tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18960323399057102872024-03-06T21:57:27.258-06:00bricolageinspiration at handJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545037290973245425noreply@blogger.comBlogger524125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1896032339905710287.post-14468005860322019992014-09-21T10:55:00.003-05:002014-09-21T10:58:20.681-05:00Black & White Inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This year I entered the <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/1004449/about-american-made" target="_blank">Martha Stewart American Made Awards</a> - and have made it to finalist! I need as many votes as I can rustle up, so if you would like to vote, please click <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/90241/crafts/julie-reed-design" target="_blank">here</a>, register, then you will be able to cast up to 6 votes a day until October 13th. You can cast all of your votes for one person or spread them amongst your favorites - there are many talented finalists <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominees" target="_blank">here</a>. Thank you for your support!</span>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545037290973245425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1896032339905710287.post-68493073365343792682014-08-30T10:44:00.000-05:002014-08-30T10:44:47.621-05:00Dear Speck<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It has been quite a while since I have posted anything - much has been going on both happy and sad. One event that has left a large hole in my life is the loss of my dear friend, Speck. It's been two months and we are still missing him. Here are a few words I wrote in his memory.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Speck AKA Mr. Speck, Spectacular, Señor Suavẽ and/or Speckita lost his battle with cancer last night ~ we are numb. Rescued from a house that contained a clap-on/clap-off fountain, at 9 weeks old Speck joined our household and became ruler of </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; line-height: 20px;">the roost ~ our dog Sparky who was 7 at the time was happy to be relieved of the top dog responsibilities. Speck was the quintessential Scottish Terrier ~ independent, feisty, faithful, vigilant and full of personality. I give him credit for helping me choose my boyfriend, Dick, keeping our yard vermin free, providing us with a zillion happy memories, and for being my loyal companion & muse through good and bad times for all of his 12 1/2 years. RIP my handsome boy, Speck ~ gone, but never forgotten.</span></span>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545037290973245425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1896032339905710287.post-91521464375383736692014-04-20T11:48:00.000-05:002014-04-20T11:48:10.160-05:00Week of Wire ~ Egg Decorating<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">INSPIRATION 2014 #93:</span></b> Here's a novel way to decorate eggs ~ wrapped wire ~ how eggstravagant! The variety of patterns created is just amazing ~ make sure to check<a href="http://www.otiskyprstu.ic.cz/dratovani.htm" target="_blank"> here</a> for many more. While many of the photos aren't the greatest and the site is in Russian (I think), there are some illustrated instructions, so you could try this yourself. On my list for next year!</span><br />
<br />Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545037290973245425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1896032339905710287.post-58996939214845421892014-04-20T09:16:00.000-05:002014-04-20T09:16:25.989-05:00Happy Easter!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545037290973245425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1896032339905710287.post-73196318347966394622014-04-16T12:03:00.005-05:002014-04-16T12:03:59.186-05:00Week of Wire ~ Candle Holders<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545037290973245425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1896032339905710287.post-23623622736589616022014-04-13T12:28:00.000-05:002014-04-13T12:28:07.521-05:00Week of Wire ~ Pendant Lighting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">INSPIRATION 2014 #90:</span></b> Wonderful collection of wire functional objects ~ baskets, kitchen and household tools. Examined closely, these objects are cleverly made ~ many of the baskets are collapsible, while some of the tools are crafted from a single piece of wire. Wouldn't you love a wall of wire in your home? I know I would!</span>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545037290973245425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1896032339905710287.post-32195264735756312882014-04-12T11:48:00.001-05:002014-04-12T11:48:40.148-05:00Spring Collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">INSPIRATION 2014 #89:</span></b> A lovely collection of flower frogs and other spring themed items. What a beautiful way to arrange and utilize a group of objects. I have been collecting flower frogs for years ~ I only collect metal ones as I love the patinas and the sculptural variety. Maybe it is time to dust them off and do a photo shoot?! </span>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545037290973245425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1896032339905710287.post-88832945013048544272014-04-12T09:54:00.000-05:002014-04-12T09:54:06.999-05:00Words of Wisdom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545037290973245425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1896032339905710287.post-63328624749100732352014-03-27T09:29:00.000-05:002014-03-27T09:30:35.278-05:00Botanicals ~ Ways to Display<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">{beautiful large scale botanicals by Stuart Thornton from </span><a href="http://www.topsyturvystyle.com/2009/03/stuart-thornton-giant-in-his-field.html" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: center;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">{These three images are all from this antique Herbier ~ shown <a href="http://www.bellebrocante.com/2012/05/herbier.html" target="_blank">here</a>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">{A page from Emily Dickinson's Herbarium from <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/11681280258164542/" target="_blank">here</a>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">{Decorative approach from <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2238548/Natural-History-Museum-showcase-important-treasures-new-permanent-exhibition-spanning-7-5bn-years.html" target="_blank">here</a>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">{dashing through the snow ~ <a href="http://talesfromcarmel.com/2013/02/21/the-snowy-day-not-a-tale-from-carmel/" target="_blank">source</a>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">INSPIRATION 2014 #82:</span></b> Although these photos aren't of my scotties, they could be. These guys truly enjoy a snow day ~ even if it is at the end of March! Hoping their enthusiasm is contagious as we may get a bit more snow tonight.</span></div>
Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545037290973245425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1896032339905710287.post-83744862293079593182014-03-23T11:18:00.001-05:002014-03-23T11:18:23.576-05:00Snowy Lamb<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">INSPIRATION 2014 #81:</span></b> Trying to appreciate the beauty of more snow! Not quite sure I believe in the adage "In like a lion, out like a lamb" anymore. Then again, there are a few days left for the weather to change. AND, I live in the Midwest, so there is always a chance we could have 70 degree weather tomorrow.</span>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545037290973245425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1896032339905710287.post-37628501863038982602014-03-21T12:39:00.001-05:002014-03-21T12:39:54.786-05:00Memories ~ of the pups they used to be . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">INSPIRATION 2014 #80:</span></b> As you may have noticed, I have become obsessed with finding out what special day is being celebrated ~ so many obscure holidays! According to <a href="http://www.daysoftheyear.com/" target="_blank">Days of the Year</a>,we should be celebrating Common Courtesy Day, Single Parent's Day, Memory Day and Puppy Day today. How often will I be able to post two images that work for 2.5 of the 4 days?! I am stretching it a bit with the Single Parent's Day, as I was only a single parent to Speck for several months before my boyfriend showed up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">So, celebrating the wonderful memories we had when our scotties were puppies. Speck is now just about 12.5 and Sprocket will be turning 6 in April. You can read more about their adventures <a href="http://bricolage-julier.blogspot.com/2008/09/sprocket-goes-to-sparks.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://bricolage-julier.blogspot.com/2010/11/speck-is-9-today.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://bricolage-julier.blogspot.com/2009/11/halloween-09-with-colonel.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
<br />Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545037290973245425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1896032339905710287.post-35511222257121215102014-03-21T11:10:00.003-05:002014-03-21T11:11:49.212-05:00Knitting Time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">INSPIRATION 2014 #79:</span></b> A knitted clock! Don't think I've seen one of these before ~ although it is beautiful and unusual, I can't help my practical side coming through ~ how to keep it clean? Visit <a href="http://cool-things.org/diy-knitted-elements-decor-furniture-pieces/" target="_blank">here</a> to see some more creative ways to incorporate knitted items into your decor.</span>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545037290973245425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1896032339905710287.post-28523689203181072352014-03-19T23:10:00.000-05:002014-03-19T23:10:24.474-05:00All Decked Out<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">INSPIRATION 2014 #77:</span></b> Need some creative ideas for how to store or display your book collection? See <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/what-to-do-with-all-those-books?sub=2268207_1217713" target="_blank">here</a> for 35 unique solutions ~ some rather impractical, but others certainly doable. I've shown a few above, my favorite being the home security solution ~ yes, it may keep people from getting in, but how do you get out?</span><br />
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<br />Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545037290973245425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1896032339905710287.post-11777690398314583392014-03-17T20:21:00.004-05:002014-03-17T20:21:36.867-05:00Lucky Charms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">{fully closed ~ <a href="http://www.sandysvintagecharms.co.uk/" target="_blank">source</a>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">{<a href="http://www.rubylane.com/item/418284-RL1235/Antique-Victorian-Enamel-Charm-Opens" target="_blank">source</a>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">{<a href="http://www.sandysvintagecharms.co.uk/" target="_blank">source</a>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">INSPIRATION 2014 #75:</span></b> Every now and then I see an image that reminds me of projects I did a long time ago ~ this is one of them. In 9th grade geometry class with Mr. Magala, he gave a yearly assignment out to every class to create either an icosahedron or a dodecahedron out of whatever material you chose. It became quite a contest as your grade was determined by your creativity as well as your craftsmanship. I was lucky that my Dad was an engineer and was great at figuring out how to make stuff and also had the tools to do it. So, I made my dodecahedron out of clear plexiglass, added colored sand, dirt and some plants for a terrarium ~ my Dad actually cut out the pieces (for safety reasons!), but I had to figure out the angles that would work. The down side of making something that Mr. Magala liked and gave a good grade for is that he kept those pieces, so alas, my dodecahedron is probably in a trash dump or antique mall by now!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I have to mention that those who weren't so crafty had a hard time with this assignment ~ poor Pete S. ( I will protect his identity to avoid further humiliation!) ~ I imagine he did not get any help from a crafty Dad, so you have to give him credit for doing it all himself. But, Pete was not much of a craftsman and didn't use any interesting materials - just cardboard and black tape. Unfortunately, his dodecahedron came out in the shape of a football and had black tape sticking out at all angles ~ Mr. Magala ended up throwing it across the room ~ he was known and feared for this sort of thing. If you dropped your math book on the floor you had to pick it up and kiss it or if you were caught chewing gum and didn't have a piece for Mr. Magala, you had to wear it on your nose. Despite some of the humiliations, I have Mr. Magala to thank for teaching me all I know about geometry ~ he really was a great teacher!</span>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545037290973245425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1896032339905710287.post-35095055911517756712014-03-16T09:16:00.000-05:002014-03-16T09:16:14.862-05:00Welcome Mat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">INSPIRATION 2014 #74:</span></b> This could be a fun project for your walkway ~ then again, it might be a giant project depending on how long your sidewalk is! The description says this is chalk, but it seems to be too opaque for chalk ~ I would guess it is paint. Paint would certainly last longer than chalk! Below is a painted large scale doily ~ created using a stencil. As a collector of antique lace, I love how these lace designs are translated in unexpected ways for a contemporary look.</span><br />
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