Dried Hydrangeas

I love this little vignette in our bedroom. 

The mirror was a thrift find, and I'm still deciding what color to paint it. I was beyond thrilled when I found it. The wreath was made using coffee filters. 

On the tray is my bird clock and an owl jewelry holder, where I keep my frequently worn earrings. Next to that is a stack of paper suitcases and my lovely owl, holding twigs and a nest. 

Then there are my lovely dried hydrangeas. These are just so beautiful. I have a huge bush in my backyard that was here when we moved in and I can't wait to dry some. I think these may be my favorite flower. At least, this season they are.

What's your favorite flower?

Inifinity Scarf

I love scarves! Anyone who knows me knows how great of an understatement that it. I love them all year, but especially in the Fall. One can never have too many scarves and I am so thrilled I found a tutorial on how to make my own, simple, scarf.

I came across this tutorial the other day for an infinity scarf. I own a few and really love them! This tutorial is so simple, and requires NO sewing. Even better!

Here are the two I made. The first was made using a size small maternity top {from my 1st pregnancy}. This is the perfect size to use for a little girl scarf.

See how perfectly cute that is?! I just cut the bottom part of the shirt, under the arms and then cut the trim off the bottom. {the tutorial link above will go over this in more detail}

This tank is a size large maternity, from my 3rd pregnancy. {we just won't go there, k? Mmkay}.

Again, just cut the bottom part under the arms and cut the bottom trim off. I stretched this one, since it was 100% cotton, and that made it nice and long. Perfect for wrapping several times! The edges of the green scarf have rolled, which makes it look better, I think.

Now I am on a major hunt for some cute tees that I can turn into Infinity scarves.

How about you, what's your favorite Fall accessory?

Fabric Tape :: How To

I have had my eye on some seriously delicious Japanese washi tape... but haven't really wanted to make the commitment just yet. I figured I could probably make my own, which is always a crafter's state of mind. We see something we like, and just know we can make it ourselves. Or am I the only one?? Maybe, but at least you all get to benefit from some of my "Icanmakethatmyself" ideas! Score!!

So here is how I made my fabric tape. And I love this, because you can use whatever fabric you like!

Supplies needed:

Fabric of your choice
Xyron Sticker Maker {$10 at Walmart or craft stores}
Scissors

Cut your fabric to the desired width, or the width allowed by your sticker maker.

Insert fabric into sticker maker, and pull through.

Viola! You now have beautiful fabric tape.

You can use this to adorn packages, gift bags, gift wrap, or as embellishments for scrapbooking and card making. It could also be added to home decor DIY projects!

The only problem you'll find with this project is, you can't seem to make enough! I have made so much already, and still I can't stop. It's fun, easy, and so much cheaper than buying it online.

If you decide to make some, I'd love to see how you use it! Send me an email with your project, or upload it to the ODC flickr pool! The flickr pool is new, I thought it would be a fun way to share projects with each other and get inspiration!

Tell me, what would you use fabric tape for?

Barn Star Makeover

Lately I haven't really had time for crafting, DIY'ing, or upcycling. I've been so busy with end of year activities, new design clients, and family "stuff", that all of my super duper fun ideas have had to be placed on the back burner.

I did get a chance to spray paint something yesterday! 

Never mind I was supposed to be spray painting derby cars...

I have had this barn star for a few years now, and while I love the red and the rust, I was ready for it to be new again.

Not a huge deal, but I do love the outcome! It makes me smile to see more color.

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(photo courtesy DIYideas.com)

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