So many fantastic ideas around the blog-o-sphere!  Take a peek at these amazing lovelies:

From the Rifle Paper Co. via "Feeling Stitchy," these are stitched and painted wedding invitations.

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They're so glorious.  I really love the map.  The maker stitched the originals and then prints went out to each of the guests.  Wouldn't you love getting an invite like that in the mail?

Now here's a fun (and inexpensive) way to decorate:

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You could fill the cups with little tiny gifts!  I found it over on "Design is Mine."

Genius idea on how to create cardstock leaves use the scoring capabilities of the Scor It on Jana Eubank's blog.

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So adorable!

I'm working with a fabulous costume designer named Rachel Dozier-Ezell.  And it turns out that she dabbles in jewelry design!  Check out her fabulous ruler earrings:

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You can see more in her etsy shop!

I love flower tutorials and this one is so simple and beautiful.  From Ruffles and Stuff:

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She shows you how to make the flower and then put it onto a pretty tank top!

Next up is some delicious vintage storage from Apartment Therapy NY:

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How awesomely cool of an office is that?  I love it!

I'm crazy for this recipe bowl from Design Sponge.

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It is too, too fab!  I'm wondering if I can figure out a way to make one.  Hmmmm…..

Speaking of recipes, how charming is the inside of this cabinet door?

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It's also from Design Sponge.

Staying in the black and white theme, check out these plates from West Elm:

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Totally gorgeous, right?

Wouldn't this be nice to come home to?

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It's a wall decal on a chalkboard.  Isn't that cool?  There are all sorts of designs!  They're removable from most surfaces and just so pretty. 

Loving this idea from Rachel Hall on the All My Memories blog:

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She shares how to create the distressed dotted cardstock in the background of this card.  It's so simple and easy and brilliant!

Check out this awesome garland:

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It's by Laurie Cinotto and she's got a tutorial on the Hambly blog!

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, โ€œCarve Stamp Playโ€ - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

20 thoughts on “Love These Ideas!

  • Love the recipes on the inside of the kitchen cabinets. Wonderful and fun stuff Julie. I just know that the etsy shop of Rachel’s is gonna cost me money;-)

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  • Love the recipes on the inside of the kitchen cabinets. Wonderful and fun stuff Julie. I just know that the etsy shop of Rachel’s is gonna cost me money;-)

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  • Love the recipes on the inside of the kitchen cabinets. Wonderful and fun stuff Julie. I just know that the etsy shop of Rachel’s is gonna cost me money;-)

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  • Love the recipes on the inside of the kitchen cabinets. Wonderful and fun stuff Julie. I just know that the etsy shop of Rachel’s is gonna cost me money;-)

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  • I ADORE that leaf!! I can hardly wait to get home and give it a try!
    Thanks for sharing Julie!

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  • I ADORE that leaf!! I can hardly wait to get home and give it a try!
    Thanks for sharing Julie!

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  • I ADORE that leaf!! I can hardly wait to get home and give it a try!
    Thanks for sharing Julie!

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  • I ADORE that leaf!! I can hardly wait to get home and give it a try!
    Thanks for sharing Julie!

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  • Lovely inspiration!!! I just did the banner from the Hambly blog on a layout! I loved how it turned out!!! I am so loving those plates from WEst Elm.

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  • Lovely inspiration!!! I just did the banner from the Hambly blog on a layout! I loved how it turned out!!! I am so loving those plates from WEst Elm.

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  • Lovely inspiration!!! I just did the banner from the Hambly blog on a layout! I loved how it turned out!!! I am so loving those plates from WEst Elm.

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  • Lovely inspiration!!! I just did the banner from the Hambly blog on a layout! I loved how it turned out!!! I am so loving those plates from WEst Elm.

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  • I have recently found your blog through the maze of scrapbooking blogs, and it is a haven of inspiration! Thank you for that!
    I love the look of the dishes with words on them also, and bookmarked this page. It shows you how to decorate the dish, and then make it permanent. The pen that the artist uses looks perfect for handwritten words! I should really get on this now that you reminded me! ๐Ÿ™‚
    http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/february-jumpstart-2009-entries/how-to-decorate-your-own-tea-set-ayas-february-jumpstart-project-2009-076271

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  • I have recently found your blog through the maze of scrapbooking blogs, and it is a haven of inspiration! Thank you for that!
    I love the look of the dishes with words on them also, and bookmarked this page. It shows you how to decorate the dish, and then make it permanent. The pen that the artist uses looks perfect for handwritten words! I should really get on this now that you reminded me! ๐Ÿ™‚
    http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/february-jumpstart-2009-entries/how-to-decorate-your-own-tea-set-ayas-february-jumpstart-project-2009-076271

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  • I have recently found your blog through the maze of scrapbooking blogs, and it is a haven of inspiration! Thank you for that!
    I love the look of the dishes with words on them also, and bookmarked this page. It shows you how to decorate the dish, and then make it permanent. The pen that the artist uses looks perfect for handwritten words! I should really get on this now that you reminded me! ๐Ÿ™‚
    http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/february-jumpstart-2009-entries/how-to-decorate-your-own-tea-set-ayas-february-jumpstart-project-2009-076271

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  • I have recently found your blog through the maze of scrapbooking blogs, and it is a haven of inspiration! Thank you for that!
    I love the look of the dishes with words on them also, and bookmarked this page. It shows you how to decorate the dish, and then make it permanent. The pen that the artist uses looks perfect for handwritten words! I should really get on this now that you reminded me! ๐Ÿ™‚
    http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/february-jumpstart-2009-entries/how-to-decorate-your-own-tea-set-ayas-february-jumpstart-project-2009-076271

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  • Loving all of these. Now I’m wondering how I can jazz up the insides of my cupboards. And that cup garland would be a perfect holiday advent calendar! Oh, and the Hambly garland–super easy. Yup. Making some of that! TFS!

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  • Loving all of these. Now I’m wondering how I can jazz up the insides of my cupboards. And that cup garland would be a perfect holiday advent calendar! Oh, and the Hambly garland–super easy. Yup. Making some of that! TFS!

    Reply
  • Loving all of these. Now I’m wondering how I can jazz up the insides of my cupboards. And that cup garland would be a perfect holiday advent calendar! Oh, and the Hambly garland–super easy. Yup. Making some of that! TFS!

    Reply
  • Loving all of these. Now I’m wondering how I can jazz up the insides of my cupboards. And that cup garland would be a perfect holiday advent calendar! Oh, and the Hambly garland–super easy. Yup. Making some of that! TFS!

    Reply

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