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....

The CSI Project - Burlap Challenge

Isty Bisty Paper Blog - Wickedly Creative Halloween

The Gingerbread Blog - Sweet Saturday Party

Tatertots and Jello - Weekend Wrap Up

Shaggy Apple Garland

We are at the final stretch.

7 more days until school starts.

Yeah me !!!

(I survived the summer at home with the 6 year old)

She likes to craft

So part of our entertainment is crafting

So yesterday was one of the lazy days of hanging out at home

in the air conditioning.

I am trying to teach her how to make pom poms.

Using my new craft toy

She is not that coordinted yet but it was worth a shot.

We made pom poms

Shaggy Pom Poms

So we made them into this.....

Made some red pom poms using cotton yarn

Added a small dowel painted brown for a stem

And used felt for a small leaf

Strung them up on some baker's twine.

And hung it up on my Back to School Mantel

It was fast and simple.

It kept the 6 year old entertained for at least 10 minutes.

Happy Back to School !!!

Hanging out with my Friends......

Skip To My Lou - Made by You Monday
Home Stories A to Z - Tutorials and Tips

The CSI Project - Back to School Competition



Patriotic Jute Banner

I haven't really decorated for 4th of July.

And its a week from today.

 I needed a little something.

And I love my banners.

I had some jute webbing on hand.

The stuff used for upholstery.

You can find it in the Home Decor section at  Joann's.

It was so simple to put together.

Supplies Needed.

Jute Webbing

Wooden Stars

Paint

Twine

Buttons

Scissors, glue, paint brush

 I cut five pieces of jute webbing 6" in length and notched one end.

Paint Stars, Glue to twine by folding over end

Glue stars and buttons on

Hang up and enjoy !!!

Hanging out with my friends......

52 Mantels - Thursdays Are Your Day
A Glimpse Inside - Catch a Glimpse Party
Tatertots and Jello - Weekend Wrap Up 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.

Tweet, Tweet


Hanging out with my Friends.....




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Little Inspiration - Create Inspire Party
Itsy Bitsy Paper Blog - I Heart Projects Party
The Grant Life - Financial Friday Link Up

Valentine Paint Chip Pennant Banner

My poor Mantel has suffered from neglect.

After I stripped it from Christmas it sat empty.

Then things started to get piled on it.

I am serious it did.

That got rectified real quick.

Now since Valentine's Day is around the corner

And Beth  is going to have one of her Mantel Link Parties

I need to get moving.

Problem is I can't find my Valentine Decorations.

And I am not sure if the made the move or not.

So back to square one with nothing in the budget.

Thankfully my craft supplies are getting organized

As I create my New Creative Space

So we need to create new Valentine Decorations.

After looking all over Pinterest

I have some ideas.

Yeah I have a problem with collecting paint chips.

Somedays when I need to get out of the house without the 5 year old I go to Lowe's or Home Depot and raid their paint chips.

It's what I call my "Mommy Escape"

It's that or the fabric store.

The paint chips cost less.

Seriously it took my glue gun longer to heat up than do this.

Supplies needed:

Paint chips (the long skinny ones)

Scissors

Glue/Tape

Baker's Twines (string, thread, ribbon)

Heart Buttons (from JoAnn Fabrics )

Fold and Cut ends of Paint Chips

Fold over the Baker's Twine and Glue/Tape

Add Buttons and Hang up

Done !!!

Hanging out with my Friends........

Naptime Crafters Friday Favs Party

The Creative Paige - Creative Genius Party

Tatertots and Jello Weekend Wrap Up Party

Very Merry Vintage Style - Share the Love Link Party

Toys in the Dryer - Fun Stuff Fridays

Be Different Act Normal - Show and Tell Saturday

Vintage Gwen - Show and Share

I Heart Naptime Sundae Scoop

Itsy Bitsy Paper - I Heart Projects Party

Raising Oranges - Handmade 52

The Tattered Tag - KISS Party

Serendipity and Spice - Manic Monday

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......

Centsational Girl Holiday Craft Party

Let's Be Merry........Holiday Wreath

I wanted to do something different for my front door.

Something like a wreath.

Something outside the box.

Not the same old thing.

So let's BE MERRY !!!

I had these skates I had picked up years ago.

They are made from felt and cardboard.

I changed out the rope laces for some pretty red ribbon.

I used a frame I had and painted it a leaf green.

Tied on the skates using ribbon and fabric.

I found these wooden tags at Joann's for $1.00 for 12.

Painted them white and used sticker letters.

And clipped them with small clothespins painted red to a piece of twine.

(I glued small magnets to the back on the frame so it would stay put)

Very easy to switch my saying after the holidays.

WINTER

LET IT SNOW

GO AWAY

lol

So let's BE MERRY and enjoy this Holiday Season.

Hanging out with my friends.....

Under the Table and Dreaming Sunday Showcase

Sassy Sites Christmas Wreath Roundup

Snowman (Holiday) Mantel

I am excited to finally show you my mantel.

I have been dragging my feet with decorating.

Even my Mom yelled at me about it.

hehehe.

I love snowmen.

I have been collecting them for years.

I have also downsized my collection tremendously.

Moving a few times with do that to you.

So I wanted to feature them this year.

I actually FINALLY got some shutters.

Actually it was a bi-fold door that my Mom had from a project she did.

She cut it down for me.

I painted them a nice cheery red.

And it became my backdrop for.......

"In the meadow we can build a......."

SNOWMAN !!!!!

I am loving how it all came together.

All I purchased was the chipboard glitter letters at Michael's

And I made the plaid banner myself.

The letters are only stuck on so I can use it again for something else.

Garlands, ribbon and pinecones pulls it all together.

A couple of small pine trees in old mason jars.

I used epsom salt and small pinecones to hold the trees in place.

And added a tag.

Now the song is stuck in my head.

Can someone send me some snow?

Hanging out with some friends.....

Southern Hospitality - Holiday Home Mantel Party
Home Stories A to Z - Christmas Mantel Party

Tatertots and Jello Weekend Wrap Up Party
I Heart Naptime Sundae Scoop Party
Funky Junk Interiors Mantels and Stockings

My Halloween Porch/Patio 2011

I have been so excited to show this off.

I have been working on it off and on all last week.

I wanted real pumpkins and mums

Yeah that wasn't going to happen.

Budget = Zip, Zilch, Nadda

Ok I had a few bucks.

Thats why I love the Dollar Tree.

And repurposing, reusing, and upcycling.

And alot of digging in my craft stash.

(Click on Picture to make larger)

1. Pumpkin Friend inherited from my Mom

2. Door Valance upcycled from my Fantel

3. Fence Board Pumpkins ($1.14 at HD)

4. Spooky Tag (stickers and vintage ink)

5. Halloween Tree with Bats and Coffee Filter Ghosts

6. Halloween Burlap Candy Corn Bunting and EEK Pillow

7. Front door overview

8. Halloween Tree Vignette ($1 for bucket + free sticks)

9. It's All About The Candy Picture (used a command hook to hang on brick wall)

10. Again...because I am loving it !!!

11. More of the Halloween Tree (I love my brick wall)

12. Front Door Wreath and Valance

13. Upcycled Yellow Stool (spray painted)

14. Updated Simple Halloween Wreath

One week to Halloween.

I am done decorating.

Just one thing left to do.......

I need to finish the five year olds costume.

UGH !!!!!

Hanging out with my Friends.....

A Glimpse Inside - Catch a Glimpse Party

Momnivories Dilemma - Creative Juice
Crafty Scrappy Happy Me Thursday Party

Burlap Candy Corn Bunting (and somewhat of a tutorial)

I try and try to put together a Tutorial.

I get so involved with making the projects.

I forget to take pictures.

I say I'll go back and do it again

and we all know that doesn't happen....lol

So here we go a tute with no process pictures

But honestly it was easy and fun to make.

I posted a sneak peek of my bunting with my EEK Pillow

I wanted something to drape across my big window on my patio

And I have seen some great bunting all across blog land.

Supplies needed:

Burlap (cut to 4 x 6 rectangles)

Acrylic Paint (orange, yellow,white)

Sponge Brushes

Black Sharpie Marker

String/Yarn

Large Eye Needle

After you cut all your rectangles begin painting your stripes

I eyed then but you could tape them off if needed.

I used sponge brushes

 (the black ones with wood handle that you can get anywhere)

I tapped the paint on and let dry

(make sure you put something underneath because the paint does bleed through)

After the paint was dry I used a Black Sharpie for the lettering

I did mine free hand but you could use a stencil.

Use the needle to string the yarn through the top of each rectangle

and hang it up.

Please let me know if you have any questions

But really its simple.

And I love how it looks.

My patio is about 99.9% done.

I can't wait to show you what I did.

Here is another sneak peek to a project that was inspired

by the 5 year old.

Hanging out with my friends....

Under the Table Dreaming - Sunday Showcase

Craft-O-Maniac - Monday Link Party

I Heart Naptime - Sundae Scoop