Inspired By: Gold

there is usually quite a lot of thought and inspiration
that goes into the tutorials and projects i share with you.
so i thought it might be fun to start a new feature on the blog
called "inspired by:"
where i show those things that have inspired my making!
like a peek inside my crafty brain.
what do you think?

today is a little grouping of tutorials i've found
that all involve shimmery shiny gold.
i'm not usually a gold lover,
but all of these folks have styled it so fresh and springy
i can't help but want to get crafting with some gold myself!

- make some plain notebooks fabulous with this tutorial by eat sleep cuddle.

- this personalized gold bracelet tutorial by born in eighty two
  would make a darling mother's day gift.

- add some sparkle to your style with the diy sequined heart hairbow on whimseybox.

- dress up your desk with this diy polka dot mouse pad by lovely indeed.

what are your thoughts on gold?
do you find it too over the top or do you love a hint of glamor?