It happened again. A quiet opportunity presented itself to indulge in a magazine. I poured a cup of coffee, opened the windows, fluffed the couch pillows just-so and relaxed to enjoy my new issue of Country Living, British Edition.
A quick browse at the newsstand had let me know this issue would be fabulous! There I was -- all comfy, in the calm of a weekend morning -- and then SCREECH!
The feature Bring out the bunting! immediately sparked something. Up I sprang from my cozy nest of pillows and paper to get busy!
I gathered scraps of oilcloth and even a pretty market bag from TJ Maxx.
Fashioned a little template (like I did here) and got snippy!
Then brought out the bunting and festooned my beyond-shabby shed
and equally shabby adjacent wheelbarrow hideaway.
Then it was back to the magazine (and very cold coffee).
Or was it? :)
Not quite. It was online to PicMonkey to make a collage.
Currently between deadlines! Off to do some blog visiting! If I have been missing visiting your blog (repeatedly), my sincere apologies. Please leave a comment on my Tinkered Treasures Facebook page with a link to a recent post and I'll be sure to pop on over!
xo
elyse
PS
My little cape cod house is featured at Stacey's blog, A Sort of Fairytale / Blogger Home Tour Series. Click here to visit
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26 comments:
Elyse, You always follow up on the inspirations you see and do the cutest things imaginable. I love your banner-it is gorgeous and I LOVE the sweet sailboat- xo Diana
Cute Cute Cute! The bunting looks darling on your shed! Thanks for sharing! :)
Erica
Your bunting is so adorable. So smart to make it out of oilcloth too. I squeeled a little when I saw that cute scooter in front of your "beyond shabby shed"! I just purchased a vintage one for my garden a few weeks ago-- in robin's egg blue! I really like how you put the pots on yours. So glad that you were able to take a wee break from your work and make something fun just for you! Sounds like you've been working so hard on your book.
Hugs,
Jill
Elyse, you move like lightning, don't you. Cute banners and I love that little sailboat!
I guess you never know when inspiration will hit. Love the little boat. Gotta make one of those this summer with my munchkins!
I love those screeching to a halt inspirational moments! Especially when they dont involve a trip to the craft store!
such fun!!
xoxo
vivian
Beautiful creation:) Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS!
Good morning crafting QUEEN! This post confirms it! Yup, we're twins separated at birth, Elyse! Nestling into poofed pillows with opened windows, a cup of coffee and a magazine only to be interrupted with the urgency to create something wonderful...been there! Love your colorful bunting, shed and collage! Cindy
Oh my you do make me smile! You have given me the banner bite. I will have to make myself one for my patio!! And I have to look for that magazine too! Kit
Love your bunting and I would love to see that issue of Country Living. A local bookstore used to carry the British edition , but I have not seen it for quite a while. Bummer!!
Hugs~
EEK! I love that magazine, and I'm in the mood for bunting too! Your oilcloth ones are a far cry from my grocery bag and paper napkin ones! I love oilcloth. gotta get some. I'm going to try to decorate my paper ones up and put words on them. Wish me luck!
Hugs,
Sherry
Hi Elyse... Haven't visited in a while. I see you in lots of magazines and I love all your gorgeous photos. Guess I have some catching up to do on your blog... sheepish grin...
♥Rebecca in CT
love that magazine...i get it in my mailbox! Isn't bunting wonderful!? Love to you my friend...xoxo
Hi Elyse
I love this magazine too the first copy I bought was the may edition 9 years ago and it inspired me in the style I decided to decorate my cottage, love your bunting, you can never have enough bunting!!!
Take care
Denise
I love your bunting. I have that TJMaxx bag and bought it just because of the print. I made my bunting out of fabric and am sorry to say it is quickly fading. I think I will have to use your oilcloth idea.
I love the bunting on your darling shed. I'm visiting from A Sort of Fairytale and so happy to find your blog... beautiful home, lovely blog and looking forward to reading more!
Hi Elyse~~ LOve your home. I am your latest follower and found you over at A Sort of Fairytale.
~Cheryl
Visiting from Stacey's blog! I love your blog and all your ideas! What a fun bunting project. Thanks for the inspiration.
blessings,
karianne
Squee!! Love how your bunting turned out, Elyse! Santa bought me a subscription to CLBE but we've been out of town so I haven't had a chance to read the current issue. Can't wait to sit down with it as it looks like a fabulous one!
Take care,
Erin
Carolina Country Living
Elyse I have had the urge to make a bunting and I love the idea of using oil cloth!! So durable and the color wouldn't fade!! They both look adorable and so festive!!
It's funny how intentions would say rest and read but when we find something the sparks the imagination we have to get up and try our hands at it. I have to do it right away or the idea will be forever gone 10 minutes later!! So many great but lost ideas in that head of mine!!
bee blessed
mary
Hello sweetie! Cute post. I do the same thing...run and do something that inspired me then back to where I was! Life is wonderful! You made yourself a very darling banner! Love you, Maryjane xox
Elyse,
Love that bunting. I think you need to have Tinkering Weekend. It sounds so much fun...low stress and lots of pleasant tinkering!
Hugs,
Suz
Wonderful inspiration.
I really like your blog.
Greetings
Maike
I just love that you see something, and do it.
It's beautiful.
YEAAAHHHHHH for you - I love that magazine A LOT!
My Mum gets it and when I go to England to visit I always delight through all the pages - I'll have to tell her to watch out for YOU!
Adorable bunting and super CUTE sailboat!! Love spontaneous inspiring moments! :) xo,Jenn
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