DIY Envelope Liners

 

Materials:

Decorative paper (mine is from Michael's)

Envelopes

Scissors

Glue stick

Step 1: Outline your envelope, but make it a 1/2 inch shorter. (notice how my envelope goes off the edge of the floral paper)

Step 2: Cut out the outlined shape

Step 3: Get your envelope

Step 4: Glue the backside of the cut out envelope liner

Step 5: Slip the envelope liner inside the envelope

Step 6: Secure the liner in place and make sure it's flattened and smooth

Here's a super easy way to dress up your envelopes. This little added detail is perfect for when you're sending out wedding invites, birthday cards, and any other special occasion mailings. I especially love doing this when I send out DIY holiday cards (future post coming up soon)! If you're planning on doing a mass mailing and need 100+ of these made, you can layer a few sheets of paper together and cut several out at a time. I know it's still probably very time consuming so maybe make it a fun group effort with some friends! I personally LOVE cutting pretty sheets of paper while watching Netflix or Hulu. Makes me feel like I'm being ultra productive.

Let me know if you have any questions or comments about this! :)

I'm Late to the Polyvore Game

I know Polyvore has been around for a while now (or at least based on my observation of tons of other bloggers using it), but I never actually thought it was anything special or interesting... boy was I wrong! I just signed up today because my little sister brought this site to my attention and I am now TOTALLY addicted. Now, it may just be more fun making these collages than actually looking at other people's collages...so if my eye-sore collages offend you, I am very very sorry. I'm just going through a temporary (or possibly long-term) addiction right now.

In the past, I made my own collages on photoshop and it took hours just sifting through the net looking for things to collage. On Polyvore, it's already there for you and I don't have to do any editing to the images! It's great. I can be just as creative while saving tons of time. I am so obsessed. omg.

Time to go create 10000000 more boards! If you're on Polyvore, you can find me here (click) or search my username: ThreadedbySherry. Let me know if you have any Polyvore tips and tricks for making more appealing collages!

Tropical Florals

Target Cardigan//H&M High Waisted Shorts//ASOS Clutch//Francesca's Collection Necklace//Sears Black Pumps

High waisted shorts paired with a layering tank and cardigan are easy everyday go-to pieces, especially when I don't know what to wear. I bought these shorts from H&M a few years ago so I don't think it's in stock anymore, but you can get high waisted shorts almost anywhere. I recently got a pair from ASOS that I'd recommend if you're on the market for a pair. Target never disappoints when it comes to comfortably affordable cardigans. The print on this cardigan reminds me of a tropical rainforest forest. I'm not sure if those flowers are found in a tropical rainforest...I actually got this on sale for about 50% off at the store so check your local stores first before buying online!

 This ASOS clutch is one of my new favorite bags to use! It's got a mini gold chain as well if you wanted to wear it as a shoulder purse. I think the design and texture of the purse looks classy, interesting, and not too flashy or over the top. I prefer things that are quietly interesting versus loudly interesting, if that makes sense. Then again, some people might think these bold floral prints I wear are loud.

 Let me know if you have any questions about anything you see here!

DIY Inspiration: Book Case

Photo 1 & 2 Agustav.com book shelf, Photo 3 Stella Bleu Designs industrial book shelf, Photo 4 HGTV shelf,  Photo 5 Stella Bleu industrial clothes rack.

I've been in the mood to build a book shelf and was first inspired by the hanging books in photo #1. My co-worker actually showed this to me first and I thought it was the coolest thing ever. I'm also really into the industrial pipe look mixed with worn wood. It makes a room look really interesting and you don't have to worry about accidentally scratching or putting a dent into it.

The last photo is a bonus photo of an industrial clothes rack from Stella Bleu Deigns. I would love to have one of those in my room.... Alright, time to get myself to a Home Depot. 

Current eBay items (expires Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013): 

My Closet's a Garden

Floral Cardigan from Target, Pants from Zara, Thrifted purse, Shoes from Macy's

Here's one of many floral cardigans I own and wear almost weekly. I just can't get enough of floral prints. I think maybe because it makes an outfit exciting without having to try too hard. I just put it on and that's kinda it. Not much accessorizing is needed since the print is already busy enough. Within the past 7 months I've found 4 amazing floral print cardigans from Target. Target rocks. And each time I find one, I think to myself, "Do I REALLY need it?" and the answer is always yes... and now I have a garden in my closet. It's great. I'd also recommend Macy's and ZARA as another great floral cardigan shopping destination.

 

Jenni Feature: Hey There Summer + Google ALERT!

My sister Jennifer wearing shorts from Twirl, mom's vintage Eileen Fisher top, Yellow Kate Spade Wallet, & Brown Lita shoes bought from her trip to China

Summer is just around the corner, actually it's this Friday, and these shorts on my sister work perfectly for that spring to summer transition. I love love love the pop of yellow, especially when it's resting on top of her head. As I mentioned in 98.9% of my posts, I am obsessed with florals. I feel like florals transcend all seasons and can be worn whenever, wherever. As much as I love summer and all the wonderful summer dresses that come along with it, I am not looking forward to sweating like a pig in LA from the 90+ degrees everyday. Luckily my office has A/C and by the time I'm off work, the temperatures are at a cooler 89 degrees. (Yes, I am being sarcastic...) 

GOOGLE ALERT! Google Reader is shutting down in two weeks so if you haven't yet, follow me on BlogLovin' and also import the blogs you read into your BlogLovin' account. 

Closet Purge on eBay

It's almost the end of May and I've decided it's time to sell off a ton of clothes I've collected throughout the years. A lot of it is vintage stuff from my grandma, aunts, uncles, thrift stores, friends, cousins, cousin's cousins, your neighbor, etc... and a good portion of it is stuff I've bought but never really wore so instead of wasting a good piece of clothing, I'm gonna list a bunch of stuff in my eBay shop, Threaded by Sherry, this weekend (May 25).

These sparkly vintage gems pictured above will be part of the closet cleansing as well. I hope they find a good home!