My dear friend Crystal (who is a VERY talented photographer, writer, mom, and so much more. See her amazing photography work here at http://www.envisionimage.blogspot.com/) brainstormed some awesome ideas for this blog. I have decided that I really want to go for it this time. We are going to make a complete make-over to the look and feel of the blog. The blog will have certain themes for the day. We will have a craft day, a decor day, a feature day, a fashion day, and a whatever I'm feeling that day, day! I'm quite excited about this.
So get excited!
Ch-ch-changes are coming.
"Don't call it come back."
Dust coming soon dolls.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Time To Combine {Joining The Blogs}
Well friends... I think it's time. We all knew it would come eventually. I think I will be combining www.darlingdollcreates.blogspot.com and www.mattandkierstyn.blogspot.com. For two reasons... One I am falling behind on both of them, because I feel I need to update them both at the same time. Two Matt and Kierstyn is supposed to just be a family blog. So here it is friends. I need to know. Should I start a brand new blog fresh name, fresh look, fresh everything and feature stories and crafts OR just use darling doll creates? I would love input PLEASE HELP!
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Some Hanging Decor {Deck The Halls}
So I found this idea on pinterest as you can see on my 12 Crafts of Christmas post. I decided I wanted to have some fun with some of my extra ornaments and make a hanging center piece from my chandelier. So here it is dolls.
Check it out.
Step 1: Get It Together
Just grab whatever your little heart desires. I used my blue ornaments with some silver, white, and blue ribbon. I also made sure I had different sizes and different thickness.
Step 2: Tie Your Ribbon to Your Chandelier
I tied the ribbon so that both sides could hang down. I did different lengths to give it a little dimension.
Step 3: Add Your Ornaments
Thread your ribbon through your ornament and tie a not. After adding the ornament I cut a triangle out of the end of the ribbon.
Step 4: Adjust Your Levels
Move your ornaments around. Make sure your colors and ornament sizes have some balance.
Step 5: Add Some Spirals
To give it a little more depth I added some spiral ribbon pieces. Just tie them at the top just like you did with the other ribbon. Once again, I had some different lengths to mix it up.
Step 6: Use Your Extras
I just grabbed a basket and arranged the ornaments by color and size.
The Finished Product
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As always let me know what you think! :)
Kierstyn.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Our Best Bites {The Recipe Book}
So I'm walking a long in a big warehouse store and I look over and find the most amazing thing... Our Best Bites recipe book! Their site is where I got my yummy berry cobbler recipe and I have them featured on my button list. Make one of their recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert today!
Friday, December 2, 2011
The 12 Crafts of Christmas {A Twist to The Song}
"On the 1st day of Christmas my true love Kierstyn gave to me....a fantastic...craft...idea..." Sorry I'm not much a singer. However, I have found 12 crafts to do this month. I would lets get crazy and do a full 25, but I'm going to be honest... I don't have time for that. There ya go I said it. I have a life believe it or not (probably not). Well friends here ya go...
Craft 1: The Wreath
A fun twist on the traditional wreathe. LOVE, love, love.
Craft 2: Count Down Cookie Pan
This would be a great gift for friends and family. Maybe with a homemade treat on top?
Craft 3: Light-Up Glass Snowman
Love the idea of using lights and vinyl to bring this snowman to life.
Craft 4: Snowman Ornament Centerpiece
So darling. Thumb prints for cheeks and some simple brush work.
Craft 5: Subway Art to Frame
This would be a very simple decoration. Find a cute frame and BAM you have a decor item.
Craft 6: Picture Block Ornament
Great Christmas gift for the grandparents.
Craft 7: Jingle Shadow Box
Darling gift idea or just decor
Craft 8: Deco Mesh Tree
Darling light up decoration for your home.
Craft 9: Door Decor
I know, I know, this doesn't really fall into the craft category, but it is a DIY. So cute too!
Craft 10: Chandelier Ornament Decor
Borderline craft again, but you gotta love this! How cute this would be about the table.
Craft 11: Advent Calendar
I think this is a darling idea. There are multiple ways to go about this.
Craft12: Cheaper Yarn Wreath
This wreath is a cheaper alternative to the first wreath. I would probably add a little more to it though.
As usual tell me what you think, your experiences, or if you find some fun crafts feel free to share and I will feature you!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Oh Christmas Tree {Just a Couple Tips}
I love decorating for Christmas. Hanging the garland. Putting up the little doodads here and there. Twinkle lights here and there. Most of all I love decorating the centerpiece of the season... the Christmas tree! Oh, how I love it so...hmmmm. Anyways, there are a couple things I'm learning here and there.
- Get Inspired: I went to one of my favorite stores for Christmas decor to check out their displays. I found one tree that stood out and bought the decor I saw on the tree.
- Choose Your Items: I used a wood letters, ribbon, and wooden ornaments. Simple enough right? Well make sure each piece compliments the other. Even if you only choose a few things try and get them in different sizes to give a little more variety.
- Know When to Stop: I don't know about you but I could add every Christmas decor item I have to my tree. I know a lot of the stores put so much on tree that you can't even see the branches anymore, but that is because they are trying to sell a product. You can put on too much.
Now this is all just my opinion and a couple things I've heard.
Here is my tree for this year. Unfortunately, I had a hard time getting a good picture of the tree all lit up.
More decor to come. :)
Feel free to share your tree.
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