Rag Wreath Love

~The blog today is a look back at a craft that I created at the beginning of July. :0)

Looking for wreath ideas on Pinterest,

was like looking for moles in the park...they were everywhere!

Butt in the air = Murphy was in doggy heaven!

While I search for ideas, I always keep in mind the supplies that I already have on hand.  Why purchase, when I can make beauty (hopefully) out of scraps?  Plus, I have a basement full of things that I've gathered at garage sales, scrap bins, and gifts from other crafters.  Thank goodness for my basement! :0)

I loved the idea of using fabric. Not only do I have a ton, but I enjoy working with it.  So, thankfully I found a fantastic blog, Shay B~ a look through my lens with an excellent tutorial for making a rag wreath.

ShayB~Ruffly Door Wreath

Shay B Ruffly Door Wreath~  http://shealynnbenner.com/2012/05/tutorial-9-ruffly-door-wreath/

Isn't it pretty?!

I wanted to create something with a little more variety of color...something that said, "Hello July!" Nothing would do but red, white, and blue to start July and bring in the sunshine.

Following the tutorial, I cut strips and began to tie each piece.

It was a slow process, but the end result was beautiful!

When done, hang it on the door and add a bow...

Tada!

I just love it! In fact, it's staying up for the rest of July

and makes me smile when I walk through the door. :0)

I enjoyed making them so much that I just had to make more...

Welcome back to PDX Kristi!

For Sparker~my fantastic taste tester. 

It's a tough job, but I'm glad that you and Scott can handle it! Ha!

If you're looking for a fun and beautiful craft, try this!  All the skill you need is the cut strips and tie knots...piece of cake!

Now back to the difficult task of hunting moles!

Happy Crafting,

Lori

Goofy Pillows- June Projects

Today's post is a look into the past...
My niece Leanna joined me on my adventures today.  Since our paint is still drying, I thought that I would share the pillows that I created in June.

The goal of trying new things began at the beginning of the summer, but the blog started this week.  Therefore, here are a few of my pillow projects that I have completed. They were initially inspired by a beautiful gift of vintage fabric that I received from a lovely, retired colleague.  Her mom had passed away, leaving a basement full of craft supplies. (I have a feeling that I will leave the same heritage to my family. Good Luck Leanna, Jorden, and Joe!)  She remembered a conversation about how I wanted to sew, and gave me a few boxes of fabric!  Thrilled, I wanted to pay tribute to the wonderful gift and create new things out of fabric that her mother had gathered and loved.  I hope that I will make her proud of how I use it!

I saw this super cute bird and I just had to try to make one myself!

Vintage Birdie Canvas  http://www.wallstickeroutlet.com/wall-decor-detail.php?RecordID=108360



Of course, looking at the sweet little bird, I needed a bit of help.  So I found this great site,

Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials.  http://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/

 Her site has great step-by-step,

easy to follow instructions for a beginner like me! :0)

My birds didn't quite turn out as cute and the picture. 
In fact, they are a little goofy looking, but I love them anyway. :0)

Goofy Bird #1- George

Goofy Bird #2- Franklin

Yes, I name anything that has an animal on it. 

Somehow I've never grown out of that childhood habit...

and I don't think that I ever will!

Other pillows for my kitchen bench...

The "Yum" fabric looked more red in the scrap box, but now it looks pink! I like how it turned out, but it might need to find new home.  A home that has a bit more pink, then red. Any Takers? ;0)