Sunday, September 2, 2012

Martha's in the House!

I've been seeing the Martha Stewart craft line for a while now, but I had never stopped to investigate it.  While I was shopping for paper in an independent craft store, I asked about the Martha Stewart paper punches and the owner graciously gave me a demo and let me try it. It was very easy to use and this particular punch can be used on a full sheet of paper instead of just creating borders. I was sold and I bought two full sheet punches and one border punch.  I have a tendency to overdo everything. I see some great potential with these punches in creating wallpaper, furniture, accessories, wall art, etc.  So, you know what that means?  Yep, you'll be seeing them at work again!  








The stuff:  The flooring is a place mat.  Wall panels were made with the Martha Stewart paper punch by punching a row of white paper and backing it with black paper.  The table base is a painted candle holder (the original color was orange, so why in the world would I paint it chrome when the chairs are orange AND it's my favorite color?  Well, I wanted it to match the chair legs, but it would have had more punch if I'd just left it alone, oh well!)  The acrylic shelves are storage containers.  The zebra print vase is covered with Sally Hansen's Salon Effects. The chairs are painted CB2 chairs and I used the greenhouse from IKEA. The accessories are dollhouse, craft store & thrift store finds along with some homemade stuff.

I'd like to welcome a few new followers!  I appreciate you being here and I hope you enjoy what you see. 

Enjoy the Labor Day Holiday (US followers)!.........Beany
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19 comments:

  1. JazziSeptember 2, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    I like! Think I should pop in for a relaxing seat for awhile! The wall panels are super Beany xxx

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    1. Minis-B-Happenin'September 4, 2012 at 7:46 PM

      Thanks Jazzi, I'm glad you like! If only we could pop into a room and spend some time, I'd never be at home!

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  2. My Journey To Celebrating LifeSeptember 2, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Hello Beany, This is awesome creativity in the house! Fantastic pictures and a very motivating post. I love your work.

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    1. Minis-B-Happenin'September 4, 2012 at 7:48 PM

      Thank you Felma! I'm still thinking about your green and gold dress in a Mardi Gras ballroom!

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  3. studiosevenSeptember 2, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    This room is beautiful! The lattice work from the MS punch really adds to the garden style. The Sally Hansen's Salon Effects...your greatest innovation for the week : ) Two tone effect on the CB2 chairs...who'd of thunk it; what a way to make them your own! Green...great counterpoint to your favorite color--orange and the silver table base keeps it all grounded (IMHO). I'm always looking forward to your posts. Keep 'em coming. I've got that awesome mirror (Michael's $1 bin?!) now you've inspired me to put it to good use ; )

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    1. Minis-B-Happenin'September 4, 2012 at 7:53 PM

      Thank you! I'm really into the lattice work: fabrics, papers, vases, wall hangings, you name it! Yep, good ole Michael's $1 bin. I have all colors. That's what I mean by overdoing everything!

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  4. KathiSeptember 3, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    Love this room! It's perfect in the Ikea greenhouse. I really like the way you used the MS border punch. Another great idea! Thanks for sharing your source!
    Blessings,
    Kathi

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    1. Minis-B-Happenin'September 4, 2012 at 7:54 PM

      Thank you Kathi! I'm glad you like it eventhough it's not beachy or turquoise! :)

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  5. Mad For ModSeptember 3, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    This is sooooo cool! Orange is my favorite color too, but I think the table base in the chrome makes the chairs stand out. Your lamp is great too. I like the shade!

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    1. Minis-B-Happenin'September 4, 2012 at 8:04 PM

      Thank you very much, and I had figured out that you were another orange lover!! I bought a 3-pack of Kleenex (each pack a different color and design), thinking the tissues were printed, but to my disapointment it was only the packaging, so I photocopied it and used it as a shade.

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  6. Hunky DorySeptember 3, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    This is just fabulously beautiful.

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    1. Minis-B-Happenin'September 4, 2012 at 8:15 PM

      Thank you, I really appreciate it and it was fun working on! Well, I'm always having fun with it!

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  7. IlonaSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Wooooooooooow this is so fantastic! All those colors are so good balanced(how can I say this, I hope you know what I mean?)!!
    Greetings, Ilona

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  8. Minis-B-Happenin'September 4, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Thanks Ilona! I'm glad you like it and you said it just fine!

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  9. studiosevenOctober 5, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Okay Beaney, I was looking for an "email me" button and couldn't find one so I must say it publicly: I'm jones-ing for one of your bright, beautiful, fun and modern rooms so i hope you have time to create and blog about one really soon : D That's all!

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  10. Minis-B-Happenin'October 7, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    Ha Ha! I'll have to figure out the email button. I've been workin' on a room (seems like forever), but I'm taking a class this semester and the homework is sucking up ALL my play time! Very cool of you to comment, thanx! Can't guarantee that it will be any of the above (oh, the pressure) but I'm almost finished.

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  11. Minis-B-Happenin'October 7, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    I could have sworn there were spaces between all the words!

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  12. Mini DorkDecember 28, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Love the wall panels! I think the CB2 chairs look great with the white legs. Cool idea. You make orange brilliant. Love the room!

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  13. Minis-B-Happenin'January 5, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Thank you so much! I really have to force myself not to do everything in orange. This mini stuff lets me play with other colors.

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