WENT TO THE GOLDEN NUGGET FLEA MARKET (NJ) A COUPLE OF WEEKENDS AGO AND HIT THE MOTHERLOAD OF VINTAGE ORNAMENTS. THIS IS A GREAT LOCATION FOR SMALL VINTAGE BITS THAT ARE EASILY REWORKED INTO JEWELRY AND CRAFTS.
http://gnflea.com
12.01.2014
Fall Flea
11.22.2014
TRIM THE TREE
11.21.2014
miss new booties
after living in the NY metro area for a little over four years I've experienced enough wipe-outs down stairs and bruised tail bones going down hard on the sidewalk to know : it's your shoes fault.
as I've gotten older and had more need for shoes to hustle in vs. look hot in I've learned : you get what you pay for.
this year I finally invested in a pair of Frye boots- something I wish I'd done the second I moved up here (but to a college freshman 300 dollars was way out of budget , hell it's out of budget for post-college me) but buying footwear that's well made means it's also repair-able/ re-sole-able / re- dye-able / you name it - able by your local shoe- repair guru. although they can often patch up even the cheapest of faux suede ankle boots, do yourself a favor, do some math, and invest.
in addition to buying a pair of boots that will last you a decade, its impossible to resist the urge to buy something fresh for the season. Here's a round up of boots I own that have passed the test of NYC transit and sidewalk muck.
as I've gotten older and had more need for shoes to hustle in vs. look hot in I've learned : you get what you pay for.
this year I finally invested in a pair of Frye boots- something I wish I'd done the second I moved up here (but to a college freshman 300 dollars was way out of budget , hell it's out of budget for post-college me) but buying footwear that's well made means it's also repair-able/ re-sole-able / re- dye-able / you name it - able by your local shoe- repair guru. although they can often patch up even the cheapest of faux suede ankle boots, do yourself a favor, do some math, and invest.
in addition to buying a pair of boots that will last you a decade, its impossible to resist the urge to buy something fresh for the season. Here's a round up of boots I own that have passed the test of NYC transit and sidewalk muck.
11.19.2014
FIVE FALL TABLE-SCAPES
IN THE PR/EVENTS WORLD, IT SEEMS FALL AND THANKSGIVING GET COMPLETELY OVERSHADOWED BY SELLING SH!IT FOR CHRISTMAS -- I MUST ADMIT I'M ITCHING TO GET OUT MY CHRISTMAS TREE, BUT FIRST LETS SLOW DOWN AND GIVE THANKS FOR CRANBERRY SAUCE AND MOSCOW MULES. DRAW SOME INSPIRATION FROM THESE FIVE FLORAL AND FESTIVE TABLE-SCAPES EASILY RECREATED WITH SOME BRASS CANDLE STICKS FROM GOODWILL AND SPRAY- PAINTED WHITE GOURDS.
Image Via: The Glitter Guide
Image Via: Camille Styles
Image Via: Anthropologie Image Via: Delight For The Eyes
Image Via: Apartment Therapy
HAPPY FALL Y'ALL
Had a BALL spending the day making jewelry at this free event --- anyone who comes to a workshop this month gets a coupon to use towards your purchase on lindseycrafter.com !!! If you need an activity at an event or party don't forget to email me !
10.12.2014
TACO-TEQUILA-TERRARIUM PARTY
SUPPLIES :
FRIENDS
TEQUILA
PLANTS
BOYFRIEND THAT COOKS
I HAD TO MAKE THIS PARTY HAPPEN…LIKE NOW.
SO AFTER SOME SERIOUS THRIFTING AND PINATA MAKING I PRESENT TO YOU: MY TACO, TEQUILA TERRARIUM PARTY.
THIS IS A GREAT PARTY IDEA BECAUSE YOU CAN GO TO DIFFERENT "EXTREMES" BASED ON YOUR ATTENDEES
TAKE A TRIP TO GOODWILL AND SNATCH UP OLD TEA-CUPS FOR PLANTERS , THE PET STORE FOR NEON COLORED GRAVEL, YOUR BACK YARD (OR NEIGHBORS YARD) FOR DIRT--AND BAAAAAM JUST ADD PLANTS
I SET UP FOUR DIFFERENT "BARS"
CHIP BAR
PLANTING BAR
TACO BAR
TEQUILA BAR
I have zero pictorial evidence of most of these set-ups because, well, tequila.
I have zero pictorial evidence of most of these set-ups because, well, tequila.
FOR DECOR CHECK OUT THIS ADORABLE OH HAPPY DAY DIY I USED FOR MY CACTI PINATAS (I MADE A LARGER VERSION USING A WINE BOTTLE GIFT BOX…BECAUSE REALLY? WHO USES THOSE FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE ANYWAYS?). I USED MY MARTHA STEWART FRINGE SCISSORS FROM MICHAEL'S TO MAKE MY FIESTA FRINGE (MAKE SURE YOU USE A COUPON!)
HAVE FUN. DRINK WATER
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9.03.2014
HOW TO FLEA
8.22.2014
Hanky Panky : Stamped Cocktail Napkins
Stamps
(I used beautiful wood block stamps from Nepal via. ABC Home)
(I used beautiful wood block stamps from Nepal via. ABC Home)
Fabric Paint
Dollar Store Hankies
Tassels
If your hankies smelled like they've been woven from moth-balls like mine: Wash, dry and Iron before stamping. I found a set of three at a local dollar store.
Lay flat. Using a sponge, lightly coat your stamp with your choice of paint. Stamp it out!
After Paint is dry, sew tassels on all four corners, shake up some cocktails, and enjoy!
Lay flat. Using a sponge, lightly coat your stamp with your choice of paint. Stamp it out!
After Paint is dry, sew tassels on all four corners, shake up some cocktails, and enjoy!
JUMBO CONFETTI: PASTEL EDITION
YOU'LL NEED YOUR FISKAR'S CIRCLE PUNCH (1-1.5")
PASTELS
CARDSTOCK (3-4 SHEETS)
HANDS
BLEND CHALK PASTELS WITH YOUR FINGERS OR TRIANGLE MAKEUP SPONGE ONTO BOTH SIDES OF THE CARDSTOCK
STARTING ALONG THE EDGES PUNCH YOUR CONFETTI - MAXIMIZING THE AMOUNT OF PUNCHES PER SHEET!
TOSS ON TABLE-TOP AND PARTY!
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7.23.2014
FIRST FABULOUS FEENA FRIDAY
THIS FRIDAY I HOSTED MY FIRST TASSEL MAKING WORKSHOP AT FEENA BOUTIQUE IN JERSEY CITY
PARTICIPANTS LEARNED TWO TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING TASSELS, AND COMPLETED A FINISHED NECKLACE WHILE SIPPING CHAMPAGNE!
STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE WORKSHOPS AT FEENA!
INTERESTED IN HOSTING A WORKSHOP OR CRAFTING PARTY?
EMAIL ME! LINDSEY.CRAFTER@GMAIL.COM
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