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Monday, June 11, 2012

immediate inspiration


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 visitLink!
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26 comments:

  1. NanaDianaJune 11, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    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

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  2. Erica of Golden Egg VintageJune 11, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Cute Cute Cute! The bunting looks darling on your shed! Thanks for sharing! :)
    Erica

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  3. JillJune 11, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    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

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  4. LucilleJune 11, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Elyse, you move like lightning, don't you. Cute banners and I love that little sailboat!

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  5. UnknownJune 11, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    I guess you never know when inspiration will hit. Love the little boat. Gotta make one of those this summer with my munchkins!

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  6. vivianJune 12, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    I love those screeching to a halt inspirational moments! Especially when they dont involve a trip to the craft store!
    such fun!!
    xoxo
    vivian

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  7. TheresaJune 12, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Beautiful creation:) Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS!

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  8. Cindy@CutepinkstuffJune 12, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    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

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  9. KitJune 12, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    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

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  10. SandiJune 12, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    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~

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  11. Rustique Gal June 13, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    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

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  12. Rebecca @ Belle BlogJune 13, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    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

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  13. koraleeJune 13, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    love that magazine...i get it in my mailbox! Isn't bunting wonderful!? Love to you my friend...xoxo

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  14. Apple Blossom BarnJune 14, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    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

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  15. Art and SandJune 15, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    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.

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  16. Keeping It CozyJune 15, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    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!

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  17. Fresh Vanilla For CJune 15, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    Hi Elyse~~ LOve your home. I am your latest follower and found you over at A Sort of Fairytale.
    ~Cheryl

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  18. thistlewoodfarmJune 16, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Visiting from Stacey's blog! I love your blog and all your ideas! What a fun bunting project. Thanks for the inspiration.

    blessings,
    karianne

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  19. ErinJune 16, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    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

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  20. AnonymousJune 16, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    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

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  21. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageJune 17, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    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

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  22. SuzJune 20, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    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

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  23. magenta ♥rotJune 21, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Wonderful inspiration.
    I really like your blog.
    Greetings
    Maike

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  24. Jessica RodarteJune 21, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    I just love that you see something, and do it.
    It's beautiful.

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  25. Amy CJune 21, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    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!

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  26. Jennifer HayslipJune 24, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Adorable bunting and super CUTE sailboat!! Love spontaneous inspiring moments! :) xo,Jenn

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i treasure your comments and thank you so much!

xo
elyse