Thursday, June 16, 2022
Monday, June 13, 2022
Floral Hoops Decor DIY
I've fallen in love with floral hoops decor! Hoop crafts are quite trendy these days! But I was into it way back in 2012 when I first started blogging! Back then, I created a Ballard Design Knock-Off using embroidery hoops that I still have on my bedroom wall today. And you won't believe the item that I knocked off is still available from the store today! I never would have thought that! And then I made a Macrame Mail Stand recently out of 12" wood hoops that comes in real handy for incoming mail!
Floral hoops decor is the perfect addition to your summer decor! They are pretty, trendy and quite budget friendly! And are also very popular to use in decorating celebrations like weddings, anniversaries and birthdays!
There are quite a few ways to decorate and customize hoops - choosing flowers and colors that suit your taste and style and even the size with all the different hoop sizes available - including the hula hoop! Lol! And the best part, this easy to make decorative piece can be used as a centerpiece or hung anywhere in your surroundings - indoor or out!
Materials:
- Wood hoops - (2 of the same size)
- Tape measure/pencil
- Rapid-Fuse Glue - (quick grab permanent glue)
- Clamps
- Wood circle - 4"
- Asst. Florals and greenery
- Hot glue
- LED candle
Once the glue is dry on the hoops and wood circle, begin attaching the lambs ear greenery to the hoops. At first, I used wire to secure the lambs ear but didn't like the look of the exposed wire, so I switched to using hot glue.
I decided to let the lambs ear fan out naturally along the base of the hoops - then gluing in place.
Adding a bit more!
And of course I had to add florals in my favorite color, purple . . .
using the heads of the flowers to make a bold statement, gluing them along the lambs ear foliage.
And then adding a few pink peony-like florals to the mix! I didn't want to crowd the base with all the florals and greenery I had selected earlier so I kept things at a minimum. It certainly looks lovely, as is . . .
I hope you enjoyed my tutorial on making an adorable Floral Hoops decorative piece created especially for this month's Summer Crafts Blog Hop, hosted by Beverly @Across the Blvd. Joined with a group of creative bloggers to bring you a themed monthly challenge blog hop on the 2nd Monday of each month!
Meet this month's co-hosts:
Monday, June 6, 2022
Decoupage Napkin Lampshade Makeover
like this one!
A perfect design to decoupage the lampshade!
keeping them grouped together.
Then separate the napkin paper layers by lightly dipping your forefinger in Mod Podge and taping your thumb and forefingers together to get them sticky. Then tap the edge of the napkin to peel the printed layer from the plain layers.
Next, brush a layer of Mod Podge on the lampshade where you want the napkin flower design to go. I started at the back seam of the lampshade. Then gently smooth the napkin flower design down.
Using the brush to smooth the flowers out. I usually use a clear plastic ziplock bag to help smooth the wrinkles out. But . . .
There are so many variables involved when decoupaging. The quality of the napkins - the ones used here were quite flimsy and the material of what you're trying to decoupage - in this case, the fabric of the lampshade. I think it soaked up the Mod Podge, so there wasn't very much adhesion at first. Anyway, the second time worked! Thank goodness! And the lampshade looks adorable!
Julie | Sum of their Stories
Gail | Purple Hues and Me
Julie | Treasures Made From Yarn
Allyson | Southern Sunflowers
Mel | Decor Craft Design
Niki | Life as a LEO Wife
Ann | The Apple Street Cottage
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Jute Vase with Flair Top DIY
In case you don't know, the Do It Over Designers is a group of talented bloggers who love to recycle/upcycle/DIY, hosted by Anne @The Apple Street Cottage. It happens the 4th Saturday of every other month and it's all about taking something old and/or unused and 'doing it over' into something new. Anything from fabric, old dishes, and decor to dressers and hutches. Items found in closets, cabinets, barns, garages, yard sales, thrift stores, you name it! I hope you'll visit all the super creative bloggers to see their amazing "do over" projects. The list of participants are at the end of this post.
Friday, May 27, 2022
How To Make An Adorable Patriotic Bow Ribbon Wreath
Create an adorable patriotic bow ribbon wreath for your red, white and blue celebrations! Show your patriotic pride for all patriotic celebrations with this beautiful red, white and blue bow ribbon wreath. It's a great addition to your celebrations, proudly showing your patriotic spirit! And it's so easy to make using a Mini Bowdabra! So many folks have problems creating gorgeous bows - and you won't believe how easy it is using a Mini Bowdabra!
This handmade wreath features patriotic colors in red, white and blue ribbon. It has nearly thirty yards of four loopy bows made with the Mini Bowdabra. Since the bows are made with the Bowdabra, they are created quickly and attached with hot glue onto the Styrofoam wreath. The wreath has a bow wire loop in the back for easy hanging. You can, however, use the patriotic ribbon bow wreath as a decorative accent table piece. The finished size is sixteen inches in diameter. This charming red, white and blue bow ribbon wreath is the perfect way to show your patriotic spirit throughout the year. And it’s also perfect for use in a nautical theme setting, too!
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Tattoos on Glass Decor
- Glass containers
- Temporary tattoos
- Scissors
- Small towel
- Water spray bottle
- Paper towels
and peel off the transparent film.
Place the cut out tattoo face down on the container . . .
Start peeling at the corner to check if the tattoo has transferred - remove if it did. If not, press down the backing and wet again.
Let dry. Apply sealer like dishwasher safe Mod Podge and let dry. Hand wash only.
Then wetting the paper backed tattoos and peeling the paper off . . .
Welcome to this month's Creative Craft Hop
hosted by Donna from Modern on Monticello
while Sara takes a short break
Thank you Donna!
I hope you enjoyed my tutorial on making Tattoos on Glass Decor! Up next is Ann @Apple Street Cottage, sharing her beautifully created frame! And be sure to check out all the talented craft bloggers and their awesome craft creations for this month listed below!
Easy Clearance Wreath Upcycle
- Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction
Dollar Tree Hand-woven Basket Stand - Terrie @
Decorate and More with Tip
Welcome Home Painted Birdhouse - Jenna @ The
Painted Apron
DIY Mid Century Modern Inspired Wall Sculpture
- Donna @ Modern on Monticello
Indoor/Outdoor DIY Farmhouse Lantern - Niki @
Life as a Leo Wife
Tattoos on Glass Decor - Gail @ Purplehues and
Me
Finally a Frame - Ann @ Apple Street Cottage
How to Paint and Mod Podge a Wooden Tray - Allyson @Southern Sunflowers