ksyardbird

'Wood' you 'bloomin' look at that!!!
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Spring is *here* (well, not quite, but we're sooooo close).
Scroll to check out the 'planting' of the peachy tulips AND the little scrap-scrap wood fireflies (complete with glow-in-the-dark bummies) I added a little later. Cheerful!!
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And then...
Bloomin' Color!!!
Figuring out stems and the metal chop saw.
Stay tuned - I've picked an extra special spot at the edge of the forest for them!!
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An idea inspired by Springy-Spring flowers, our beautiful forest, and my magical scrap wood pile.
A few cuts with my trusty jigsaw and. . .
Stay tuned.
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Happy Blingees make my 💗 happy!!!
I create one of a kind bling to make your heart sing.
Gift someone special - gift yourself!
Link in bio -
https://ksyardbird.etsy.com
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More Heart Bracelets!
More 💗
More 💜
More 💛
More 💗
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DM me or visit ksyardbird.etsy.com to *SHOP* these lovelies and MORE!!!
(P.S. These are the last of the Sweet Heart beads - don't miss out!)

Let's talk about how much I 💛💗💗🤎💚💜💗🤎🤎🤎🤎 stretch bracelets with hearts!!
Pictured are the *last* of the sweetest clay hearts and bronze-edged glass hearts in the studio for this year. You can choose ready-made bracelets OR DM to create something uniquely yours! Prices vary, let's create; let's get blingy!! Let's heart-up Valentine's Day!!
💗 with silver blue glass seed beads - $15 (with free U.S. shipping)
💚 with darker green glass seed beads - $15 (with free U.S. shipping)
🤎 with peacock purple glass seed beads - $12 (with free U.S. shipping)
I have nearly every color of semi-precious, czech-glass, swarovski, and seed beads ready to be part of your new favorite blingy bracelet!! Want earrings or a necklace instead?? No problem! I got you, boo. 🤎

B O O !!
Picked up a cute-enough (fake) pumpkin (see last pic) and decided it needed more More MORE!!
A bit of magical glittery spray paint, an old glass door k**b, all sorts of dried floral from my gardens past, a couple surprise trinkets and hot glue... the All Magical hot glue!
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What does keeping up with Blingy inventory on the ksyardbird shop look like? A little bit like this.🐦
Been to the shop lately?
Lots of Blingy Bits on sale and New Treasures being added - just in time for the weekend scrolling. 'See' you there!
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https://www.etsy.com/shop/ksyardbird
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Wondering how my chair project is going??
Something
Like
This...
It's sanded (smooth as a baby's bum), paint colors and design chosen, back fell apart.
Again.
Time for more aggressive measures to secure those slats.
Again.
Enter bigger screws AND mega-glue.
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Sunny days get me outside with my jar stash and spray paints.
This past weekend, I expanded with stencils, metallic watercolors, and little craft brushes. 🎨🖌
(See more videos in the comments)
Did you know???
1. Spread Vaseline on areas you don't want painted (like the leaf stencils) 🌿
2. Spray your spray paint into a puddle in a little dish then use a brush to paint (like the fish and bird stencils) 🦈
3. Watercolors work well on craft and spray paints (like on the green jars) 💚
4. These little jars are perfect for trinkets, flowers, votives. . . And are ready to be YOURS for $13 each (with free U.S. shipping) 🥰
Stay Blingy, Blingees!!!
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BLINGEES!!!!
I canNOT *W A I T* to combine these little (1-1/2" x 5/8") bezel-floral-charms I made this weekend in the studio. Match them up with birthstones, or crystals, or other flowery charms, or. . . all.the.best.beads on a chain, or leather, or velvet, or. . . EVERYTHING Blingy in the world (or not. 💗)
In other words -
I canNOT wait to create a Custom Necklace Just For You!!!
Stay tuned for some one-of-a-kind treasures to get you inspired.
In the meantime - *which* is your FAVE??
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Same Amazing vintage mother of pearl button pendants as the earlier post, but, this time. . .
EXTRA pizazz!!!
You choose your pendant and the color of the leather. Does Bling get any better???
Oh! Still $27 with free U.S. shipping.
Just Say YES!!
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OMIGAWSH!
L 👁 👁 K!!!!
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Amazing vintage mother-of-pearl button pendants and (beautifully) hand-dyed and cut leather laces by come together for a necklace that's
🐦 simple to wear (no clasp - just tie to secure),
🐦 completely adjustable (up to 28" depending upon the lace), and
🐦won't irritate your neck (no metal - just buttery soft leather).
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I have *many* colors of lacing for you to choose from.
🐦 $27 each with free U.S. shipping.
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GET BLINGY!
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While I (im)patiently *waaaitt* for the Arkansas temps from hell to cool themselves down so I can work on that chair project I posted yesterday ~
How about some semi-random pics of vintage button (and a couple seashell) pendant assembly in the studio?
Gotta a FaVoRiTe? 😍
Tell me about it & let's make it happen!
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Ooooh....
Old wood chair & paint.
Pretty excited to get going on this one.
I've already deep-cleaned and changes the back slat positioning.
Definitely inspired!!
Gotta do a bit more prep, planning, then experimenting before the actual make over.
Yup! ExCiTeD!!!!
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BRACELETS.
Sooo Many Blingy Bracelets!!
BeAuTiFuL, Bead-iful, Bracelets!!
Glass beads, semi-precious stones, metal beads ~ all on stretchy cord for the Simply Perfect fit for wrists 6'3/4" - 7-1/2".
Wear one, wear more - priced to be center of attention or more is more layering.
Hit me in the DM for special pricing - you'll be glad you did!
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GOOD MORNING, SUNSHINE!!
Light at the End of the Tunnel (espresso-lemonade-bubbles. IYKYK) in the glass.
Sunflower in the vase.
Love all around.
Thank you, !
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A Bowlful of Bunnies!
Cotton bunny napkins folded into (what else when it's Springy Easter season??) BUNNIES.
Tied with a bit of string and a sweet little carrot button.
Oh! That Robin Z! She's all about That Easter, isn't she?
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(Link for video how-to by BHG:
https://youtu.be/mk7N-Rsv408 )
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Robin Z is just over here creating with hearts, sparkly bits and pretty glass seed beads.
Bracelets, anyone?
💚On stretchy cord;
💙Sizing range 6.75" to 7.5"
(depending upon bracelet);
💜$17.50 each & free U.S. shipping.
❤DM for All The Details!!
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Yeah!! Another carrot post. 🥕
Because... this larger carrot pic called for something extra unique. 🥕🥕🥕
Off to Robin Z's treasure stash!!
A piece of 100 year old salvaged mopboard;
Some cool old nuts & bolts from Grandpa Fred's 'magic parts drawers';
A stretch of leftover twine;
A couple mini clothespins.
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No cutting, no staining, no painting - just a couple drops of hot glue and *YES*!
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When Robin Z decides her Spring 🐇 decor *needs* carrots, then she gets out the art supplies (including some 'saved' frames from too many years ago) and draws (one too many, like that's even possible) carrots. 🥕 🥕 🥕 🥕 🥕
She has a fave - do you?
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What has Robin Z been up to?
Some heartfelt power tool love on some random spray painted scrap lumber.
*(Many times I'll lay projects on a piece of wood to spray paint - what you see here is the result of the overspray - none of these designs were planned or intentional)*
A little sawing. A little sanding. A little gluing and hammering (very gently!) And....
Well, swipe to see a couple of the Heartful, Imperfectly-Perfect, Hearts!!
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It is definitely (& beautifully) wintry right now. . .
Robin Z is dreaming of all the colors of Spring.
But, oh, the glistening white and snippets of color are definitely inspiration for all sorts of projects and creations to come!
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Robin Z's fave cup of sunshine right there! Perfect way to brighten this dreary-looking Sunday morning. 🌞 ☕️ ❤️

t h i r s t y ?
we are indeed open today!
serving up all your favorite beverages from 8:00am-noon
cheers ☕️

Robin Z's dish cupboard decked out for the holidays. 🤩
If you can't find her in the studio, there's a good chance she's gazing at all the bright and shinies.
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The ksyardbird Studio is a little emptier, a little quieter; the bling is not quite as bright or inspiring today.
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Robin Z had to say good bye to her Sweet, Deaf, Extra-Special Doggy-Buddy, Mr. Jaz, overnight and nothing seems quite right. 😢💔
Creativity is on pause.
There will be *no* delays in shipping.
Thank you for understanding.

Robin Z did (another) thing with spray paint ~
How about custom gift bags!?!?!?!
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1. Paper gift bag (any color works well!);
2. Stencil (once you're done, it will be painted too);
3. Tape and newspaper (tape newspaper to edges of stencil to make it larger to cover areas of gift bag and it's handles you do NOT want painted;
4. Choose paint colors (metallic were used this time - any color is awesome);
5. Place stencil over bag in whatever position you choose - making sure areas you don't want painted are covered;
6. In well-ventilated area, on a flat surface, spray with chosen color(s). Do NOT saturate - one or two very light spray-overs works best. The color will NOT be solid - you don't want the paint to soak through and make the bag soggy);
7. Carefully lift stencil;
8. Admire your work and let bag dry several hours;
9. Fill bag with gifties and prepare yourself for compliments when sharing;
10. HaPpY DaNcE!!!!!
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Here's a quick tip for a quick deco fix.
🕯 Have a glass jar candle with the 'right' fragrance but 'wrong' colored wax or container?
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Spray paint!!!
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1. Put the lid on the candle.
2. Turn the candle upside on a flat surface outside (unless you lucky thing have a bad-ass painting booth).
3. Choose your spray paint color (Robin Z went with metallic gold - it's the holiday theme around here this year, apparently).
4. Spray evenly all the way around the jar- no need for multiple coats or even one heavy coat - just a good evenish coverage will do. A bit of 'splotchy' just adds romance to the candle light.
5. Let the paint cure 24 hours in a dry, well-ventilated space (preferably where it won't freeze or get crazy hot) before removing the lid and lighting the candle.
So Pretty!!!
So Easy!!!
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Robin Z is ~*pausing*~ during a very busy day.
This is a simple snapshot of her view. Yes. Another picture of the mantle and fireplace. But that sunshine. Aaahhh... ☀️
Everyone needs to make time to PAUSE in a beautifully comforting and inspiring place once in a while. In fact, maybe once in lotsa whiles (if you know what I mean).
Wishing you a Pause-ful Day.
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