Home Decor With K&Company Ephemera

Spring decorating ideas


Are you decorating for spring yet?  Whatever your style or theme, scrapbooking supplies can be used to add detail and interest to your decor. Use ribbon, lace, twine and paper embellishments to capture a lovely feel.

I spied this K&Company Ephemera Pack at Joann’s and had to have it for something.

K&Company vintage emphemera pack

It contains all kinds of embellishments, including little pockets, feathers, bird paper species cards, ticket stubs, flowers and more.  I wasn’t sure what I would do with it until I was placing these upcycled tin cans around my living room. They really needed dressed up and I thought of my ephemera pack.  I also had a random birdcage I wanted to incorporate, and this bird themed pack helped bring it all together.  PERFECT!

Grab glass containers & candles of all sizes from Goodwill, and use empty jars and cans from your kitchen to fill and accessorize.  You can tie things together with the oh so popular baker’s twine, ribbon, and lace.  Use clothespins to clip embellishments here and there.  Throw in some old books to vary height and interest.

Recognize the top rose from this paper rose tutorial?  The other rose I haven’t shown you yet, but stay tuned.

Spring paper crafts

Here, I filled a mason jar with sand and placed a die cut paper flower.  Vintage buttons and velvet ribbonas table scatter.  So simple, and I love it!

Paper decorating

For more mason jar ideas, check out my 50+ post!

mason jar ideas

Now  I am working on some printables to replace

the winter ones.  The mantel is almost finished too.

What are your spring decor favorites?

Yarn Bomb Comes to Town

art with yarnHave you had the chance to see a yarn bomb in person?  I have been fascinated with these urban landscape upgrades since I first ran across a post about them, not only because yarn art is just beautiful, but because of the commitment involved in installing these things.  If you have knitted or crocheted, you know what I am talking about.  While it can be meditative and relaxing, lets face it, it is time consuming.  I admire the selflessness of someone willing to give themselves in this way to beautify their surroundings, fiber style.

How thrilled was I when on my visit to downtown, I parked my car next to this tree cozy on Friday?

yarn bombIt sits in front of a splendid local yarn store, Yarns Unlimited.  I decided to go inside, and see if I could locate those responsible for this particular yarn bomb, and wouldn’t you know it… there they were!

Yarns UnlimitedThe central knitting table was surround by six ladies, needles moving, conversation and laughter flowing.  “Did you do that?”, I asked pointing to the stylish tree.  They explained there were several contributors, each knitting a piece that was unique to their particular style.  One loves chunky yarn, so her contributions were thick and made with huge needles, another crocheted her part, and another used multiple colors.  Together they pieced their portions around the tree, commemorating their individual uniqueness and group unity, while brightening their community.

yarn bombBravo ladies!  How I would love to have participated.  I may just have to join their cozy table and hope they plan a 2nd bombing.  If you are local or ever in town, be sure and visit this store.  There are amazing pieces of fiber art, from footstools to wreaths, even wire crocheted pendants and hanging yarn globes… a definite yarn lover’s paradise.  They offer several classes, even some for free, so go on over and treat your creative self.   You know you want to see it in person.

hanging yarn globe

knitted footstool

fiber art

Thrifty Thursday Week 62

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Hope you all enjoyed your Valentine’s Day.  I am sure going to miss the heart themed projects.  Time to move into spring inspired creativity.  I can’t wait to see what you have been up to.  Thanks for stopping by Thrifty Thursday.  If we aren’t connected on Pintrest yet, we should fix that.  You can find me here…

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FEATURES:

Burlap Wreath DIYKim at Made in a Day crafted this gorgeous wreath from burlap, inspired by the book page wreaths that have become so popular.  I love this version!

Burlap home decorBulldogs and Bullfrogs shared this lovely burlap wall art.  Check out the full tutorial there!

Burlap craftsMissy at Lookie What I did shared this burlap covered box, to keep with this week’s burlap love!  Great tutorial over there.

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Thrifty Thursday Week 61 {Early Edition}

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Thrifty Thursday is up way early this week.  It would be more appropriately named Thrifty Wednesday, but that just doesn’t roll.  Same party, different day.  Thanks for being here.  I always love seeing what you share.  You inspire me!

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FEATURES:

Z Gallerie Lamp Knock Off This Fabulous Z Gallerie Lamp Knock Off  is brought to you by Gardeners 2 Bergers.

lace water bottleLeave it to Carolyn from Homework to create this gorgeous vase from a water bottle.

Hand sewing on paper tutorial

Visit Adventures of our Fami-Ly for this detailed hand sewing on paper tutorial.

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50+ Valentine’s Day Decorating Ideas

50+ Valentine Day Decor Ideas from @savedbyloves

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Get ready for a lot of red, and hearts galore.  This week’s 50+ topic is Valentine’s Day decor.  I tried to give you mainly tutorials, but there were some fantastic Etsy finds I had to throw in for inspiration’s sake.  I hope you enjoy these projects as much as I do.



Thrifty Thursday Week 58

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Thank you for stopping by and partying here at Thrifty Thursday. If it is your first time, welcome. If you are back, you like it here.  YAY!

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Faves from last week:

how to make a rugHappy Go Lucky shared this fabric and vinyl DIY rug.  How cool!  I must head to the fabric store soon.

photo blockBliss Images and Beyond shared this photo block and clothespin wreath.  Quick and easy way to personalize and coordinate home accessories.

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Thrifty Thursday Week 56

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Happy New Year, everyone.  Thank you for stopping by and partying here at Thrifty Thursday.  If it is your first time, welcome.  If you are back, you like it here.  Yay!   So glad you are visiting.

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Featured Projects:

dresser makeoverMap dresser makeover from The Space Between Blog

wine bottle decorationA Creative Princes made this pretty winter wine bottle decor

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Top 10 Posts of 2011

10.  Candy Wrapper Magazine Page Vase 9.  Recycled Newspaper Picture Frame 8.  Recycled Newspaper Coasters 7.  Recycled Magazine Page Bowl 6.  Pottery Barn Organizer Knock-Off 5.  Coiled Magazine Page Round Coasters 4.  Plaid’s New “Easy to Paint” Line Project 3.  Awesome Subway Art DIY 2.  Recycled Paper Wall Art 1.  Coiled Magazine Dish With Lid

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In just one little month, Thrifty Thursday will be a year old.  I am so grateful for all of the inspiration and friends I have gained through hosting this link-up.  Thank you for sharing your talent, and for participating in what has become my favorite day of the week.  Blogging has brought me so many blessings.  I appreciate each and every one of you!!

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Weekly featured eyecatchers:

thanksgivng decoratingThanksgiving subway art decorated glass cube by Pittypat Paperie

how to make a cowlGorgeous knit cowl using a spool knitter you can make on yourself at Etcetorize

 jack russellAre you kidding me with this stinkin’ adorable dog in that DIY doggy bed?  Head over to Crafted Niche for the full cute overload.

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Be Kind Event

I don’t know about you all, but this time of year, it is easy for me to miss the point entirely.  I can easily get consumed with the tasks at hand, my schedule, doing, doing, doing and forget what matters.  That is why I am so excited to spread the word about this upcoming challenge…

Nikki at Everything Under the Moon has decided to challenge the blog world to commit random kindness, write about it, and link it up. Go on over and get the details here.

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