Today is our last photograph in the Tiny Drawer Photo Series, documenting some of my tiny garage sale treasures in a special wooden drawer. Which one was your favorite?
Thanks for sharing this with me,
Love Leigh-Ann
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The Tiny Drawer - day eight [the end]
Today is our last photograph in the Tiny Drawer Photo Series, documenting some of my tiny garage sale treasures in a special wooden drawer. Which one was your favorite?
Thanks for sharing this with me,
Love Leigh-Ann
Monday, August 30, 2010
Big Giveaway Winner...
Thank you to everyone for supporting my sponsors and entering Freckled Nest's giveaways!
Congratulations Lindsay C, you've won August's Big Giveaway!! Please email me at FreckledNest@gmail.com with your mailing address ...11 packages are coming your way!!
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If you'd like to be September Sponsor, please email me... we have a few large and small spots left and September's going to be an awesome month :)
Sunday, August 29, 2010
cuteness = Small Craft :)
Two of my super creative friends, Elsie and Rachel are teaching the cutest online class ever... Small Craft!! 30 step-by-step projects for children newborn to age 10 and at the perfect time to get a headstart on Christmas gifts or 'just because' craft opportunities between you and your little one (it's a take it at your own pace class... this will fix those rainy days perfectly)!
This class is going to be so awesome, I love all the juicy pictures and imagination it will inspire in both moms/aunties and children alike :)
Full Details and Registration Info HERE ...plus, I heard there's an adorable earlybird bonus for those who sign-up early :)
Hi Sebastian! :)
xo, LA
Saturday, August 28, 2010
fuzzy Fridays: Parrot
I have a combination of a love and fear of parrots; they're so fascinating & pretty but also... really weird right?!
Happy Friday!! xo, Leigh-Ann
Thursday, August 26, 2010
DIY: Needlebook
Last year I taught this little needlebook project in an episode of LA-TV :) I thought it might be useful for our Home Ec students (hi guys!!) and anyone that missed it, so here's a written tutorial of the project :) These make cute little 'just because' gifts or stocking stuffers for your crafty friends when Christmas comes :)
Supplies Needed:
- a piece of vinyl or leather or oilcloth or laminated fabric measuring 5.5x3.5 inches (great way to use scraps!)
- 2 pieces of Felt measuring 4.25x3.25 inches
- 1 Medium or Large Button with a shank/stem (not the holes kinda button)
- 20" Cord (think hemp or braided type cord)
- 1 Medium Bead
- Embroidery Thread
Tools Needed:
Scissors, Medium Needle, Alligator Clip
How-To:
1. Layer and center 2 felt pages on top of the vinyl and clip the 3 layers together on the right side.
2. Thread your needle with the colored cord (i didn't cut my cord, that way you don't waste any for Step 7).
3. Fold the 3 layers in half to find the center, then about a half inch from the top, poke the needle through from the back to the front.
4. Complete the stitch, bringing the needle back to the inside then tie the tails in a double or triple knot. Trim the short tail and continue stitching.
5. Stitch 3 straight stitches, ending a half inch from the end. From the inside, lace the cord under the last stitch, double knot it and trim the tail. Remove the alligator clip.
6. Using your embroidery thread, stitch the coordinating button onto the front of your Needle Book at the center of the right edge (1/2 inch in from edge). Stitch button till secure, then double knot and trim ends from the inside.
7. Once your button is attached, tie the remaining cord around the button and tie a few knots. Aim the knot along the button towards the center of the Needle Book so that the cord directs/wraps easily in Step 8.
8. Guide your cord under the middle stitch on the spine towards the back of the Needle Book. Then remove the needle.
9. Fold your Needle Book along the stitching and wrap your cord around the button 3 or so times (this is how you hold the Needle Book closed).
10. With the cord still wrapped around the book & button, tie a double knot 2 inches from the end of the cord (or wherever feels like a good place). Feed your bead onto the cord up to the knot then tie another double knot on the other side of the bead. Trim the cord tail so a short amount remains.
You're done! Add a few needles and straight pins to the pages of your Needle Book and you're ready to use it or give it as a fun little gift! :)
If you have any questions, I'll answer back within the comments :) Feel free to share pictures of your needlebook in the FN Flickr Group, I'd love to see what you make :)
xo, Leigh-Ann
ps. Visit here to see all my past DIY's and How-to's :)
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
August Sponsors & 11 Giveaways
Freckled Nest aims to feature blogs, shops and people that share a love for handmade, vintage, beautiful things and a creative life :) Today's feature and giveaway encourages you to travel through my sponsors shops & blogs leaving encouraging comments along the way! And as a reward, one person will win all 11 gifts from our sponsors! I love my sponsors and hope you will too :)
If you'd like to be a Sponsor and Feature in September, information can be found here. xoxo
How to Enter the BIG Giveaway
Leave an encouraging comment on each sponsors blog (links below), then write your name and email address in the comments of this post and on Monday, August 30th, we will draw & announce one person who wins everything!
Giveaway: $25 Shop Credit
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Giveaway: 'Take a Bow' - Knit Bow Clip & Hairband
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Giveaway: Robin's Egg Enamel & Pearl Earrings
Giveaway: Little Mod Foxy Plush
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Giveaway: $30 Gift Certificate to My Girl Thursday
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Giveaway: Live a Handmade Life (Canvas)
Giveaway: 'Camera' Crayons
Giveaway: Custom Vintage Fabric Backpack
Blog & Shop
Giveaway: Vintage Glass Juice Jug
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Giveaway: Pretty Paisley Large Magnet Set
Giveaway: Sunshine Hair Pin & Fancy Ruffle Necklace
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If you'd like to be featured as a September sponsor, please email FreckledNest@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
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Thank you to all my August Sponsors and Supporters, you're wonderful!
Hugs, Leigh-Ann
Monday, August 23, 2010
Furniture & a Winner
I haven't picked her up yet but the mid-century buffet above is coming home with me (eeeek)! I'm trying to mature the furniture in my home and remove the mishmash/college feel (though i never went to college). This piece is a great start!
I love & appreciate home decor but I feel weak when it comes to tying things together (and I love furniture and gather too much)... so I 'hired' my sister Amanda whose naturally gifted and passionate about interior design (and obsessed with hidden storage)...she makes rooms look look like they came from a magazine spread! Amanda's renovating & redecorating my house in the fall/winter and I'm taking her to Mexico in the winter for a sister/best friend vacation :) We're both so excited... I can't wait to see my home finished & have a fondue/cocktail party. I'll show before and after shots as we go and maybe a 'Cribs' tour when it's all done!! :)
The buffet will replace this open shelf & dresser...
The buffet will replace this open shelf & dresser...
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The Winner of Grrfeisty's zippered pouch is ANNA!
Congratulations Anna, please email me (frecklednest@gmail.com) with your mailing address. Thanks Grrfeisty for a great giveaway and feature!! :)
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Next Post: August's Big Giveaway and Sponsor Feature!
Friday, August 20, 2010
fuzzy friday: Lola
I'm gonna cheese it up every Friday with this new 'Fuzzy Fridays' feature adoring my favorite thing... animals! Mostly my girl Lola but you'll see some special guests once and a while :)
Lola loves sleeping in my spot with her head on a pillow and she's the cutest when she wakes up :) I love you Lola!!!
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