Showing posts with label Tutorials. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tutorials. Show all posts

Monday, 19 September 2011

A Bountiful Harvest



Hello Friends!
Sending out a "Happy Monday" to everyone!  Some of you may remember this Fall Centerpiece from a previous post (9/2009). This centerpiece is one of my favorites!

Thank you for your emails regarding the
 Fall Centerpiece I created a few weeks ago from
 (The Twelve Days of Creative Fall).  This tutorial will give you a little more creative inspiration!

For a stunning multi-level arrangement, combine fresh flowers, seasonal fruits and dried materials. Select autumn's classic forms: field-grown wheat, pumpkins, Indian corn, apples and fall flowers.


Materials:
8 1/2" diameter floral foam ring(must be slightly larger than the top diameter of your larger vase)
8" X 12" clear glass cylinder base
2" X 6" clear glass cylinder vase.
Harvest vegetables, picks, wheat or whatever you choose to use or have on hand!

Directions:
1. Fill a large clear cylindrical vase with produce and top it with a floral foam ring! Soak the floral-foam ring in water for 15 minutes.

2.Center the small cylinder vase inside the larger one. The small vase acts as a spacer. Fill your cylinder with harvest vegetables!

3.Place the Foam ring on top of the large cylinder vase. The ring will be covered with dried and fresh floral materials.

4. Evenly arrange the pieces on the foam ring, inserting picks as you go.

5. Insert the dried grass, wheat or whatever you choose to use through the floral ring and into the small cylinder vase.

So many possibilities with the beauty of nature!

Thursday, 8 September 2011

A Fall Centerpiece Tutorial

The Twelve Days Of Creative Fall!
Welcome back to Arizona...where we celebrate
Seasons In The Sun!
(I added a magnet to the chalkboard, so you can easily add notes and fun magnets)
 CREATE A FALL CENTERPIECE
A Fall Harvest Centerpiece
 with sunflowers, the colors of Fall, along with 
Pumpkins, Apples and Sprinkles of Fall!

I have taken several pictures of my Fall Centerpiece indoors. 
The pictures turn out fine, but the lighting inside my home does not portray the true colors of Fall
that you see in the centerpiece. 
My best pictures are from this little black bench on my front porch.
(Natural Light is always best.)

You CAN easily make this Fall Centerpiece.
Supplies:
Tall cylinder glass vase or any tall container.
One glass vase or container that fits inside tall container that will allow
space for your fruits and vegetables.
Fall Harvest fruits and Vegetables of your choice
Long Fall Flower Stems
(T found my flowers at Michaels Craft Store 50% off)
Fall garland and Fall Beaded Wreath (optional)
Fall Ribbon

Follow along with the pictures, the steps are pretty simple and self explanatory.
Fill your Glass Cylinder Vase with Fall Harvest Fruits and Vegetables
Add a Fall Wreath Garland of Fall Beads
Add your tall Fall Flowers to the smaller Glass vase.
You may want to tie them to keep them together.
Add Sunflowers around the Glass Vase to your liking.
Add Fall Ribbon and  you are finished!
You can display your Fall Centerpiece well into the end of November!
Place your Centerpiece with baskets of Fall Harvest vegetables.



Enjoy!

Thank you for your etsy orders!
Your orders are on their way!
Have a Beautiful Fall Day!
Thanks for visiting!
I will be back with Fall and Halloween Banners.


Wednesday, 10 August 2011

Fabric Rosette Necklace

Welcome!
 NO SEW Jewelry Rosette Fabric Necklace.
(I'm re posting this post again.) 
It all started as a Birthday present for a special violin teacher.
I was simply making rosette flowers to add to a beaded necklace.
My inspiration grew to a fabric necklace to complement the beaded necklace.
Here are a few NEW ideas!


I see the fabric rosette necklaces at clothing boutiques everywhere.
You can make them and save yourself a lot of money!
The color choices of fabrics and embellishments are endless!


1.  choose a necklace that is fairly long with double chains.
I had the pins and jewels on hand, there are so many different options with jewelry.


2. Make a fabric rosette flower to complement your beaded necklace.
Here is what I did:
I cut my fabric length to approx. 4" X 15".  I pressed a rolled hem and started rolling
the fabric, the trick is to turn the fabric as you twist. 
Glue your fabric into place with a glue gun or tack it with a needle and thread. 
I added jewels in the center of the rosette flower and pins to the back.
I made three flowers and pinned the rolled flower to my rolled scarf tied with knots.
(I made a knot every 3-4 inches)
I love to make belts from rayon fabrics, they are also great with blue jeans.
ENJOY!
Happy Birthday Dear Friend!
(The red Vintage sweater belonged to my Mother)

Tuesday, 26 July 2011

For The Birds!

Who can resist cute little birds? Not I!

I see birds everywhere, but these are exceptionally CUTE!
I love the detail!  I think they would make a wonderful pin cushion,
as well as a great gift idea for crafters and sewing friends!
I need extra days, extra hours in the week to make all these fun projects!
That is what I love about Pinterest!
My "To Do" projects are easily accessible and they wait for me!

You can find the adorable little birds here:

I have made birds from this simple easy to follow bird pattern found here.
(You may remember these birds, I've featured them in the past.)
Birds are for everyone!
Enjoy your summer!

Monday, 25 July 2011

A fun sleepover for kids

I love this idea and so SIMPLE!
This cute little children's sleepover mattress is made with five pillows!
I found it on pinterest.
I've been looking for a tutorial and found it HERE:
I'm so excited to make one, come along and join me!

A super cute idea for Christmas sleepovers under the Christmas Tree,
or sleepovers with friends and Grandparents!
I know my little daughter will love it!
I especially love the red and white polka dots!
I just wanted to share it with you.
Enjoy!

Friday, 18 March 2011

Simply Sweet Cupcakes

Hooray!  What a "Sweet" day!
The Simply Sweet Cupcake Bag PDF Pattern is finally available!
I'm excited to bring it to you!
This Cupcake Bag is loved by little girls everywhere!
I've made it for many Birthday Parties!
Hang your cupcakes on your dining room chairs and Welcome smiles!
I like to fill my cupcake bag with a children's apron, cookie cutters,
 frosting and all the
"sweet" supplies for cupcake treats!
Be sure to include my Swiss Rolls!

Great FUN for Easter!
(I will have more cupcake bags listed in my etsy shop  for those
that don't sew or don't want to sew!)
Enjoy!
Have a "Sweet" Day!
Thank you for visiting!