Sarah Hearts

I love fashion jewelry. A lot. And it’s kinda a funny thing because I own a few diamond necklaces and a couple strings of pearls (including a gorgeous string of ivory pearls I inherited from my grandmother) but I seem to wear my fashion pieces the most. The necklaces are just piled up on the top of my tall dresser and my large earrings are stored in a little porcelain dish.

I decided to create an organizer for my fashion jewelry and also give the Scotch Color & Pattern Duct Tape a test run. This way my most worn pieces can be accessible (because I’m usually grabbing a bauble necklace or putting on earrings as I walk out the door) and look lovely sitting on top of our dresser. I thought the tape would be a great material to use because it would be an instant way to add bright color and pattern to the jewelry display.

I started out by sketching my idea on paper (nearly all my DIY and design project begin on paper). I decided to use the yellow and white tape to create a color blocking look. I can’t get enough of patterns so I chose to use the Paisley Princess tape on the background.

After sketching my idea I searched around my office for a couple other supplies. I found some cork scraps and an old frame. I love when I’m able to get every last bit of use out of supplies. Then I got to work! Here’s step-by-step photo of how I made this adorable spring-colored jewelry organizer.

1. Draw it! I sketched out my ideas with pencil and paper. / 2. Gather your supplies! I used thick cork scraps, an old flat frame, scissors, three push pins, and Scotch Color & Pattern Duct Tape in Sunshine Yellow, Hot Pink, Pearl White and Paisley Princess. / 3. Cut the cork to fit the frame. Use the tape to adhere it to the frame backing. Draw a diagonal line across the cork and frame. / 4. Cover the bottom section with the tape. Wrap the ends around the back side of the cork sheet. / 5. Repeat this step to cover the rest of the cork sheet. / 6. Use the tape to cover the entire frame. Since my frame was black, I had to cover it with 2 layers of tape. 7. Cut 3 strips of tape a little bit longer than the width of the frame. Fold them in half lengthwise so you have three narrow pieces. Braid them together then tape the ends to the cork sheet. / 8. Place the entire cork sheet in the frame and secure it with a few pieces of tape. Then place the push pins in the cork and you’re ready to display your baubles and beads!

For more ways to use Scotch Color & Pattern Duct Tape, check out their Pinterest boards and Facebook page. There are some really clever (and simple) project ideas!

This post is sponsored by Scotch Color & Pattern Duct Tape. All opinions and comments are my own. Thanks for supporting Sarah Hearts.

This week I’ve been adding the finishing touches to our nearly zero-budget bedroom makeover. One of the things I’ve been wanting to add were a few decorative throw pillows. Much to Kevin’s disliking (doesn’t it seem like all men loathe throw pillows?) I won and added these three like pillows.

I purchased two cushions from Jo-Ann’s for 50% off then I used some hand-screen printed fabric that I picked up from The DryGoods Shop in Asheville. I was a bit lazy on the olive green one so please don’t mind my terrible stitching. I made up for my awful sewing on the yellow one and added a fancy (but really easy to do) hidden zipper.

I absolutely love the mix of patterns and textures. We already had the West Elm red heart pillow, I just added it to the mix because I love things in odd numbers.

Want to update your bedroom, too? Today is the last day to enter the Overlay giveaway. They are seriously so easy to apply and you will have your own one-of-a-kind furniture. Win-win!

Growing up in the home of a print expert and graphic designer meant I learned about Pantone shortly after I learned my colors. When I started college by mom began purchasing the limited edition Fishs’ Eddy Pantone dinnerware for me. I now have the entire collection and service for 12. It’s our favorite dinnerware get gets used everyday. I opted to collect this rather than fine china because it was just too cool and functional.

Now there’s a myriad of Pantone items available. I’ve already purchased the soap pump for our guest bathroom. The exact Pantone number is printed on the bottom of the pump. Such a cute detail! Here are some of my favorites.

 1. Pantone toothbrushes / 2. Pantone mug set / 3. Sephora + Pantone color theory sculpting blush / 4. Pantone blue aster ombre pillow / 5. Sephora + Pantone horizon light brush collection /  6. Sephora + Pantone emerald compact mirror / 7. Pantone Colors book / 8. Pantone soap dispenser / 9. Pantone bath towels

You guys, I am so so excited to finally announce this event! Ever since I hosted my first Crafternoon a couple years ago (wow, time flies) I’ve wanted to be able to open it up to everyone but our home is tiny so space was always limited. Now I am so excited to announce that I’m partnering with West Elm to host the next craft party at their Orlando store! It’s now called Meet + Make and it’s an evening of meeting new people while making something unique! There will be cupcakes, beverages, and little swag bags too! Sounds like a perfect way to spend a spring evening to me.

If you’d like to join me, head over to the event page to RSVP. Tickets are $10 per person (this is simply to cover the cost of supplies). We will be painted West Elm mugs!

Want to join us? Click the banner below to RSVP! Can’t wait to meet you and make lovely things with you all!

Images from West Elm, Plaid Paint, Ladies Home Journal, The Yum Yum Cupcake Truck

So I got a bit carried away with my Ikea hacking last week. I loved the first dresser so much that I painted and added Overlays to the second one. Then I loved that so much I painted and added knobs to our Ikea Malm bedside tables. I just noticed that Ikea no longer sells these… and probably for a good reason. As you can see, they don’t line up with the back of the bed (although we tried our darnedest).

Here’s a look at my “new” bedside table.

I’m still swooning over the streamline knobs. Seriously, you should get them. They’re also available in brass and copper finishes.

And here’s his side. Notice the difference in reading materials? Oh, and don’t mind my never hemmed sheer window panels.

Here’s my tutorial on how to paint Ikea laminate furniture. Want to customize your own Ikea furntiure? Overlays is giving away a $50 gift card so you can! Click here for the contest details.