Knock off
Bev is the queen of Anthro knock offs. THE QUEEN! Not only does she use items she sees for inspiration, but usually they look better! Back in April, she led one of the groups at Creative Estates through a necklace project. I sat and watched Cindy (skip to my lou) since my brain was overwhelmed and because you had to use a needle, thread and really little beads. I didn’t want to expose this group of lovely women to a “throw myself on the ground” kind of fit from a grown woman. And I have been known to curse when a craft doesn’t go my way. Nothing too horrible, but just a little habit I inherited from my mother back in her sewing days. Anywhoooo…………
She had us them make this necklace. I loved it when it was done and actually regretted not making it. The tutorial on her blog is really really good if you think you’d like to give it whirl.On her blog, she has all her tutorials in categories so you can find things easily.
I was lost in her jewelry section for a while. I am LOVING this necklace and even though she shows a very detailed tutorial, there is NO way I would attempt this.
But I’d let someone else make it for me. Let’s just say she’s way better with her hands than me. And she probably doesn’t throw fits.
DIY DECOR
Now this project is right up my alley! I can do this! Cardboard, glue and silverware! Love it!
This photo looks straight out of a magazine! Doesn’t this look good on the wall? A great conversation piece.
More anthro knock offs. Once again, she shows her patience by embroidering the “recipes” part. Couldn’t you just use a sharpie? 
Or maybe some iron transfer material? Now we’re talking my language. No needles involved. Of course she has a full tutorial. Pretty cute!
Showing off more of her needle skills, she made this Kitchen towel. No short cuts for this girl. All great projects that I know you’ll love.
Bev was such a sweetie at Creative Estates. I don’t think I ever saw her NOT smiling. I really enjoyed meeting her and I was able to chat more when I forced my way in her car for a ride to the airport. I even called SHOT GUN! (sorry Holly and Ordy & Joon) I know she would be tickled pink (flamingo pink) if you left her a sweet comment letting her know you found her on TCB. Surprise her! Flamingo Toes!
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The creativity of other people always amaze me. I love the silverware mirror…..that is adorable. I’ll have to check out her blog.
Thanks!
Christa
I have to tell you I got a little crazy when I woke up this morning to texts from friends saying “It is the Best Day of Your Life”!!!!! I might have scared some small children.
Kim thank you so much for the most amazing feature!! I might have to print it out and put it on my wall.
Thank you thank you thank you!!!
Flamingo Toes has done it again! I wish I could borrow her toes… mine aren’t crafty in the jewelry are
Bev is fabulous and I love the new “Best Day of My life” buttons. So cute!
LOVE Bev!!! She is definitely one of my favorite bloggers. So sweet and always supportive. You couldn’t have picked a better blogger to showcase!
Thank you for the AWESOME post! What a fun read!!
Okay, so I just found your site (I’m a little slow on the uptake apparently!) and it made my day!! So much great inspiration!!!! Thank you!
Bev is supercalifragi-awesome! Great choice to feature her.
Holey awesomeness! I was totally bummed I didn’t get to make a necklace at CE, so I’m going to have to check out her tutorial. By the way, I love the new look of your website. That “Best Day of My Life” button is just awesome. I wanna update to that one.
Oh boy. I love, love, love that you featured Bev. She is adorable, wonderful and amazing all wrapped into one! I first found her via her Anthro cook book knock-off. Loved it, stared at it, knew that with even the most detailed instructions I could never recreate it…sigh.
Oh I LOVE her blog! Seriously her knock off’s put Anthro’s to shame! She is amazing!! And those buttons.. must get one! SO fun!
Oh I adore that mirror!!!! ADORE…ALL CAPS
Unnecessary apostrophes… but very pretty! (re: Theirs vs. Their’s, etc.)
yep, realized that. DOH! Moment. It was one of those days when the word “the” looked wrong. Thanks for letting me know.