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DIY Tissue Paper Pom Poms

Here’s a fun and easy (and cheap!) detail from our son’s first birthday party!

What you need: Colored tissue paper, floral wire, scissors, and string.

What to do:
1) Stack 10 to 15 pieces of tissue and fold it up accordion style.

2)  Twist floral wire around the middle of the folded tissue paper and fasten into a loop.

3) For the party, we cut the ends of the accordion into a point to make a more spiky pom pom. You can also cut a scalloped edge for a more flowery look.

4) Carefully pull each of the sheets of paper away from the bunch to create your pom pom!

5) Tie a piece of string on the wire loop and hang your pom poms!

Here are some of the pom poms we made for the party:

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We used the white ones for our Summer Party! Take a look to find other DIY party projects!

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The Cooper Dog

This week I’m feeling extremely sentimental because it’s our first boy’s 7th birthday on Friday. We welcomed Cooper T. Dog (his official name – the “T” stands for “the”) into our lives when he was 12-weeks-old and we could have never imagined the joy he would bring to us.  He is our first ‘boy’ and continues to act very much like a toddler most days…although I swear he cannot only read my mind but can also spell words like “W-A-L-K.”  We shortened it to just “W” and when he caught on, we just called it “a letter of the alphabet” but now we have to say things like “stroll.”  He is the consummate companion – always ready to play Frisbee or cuddle. I’m sure all of the pet owners out there understand the special place in our hearts that is reserved just for Cooper.

I created this print a couple of years ago because it was a fun project and thought it would be a cool addition to our bonus room. Now we can look at a print of our sweet Cooper Dog every night. It is such a nice addition to our home that I know will be a part of our decor for years to come.

I’ve created similar prints for other special four-legged friends.  This first print I made for my brother and sister-in-law to feature their dog, Beamer (and yes, they are avid Virginia Tech fans as well).

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This next print I made for a dear friend of mine who lost her dog Chewy. This was an emotional gift, but it was a nice way to commemorate such an important family member. We miss you, Chewy.

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Okay, before I get too weepy, I just want to say: “We love you Cooper Dog!”

Check out my Etsy store where you can purchase some of the prints I have available as well as some of my canvas wall art!

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Circle Birthday Party Garland

Here’s a fun and easy detail from our son’s first birthday party!

What you need: Scrapbook paper, circles to trace (we used some different sized circular things from the kitchen), a glue stick, scissors, all-purpose thread, and a sewing machine.

What to do:
1. Trace your circles with a pencil and cut them out.
2. If your scrapbook paper is only one-sided, use the glue stick to put two pieces together and let dry completely.
3. Put your circles in the order and length you’d like.
4 One by one, slowly feed them into your sewing machine, leaving a tail of thread at each end to use to hang the garland.
5. Hang your garland and enjoy!

DIY Circle Paper Garland | Vicky Barone

DIY Circle Paper Garland | Vicky Barone

We made another circle garland (this time all-white) for our Summer party! It’s a great detail that can add to any party.

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Grand Opening! The Print Shop: Our New Etsy Store!

We now have an Etsy shop that features prints and canvas wall art!

We’ve started the shop with five different lines of prints that go together in sets of four, but look great individually as well.

Below are a sampling of some of the prints for sale. Click on the pictures to see the full Etsy listings!

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CLICK HERE to view the full store! 
GRAND OPENING SALE: Use the coupon code YAYOPEN to receive 20% off your order (expires 5/6/13)!

We will also be adding new canvas wall art every few weeks, so check back often to see what’s available!

Thanks so much! We hope you enjoy the Vicky Barone Print Shop!

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Vote Now – Minted.com + West Elm Art Challenge

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Mixed Media Reflections – Cool Tones

 

 

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Abstract Line Balance – Green Mono

 

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Abstract Stone Balance 1

 

For those of you who don’t know, Minted.com has design competitions and the designs that get the most votes are sold on minted.com (or in this case, perhaps at West Elm!).  So thank you in advance for all of your support!

 

 

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Vote for my designs on Minted!

Voting is now open for minted.com‘s Icing on the Cake Kid’s Birthday Party Decor Design Challenge! I’d love your support! Click through to vote for my design!

 

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Vote for Construction Fun! http://www.minted.com/design-rating/87621

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Vote for Playful Halftones! http://www.minted.com/design-rating/87600

 

Thank you all so much!!

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Sundance Film Festival 2013 Greeting Card

I had the amazing opportunity to design a greeting card that is featured at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival! If you happen to be in Utah for this year’s festivities, stop by the Festival Co-Op at 608 Main Street to check out all of the sponsors’ cool offerings and presentations!  Recycled Paper Greetings has their own Co-Op space where participants can mail a complimentary greeting card of their choice! I’m so excited for the opportunity to be included in such an amazing event.

Here are some of the people we are following on Twitter to keep up with all of the Sundance news:
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We’ve launched our new website!

We are excited to announce the new and improved vickybarone.com!

Here you will find my portfolio as well as information on my current partnerships. The new site also features my illustrations, some of my newest greeting cards with Recycled Paper Greetings, as well as access to my products for sale with Oopsy Daisy Fine Art for Kids and The Land of Nod.

If you’re interested in my designs and would like to become a partner, please contact us! You can also connect with us on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter!

Check back soon to find new products featuring my artwork as well as to keep up with the new and exciting things we have in store for vickybarone.com!

Thanks so much for all of your support!