Fun Tutorial - Plastic animal ring holder!

This is fun isn't it?

I might give this a go - how about you?
I found this fun tutorial, along with many others at Small Good Things blog, by Emi, who is a super-cute Japanese writer living in London.

This is all you need:

• plastic cat(s) (mine is made by Schleich)
• enamel paint / nail polish

[optional from here]

• masking tapes
• double-sided tape / hot glue gun
• pushpins

For the instructions, and her other cute tutorials (including the fun earrings below) visit Emi here!

Have fun!

love,

Sally x0x

Monday Marvellous - Christmas Wreaths

{wreaths: image}

Well, the festive season is soon to be upon us. I've done most of my gift shopping, I've started to think about preparing the advent calendar, writing the cards and so on, I'm sure it will all snowball from here (pardon the pun!!).
 So let's start to get in the Christmas mood with these fab modern wreaths from Etsy (below)...

Images - From top to bottom:

Eclectic rag wreath

Button wreath

Blue & silver wreath 

Geometric wreath

Cranberry wreath

wreath pdf sewing pattern

I'm thinking of making one myself this year. I never have before, In fact a wreath is not something we usually have in my family, but I'm thinking 'why not?' this year! I'll let you know (if I find the time, and) if I do it!!

Here is my favourite one that I have found (on the internet at Pickles. ) Cute, hey?!

I love this one too!
here's the fabulous tutorial on how to make it
http://www.cornerhouseblog.com/2011/07/awesome-paper-cone-wreath-tutorial.html

Finally, here are some more links to tutorials I found on the web, and some 'round-ups' of wreaths too!

http://www.iheartnaptime.net/2011/11/candy-cane-craft/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u3cpr8WcmM
http://herewegoloopylou.blogspot.com/2010/10/tutorial-yarn-wreath.html
http://incolororder.blogspot.com/2010/11/vintage-sheet-wreath-tutorial.html
http://urbandebris.typepad.com/urban_debris_journal/2009/12/wonderful-wreaths-and-great-garlands-banners-for-the-holidays.html

http://decor8blog.com/2009/03/26/wreath-round-up-your-opinion/
http://whipup.net/2009/12/19/whipup-holiday-guide-30-best-wreaths/
http://www.luvinthemommyhood.com/2010/12/wreath-tutorial-roundup.html


Feel free to send me photos your wreath if you make one!

Have a great week,
love,
Sally x0x

Two Cheeky Monkeys: Simple Button Headband Tutorial

Buttons from Jambo Chameleon (of course!!!)

I was thrilled to be mentioned on a fellow Aussie DUST team member/ Etsy seller's blog -
in which the lovely Deb gives us a simple tutorial for a really effective headband!

Two Cheeky Monkeys: Simple Button Headband Tutorial

{image by Deborah Davey of Two Cheeky Monkeys}

 I LOVE it when customers share what they have made with my buttons! 

... or even just fun ideas for using buttons in general! 

(Feel free to send me a message / photos if you have any button projects to share).

By the way, Deb also has a couple of great Etsy shops herself (and one on Madeit), where she sells her handmade jewellery and homewares.

So why not visit Two Cheeky Monkeys and Domum Vindemia to see what Deb has been making lately.

love,

Sally x0x