Vintage Inspiration

I have just recently put up a ton of new vintage style photographs in my Etsy shop and I feel they are great inspiration for design ideas. Even if the theme has nothing to do with yours, you can use the color palettes and whimsy feel most of them have. I wanted to share a few here that I think are a great foundation for unique decor for your special events and home. Enjoy!

Beautiful Banners

Being a lover of anything handmade, it is no surprise I would love banners. Not only are they easy to display but there are so many out there, the possibilities are endless. Plus, you can make them yourself. If you are not as crafty as you wish you were, here are some I came across on Etsy that I think are really great.

These would be an awesome addition to any event. Having items that are unique and handcrafted really add a sense of style like no other. Have fun shopping around and I hope these give you some inspiration to design with confidence and style.

Betty and Barclay



Barbara A Ryan



Bnute



Earmark





Postscripts



Funky Junk Art

Seapinks

I am in love with this Etsy shop! Handmade items are one of the only few things that truly get me excited so when I came across this shop I had to share. You have to really appreciate the love and hard work that goes into making these precious items. All are beautiful and whimsy. Right up my alley. Support indie artists out there and shop on Etsy people!

Seapinks' designer, Jennifer Hall is not only an artist but a craftswoman as well. Based out of Virginia, her love of nature and animals truly shows through her work and the details are impeccable. Some will make you laugh and others will make you go "awe" but you can guarantee they will all put a smile on your face. Stop by her shop and take a look around!

Here are some of my favorite items:

Newbies

Here are some of the new items in my etsy shop. I haven't had much time in the past few months to set aside for creating but I plan to this spring and summer. I have many ideas, just need to get these hands a workin! My favorite things to make are little cute items that should be adored. I also love paper, I actually LOVE paper. I buy pads and notebooks just to have them! I figure I'll get to them someday. So I will be bangin out a new series of custom pads very soon as well.

Lately, I have been really into creating handmade items. There is something about a handmade gift you just can't beat. It shows it was made from the heart and everything I produce really comes from mine. I love creating things and giving them to people or being able to make some extra cash by selling them is awesome. It makes me very happy. Just doing my part to spread the love and show my skills in the process.

Decorative Flower Sign $10
These little signs are made from balsa wood and designed with stamps, colored pencils and paper. I recently gave the first one to a friend of mine for her birthday. It made me so happy to see her in love. It received some nice feedback so I've decided to make more. A whole lot more!



Handmade Crafty Card $5
This card was designed to go with the little sign but is available by itself. Just a cute little decorative card made with love.



It was always you... $6
I love this card. Give this to someone you love and I'm sure there will be a smile on their face.

It's All in the Details

There is nothing I love more than the special elements of a design or space. They can be subtle or visually vibrant but are placed perfectly as if they were meant to be there. It's these pops of sunshine that bring a cohesive flow to a design. Nothing should stand out among the rest unless its a main focal point of a room. Everything should come together in harmony. If you don't hear those birds a chirpin and the warm sun's rays on your face, then something just isn't right.

Here are some beautiful and unique works of art I found on Etsy that would make an excellent addition to your DIY design.

PaperPolaroid


Braggingbags


ScrappingArt


Raemj


NatureFavors