DIY Bookend Makeover

Woohooo it's the weekend guys! This will be my first easy peasy DIY project I want to share with you. It's so simple, all you have to do is find a lacquer spray paint and paint an old bookend to make it look new again. I found this really cool horse head bookend. It had so many scratches I decided I could hide them and make it look even cooler by painting it white.

Lacquer spray paint- $4.98

SOOOOO many scratches! I would have never bought this if I didn't have the idea to paint it.

A couple coats and...

Tadaaaaa! Isn't it Beautiful! I have no space for it so guess what...it's for sale in my etsy shop. What I would do, to prevent the bookend from falling over, is place a small "L" bracket in the back so the books sit on the bracket for more stability.

This project is a reminder that everything has potential to look pretty again.

If you have any bookend projects i'd love to see them.

Have fun!

-katie

Feedback Love

MadeJustForYou has made and sold many items on etsy. To know the reaction of our customers really completes the order. We absolutely LOVE feedback and here are just a few of our favorites...


"Annie, I recieved the package on Friday morning. It is beautiful! Those are my daughter's school colors & went perfectly with her white cap & gown. You do terrific work... I will definately consider ordering more in the future!"

-Heather


"I was very happy with the resulting colors and all the work that went into making the stars for the lei. It turned out so nicely, and I was impressed with how sturdy it is, so it should hold up well if covered with other leis, as these celebrations go.

I will contact you again, if ever I need another lei."

Much aloha,
Carolyn


"The lei came out absolutely beautiful! My friend loved it and she got compliments all day, the day of her college graduation."


-Melissa


"This was my second time purchasing a lei from Annie, and I was equally thrilled with my own graduation lei as I was with my now-husband's lei a year ago. I got SO many compliments and it added the perfect special touch to my graduation gown."
"It was a delight working with this seller! After requesting a custom item, she had mock-up photos sent to me within hours and a listing posted in just a day or two. It was exactly what I wanted, and my fiancé will be wearing it when he graduates so I can pick him out of the crowd. The quality is great, and the shipping packaging helped it reach me safe and sound."


-Znasr (repeat customer)


"I literally screamed when I saw the Lei! it was so beautiful in person. Thank You so much for the fast shipping Annie!! The little stars that came along with it was also a very sweet surprise. I will of course be a returning customer! :) "


-Kim


"Thank you for your hardwork on the leis. They were a big hit at the event to kick off The Campaign for Hawaii's Children - Building the Future of Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. I know you put in countless hours making each and every star and I want you to know we appreciated it! The leis were made beautifully and I would recommend you to anyone looking for a unique and different lei."


-Robyn






Not only do we love feedback on our store, but i'm sure other customers love to know personal experiences with us as well. It creates a sense of security that we provide fast, friendly, and quality work.




See you later alligator! 
-katie

Graduation Season is around the corner

The best time of year to see shoulders full of lei's! In Hawaii people have so many lei's stacked on their shoulders they can't even see. Now thats what I am expecting this June. Just kidding :D

All graduates blend in when they wear their cap and gown, but if they wear a star lei they are sure to catch attention. Everyone raves about how interesting and cool the star lei's are.

One customer said:

"This was a very special lei, I really liked it and got many compliments about it, thanks for your great work!"

So send us school colors and we can make it happen

Starting New And Improved

Hey there! Hope everyone has had a jump start to the New Year! I know Im trying out new things... as long as effort is made right?! :D Watching the new has been sorta depressing with all the storms happening, riots, and shootings. Boy it's only been 14 days into the new year and all we are seeing are horrible things which is kind of discouraging.

Well, the new year calls for an Etsy Shop Makeover. I am soo excited to list new items because I have changed my photos. I think they look better than what I have been doing.... a little more consistent. A few more changes such as a new banner and business cards are seen in the near future. I am currently working on a new design for my business cards which is harder then originally imagined. I have an idea to use small business sized cards in envelopes with all our info on it. I want to be a little more creative with our business cards because it will make people look. I was shopping at paper zone one rainy day and I saw these small vellum envelopes. I had to pick them up because they were too cool! I read it and it said they "will fit business cards" and a lightbulb popped up in my head! That's what I'm going to do. Because we also sell cards, we will make our business cards like a real card except small enough to fit in a wallet. Now all I have to do is design it...the hard part.

Here are some unlisted items... Just showing a few new photos...any ideas on improving them? Someone might say to make them brighter or use a white background but I tried and the colors don't seem to pop as much.

The box!

-katie

All things Vintage Deco!

Hey there! Usually I would say sorry for not blogging for some time and then I would often apologize for being busy, but this time there are no excuses. Yes, I am always busy, but I can make time to write at least a little. SO I will try harder :)

WINTER BREAK!! I have been on break for some time now and have been happily exercising my ability to sleep in. I sure am good at it! Other activities include eating, watching the T.v, and using the computer.

Today I have piled up a few vintage finds on etsy. For me it is like eye candy...I love the vintage look.

Enjoy...



Owls, owls, and more owls. Woodland creatures have been really popular lately. For sale by: julesbrzez

These super cute birthday candle holders are just adorable! I saw them among other vintage figurine listings and had to take a look. LaCasaMonina has many other vintage items to choose from. Take a look!





I know someone will put these colorful blocks to good use! You can spell something and use it as decoration. uglysanta

speaks for its self :) Modernpoverty




bluebirdheaven creates wonderful shelving space out of printer drawers. It is great for someone with cute jewels to display.

Another drawer that can be used as a shelving unit. Great way to use old drawers and create stylish organizers! By: honeystreasures





ThePerfektionist has a cute set of lotus bowls!! I think the reason I love these lotus bowls so much is because they make such a pretty flower when you put them all together. I actually saw a whole bunch of these at salvation army for about one dollar a piece....Never will I see that many at a thrift store :( should have gotten them.






A paint scratched, dented, bent, dirty looking Pepsi crate...what more could you ask for?! It gives it character and it would make a lovely planter :) domestikate

Thanks for reading!!

-kaite

Recent News

These custom die cuts were recently ordered by AnimatedCupcakes. Her cupcakes came out looking good i must say. This just shows you can use die cuts for anything! It is really easy to make any color you chose because the die cuts are made up of layers that are cut individually then glued together. She also recently ordered a safari of animals. I can't wait to see those cupcakes!!

I am loving the summer air and enjoying every moment of everyday. This weekend i'll be sitting in the sun at a local kent farmers market. I can't wait!!! This is usually where i get most of my sales. I can't wait to post pictures.

I am also excited to learn that my new posting of koala bear die cuts made it into lycheebag's treasury called pairs.

Die Cuts are Cute!

Froggies




Ive always had a circut cutter but I haven't been using it much, until I figured I could use it to make cute die cuts for everyone!
I went hopping and found this really cute cut called "create a critter" and I love it!
there are so many different color critters you can make and there are all kinds of critters, from cats to dinosaurs!
Here are just a few of the cuts that comes with it. These are also the one listed in my etsy shop. If you have a different idea of what the colors should be and you would like more than just four, then just shot me a convo for a custom order! Id be more than happy to make it for you : D

Dino's Go Rawrrr!




Owls in BLue




Zebras N Stripes

NEW yarn Lei!

Yay im so excited to announce that I am making yarn lei's!! They are about the same size as the paper star lei's but made of yarn specially from hawaii. The yarn is from hawaii because they do not make them here :(

I learned how to make this lei when i visited hawaii a couple weeks ago and fell in love with it.

$25!!

They are most commonly seen for graduation gifts.. Personalize it with the school color of your choice..