Making an Art Collection Look Cohesive

I saw this article on how to display collections in an old Real Simple magazine.  I have often heard, and probably said, that collections look better when they all share a common bond.  Whether they all have the same frame, or same color frame, or are all black & white...you catch my drift.  I think this collection does an amazing job of stretching that rule until it almost snaps.

Why this works?
They tied it all together with a tight color palette.  Notice the art, frames and wall all share the same blue, green, orange, brown and yellow.  BTW, this process can work anywhere to unify.  If you are putting together a room that's looking like a mixed bag, take it back to a few colors.  You will be surprised that no matter the style, everything will "work."


(image from Real Simple October 2008)

Hobby Lobby Recycle

So I was at my local Hobby Lobby store recently and found a fun project idea guide for plastic bags.  Hmm...I thought...there is nothing better than free trash! Plus, some of the bags and flowers looked fun to make.  So I whip out the laptop and go here to the site, and...it's not up yet. Sad but true. But...I hear it may be up super soon. Thank you Hobby Lobby :) We are staying tuned...

DIY Fun Pillow with Felted Flower

 

Now we all know that I am not much of a sewer.  Luckily, this blogging world has led me to a few bad-sewer friends, and we can unite over our total lack of skills.  This fun girl made an easy pillow cover, which I think I could totally do, and attached this too cute red flower.  Didn't she do a fabulous job?  Check her out here for the tutorial. I think I will be on the hunt for a sweater that I can felt...hmm....

Covered Button Pony Tail Hair Tie

 

I have seen instructions for these floating around and thought they looked easy and cute.  I think they totally dress up a plain pony tail, don't you think? Ok, so here's what you do...

 

You need scissors, hair ties (thin ones), large covered button kit, scrap fabric (I found several darling quilt squares for $1 each).  Small prints work better, think about what you will see once the button is covered.

 

 Cut out fabric using included pattern.  Loop hair tie through button back.

 

Assemble button per instructions.

 

Push button in with blue cap.  You may have to move the hair tie around a little to get the whole button to fit like it should.

 

And it's done! Is this easy or what??!! I feel like I could make about a hundred.This has been added to DIY Day with Kimba!

Featured Etsy Seller: Spiderella's Funky Vintage Flower Jewelry

Isn't this ring the cutest!  Spiderella uses vintage, uncirculated buttons from the 50's, 60's and 70's to make some really jazzy jewelry.  Check out some of my favorites below, or go to her Etsy site.  By the way, at under $15 each, you can totally wear one on every finger.  Isn't she talented!

Fun snap barrettes!  Love love love!