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Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Yarn Wreath
Hi again! I have finished another project. I have been doing a lot of stuff lately, and trying to get ready for lil man's upcoming party.
I did finish this wreath for our living room though. It's an 18 inch wreath, and I thought it would be big enough for the wall that it is on, but it looks like I'm going to have to add some stuff to the wall. It is kind of dwarfed by the huge blank wall. I'm thinking maybe two 12 inch wreaths, one on either side, decorated the same way. I will probably do them with cream colored yarn and brown and tan flowers. We'll see how long that takes to do...haha!
For this wreath, I used an 18 inch straw wreath from Michael's, Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Coffee, and some scrap felt in coordinating colors of my living room. Our walls are a taupe and our trim is a dark brown.
When I started wrapping, I was going for a clean look, so I just did one layer of yarn. When I was done with the first layer, I realized not every bit of the straw wreath got covered. Instead of going back over again with a clean layer, I just did a messy layer. (If you click on the pictures, you can see it in bigger detail.) I love it!
Linked up to:
Show Me What Ya Got #15 @ Not Just A Housewife
TOO Cute Tuesday: Linky Par-tay #22 @ Funky Polka Dot Giraffe
What I Whipped Up Wednesday @ Sugar and Dots
Sugar and Spice #50 @ Seven Thirty Three
Linked up to:
Show Me What Ya Got #15 @ Not Just A Housewife
TOO Cute Tuesday: Linky Par-tay #22 @ Funky Polka Dot Giraffe
What I Whipped Up Wednesday @ Sugar and Dots
Sugar and Spice #50 @ Seven Thirty Three
Monday, March 7, 2011
Birthday Highchair Pennant Banner
Here is another post on some stuff I did for lil man's party last year. Pretty soon, there will be posts for his 2nd birthday party.
For his high chair, I just made a simple pennant banner. Super easy.
I measured and cut out 5 triangles in the polka dot paper. Don't remember the measurements, I just cut out a size that I liked.
Then, I cut out the same triangles, but a little smaller on white cardstock, and glued them on top of the polka dot papers.
On the Cricut, I cut out the letter "T" and number "1" a few times in my selected font. I glued those on top of the white cardstock, and then punched holes in the top corners of each triangle.
I just tied them to together with simple grosgrain ribbon.
And there it is. Simple party decor.
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Kitchen Canister Vinyls
I did these a while back, but I still love them. I have seen a lot of these, but on glass and plastic containers. I don't think I have seen any on stainless steel canisters.
I have 6 canisters, but the other 2, I'm still trying to figure out if I want to keep what's in them.
Wanna know one of my kitchen helpers? I'm sure you have heard about or seen this before.
I keep drink stirrers in my canisters for leveling. Some use chopsticks.
Now, when I am measuring flour I don't have to use my finger or search for something to level it with. Clever!
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Valentine's Pictures
Sorry for that little hiatus. I decided to take a little break to enjoy this beautiful weather with my lil man. It's been nice, and I wanted to take advantage of it.
I know it is a week past Valentine's day, but I just remembered that I didn't share these cute pictures. This is a really cute idea for Valentine cards. My mom sent me this link as an idea because she knows I love to take tons of pictures of my lil man.
I have only so many "backgrounds" to work with in my home because we have a small home. So, I just used a white bed sheet that I keep just for photos. My mom cut out the cute hearts on her Cricut for me. And, I let lil man go to town with some candy.
Here are some of my fave shots:
Ok, maybe more than a few....
Oh, and that mean look, that's lil man's I'm-trying-to-be-mad-at-you look. Still cute.
Hope y'all enjoyed this lil post of pictures!!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Zippered Pouch
Suzanne, if you're reading this, CLOSE THIS NOW until you get your birthday package....I'm serious! NOW! =)
Are you still reading? Close it! I know you girlie! =)
Ok, now that she's gone...
I have sewn my first bag...well, small bag. I found this adorable owl pattern, and knew I had to make something for my bestie for her birthday. She is obsessed with owls. I have been friends with her FOREVER it seems like. Since about 8th grade, I think.
This is us the night of my wedding rehearsal:
Anyways, her birthday was like a month ago, and I'm still working on her stuff that I'm sending her. Everytime I think I'm done, I want to add something else. But, I'm working on the last thing. Finally.
I am still intimidated by my sewing machine, but I thought this would be an easy project to tackle. It didn't come out perfect by any means, but I hope she likes it!
I didn't have a different fabric for lining so I just used the same.
You can tell it's my first. Look at the inside. Oh well, right? I tried. She can use it for makeup in her purse or something.
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