As each week winds down and we ease into the weekend, the Queen of Hearts features an item from each of our showrooms on their Facebook page. Here are the pieces that we thought were feature-worthy this week. Enjoy!
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It's almost September, and fall is just around the corner. Start your autumn centerpiece with something green for now, add in something light for contrast in a little while, then slowly add in colors from your fall pallette over time. This way the centerpiece is constantly changing, transitions from summer to fall smoothly, always has a fresh look, and never stagnates!
facebook.com/thepaintedhammer instagram.com/thepaintedhammer As each week winds down and we ease into the weekend, the Queen of Hearts features an item from each of our showrooms on their Facebook page. Here are the pieces that we thought were feature-worthy this week. Enjoy!
Layering lets you do so many things at home. A timeless foundation allows for layering in trendy, seasonal, or other short-term accessories. You can also use layering to bring things together that otherwise wouldn't work, kind of like a bridge! The Painted Hammer always carries items that are great for layering, so be sure to look for them on your next visit to one of our three booths at the Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors, or on our Facebook or Instagram pages!
facebook.com/thepaintedhammer instagram.com/thepaintedhammer We have these everyday ornaments worked out. The DIY version had been set aside now that we're getting orders for custom and ready made designs, but I see that as a good thing. We have 3 sizes. Teeny (~2" diameter), regular (~4"diameter), and big (~6" diameter). We heard from a client that is throwing a Frozen party for her niece, so we worked on a trio of big ones to match the plates that had already been purchased. If you want a set like this, or have a different idea, just let us know. info@thepaintedhammer.com (770) 362-6289 We did add a teensy one in as bonus. I bet the party thrower will keep it for herself... {TPH Sunshine} We've made a lot of these. We've gifted several as wedding gifts, making all the parts from shower invitations, bachelor(ette) party invitations, thank you notes, and wedding invitations. We've sold a few (and offer a few still) decorative ones in pretty color combinations made from various card stock in our booth in the Alpharetta Queen of Hearts. Now we've decided its time to bring our very cool decorative ball to you. Our kit will make one decorative ball that can be placed on a surface. If you add a ribbon or string, it can be hung instead! Our kit comes with:
What you need:
This project should take about 30 minutes to assemble. Inside the kit, you'll find 21 2" circles. You only need 20, so we include one as an extra in case you need it. Our standard kit includes 5 different colors/patterns, and each one is already marked with folding lines on the back side. If they're not already folded, be sure to fold them up, away from the lines. All 20 of them should be folded. We already worked out a pattern, as you can see in the example below. We've also marked each one with numbers, as you can see from the example below. To follow our pattern, we suggest you start by hot gluing the 1s together, then the 2s, all the way through to 30. If you want your decorative ball to hang like an ornament, you'll want to loop the 6" ribbon or string in half, and glue it in the corner after you glue the 29s but before the 30s. When you're done, you'll have something like this. You'll need to clear away the hot glue strings, and then it will be all done and ready for decorating! Now, we think that these have a lot more potential than being "just" a pretty decoration. With a little bit of creativity and inspiration, these can become very special decor items, or even gifts for loved ones. Here are some ideas we have. If you have other ideas, but aren't sure how to make them work, email us at info@thepaintedhammer.com and we can brainstorm with you!
Involve the Kids The kit in the example includes four white circles. You could have each family member sign their name, fingerprint, write a memory, or color something. Then you can gift it to a grandparent, auntie, teacher, or close friend. Involve the Pets Just like the kid example above, you could include a pawprint from your pet. Involve the _____________ These would be great for a family reunion activity, a bridal or baby shower activity, or a craft with a kid's group. What else could be done? Tell us your ideas, or better yet, send us pictures of your finished work with our kits! You can always find us at info@thepaintedhammer.com. Have feedback, questions, or comments regarding our instructions? Let us know at info@thepaintedhammer.com! Until next time...Sunshine @ TPH Each week, our retail partner, the Queen of Hearts, features a different theme. Last week, the theme was lightning bugs, which I'm interpreting as lighting. Lighting is something we are into at The Painted Hammer. We carry a wide assortment of sconces, tea candle holders, candle bases & holders, and lamps. So for this week, I shared our available lamps. We got another blog feature with The Queen of Hearts, and I must admit it still makes us feel pretty special. Yes, we knew it was going to happen. Yes, we provided the content. Yet seeing the final published product still generates a wave of excitement within The Painted Hammer. I hope this never goes away, as I see it as a sign of the fun we're having with what we are doing! Sunshine @ TPH Mrs. Paint is a woman of many talents. We knew she could paint & style like no other, but it looks like our TPH project has unleashed another skill: upholstering! As our co-owners began creating more and more items from salvaged materials, we found ourselves in need of pretty cushioned tops. Enter Mrs. Paint's slumbering talent. The first thing we saw her upholster was A salvaged wire spool. Then she upholstered the hall tree. And a lid for a wire basket, another couple of salvaged wire spools... And even chairs! We can't wait to see what she covers next! Sunshine @ TPH Each week, our retail partner, the Queen of Hearts, will feature a different theme. Last week, the theme was man cave! To be honest, what we do at The Painted Hammer hasn't headed in the direction of man cave, which is usually all about bar decor, sports memorabilia, or outdoorsy things. When I browsed our current inventory, I found one thing that could be used in a man cave. It isn't even at The Queen, it is in our warehouse (but it is available for purchase). This rusty crusty paint gun is made by Craftsman, and would look great as part of a man cave vignette. Enjoy! Sunshine @ TPH |