Wreath to Adorn My Door

My front door has been bare for far too long. I have wanted something to spice it up and I found just the project.

Using dried lima beans, hot glue, a straw wreath, spray paint and a ribbon, I created this beauty. The ribbon can be changed with the season to create a similar yet different look.

Here it is hanging neatly on my front door:



I plan to change the ribbon since Easter has passed to a vibrant red.

Great Giveaway

The Moda Neptune Jelly Roll.



See this link: http://donnachurchillritter.wordpress.com/2011/03/12/my-100th-post-and-a-giveaway/#comment-484

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Fabric Monsters

I wanted to do something fun for my 3 year old nephew that was coming to visit me last weekend with his mom and Grandma. I didn't have much time, so I decided I would try to make something small.

I created a stencil and got to work. Everything I used was from my stash.

Ultra cuddle fabric for the monster body.
Home Decor fabric for the eyes
Felt for the mouth
and regular cotton for the mouth and nose.

The end project was just cute as a button!



My sister-in-law loved it so much she asked for one for my niece. I finished it today. I think I like hers more.. shhhh don't tell. :) Hers has the cutest little bow and is so adorable.



Let me know what you think. Tasha

Wall Decor

I found these awesome directions online using freezer paper and fabric paint. I decided to give it a shot, but didn't want to paint on fabric. Instead I chose to try out freezer paper to canvas. It was pretty much like the same as the freezer paper to a cotton t-shirt.

All you need is
canvas
spray paint
image
freezer paper
iron
few books (for beneath the canvas center when ironing)
xacto knife
pencil or pen

So, you transfer your image to the freezer paper and then cut it out. Label the pieces as you cut them and on your original image so you know where the go when you want to lay them out. Place a book beneath the canvas and a piece of fabric to protect it. Then Iron the freezer paper cut outs to the canvas shiny side down.






Once you have finished, find a well ventilated area you can use to spray paint the canvas. Don't forget the sides of the canvas as well. Spray one coat and wait about 15 minutes and then spray another coat. Wait for 45 minutes to an hour and then check your project. Peel off the freezer paper and you have your finished Wall Decor Project.





Enjoy your new Wall Decor! Tasha

Placemats and Napkins

I have wanted to do something for the special people in my life so I'm slowly making my way through a list in no particular order. Currently I've been working on some placemats and napkins for my one of my best friends. It's a surprise so don't tell her! :) I finished up a 4 placemat set and decided to use the extra left over fabric to make some napkins of various sizes. Here are a few pics:


Front


Back


Placemats wrapped up with the various napkin sizes.

Memo Board

The memo board is finally complete and hanging on my craft room wall. Finally! Decided to use fabric buttons which was a little challenging, but after making almost 35 of them and sewing them to the intersections it has found a nice place on my wall!

I used the Moda Spirit Charm pack to make the memo board. I absolutely love how it turned out! If you want to make one, below is the tutorial information.


I used this tutorial found here Eva Patchwork Memo Board by Melissa Mortenson @ www.polkadotchair.blogspot.com

Pillows, Memo boards, Staining etc.

I've been working on several projects over the last 3-4 weeks my first I started was a circle quilt that I'm not sure if I'll ever finish.. Maybe it's the fabrics I used but I'm not sure.. but for some reason, I'm just not feeling it, so it's been set aside. See below:



Then I started working on a new project memo board. I found a few tutorials online and am have gotten to the "adding buttons" portion but haven't found the buttons I want to use yet.



I've also made several pillows for my bed and sitting room of my bedroom: Some are full pillows and some are slip cover pillowcases and also a table top for my new magazine nightstand:





Additionally, I have been staining the frame for the memo board a darker color and also staining a table that will be used in the sitting room of my bedroom once it's all ready.


Finally, I've started working on a project for a best friend of mine: Placemats for her table. Here's the first top I've put together.




I think I might have wanted a little instant gratification with the big/little projects that are all in progress right now at the same time. But at least I'm keeping busy and happy!