The images are painted on canvas with a ruffle sewn on bottom...
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Hoppy Easter Banner...
Friday, March 25, 2011
National Craft Month...at Kirstikoo!
So this was my first time ever attempting pleats, I'm pretty sure it will also be my last!
Those buggers are NOT easy.
Funny thing though, after I got it all done and gave a pleased sigh of relief I pulled out the pleats and liked it even more. (Of course it would go that way!)
But no matter, I got it done and I like it.
And I gave the flower technique shared by Baby Bizzles on Tuesday a try-super easy, love how they came out.
And even better, I got an accidental bonus project out of my pleated efforts...
I measured my pillow wrong and ended up with my pleated (sewn!) fabric being to large.
I cut down to the correct size and ended up with a 3 inch strip of sewn pleats.
No way I was wasting all that effort!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
T.G.I.F.-Thank GOODIES it's Friday #11
OMTWI Week 3 Project...Standing Floor Mirror!
I seriously LOVE mirrors, and even more, the beautiful standing floor mirrors!!!
Can't say however, that I can afford one.
The one I drool over from Pottery Barn is over $600.
So after a good searching of my house, I found everything I needed to give making my own a try...
Some 1x6 boards from a pile in the garage, a few strips of trim molding, hinges meant for another long-forgotten project, 1x2's and a sad little on-the-door mirror purchased on clearance last fall.
I (cautiously) popped off the blue trim from the mirror, cut down the wood, sanded, puttied, re-sanded, stained, and assembled.
And in the end came out with a piece I'm absolutely tickled pink over!
(Pottery Barn eat your heart out)
Thanks for another fun week and for helping to lighten my to-do load!"
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
What Wendy did Wednesday...
I tried making my own beaded eggs-not so much a success, the beads wouldn't stick!
Any ideas here?I tried mod podge, spray adhesives, and double stick tape.
I did get it to work with glitter and mod podge and my girls LOVE the sparkly eggs.
I've been working on some egg topiaries. So far I have one covered in little spring flowers and plans to wrap one in sisal rope and the third in ruffles, I just haven't gotten that far yet!
I've been working on a guest post for Michelle at The Scrap Shoppe, want a peek?
It won't post until later in April, but I'll for sure let you know...
And last, just a few reminders...
The next project for Wood You Like to Craft? has been posted.
Krystal from Sassy Sanctuary is hosting in April. Wanna play along-the supply list is posted HERE but remember the idea is to take it and make it your own! I'm working on mine, I'd love to see what you come up with.
And last, if you've hung in here this far (THANKS!!!) just a reminder that today is the last day to vote for your favorite project at 1 Month 2 Win It! The top 3 will be announced Friday. The projects are really amazing, if you haven't yet, go check them out. And too, thanks for helping to keep me in it this far-it's been a blast!
I'm done, happy crafting!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Tuesday Treats featuring...Baby Bizzles!
I'm so excited to get to share with you another Craft Goodies friend!
Meet Mindi from Baby Bizzles. She has a super creative mind when it comes to making those little munchkins too cute for words and is going to share one of her secrets with us today...
Hi, this is Mindi from Baby Bizzles. I'm excited to be writing a guest post for Wendy today. I love to craft and sew, mostly specializing in baby accessories. Today I will be doing a tutorial on these adorable silk flower headbands...
I use 100% polyester fabric. Only 1/4 yard will make several flowers. Cut a circle approximately 3 inches across. Cut three more circles, each one a little smaller than the previous circle, with the smallest circle being approximately 1.5 inches across. (as you can see, your circles don't need to be perfect!)
Cut small slits in each circle. I cut 6 slits in the largest circle, 5 in the 2nd, and 4 slits in the two smaller circles.
Take one circle at a time and hold the edge close to a flame. Don't touch the flame, but slowly turn it as you watch the edges curl up a little. Be careful not to hold it too close for too long. If the petal curls down instead of up, just mold it the right way, being careful because the edge will be pretty hot.
Repeat this step on all four circles.
Take your hot glue gun and glue the circles together. Start with gluing the 2nd largest onto the largest. Place several dots of glue or a few small lines. Repeat with 3rd circle and finally the smallest circle. Glue some rhinestones in the center. You could instead hand sew the circles together with a bead or pearl in the center if you prefer.
Glue a small circle of felt or flannel to the back side of your flower. Take a hairclip with another piece of felt or flannel placed in it and glue that on your 1st circle of felt, attaching the hairclip to the flower.
You now have a removable flower hairclip that you can interchange on any headband, or place in the hair when your little girl gets older.
Your beautiful finished product!
Thank you for crafting with me today! And thank you Wendy for letting me share! You can check out variations of this on my website, as well as many other baby accessories, at http://www.blogger.com/www.babybizzles.com
...Fantastic!
I've made a ja-gillion fabric flowers but have yet to try this version. I'm seriously excited to give it a try-
thanks Mindi for a super tutorial.
Happy Crafting!
Monday, March 21, 2011
OWTWI Week 2 Project...Wear Green! and Moving on to Week 3!
I bought a pair of white slip-ons and sewed on a snap to the tongue of each shoe. Then whipped up a bunch of ribbon flowers/pom poms in different colors and sewed on the snap back to them.
Friday, March 18, 2011
T.G.I.F.-Thank GOODIES it's Friday #10
T.G.I.F.-Thank GOODIES it's Friday!
I love to see what your brilliant and creative minds are thinking so let's get to the sharing...
Enter up to 4 links...
tips, ideas, recipes, projects, contests, giveaways, whatever, just share yourself with us! Visit others. Leave comments. PLEASE NO ETSY SHOPS! {Unless you offer a tutorial with the product} Grab a button from below and help spread the "GOOD" word! Come back again over the weekend and check out the links. Visit a few, comment a lot! We all need a little LOVE. Link will be open until 11:59pm Monday night.
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Happy Crafting!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
APRIL Word...of the Month Kits are Here!!!
This set is cut from 1/2 inch MDF. The letters are 3 to 5 inches tall, the umbrella stands 7 inches tall, and the little chick is 3 inches tall.
This kit comes unfinished, with all letter pieces (s,p,s,h), L/umbrella handle and top, and chick cutout, paper detail patterns, and finishing instructions.
Set sells for $7.
***I finished this set by painting the letters and adding glitter.
The umbrella and chick are paper covered, kit includes paper covering instructions.***
I love Spring, and I love Easter.
I love the colors returning, the flowers blooming , the birds singing,
and a good old Easter egg hunt!
This Word...of the Month Kit celebrates all of that!
These letters are cut from 1/2 inch MDF and vary from 4 to 8 inches tall.
The kit contains letters E,s,e,r, A/basket cutout, T/rabbit cutout, and heart cutout.
Paper detail patterns and finishing instructions.
This kit arrives unfinished and sells for $12.
***I finished this set with patterned papers. Paper covering instructions are included with this set.*** |
I have to tell you, I'm loving these blockheads!
My goal with these is to keep them fun and easy to reproduce with common found items,
(and very inexpensive if you need to purchase the kits).
All single blockhead kits sell for $4 each.
I include embellishments where I can, and always include finishing instructions. Plus, you can always find the tutorials here on this site...
What would April be with out a sweet little spring chick? This kit has you covered!
Kit contains the base 2x4 block (5 inches tall), feet and beak cutouts,
feathers, eye tacks, and finishing instructions.
Sells for $4.
A tisket, a tasket, who needs an Easter basket?
This kit contains the 2x4 base block, basket topper, rope handle, paper to create the woven front, and finishing instructions.
Sells for $4 each.
***How cute would this be filled with a few decorated eggs, or plastic treat-filled ones? What a fun and cute gift for a friend or teacher!***
And last, celebrate the season with three times the fun!
This set simplifies and combines March and April Blockheads to create a great display piece.
The blocks are staggered in height from 4 to 7 inches tall and all cut from a 2x4.
Detail pieces are cut from 1/4 inch MDF.
Kit contains 3 2x4 base blocks, rabbit ears, nose, and whiskers, chick feet, beak, hair feathers, and wings, and egg.
Finishing instructions are included.
Set sells for $10.
(Can you have Easter and not have a chocolate rabbit? I can't!
He looks super cute white or even gray too...)
As always, you can find these items in my shop or just shoot me an email ( wmgar@comcast.net ) for details.
Group pricing is always available!
You qualify by ordering 5+ sets of any one kit. Again email me for pricing and group shipping rates.
Blockhead tutorials will follow soon...
Happy Crafting!