New to ConstantlyAlice!

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Hugs and Smooches,
D

Think Spring!

Come check out some of the fun spring offerings at ConstantlyAlice!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 - Project Development

Hiya, friends!  I hope you're enjoying the Create 365 project as much as I am so far..I have a lot more planned.

What I would like to do today is put this question to you..what would YOU like to see?  Is there something special you'd like to purchase from the shop, or that you would perhaps enjoy a tutorial on?  I'm happy to add it to my planning..(I do, after all, have 362 more projects to complete ;)

Add your ideas and suggestions in the comments below.  I look forward to reading them!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 - The Raspberry "Disco Ball" Necklace

This project makes me feel like dancin'.  Hang it from the ceiling, give it a spin and let out your best disco call..WHOOP, WHOOP!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 - The Art Deco Bracelet

The first of a new line coming to the shop!  I just love the romantic, rosy pinks in this one.  I'm also working on a pale green and a lovely golden and brown one.

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 - Button Rings

Today I was feeling a bit under the weather, but I didn't want to let it get the best of my resolution, so I picked a nice easy project ;)  These were so much fun to make, I think I need one for every finger!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

New to the Shop, and a BIG thank you!

My wonderful friends,

I wanted to thank you so much for the outpouring of support for yesterday's blog post.  I was incredibly moved by your kindness.  You are (as I suspected) some of the warmest and most generous people I have the pleasure to interact with.  So thank you <3

Hugs and Smooches,
D

(PS.  Oh, yeah!  And new stuff :)  xoxo)

Surprise!

A quick little sale for blog readers only :)  *ssshhhhhh*

For the next 24hrs, you can take 30% off your purchase from ConstantlyAlice on Etsy with code CABLOG30!

Here are some of the lovely items currently available..get 'em fast before they're all gone :)

Blue/Green Buttefly Brooch

Plum Princess Coat

Vintage Brooch and Earrings Set

Blue Pillbox Hat

Red Riding Hood Necklace

Sale will run until 12pm tomorrow.

Hugs and Smooches,
D

New to the ConstantlyAlice Shop!

Holiday shopping is not over yet!  Here are a few of the newly listed items at ConstantlyAlice on Etsy.

Hugs and Smooches,
D

The "Whimsy" Giveaway!

Hooray! A giveaway! 

ConstantlyAlice will be giving away a prize package that includes the Sweetheart Beret from my recent blog tutorial and 50% off any one item in the ConstantlyAlice Shop! 

Entering is simple..simply be a subscriber of the ConstantlyAlice Newsletter "Whimsy".

When you subscribe, you will be eligible for exclusive reader discounts and special features (so really, it's a win/win ;) You can subscribe here on the ConstantlyAlice blog , or on Facebook.

Contest is open to all entries and will run until 12/15! Good Luck ♥

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Wishful Thinking - December Edition

A few more items on my holiday wish list!  (From some of my favorite shop girls ;)

1. Faeriewickets
2. Crimson Crimplene Vintage
3. Gypsum Moon
4. Nyssa, Ink
5. Mercanstyle
6. Therz World
7. Hunters Kitchen
8. Kris's Vintage Clothing
9. Lady Jane Vintage
10. Ms. Maude
11. The Thrifty Gypsies
12. French Press Vintage
13. Vintage Home Shop
14. Enframe Photography
15. Treatsoap
16. Bre's Baubles Vintage
17. English Shop
18. Televised
19. Gingermegs Vintage
20. Sock Monkeys and Bacon
21. ChicVintageWear

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Peacock

I built this entire outfit around this pair of tights.  True story.

Hugs and Smooches,
D

New to the ConstantlyAlice Shop!

Just added sooo many lovely vintage jewelry pieces to the shop! Here are some of my favorites.

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 Love this little grape brooch and earring set!  How cute would this be as a holiday gift for the wine lover on your list?

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These little mod flower earrings remind me of Mary Tyler Moore :)

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These pink clip earrings would make FANTASTIC shoe clips!

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Another great holiday gift (or even a gift for yourself ;)  Little pink snowflakes!

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I love these so much, I almost couldn't part with them.

These are just a few of the wonderful vintage items now available!  Head on over to the shop to take a look at the other lovelies, and expect many, many more unique vintage and handcrafted items to come leading up to the holiday season.

Hugs and Smooches,
D

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Crafting for the Holidays

If you love making gifts for the holidays, as I do, you know that it's never too soon to begin planning your holiday giving list.  (In theory..I do have a tendency towards procrastination and have found myself in previous years pulling all nighters with a pot of coffee and several skeins of yarn ;-)

I have vowed, however, that I will be organized this year!!  In this spirit, I have started sorting through some of my pins on Pinterest to identify what I would like to try my hand at, and who the gifts would be suited for..because, truthfully, I do sometimes find something I reallllyyy want to make that would only be suited as a gift for me :-)

Here are a few things I'm thinking about so far:

For her

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 These gorgeous origami fabric butterflies would be perfect for hair accessories, brooches or as an accent on a necklace.

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Hand scrub, great in a gift bag with a nail file and some pretty nail polish!

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Embellished cardigans..soooo easy.  (Incidentally, this is also an adorable blog with several other fantastic ideas!)

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Cozy sewn felt slippers (also a great idea for kiddos!)

For Him

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My husband LOVES these.  They're pretty easy to make..I may enlist the children to create a few for their Dad and uncles ;-)

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Despite his protests about the "Fudge Handles" he acquires every holiday season, The Man loveeesss some homemade fudge.

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Create a playlist, could be songs for your sweetheart, running songs, songs to brighten your day, type the list out on fun paper and attach to an itunes gift card..it's like a mixed tape for the 21st century ;-)

For the Kids

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Create a bunch of these.  Use to embellish overalls, sweaters, hats, mittens or stitch them all together to make a scarf.

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Rice filled heating pads to snuggle up to on a cold night!

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I'm a sucker for a cute hat, and this one's about as cute as they come..

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This link is for 25 Christmas Books and crafts to go with them, but you could do this with any book for any age!  My oldest daughter loves the Hunger Games, and I thought a neat combo would be the Hunger Games books and a craft project to make arrow hair sticks out of chopsticks and feathers or felt feathers.  My youngest loves Diary of a Wimpy Kid, so to go along with that, a craft for making your own diary. 

So that's my (preliminary) list!  What are your ideas for the holidays?  Do you make gifts as well?  What sort of items are on your crafting list?  Feel free to share here or over on facebook!

A Sorta Fairytale..

A while back, I wrote a post about some changes to the blog, the shop and my life in general.  I felt like I had lost a little of my direction and needed some time to find my way.

After some brainstorming, I've come up with a few ideas:

• The stunning model in the photo above is my lovely daughter, Shannon.  You will be seeing some more of her and her best friend, Jules, as I transition the clothing photos in the shop over to live models.
• The appearance of the shop and blog will be taking on a bit of a vintage/fairytale/literary quality.  You will see a more consistent theme and a lot of the new handmade jewelry and accessories coming into the shop will be inspired by my love of literature.  (Plus there will still be plenty of vintage!)
• I am moving towards making ConstantlyAlice a more permanent source of income.  This means you will see more merchandise coming to the shop on a regular basis.  You may also see me branch out to ebay in addition to my etsy store to give you more purchase options.  Finally, you will certainly begin to see more activity here on the blog!

I have some other treats in store for you..like a holiday season launch beginning at the end of september/beginning of october and maybe even a look book to show you some styling options :)

It's good to be back, and I'm so glad to be sharing with all of you again!

Hugs and Smooches,
D