Halloween Owl Burlap Banner

I have been working on some Fall decoration this past week.

But Halloween keeps creeping in
(get it...creeping..I crack myself up)

I love making banners, buntings and garlands

And of course Halloween is a fun time to do them.

I worked with one of my favorite materials.

BURLAP

and of course scrapbook paper and book pages too.

Meet Owen, Olive, Ollie and Olivia

I used my new crafting tool....the Sizzix Bigkick

With a new Owl die that my Mom bought me just because

I found a great Halloween scrapbook paper pad at Michael's

and went to town cutting the shapes out.

I love his little burlap belly.

I glued him to an old dictionary page

And stitched him onto a burlap backing

Added some details with brads and rick rack..

They will make a great addition to my Halloween decor this year.

But I need to finish my Fall decor first

Using my inspiration and new friend Oscar.

Hanging out with my Friends....

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Paisley, Plaid and Polka Dot Pumpkins

Paisley, Plaid, and Polka Dot Pumpkins

Whew say that five times fast.

It seems like every year I come up with a pumpkin.

Actually one of my very first post was a pumpkin

My Wee Little Pumpkins can be seen here

Last year they grew up  here

So this year I went in a different direction.

My inspiration of course came from Pinterest.

And a sweet little blog Happy Together and her Playful Pumpkins.

So I dug in my stash and visited the fabric store.

Dusted off the sewing machine

And went to work.

And Yes Mom you can have the turquoise ones.

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Fabric Wrapped Spring Wreath

Been working on my Spring Mantel.

And I knew I wanted to do a wreath.

I love doing a fabric wrapped one.

I have done a few of them.

(here, here, and here)

The base is a straw wreath I had picked up.

I love using this type of base.

Just leave to plastic on.

Because I use pins to attach everything and sometimes with styrofoam it starts to fall apart.

Approximately 1/4 yard of fabric is what I used.

I cut it into even strips, about 3" wide

Just wrap and pin, wrap and pin......

Added a few rolled roses.

Can you guess the accent color of my Mantel this year?

Yeah someone around here is addicted to PINK.

My Spring Mantel reveal coming later today.

I love the polka dots.

Linking up with my Friends....

Censational Girl - Spring Craft Party

Valentine's Mantel

Well I am late for the party

 I have been so busy

Busy trying to "Get my Crap Together"

I forgot to post my Valentine's Mantel.

I wanted to keep it simple this year.

And I fell in love with what Lindsey did with her jars.

I have been hoarding jars.

And new this would be perfect.

My Valentine Paint Chip Banner didn't make the cut.

It looks lovely hanging from another shelf

I have been in love with the color grey lately and wanted to use it.

A little grey, a little red, and a dash of pink.

I brought back my dictionary page covered canvases.

The little birdies made a comeback in pink.

The hearts are fabric fused together with heat and bond.

Paper doilies, baker's twine, and some sweet Silhouettes.

It really looks sweet.

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Hanging out with my Friends.....




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Handmade Holiday - Flannel Scarf

We see our Neighbors pretty much everyday.

The 5 year old and I see them when we walk to the bus stop.

Most of them are out walking their pets.

And of course the 5 year old needs to stop, chat and play.

A simple 8 minute walk can take up to 20 minutes

Now with Winter here some of the early morning do have a chill in them

Not like I am use to but there is that chill.

We put together small bags of doggie biscuits for her furry friends

And then I thought it would be nice to do something for the non-furry freinds.

I saw an idea over at See Kate Sew
I'll admit I stock her blog looking for sewing tips
And all it took was 1 yard of fabric.
She has a great Tutorial (for adults and kids)
This is my version.

I have been hoarding Flannel from JoAnn's

The brown and ivory damask made me swoon.

There is alot more than just plaid

But plaid would be wonderful too.

I added one of my Satin Flowers with some bling

I swear they were so easy to make probaly 30 minutes tops.

Probaly less if my sewing skills were better.

I kept this one for myself.
And it kept me toasty warm at the bus stop.
And my neighbor's have been walking around sporting them.
Keeping themselves toasty warm.
Maybe I should do a doggie version so they can match?

Believe Pennant Banner (Tutorial)

I wanted to make a banner for my kitchen.

I usually use paint chips.

But lets work outside the box this year.

Something different.

For me at least.

After making my "snowman" banner for my Mantel

I knew I could do it.

I picked up some Snuggle Flannel Fabric at JoAnn's

(it's on sale until Christmas for 60% off)

1. An 1/8 of a yard will be more than enough

2. Cut out your shapes, I chose pennants

3. I backed them with felt I had on hand, I cut the felt bigger than the flannel

4. Stitch them together by machine or by hand.

5. Trim the access felt and press with iron

6. Stitch (or glue) ribbon/trim across the top

7. Add letters, I used glitter chipboard letters that stick.

8. Hang up and enjoy.

Simple, Easy, and Cheap Inexpensive

UPDATE: I have had a few inquires from the prints that are on my shelf.
I got them from a wonderful blog called The Handmade Home
She has a bunch of FREE printables.
Just print and frame...Instant Art.


Hanging out with my friends......

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Thanksgiving Wreath

Packed away all of the Halloween decor.

Now its all about the Turkey.

I needed something for my front door.

Something simple, easy, and cheap inexpensive

I have been drooling over the flannel at Joann's

So I treated myself to a little

Wrapped it around a straw wreath

Added some felt poms, burlap and feathers.

And of course a....

GoBble, gObBle

I love these tags

Just added a few sticker letters.

Now my front door is ready for Turkey Day.

Hanging out with my friends....

Lil Luna Link Party

EEK Pillow

Been working on decorating my front porch/patio for Halloween

Basically its a concrete slab.

Its my concrete slab

And I can do what I wish with it.

My Mom gave me a bench.

I was going to put it in our Master Bedroom.

It just wasn't working.

It more was a place to pile things upon.

So out to the porch it went.

I definitely want to paint it.

What color is another story..........

Now back to the pillow......

So a bench needs pillows.

So why not Halloween Pillows.

First step visit The Graphics Fairy

That is where I found the spooky looking tree.

I printed it directly onto a piece of muslin.

I added pieces of orange burlap to the top and bottom.

(I had to do this to fit my existing pillow form I had)

I found bat buttons at Joann's

Thought they would look great flying on the tree.

Stamped on the "EEK" with some acrylic paint

The other two pillows are just from some black checked fabric I had.

I used natural burlap on the backside so I can flip them after Halloween.

So there we have it.

A pillow that says EEK.

Are we scared yet?

More to come on the porch later this week........

Someone stayed home from school today with a runny nose.

But insisted on being outside with me.

And she picked out her outfit herself today

No wonder she is hiding her face

But a sneak peek on another porch project......

Burlap Candy Corn Bunting.

Hanging out with my Friends......

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