LAMP SHADE TREE w/ WOOD SHIM ORNAMENTS

Featured on Steven and Chris (CBC) this month---I whipped up a festive treat that would dazzle the unordinary holiday decorator and re-created a Christmas tree that looks so at home in my abode--it may stay up past Christmas. Lamp shades white washed with regular white wall paint, stacked on a threaded rod. Dazzled cut wood shims into a colour chip glittering story of rustic meets fabulous with just a little pop of the upholstery pin. TA DA! Happy Holidays + Happy Crafting! XO

Glitter Pie Charm Bracelet

Hi I'm Tracey Fisher visiting from my blog, helana and ali. I met Tiffany when she ran her magical classes from her studio in my 'hood. My daughters were hooked and we all - Loved The Pie! Tiffany and I have kept in touch over the years and when she asked me to guest post on her blog, I was tickled pink. A glittered pink of course.

In honour of Tiffany's love of all that glitters, I wanted to come up with a project that would fit right in here on her blog. So was born ... the glittered pie charm bracelet.

I have always crafted with my daughters and I hope I always will. However, I will tell you now at the teenage years ... crafting with mom is not on the top of their list. You need to find something appealing. I find "baking baked goods " with polymer clay to be universally fun. In other words it works with the young kids on a very basic level and it is endless fun for older kids ( or in my case older mothers !) - as it is very satisfying to create small little baked goods to wear as a necklace, ring, bracelet etc... hours (and I mean hours) can be eaten up creating these little lovelies.

First off - our bible of polymer clay goodness - the polymer clay cookbook. Pages and pages of inspiration and very, very good information. Written by two sisters - another point I like to drive home with my daughters :)

Supplies

In this case I used polymer clay (you can use any brand - fimo, sculpey etc.) in the colours of pie I wished to make and found matching glitter.
The pie shell is made from a gold coloured clay with flecks of glitter in it (didn't plan that but hey it works!)
I have a few tools now to create different effects but really you could use a dinner knife for most of this.
I went to the local bead shop and picked up supplies for bracelets including hoop rings, chain and clasps.
I used beading pins in my pieces of pie and later after baking I cut and twisted those to make each charm.

Steps to make a pie...

1 After gathering my supplies I made small disks of my pie shell flattened to 1.5 inches in diameter and 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick.

2 In the middle of the flattened shell I added a small ball of glittered pie stuffing.

3 I brought up the sides of the shell and rolled it on its side to make a pie shape.

4 I then added a narrow rolled strip of "pie shell" to make the edging of my pie and pressed it to the pie edge. With a clay tool (you could use a dinner knife) I made tiny indentations around the pie edge just like a real pie.

Once the pie is made you can then "slice" your pieces of pie. I added extra glitter on the sides of the slices to finish off each slice. You are almost ready to "bake" your pie slices.

I am not a jeweler, so some of you may have a better way to do this but, I added a beading pin into each slice, before baking my pie slices according to the directions on the package of polymer clay.

After baking, I added a small silver bead to each charm, cut the wire down to about 1/2 an inch from the pie and twisted the end and clamped it into a ring so it could be attached to the bracelet. (The book has excellent directions on how to do this)

Finally, I added the glittered pie slices to the bracelet and it is ready for Tiffany to wear.

Tiffany, when you see a little box at your door, you know who it's from!

Thank you Tiffany for letting me visit your blog ... I will see you all next time!

xoxo Tracey

PINK HAIR

Deciding to dye chunks of pink in my hair was the best decision I ever made! I will spend the rest of my life with pink in my hair. It feels like a dream come true.

Leigh Viner has these killer illustration posters that i want for my home---these beauty characters with PINK HAIR! Maybe I will put one in my dressing room?

http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeighViner?page=4

XO

TRACEY FISHER

As a fellow crafter, Tracey and i have shared time and support doing the things that we love and making things that bring beauty in the world. Her holiday ribbons are no exception. These cream puffy delights with vintage-like appeal and texture start the carols playing in my heart.....preparing me for all things tinsel and twine.

Find out how to win your ribbon of love:
www.helanaandali.blogspot.com

And what is more? Tracey will be sharing her inspirations with us on my blog as a guest blogger sharing all that is delicious and crafty in her world.

For more Tracey when Tracey is not with Tiff:
www.helanaandali.blogspot.com
and
www.etsy.com/shop/helanaandali

Look out Crafters! More to come.....

XO

Ms. Pie and Wonder together again!

Wonder here.

The lady is back and today was the magical day that her and I were reunited! We had a little meeting and belated birthday celebration with cakes, foods, gifts and a little catch up on life.
Ms Pie was gone a good chunk of the summer and september october working in the US of A, so there is a lot to catch you up on. So watch your inboxs, facebook, twitter and this blog for all things new.


and lpk cakes! vegan gluten-free deliciousness!

gifts that the lady gave me. check out this adorned box, by the one and only Pie! preloved stockings to die for! an preloved apron! and a book for all my creative doodles. spoiled rotton this one. if you have never been to preloved check it out!

reunited at last!



peace and love.
wonder.

CHARLIE THE ANGEL TURNED ONE!

I had something to craft about this weekend! Garlands, custom cookies with pom poms and a dazzling bow atop of an Indian inspired gift! My niece Charlie turned ONE! OMG! xo

"My Summer"- found in this video

Emerging from my summer. Yes, in October! I return from Los Angeles where it still feels like summer. My apologies to everyone for the disappearance act.
I will share stories this week with images to fill you in.
But to start the show.....a video to set the scene:
My little sister takes pride in finding me music that i will be obsessed with.
This song just came out days ago and the sounds, words and video are the perfect introduction to stories that follow.
Thanks Chel. You rock my world.
XO

HOLD THE PHONE

Goodness.
Tiffany is gonna squeel when she sees these beauties on her blog.
Crafty weekend? MUST CRAFT SOMETHING THAT RESEMBLES THESE!
Colour. Textural. Love. As the lady would say.

Pinterest, How I love you so!

Wonder here, bringing you some delicious morsels.

If you haven't heard of Pinterest its high time you crawl out from under that rock and greet the world of pins. Images, glorious images!

Pinterest is a site where you can save all your interweb inspiration on this online inspiration board. you can also see what others are Pinning, and follow very much like Twitter, however this is all visuals!

Here are some amazing things I found today that have my heart a flutter.






If you like these pins be sure to follow myself and Lady Pie! Username is of course msglitterpie.

And if you need an invite, we have an in. We will send you one!

Hello my name is Wonder

Hello world of Pie lovers.

I am going to tell you a short love story. Mostly told by photos, as long as my ramblings don't go too out of control. Before I get to that, I need to properly introduce myself, as I am a guest here on the blog. Surprise!

My name is Wonder, and well... my real name isn't actually wonder, but it might as well be. I am the graphic designer behind the scenes lady of Glitter Pie, whom makes all of Tiffany's dreams come true. I got the name Wonder from the lady herself, for this very reason. I'm here today and for the next bit as Ms. Pie herself is off being busy doing arty and important things. Thus here I am, filling her rather large glittering shoes with a story, or two as well some lovely inspirations and perhaps play some catch up.

Now that we've been properly introduced, back to the short love story, its the story of me and the Missus herself. This story is by no means short however, to keep your attention, I will give you the pint-size version. Many moons ago, the lady and I met by fluke. Our eyes met across a glowing Apple screen, and we just clicked. Since that fateful day years ago, we have been thick as thieves. I've been here since the near dawn of Glitter Pie. From the studio store front that was on Queen Street East, to its evolution into Glitter Pie Art, that wraps up all that is artful into a neat little package runs the roads, designing, consulting, and crafting on air.

So that's the short and sweet of it. Tiffany is an absolute gem and I am beyond lucky for having met her.

So here are some things I love today. Hope you find something that warms your heart, or tickles your fancy.



Somewhere I would like to lay my head. I have a love for mixed patterns and living simply.



I've sort have been on Ms. Pie's case to get a pup. She wants another ween one day, and she wants to name it Clemintine. Arn't these little nuggets sweet?



One day I will be wedded outside to a strapping young gent... Lady Pie will be my first hand lady when it comes to decor. She's a decorating master mind for hire!



We are a healthy eating pair. First love in the kitchen. Avocado!



Last and not least my collection of ASiaB. These are just the ones that hit the shelves. I am sure I have a few proto-types tucked away. Perhaps I'll let you take a gander later this week!

Until then. Happy Wednesday.
Peace. Love. Art.

Wonder.

The Ribbon

Tracey is a woman of talents never ending---to this blog i gush to the woman behind the ribbons and so much more......
The more i know of her the more i love her. My love is abundant. Her blog makes me smile:
www.helanaandali.blogspot.com
Her company makes me feel like i just wrapped myself in my most favorite blanket.
Her support in me turns my heart shades of pink i have never seen because to have that kind of admiration means a lot.
Here are these killer ribbons that she crafts that i want in piles for my home.
Gush and then go buy them on ETSY.
I know i am.
Thanks Tracey for being in the world then in turn in my world. I am so lucky.
XO

DRIVE

On an early ride one morning in usual traffic, I noticed something. In an older well kept Toyota Corolla beside me was this woman wearing some pretty serious driving gloves. My first reaction was a wish that she was in a Maserati, but then the juxtaposition delighted me. It made me think of life. How with the right accessories, we have it all. So, like some dream---she was racing in her sports car up a highway in a vehicle that needed the gloves. Heck! We all need the gloves to drive in this life. We all need to suit up our hands to make it through the day in real fancy Italian style. Do not be surprised if you see me in these gloves crafting in my next segment. Put your gloves on. Life is waiting for you to drive it hard. XO

SUNDAY-Things to say...

Leaves dancing on the breeze.
Their reflections in the sunlight.
Music fills my heart.
Breakfast in bed- kind of.
The right kind of chocolate.
Set up right to show me.
A bike ride.
My skin a little crisp.
Colours move in my eyes.
Textures and settings appear from dreams.
You are wearing a pink tie.
Things to say.....
Happy Sunday.

SPINNING

I have this running list in my life of things that i want to do and things that i want to accomplish. Do you?
Interestingly, as i sweat my bandanna off in a dark room with strangers and loud music, i have always wanted to be a Spin Instructor.
I think it is my love for good, wild music, working hard and getting people in the zone.
So! yesterday i got certified. Yes, it is true. Today i start my life with a stroke off the glittering bucket list of this life.
Why don't you?
XO

Nigella Feasts - Chocolate Heaven: old-fashioned choc cake

Chocolate Heaven. Nigella Heaven. Setting Heaven. Eating Chocolate Heaven. Pink shirt heaven. I LOVE HER! Enjoy some cake this weekend!
XO

Can't keep

I just got a Ukelele and Eddie Vedder's new Ukelele Songs album has filled my cup when my cup started to empty. Go pick up this amazing album....WOW WOW WOW! XO

Hey, Soul Sister....

I could not believe my eyes when i was introduced to this wonder-filled whimsy home. Vanessa is my soul sister. Our places look so similar and our styles so same...i say "HEY, SOUL SISTER!" Check out the goodness yourself......http://afancifultwist.typepad.com
XO

Hanging

This morning i was dangling from some monkey bars for as long as i could hold onto the bar.
Hanging can mean so many things.
Hanging out.
Leave me hanging.
Hanging on.
Hang up.
I watch clothes hanging from a line. Dancing in the breeze.
I watch my emotions hanging from different hooks in life.
I let go of the bar. I hit the ground. Running.
XO