Sunday, August 7, 2011

UL Blume Personalized Jewelry

This bracelet comes with a sheet of black, red and Caribbean blue vinyl with adorable expressions and designs.  Our Blume jewelry line will be available Sept. 1st.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Blume Jewelry Preview: Simply Words Collection

Don't you love how just one simple word or phrase be so meaningful? In our Simply Words Collection, you'll find a selection of funky bangles and delicate necklaces inscribed with words that inspire, encourage, uplift, and brighten. Wear what you feel, indeed.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Blume Jewelry Preview: Shine Collection

Adorn yourself with bright and shining silver that reflects your own inner radiance! In our Shine Collection, we feature earrings, bracelets, and a single statement-making necklace to remind you to be at your most brilliant. This collection also includes 5 Shine Brightly embellishments. Engraved with expressions like, "Make Your Mark," and "Live, laugh, love, and learn," they are an extremely fashionable way to take inspiration wherever you go.

Friday, July 29, 2011

UL Blume: Grace Collection

Starting today, I will be previewing each of inspirational jewelry collections. First up-Grace.

Just as a small grain of sand transforms into a radiant pearl, we are also made beautiful by every challenge we face. Featuring delicate pearls, silk cherry blossoms, and blue glass briolette beads, each piece in our Grace Collection is a reminder of your own inner strength and anything's possible attitude.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Monthly Incentive Decorating Ideas - August

Vinyl Colors Shown:
Matte Black
Materials Needed:
Ornate Mirror (12” x 18” purchased at JoAnn’s)
Mistick
 
Instructions: Prep the mirror by cleaning with mistick. Let dry.  Prep and apply the expression.

Vinyl colors shown:
Terra Cotta
Materials Needed:
MDF Board-Pre drilled-White
7 wooden clothes pins
Fabric dye in various colors (can be purchased at fabric stores)
Multi-purpose wood glue
 
Instructions:
Begin by dying each clothespin in various colors. I used 5 different colors in 5 different containers. I used soup cans and bottles as the dye will stain plastic cups. Add 1 tsp. of dye to each container. Boil a medium size pan full of water. Fill each container about 2/3 full of boiling water. Drop clothes pins into the containers using tongs. Wait about 10 minutes, or until desired color is reached. Remove the clothes pins with the tongs and let them dry on newspaper or foil. Once the clothes pins are dry, adhere them to the pre drilled board using the wood glue spaced about 2 inches apart. Prep and apply the expression.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Fresh Ideas for Hostess and Customer Monthly Incentives—June

Product Color Shown: Slate Grey

Materials needed:
·         MDF board—Pre-drilled
·         Metal Hooks
·         White or cream paint
·         Green paint


Instructions:
       Paint pre-drilled MDF board with white or cream paint; 
let dry
      Paint metal hooks in green, or any fun accent color; 
let dry
Secure metal hooks to pre-drilled board

Product Colors Shown:
Part 1: Whipped Cream; Part 2: Honey Wheat
Materials needed:
·         12" x 12" sewing hoop (purchased at Michael’s)
·         Fabric with a subtle pattern
·         Vinyl effects
·         Medium size paint brush or sponge brush

Instructions:
Assemble your fabric inside the sewing hoop and 
pull tight around the edges.
In a small container, mix 2 parts water with 1 part Vinyl Effects.
Brush the surface area of the fabric with the mixture and let dry overnight. 
This will create a glossed surface for your expression to adhere to.
You may need to pull the fabric tight again before applying your expression.
Finish by cutting the excess fabric to the edge of the sewing hoop.
Product Color Shown:
Whipped Cream

Materials needed:
Bold watering can (purchased from the Home Depot)

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Fresh Ideas for Hostess and Customer Monthly Incentives—May


Summer is a great time for BBQs and picnics. Dress up your next outdoor affair by adding this fun expression to your drink tote, or cooler.   
·          “Summer” expression (18059): Berry Red (9030)
·         Metal bucket
Brighten up your home with laughter and this cheery project. Display your favorite pictures, clipped comics, or anything else that gets you smiling.    
·          “Laughing is sunshine for the soul” expression (18293): Valencia Orange (9036)
·         MDF Board – Pre-drilled (300132)
·         Bulldog Clips (300134)
·         Paint, yellow
·         Orange ribbon
Welcome your friends to your home in style with this sophisticated frame. Add a pop of color with cardstock that matches your home décor for the perfect finishing touch.
·          “Welcome friends” expression (18292): Matte Black (9070)
·         Frame – Square Black (300137)
·         Red cardstock
·         Glue
·         Black and ivory ribbon