little gem for your tree. :)

Crafty Christmas | DIY Glitter Ornaments

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Here’s a little series I’m calling “Crafty Christmas.” This year, I want to make most gifts to people by hand. I tend to procrastinate, so I am challenging myself to work ahead of time and get started on a bunch of crafty projects. Until Christmas, I’ll be posting some easy ways to be festive and crafty this month.

First up: glitter ornaments! This project is inspired by a few tutorials I saw floating around Pinterest, particularly this one. I have always wondered how to make perfectly sparkly ornaments with the glitter on the inside. The answer is in Pledge Floor Finish.

Once you’ve gathered your supplies (gloves, newspaper, and a sink will also probably be helpful), fill your clear ornament bulb with a little Pledge. Swirl it around and make sure it covers the entire inside of the bulb. Add some glitter and shake the ornament a whole lot until it’s completely sparkly inside. Attach the top of the ornament. Add some twine. And there ya go :)

I made a little funnel out of a paper bag because I always get glitter everywhere.

These are so quick and fun to make! Buy a bunch of cheap glitter and go crazy :)

GETty Crafty Holiday Bazaar

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This weekend, I had the privilege of participating in the GETty Crafty Holiday Bazaar! Getty Owl is an organization that aims to fight Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Its name comes from the wonderful, little lady that is Getty Storm. To learn more about her and SMA, visit the official Getty Owl website.

Being asked to be in this craft fair was so stinkin’ exciting. It also created a lot of anxiety for me. I had never done a craft fair before and I didn’t have a lot of energy during the past couple of weeks. But! It happened. And it was a great experience. I was able to walk around and talk to other artists while my mom managed my table (thank you, thank you, thank you). The day was full of encouragement.

The event was held in a beautiful library galleria. Also, Annie’s Organics was there handing out pizza which was just awesome. My dad and sisters came to visit, as well as a few other good friends. I’m thankful to have had them there. 

Now that the craft fair is over, I am overwhelmed with the possibilities of what I can do with my free time. I recently quit my job and began a new one that is part time and seasonal, giving me lots of time to focus on Earl Grey stuff. It is really easy to spend my empty days inside being cozy and watching tv, but I’ve been challenging myself to get outside and talk to people. This usually involves a walk to Whole Foods. :)

Happy Summer!!!

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I like when summer becomes official. It doesn’t depend on when you get out of school or when it gets really hot in your neighborhood. It is summer regardless. We’re all in the same boat :)

Yesterday, I went to my friend Sara’s house so she could daisy chain headbands for me! Ever since we became best friends in high school, I have told her that she has the perfectly shaped head for headbands. They just don’t look good on me!

The pictures turned out beautiful and the headbands are goin’ in the shop now.

Sara also modeled some vintage dresses. I like having a dress form, but sometimes real people just do the trick :)

 

Unfortunately, some things that were going to go in the shop are going to stay in my closet instead. We kept styling these maxi skirts in different ways and decided we couldn’t part with them :)

Check out my new Etsy items!

Happy Summer ♥

mondays aren’t so bad

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especially when they are free of labor.

source: thxthxthx <<< love this place
I love starting off the week on a good note. Today involved Belgian waffles, a swimming pool, and some of my favorite people, so I think it was a great start. 
These are a few of my projects from last week:
I am obsessed with silicone molds! They are so fun. The flower ones worked perfectly, and then I bought a few others (including the sand dollar) from Molds. Can’t wait to make more of these and paint them.

Happy Monday to everyone, though it is almost over. And Happy Labor Day :) 
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