Pegboard Cross Stitch

Several days ago I found an interesting idea: Pegboard Cross Stitch. Much like the wood cross stitch pendents or phone cases, the pre-drilled holes are used to stitch playful designs.

Here are a few examples pegboard cross stitch from Pinterest.

via Wills Casa; pinned in diy embroider

via Parolan Asema; pinned in diy embroider

via Thompson Family; pinned in diy embroider

via DESIGN my heart out; pinned in diy embroider

This DIY is perfect for wall art, and I have a lot of empty walls! I see at trip to my local hardware store in my future!

A Bibliophile Sanctuary

Books, coffee, and cats; what more do you need? A library is a bibliophile's sanctuary. One of the perks of being a library assistant is that I am surrounded by books everyday.  I tried to capture this peacefulness with A Bibliophile Sanctuary treasury on Etsy.

A Bibliophile Sanctuary

Thank you to all of the shops for the inspiration.

5 {DIY} Valentine's Day Inspirations

Nothing says "I < 3 You" like a handmade gift. Valentine's Day is days away, so here are five diy inspirations for last minute crafting.

52 Reasons Why I Love You via Little Grey Fox

Etched Valentine's Day Glass via Thistlewood Farm
 

Love Yarn Letters via My Sister's Suitcase 

Remember I Love You Hearts (guest blogged by I Go By Katie on Moorea Seal)

DIY Cross Stitch Heart Sweater via Uber Chic for Cheap

The best way to fight commercialism is to choose to celebrate Valentine's Day every day. You do not need a holiday to say "I love you."

Etsy Shop Updates

Before the holidays I started the process of reopening my Etsy shops, Silverblayze Supplies and Vintage and With Eyes Lifted. My shops have been closed for about a year because of the wedding, the new house, and the time I needed to recharge.

Now that I am focused again I am getting reacquainted with the changes to Etsy's site. I have created About pages for each shop (About Silverblayze and About With Eyes Lifted), and I am refreshing item descriptions and pictures to sell old stock.

Here are a couple of handmade listings from With Eyes Lifted...

 Rose Skinny Scarf

 Opalite Bracelet

...and curated items from Silverblayze Supplies and Vintage.

Plaid Ribbon

 Blank Cassette Tapes

In the spring I will release a new collection. You can follow my blog for listing updates and the official Grand (Re)Opening.