Today I have a couple of fun projects just in time for your 4th of July decorating! I am going to show you how to make sisal balls in any color or size and a matching Americana jar to complete a little vignette!
Americana Jar and Sisal Balls
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Americana Pillow from a Tote Bag!
When my friend and I went shopping a week or so ago we found these cute Americana tote bags that have the Declaration of Independence on it…as soon as I saw it, I knew that it would make a darling pillow.
Decorative Wire Frame
One of my DIL’s bought some cute wired frames for her house and she brought them over and we fixed them up with some fun fabric to make it match the room that they are going in! It was such an easy way to customize these cute frames!
Flirty Levi Apron
I saw an apron at a little boutique a while back and I decided that I wanted try to make one. The idea is a very simple one, and when it came to making it, it was very simple to make! I love it when that happens!
Fabric Covered Pot and Plant Picks
I have a fun post that I shared over at I Should Be Mopping The Floor a couple of weeks ago and I wanted to share it with you today!
This project is one that could be used for several different occasions such as Birthdays, Teacher Appreciation, Graduation, Baby or Wedding Showers , Just Because, or just for a cute Thank You gift! It is a cute spin on an old project!
New Outdoor Pillows
I have been working out in my yard trying to get everything cleaned up and getting all of my pots and flowers planted. I like to spend most of my evenings out in my yard, so I enjoy having a “room” outside on my patio.
I like to have new pillows for this room, but outdoor pillows and cushions are quite expensive…so I usually just recover the ones I have!
Super Easy Flower Arrangement
My neighbor had a flower arrangement sent to her house for Mother’s Day. She was not home at the time, so the florist left it with me. It was so striking that I decided to see if I couldn’t duplicate the idea! Her’s was made with mini carnations in different colors, but I found these daisies and mums at Costo and decided to give it a try!
Strawberry Tablecloth
I have been tending grandkids for 9 straight days and I am totally worn out! I guess that is why you have your children when you are young, so that you can kind of keep up with them! :) They have been really good kids, but I am exhausted. We went to the park, had picnics, went to our cabin overnight, had our Easter party, went to another Easter party, learned how to do a rainbow loom…made lots of bracelets, went shopping, went to church and I carpooled kids from school! Oh and we also watched after 3 birds! I forgot how much time and ENERGY it takes to keep up with little kids! So my praise goes out to all of you that are raising small children…keep up the great job!
Needless to say, I have not done many projects this last week, but I do have one very simple sewing project for you today:
Easter Egg Pinata
Last week the kids were out of school for spring break, so I thought that it would be fun to make a pinata for our Easter party with the two grandkids that I tend…
WHAT WAS I THINKING?
How To Plant a Birdcage
Today I am here with a really fun project for spring. I am going to show you how to plant a birdcage! I love to plant pots and planters and I look for fun unique planters all year long. This birdcage is just from Michael’s so it was an easy find, but you can use old buckets, watering cans, old coal buckets, or just about anything that will hold dirt! You just have be sure there are holes in the bottom for the drainage. So rusted out buckets are great! :)
All of the plants that I used in this planter are perennials, so they are really okay for me to put this outside, here in Utah! If you are using annuals, you will want to keep your planter indoors until the weather is warm all of the time, unless of course, you already live where it is warm!
