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Thursday, September 29, 2011

My Most “Pinned” Posts

It’s always a thrill to know that someone out there has enjoyed or been inspired by one of my projects or blog posts.  I took a quick look at Pinterest the other day to see if I had anything “pinned” from my blog and was pleased to see quite a few pins.  It’s no surprised that most of them are fall/Halloween related posts. Here are my most popular pins so far (click on the titles or photos for the original post):

Halloween Smores in a Jar

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Beaded Spider Headband

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Friendly Ghost Candle Shades

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Curly Ribbon Wreathwreath

 

Since I haven’t been posting any new projects lately, it’s good to see that some of the old ones are making a come-back!



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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

A Family Affair

Looks like my husband has gotten the crafting bug lately!  He has started making these cool Paracord Survival Bracelets:

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They are made from military-grade 550 weight parachute cord.  He weaves it in this “Cobra” knot pattern.   The paracord can be used in an emergency for countless survival applications. Such uses include: securing equipment, shoelaces, vehicle tie downs, sewing, repairing equipment, fishing line, and much more! Basically, every inch of your wrist diameter equals approximately one foot of paracord.

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They are available in my Etsy shop in two different colorways.   A great way to show your support for your favorite team or make a unique fashion statement!



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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Geaux Tigers Burlap Wreath

I finished my Pinterest-inspired burlap wreath and I really love the way it turned out!

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I really needed a wreath to transition from summer to fall and I think this was the perfect choice!  Even though summer is almost over, it is still 90+ degrees so I’m just not ready to bust out the orange and rust colors and pumpkins yet. 

I followed THIS TUTORIAL on Today’s Fabulous Finds and adapted it to my needs.  First off, my dollar store was out of the foam wreath forms, so I used a straw wreath form instead.  I just left the plastic covering on it.

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I used some neutral ribbon from my stash to wrap the wreath so none of the straw would show through.

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I also used these floral pins instead of regular sewing pins because they are a little more heavy duty.

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I cut about 40 squares of burlap, I guess they were about 4”-5” each.  So my wreath is not quite as large or full as the one on Today’s Fabulous Finds.

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I then folded all the corners together using the floral pin to hold them together.

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So I ended up with these little burlap “bubbles” that I pinned all over the wreath.

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IMG_3682Totally cute all on its own, but since it is football season, I couldn’t leave well enough alone!  I made a bow using purple and tiger striped ribbons and painted up a quick “Geaux Tigers” sign on a 5x7 canvas.

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Here’s how it looks from the back, all nice and neat:

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Perfect for the first few weeks of football season!  I may just have to put my fall wreath into retirement and use this one until Christmas!

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Monday, September 12, 2011

Pinterest

I’m sure many of you have jumped on the Pinterest bandwagon by now, as have I. Just what I needed, another internet-based time waster!  Although, I prefer not to think of it as a waste of time but as another to-do list.  I’ve got my boards loaded down with mouth watering recipes, cute and crafty ideas, helpful tips and ideas, just plain funny stuff and MORE

I’m currently attempting my first Pinterest-inspired craft project. I just love these burlap wreaths:

 

Here’s a peek at how my version is coming along:

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So, stay tuned to see how it turns out, and if you’re on Pinterest, start following me so I can follow you back!

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