From the month of June
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Denim and Burlap in Winter
I was doing some crafting this weekend and went out to take the burlap bags of the clothesline. Then I wanted to add the denim bunting. It was just so pretty with the sun coming through the trees.
I love to hang everything outside. What a nice combination of light and the color of burlap and the denim against the snow.
I love to hang everything outside. What a nice combination of light and the color of burlap and the denim against the snow.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Hope in Winter Etsy Treasury for Christmas and the Reason
'Hope in Winter' by paulawinks
Hope in winter, bright lights help short days and dark evenings. Christmas season, celebrating the birth of Jesus, hope for all.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Video
Dashing through the snow, you will find some interesting ugly Christmas sweaters for the party.
There's always a contest at the parties, maybe you will find one that will win.
Don't forget to check out the ugly hats and a purse too. These and others are available at my Etsy shop, ilPiccoloGiardino.
There's always a contest at the parties, maybe you will find one that will win.
Don't forget to check out the ugly hats and a purse too. These and others are available at my Etsy shop, ilPiccoloGiardino.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Come sail away with me at Christmas in July on Etsy at ilPiccoloGiardino
Some of my favorite things are the beach, 4th of July and Christmas! Come sail away with me and enjoy the
summer.
It's almost time for Christmas in July (CIJ), a time when many Etsy sellers participate in Christmas in July, Store owners are like little elves busily making and stocking their shelves. offering special sales, discounts and a chance to get an early start to tackling that list. Save the date, or dates actually. From July 11th - July 21st, 2013. I'll be there at ilPiccoloGiardino.
Shopping early at sales like CIJ will earn you not only the savings, but the opportunity to get those
giftsthat will not be available come September. As a savvy shopper, you know there are so
many products that get snapped up early, it's wise to take advantage and ensure you get what
you want and need. It's alsoan opportunity to check out different stores showcasing their
handmade and artisan crafts.
See you there,
Paula ~ ilPiccoloGiardino
summer.
It's almost time for Christmas in July (CIJ), a time when many Etsy sellers participate in Christmas in July, Store owners are like little elves busily making and stocking their shelves. offering special sales, discounts and a chance to get an early start to tackling that list. Save the date, or dates actually. From July 11th - July 21st, 2013. I'll be there at ilPiccoloGiardino.
Shopping early at sales like CIJ will earn you not only the savings, but the opportunity to get those
giftsthat will not be available come September. As a savvy shopper, you know there are so
many products that get snapped up early, it's wise to take advantage and ensure you get what
you want and need. It's alsoan opportunity to check out different stores showcasing their
handmade and artisan crafts.
See you there,
Paula ~ ilPiccoloGiardino
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Craft idea with paper napkins party favors
For a bridal shower, candy buffet, party favors, bachelorette party.
Use a unique paper napkin in the theme of your choice. This napkin was
of a chocolate theme.
Napkins or serviettes are usually 2 or 3 ply. Separate the sheets until you
have the original design.
For a take home basket, cover a paper cup with white glue mixed with water.
Apply the napkin and trim accordingly.
For this one, I didn't have any pipe cleaners handy, but to add a handle, just
poke the pipe cleaner through the cup and twist to secure.
Add a pretty white or color doily inside and put select candy or snacks, homemade
fudge. For a display table, leave unwrapped. For take home favors, wrap in clear
basket wrap and tie with a pretty ribbon and your choice of personal tag.
John Deere for a country theme:
ilPiccoloGiardino
of a chocolate theme.
Napkins or serviettes are usually 2 or 3 ply. Separate the sheets until you
have the original design.
For a take home basket, cover a paper cup with white glue mixed with water.
Apply the napkin and trim accordingly.
For this one, I didn't have any pipe cleaners handy, but to add a handle, just
poke the pipe cleaner through the cup and twist to secure.
Add a pretty white or color doily inside and put select candy or snacks, homemade
fudge. For a display table, leave unwrapped. For take home favors, wrap in clear
basket wrap and tie with a pretty ribbon and your choice of personal tag.
John Deere for a country theme:
ilPiccoloGiardino
Friday, April 26, 2013
Beach theme ideas for wedding party backyard
At the beach this summer for parties and home backyard cookouts at the cottage.
Beach theme weddings, beach decor for inside the home. Inspired from ilPiccoloGiardino.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Irish You a Happy St. Patty's Day treasury from Etsy
This was brought to my attention today, a great Etsy Treasury, with a fantastic title.
It is called "Irish you a Happy St. Patty's Day" and features brilliant Irish treasures:
Some of the things you will find are:
It is called "Irish you a Happy St. Patty's Day" and features brilliant Irish treasures:
Some of the things you will find are:
- a clover teacup
- crocheted shamrock
- fairy door
- four leaf clover
good luck mug- green irish banner
- Irish green ring
- Irish jewelery
- Irish linen
- Irish vase
- Irish whiskey flask
- Irish tablecloth
- shamrocks
- St. Patricks day gifts.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
Ideas for beach theme party, wedding, clam bake
Some ideas to do it yourself, DIY or to purchase from other creators.
If you like the beach and are planning on having a beach theme wedding or party, lobster bake or cookout on the beach, take a look at some great ideas for your decorations.
I'm writing this during the Blizzard of 2013 and wish it were summer!
Most of these products available on Etsy at ilPiccoloGiardino.
I'm writing this during the Blizzard of 2013 and wish it were summer!
Most of these products available on Etsy at ilPiccoloGiardino.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Win One for the Gipper, an Etsy Treasury
The treasury was posted a few days ago on Etsy and has lovely handmade Notre Dame
products and gifts for students, fans, and alumni, curated by JennaMariesShoppe.
Take a peek to find unique graduation gifts.
ilPiccoloGiardino on Etsy
products and gifts for students, fans, and alumni, curated by JennaMariesShoppe.
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ilPiccoloGiardino on Etsy
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Door to Door Etsy Treasury Wreaths
Specially handmade and crafted door decorations for your home or business.
Etsy Treasury.
Check out what's new in wreath design for the season.
You'll find lots of cheerful spring wreaths here.
Etsy Treasury.
Check out what's new in wreath design for the season.
You'll find lots of cheerful spring wreaths here.
Door-to-Door Etsy Treasury
Sunday, January 13, 2013
How to Make May Baskets with Crepe Paper
A time gone by and a tradition that is not much practiced anymore, buy May Baskets are fun to make, fun to give and fun to receive. My mother used to make these all the time and made them for my son's Kindergarten class and filled with fudge.
You can make these for favors for any bridal or baby shower too, just add thematic accents and you're good to go. Also on youtube.
You need:
Crepe paper, the flat kind.
White glue.
Pipe Cleaners (chenille stems)
Styrofoam cups 6 oz
Today's crepe paper is not as 'stretchy' as kinds found in the past, but it works, just not as well.
I used light blue for the body and flower, dark green for the 'grass'. You could make these in any color combination.
Cut about 3 inches from the flat paper, then make slits about half way down and about 1 - 1/2 inches wide. You can experiment for the effects you want. I rounded the edges a bit. You can get a different effect if you just use straight lines and twist the paper.
Unfurl the crepe paper, it will look something like this.
Glue the grass to the base of the cup. Fluff the petals as best you can. You might have to wait until
it is dry.
Now, add a pipe cleaner handle. Poke a hole in opposite sides of the cup, twist at each end. You now have a handle.
To make a flower, just roll some of the coordinating crepe paper and twist to a point. You then twist it
around the handle. I added some chocolate fudge.
You can add fudge, homemade or store bought candy.
Here's the Sweet Pea Design in Pink.
Should you not want to make these yourself, they are available at ilPiccoloGiardino.
We used to make a rose petal design too, which I'll try to capture next week.
You can make these for favors for any bridal or baby shower too, just add thematic accents and you're good to go. Also on youtube.
You need:
Crepe paper, the flat kind.
White glue.
Pipe Cleaners (chenille stems)
Styrofoam cups 6 oz
Today's crepe paper is not as 'stretchy' as kinds found in the past, but it works, just not as well.
I used light blue for the body and flower, dark green for the 'grass'. You could make these in any color combination.
Cut about 3 inches from the flat paper, then make slits about half way down and about 1 - 1/2 inches wide. You can experiment for the effects you want. I rounded the edges a bit. You can get a different effect if you just use straight lines and twist the paper.
Taking both thumbs, push the paper away from each other at
each section. You want to try to gently curl the paper towards you.
Start to glue around the cup starting from the top.
Continue around the cup, staggering a little bit between the 'petals'.
Cut green paper with slits for the base, the grass.
Glue the grass to the base of the cup. Fluff the petals as best you can. You might have to wait until
it is dry.
Now, add a pipe cleaner handle. Poke a hole in opposite sides of the cup, twist at each end. You now have a handle.
To make a flower, just roll some of the coordinating crepe paper and twist to a point. You then twist it
You can add fudge, homemade or store bought candy.
Should you not want to make these yourself, they are available at ilPiccoloGiardino.
We used to make a rose petal design too, which I'll try to capture next week.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Keep Calm and Heart the Irish
The championship game is now over, love the Irish!
Thanks to the team, players, family, coaches, Our Lady and Fans for a great season.
Thanks to the team, players, family, coaches, Our Lady and Fans for a great season.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Friends Emily Dickinson Charles Thysell and the simple life
I have this card from Trader Joe's. I don't know when I bought it, but the envelope is missing.
Yet, the art is what is captivating and perhaps why it was saved.
"My Friends have made the story of my life"
The cover on the front is by Charles Thysell Minneapolis, Minnesota
The simplicity of the card art is awesome and the emotions, reflections that perhaps are behind the artist.
From the website:
“I think that people today are looking for value in their lives and appreciating the simple things that have value. We are all together. We are all in the same boat now and feeling for each other. We are poorer but don’t necessarily live poorer. People are finding value in their own backyards, doing things together. There is more appreciation of the best things in life – your partner, your friends, your children, your pets, your home, your garden.
“My wish is to coax people into identifying with simple things. I don’t do a lot of splash. It isn't going to jump out at you. My work is just there. Inviting, I hope, but not the kind of thing you have to struggle with to have that ‘aha’. The ‘aha’ is right there. At hand. Understood.
“We are affected by art, and I want to pull a few more people into the eye of the storm where it is quiet. It’s ok to be buffeted by the wind; that’s going to happen in life and some good can come of it. But I want the pieces in this show to be very homely, simple, and close by.”
Visit the angelakingallery
Sincerely,
Paula
I have a few things on Etsy, more to be introduced in 2013.
Yet, the art is what is captivating and perhaps why it was saved.
"My Friends have made the story of my life"
The cover on the front is by Charles Thysell Minneapolis, Minnesota
From the website:
“I think that people today are looking for value in their lives and appreciating the simple things that have value. We are all together. We are all in the same boat now and feeling for each other. We are poorer but don’t necessarily live poorer. People are finding value in their own backyards, doing things together. There is more appreciation of the best things in life – your partner, your friends, your children, your pets, your home, your garden.
“My wish is to coax people into identifying with simple things. I don’t do a lot of splash. It isn't going to jump out at you. My work is just there. Inviting, I hope, but not the kind of thing you have to struggle with to have that ‘aha’. The ‘aha’ is right there. At hand. Understood.
“We are affected by art, and I want to pull a few more people into the eye of the storm where it is quiet. It’s ok to be buffeted by the wind; that’s going to happen in life and some good can come of it. But I want the pieces in this show to be very homely, simple, and close by.”
Visit the angelakingallery
Sincerely,
Paula
I have a few things on Etsy, more to be introduced in 2013.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Etsy treasury Blue and Gold
Spectacular combination of blue and gold themed products on Etsy via PiccoloGiardino.
You will find paper, glass, wood, ribbons, fabric in blue and gold. The list
features royal blue, cobalt blue, brilliant and vivid blue with a little navy and gold accents.
Enjoy.
Vaya con Dios
You will find paper, glass, wood, ribbons, fabric in blue and gold. The list
features royal blue, cobalt blue, brilliant and vivid blue with a little navy and gold accents.
Enjoy.
Vaya con Dios
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Notre Dame Go Irish!
My 1st Etsy Treasury for the Irish!
Going to Miami for the the BCS Championship against Alabama, January 7, 2013.
Irish Notre Dame Game Day Fun
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