A Simple Fall Garland

 As you saw yesterday I have been thoroughly enjoying decorating for Fall over the last few days. After making my fall wreath I had extra flowers, and I wanted to use them rather than putting them in another one of my craft boxes to never be used again. I decided I wanted to try a little something different with these flowers. So, I ripped all the petals off there stems and started to sew strands of them together. Simple enough, but I absolutely loved the result. 

here is what you will need:

fake flowers (leftovers work great)

thread

sewing machine 

A Simple Wreath Tutorial

Marshall and I have recently been putting together a new wall collage. I have been really liking it, but have wanted to add some color. So I decided to make a mini floral wreath and I'm in LOVE with it! We still have a few things we need to add, but I am loving this new addition . Here is an ultra simple tutorial for ya! Enjoy!

^^ wreath, flowers/greenery, glue gun ^^

 

^^ Lay out your flowers/greenery so you have an idea of where you want everything. ^^
 

 

 

Mason Jar Organizer

I know that there are already several tutorials of the mason jar organizer on pinterest, but I decided to go ahead and take a shot at it. This was a super fun and easy project. I love mason jars, they add so much character when decorating. I love how this project turned out, and I hope you all enjoy it too!

Here is what you will need:

-a piece of wood whatever length you want(we used left over 2x4)

-sand paper

-wood stain

-polyurethane 

-old rag to apply stain

-brush to apply polyurethane
-pen or pencil to mark spots
-measuring tape

-jars

-hose clamps

-screw or nails

-hammer or drill

-picture hanging kit

Step 1: Sand off all the rough edges of wood so it is nice and smooth.

Step 2: Apply stain your wood and let completely dry.

Step 3: Apply polyurethane to your wood and let completely dry. This is going to keep your stain locked in and looking good.

Step 4: Screw or nail hose clamps to board. I measured out and marked where I was going to place all mine  prior to nailing in. 

Step 5: Apply Picture hanging Kit to the back of your board.

Step 6: Tighten clamps around jars so that they are secure. Then hang on the wall and enjoy!

Valentines Day Garland Tutorial

It is crazy to me that soon enough it will be the middle of January, then February, and finally Valentines Day. Time just flies by sometimes. I have never been a big Valentines Day person, but since being married it has slowly grown on me a little bit. I do love being spoiled though, and  Valentines Day is all about being spoiled and spoiling LOL. I guess its about love too and love is a really good thing.  I have just really been obsessed with door decorations lately whether  its a wreath, garland, simple hanging, or what not. So, I decided to make a garland for Valentines Day this year. It is really simple, but I absolutely love it. I hope you guys do too.

Valentines Day Garland 

Here's What you'll need:

-felt (colors of your choice)

-an old book or sheet music

- a sharpie or pen

- scissors

-thread

-sewing machine

Step One: Either draw, print, or trace the shape of a heart, and cut out to trace.

Step Two: Using the sharpie or pen trace the heart onto the felt and pages from the old book.

Step Three: Cut out all of the hearts. Be sure to stay just inside the sharpie or pen line so it is not visible.

Step Four: Starting 1/3 down for the top of the heart sew across the heart with sewing
machine slowly adding one heart at a time(I did a pattern, but random or one solid color work too).

Step Five: Hang your garland, and enjoy the view!

A Simple Snow Globe Tutorial

I have been seeing these adorable handmade snow globes everywhere, and I just couldn't resist making them. I kind of made it up as went, but I think they turned out pretty well. Hope you guys enjoy!

What You Will Need

jar, good strong glue(I like E-6000), fake snow, christmas figurine(I chose the deer),

 decorative ribbon(optional)

The adorable deer I used

Then you are going to glue the figurine of your choice to the lid of the jar. If your figurine is short you can put it on something to raise it. I used some layers of styrofoam. 

Put a little bit of fake snow in the jar, and then screw the lid of the jar onto the jar.

I made one with a fake tree as well. I think they look really cute side by side.