Embellished Arm Warmers.....DIY tutorial

I have shared this project before but now I am taking it to the next level with.....Embellishments!

The basic shape and construction are SUPER easy to do and anybody can do it! See my tutorial with all the how to's here. Remember you can do them full length, 3/4 or even some funky wrist cuffs! 

I was able to share this idea on Studio 5 last week! Take a peek for lots of ideas!!! 

Here is a typed out list of ideas to use for embellishments:

Buttons

Rhinestones

grommets

scrapbooking brads

ribbons - all different widths

lace

rep gathered ruffles

tulle

ric rac

zippers

pre-made appliques

faux fur

jingle bells

rosettes

snaps (if you want to change out your embellishments)

etc., etc., etc.

You can add embellishments to any part of the arm warmers you'd like to - the top, the bottom, along the top or all over!!! Just have fun with it! This is a great project to do with your girls or a group of girls too! 

Here are photos of some I created to give you a jump start with your own ideas! As always - please upload and share your photos into the Brassy Apple Flickr Group! I'd love to see how your crafted them up and how you wear them!

Don't forget you can throw them on as baby leg warmers too!

Let your girls be the "trend setters" in their class! Gather a group together and craft some up, great as stocking stuffers, or a stylish party favor! Just have fun!

Take a look at these darling cuties....

don't forget to share your photos into the Brassy Apple Flickr Group!

I will be linking up with these CRAFTY parties this WEEK! :)








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Pumpkin time

For the past month or so I've been thinking about posting this photo of my Aunt Betsy. I recently got to see what used to be her little red cottage and was overcome with sweetness and sadness. Some things you just can't comprehend.

This year I'm feeling a bit wistful for a fall I've never had. You know the kind- a woodstove, a dog, a cabin, crunchy leaves, wool everything and pumpkins in the windows. It makes me happy to think that Betsy had that fall. That fall sounds pretty good.

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My Photo Friday.....Trick and Treats

(Each Friday I share a photo(s) I have taken during the week or recently. I enjoy taking pictures for fun and capturing what I see through the lens when inspired to do so. The photos can be business or family related, from my personal life or just from the everyday. Enjoy My Photo Friday)

I am sure your weekend will be full of Tricks and Treats! Here is how my fearless duo will be haunting it up this year  - How to Train your Dragon style! 

and if you want a little "treat" tune into Studio 5 this morning and catch the latest project I am sharing!  

Don't forget to check out the giveaway from The Vintage Pearl

&

the AD special I am running! 

Have a great weekend! I will be posting new tutorials next week! 

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Handmade Holiday advertising....

Hello Hand-"made"ns! With the Holiday season approaching and the craft-iness welling up inside you to create or buy unique handmade items for gifts I WOULD love to promote your handmade business for the next two months! :) 

If you would like to promote your business on our left sidebar during the months of November and December I am offering a rate of only $10.00 a month through the end of the year IF you purchase before November 1st! 

Grab your AD space today and EMAIL me for details - hurry, hurry! Please put ADVERTISING in the subject line. 


- enter this weeks giveaway from The Vintage Pearl -
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The Vintage Pearl.....GIVEAWAY!

**GIVEAWAY is now closed**

I am very excited to be able to host this giveaway for YOU! 

--- The Vintage Pearl is giving away a $75.00 gift certificate to their shop! ---

I have "known" Erin of The Vintage Pearl and her work for many years. She started out stamping on her kitchen counter and now she has her own website and a newly opened retail brick and mortar shop! Plus she is an extraordinary mom to boot!

I would describe her pieces as timeless, evoke emotion and prick the tender part of my heart. You really can't go wrong with any piece!

Erin sent me the Vintage Lovebirds necklace and I gasped when I saw the tiny "m+s" stamped in a small heart. Perfect right? Such a fun way to wear your "love"! Instead of sharing some pictures of it hanging around my neck I captured this piece in another fun way.....

So if you are swooning over The Vintage Pearl too, here's how to enter the giveaway!

**WIN a $75.00 gift certificate to The Vintage Pearl**

Leave a separate entry for each comment (make sure your email address is attached to your blog ID)


1. Tell me what you love about The Vintage Pearl - a specific piece, their style, etc

2. Blog, tweet or post on facebook about this giveaway (@brassyapple & @thevintagepearl)

3. Follow them on twitter - @thevintagepearl

4. Follow their blog

Winner will be announced on November 2nd

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DisplayLink Recognized for Growth

Today DisplayLink was named number two fastest growing UK company by Deloitte, a prominent business advisory firm, citing more than 9,000% growth. The Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 Awards is a ranking of the fifty fastest growing technology firms in the UK. The ranking is based on percentage growth in revenue over a five year period – the greater the growth the higher the ranking.

Thank you to our many customers for helping us achieve this milestone.

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More sneaky photos

Remember this fantastic place? I went with Micha as a little Philly pit stop on the well worn path between Annapolis and Brooklyn. This time, armed with my camera and a stealthy sense of subterfuge.

(I practiced the famous sneeze and camera click move few times outside.)

If the natural history police do end up tracing these illegal photos back to me, you will be my one phone call. Plead my case and if all else fails, continue the legacy in my name.

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Display Endurance

DisplayLink employees take work seriously and approach their personal life with the same zest for success and performance. DisplayLink engineer Sian Turner is soon competing in the Xterra Triathlon World Championships in tropical paradise.

Swim. Run. Bike. Now that's what we call the power of three. Go Sian!

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My Photo Friday.....1, 2, 3 JUMP!

(Each Friday I share a photo(s) I have taken during the week or recently. I enjoy taking pictures for fun and capturing what I see through the lens when inspired to do so. The photos can be business or family related, from my personal life or just from the everyday. Enjoy My Photo Friday)

I had a really fun shoot with this giggly and DARLING group of girls this week! I just had to share one of the "outtakes." Fun right? I needed some shots for my next appearance on Studio 5. If you are local to the area and want to catch the segment it will be live on Friday, October 29th!
Watch for these little cuties!

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Stream Internet TV to Your Real TV

Think of DisplayLink technology for multiple monitors in the workplace? Think again. Not just for productivity, DisplayLink USB virtual graphics technology is enabling a host of new entertainment applications that benefit from simple wired or wireless USB connectivity.

Network World recently reviewed the Imation Link Wireless A/V Extender and awarded a grade of 4.5 stars.

"Why would you want to stream PC content to a TV? Hmmm, things like YouTube, Netflix or Hulu content, for example. Instead of viewing the content on a smaller display, you can watch content on a larger HDTV (streamed at 720p resolution)."

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Mount Vernon

It seems I am allergic to staying in one place these days. This weekend I crossed the mason-dixon again for some family fun and ended up going to Mount Vernon. Photos weren't allowed but I snuck some for you cause we're good like that.

I grew up fed a strict diet of historical sites. Jamestown, Williamsburg, Old Saint Mary's, Fort Ticonderoga, Gettysburg, Canterbury Shaker Village- you name it, I conquered it. Years have passed since I've been in full form and gosh, it's good to be home.

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Burner covers part 4 - Road Trip it!

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Road Trip is part 4!

The purpose of these projects was to take a very inexpensive material (.50 each - that's cheap!) and challenge myself to see how many ways I think up to use a burner cover creatively! I hope you being inspired to create these same projects or possibly your own! 

My next idea: Road Trip! 

Supplies:

Burner cover

chalkboard paint

spray paint

permanent marker

ruler

magnets

For this "Road Trip" edition I created a fun lap game for kids (or adults!) of any age - Chalkboard and Tic Tac Toe!

Step 1: Paint the underside of 1 burner cover with chalkboard paint. Let dry. 

Step 2: Turn over and paint the top side in any color desired. Let dry. Using a paint pen or permanent marker draw a Tic Tac Toe grid. 

Step 3: Draw X's and O's on the top of some magnets. 

and YOU are DONE! The lip of the underside will help the chalk piece from rolling away while in the car. Have fun, play and they easily stow it away in a seat pocket when not in use!

Crafty Party link up! Check them out! 

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