{DIY} Burlap Wreath

Aww, the wonders of burlap.  When I first learned of burlap being a frequented fabric for amazing projects, both beloved by professionals and DIY-ers, I began to tune in with much awe.  I then began research to find out what I could do with burlap, and went out to find my burlap garland, a good place to begin for a first time burlap user.

Today I bring to you a wreath, made of burlap! Pretty easy to put together, I might say!

Tools:
Burlap Garland-5 yards/12 feet
16 Gauge Wire-3 yards/3 feet
Steel Ring-12"
Hemp Twine
Ribbon/Lace Trim

{DIY} Doily Mason Jars

Can it get any sweeter than a mason jar covered in a doily?

I found this DIY idea on Sparkle and Hay's blog, and as soon as I saw it, I knew I had to create my own.  Before you check out the very detailed how to on their blog, here are a few ways I dolled up my doily mason jars:

{DIY} Burlap Runner

I'm on a burlap roll, have you noticed?  Last week I gave a go at a Burlap Wreath, this week I gave a go at a Burlap Runner! What will next week bring, I wonder?!

I came upon some fabulous burlap table runner ideas found at Emmaline Bride to name a few resources, there are tons! The version there has a frayed edging, which wasn't working out for me, so I put together my example below with a vintage looking trim, which resembles doilies to me.

This project is super easy, are you ready?

{DIY} Rolled Paper Flowers

I decided to do a little DIY project a few weeks ago, and am so excited to finally share!  I am loving the look of rolled paper flowers!  They make for perfect bridal bouquets at weddings, or simply displayed in a little vase for the home-great for gift giving, by the way! 

I was inspired to do this DIY from a post I saw from Jones Design Company.  The tutorial is really well done, and is a must read if you want to do this project yourself.  

Before you go check out the tutorial, I chose sheet music scrapbook paper to make my little bunch of paper flowers.  I'm a former musician {oboist}, what can I say, I have a soft spot for music staffs!  Anyway, I chose a variety of styles, from vintage looking paper-tea stained, to the classic-black and white.  Any type of paper would do justice, from newspapers, magazines, damask print scrapbook paper, the decision is yours, be creative and have fun!

Also, in the tutorial they suggest using hot glue.  Instead I used Amazing Goop-this stuff is genius! I don't like scorching my finger tips with searing hot glue, so I prefer the simpler method, and less equipment.  I glued the buds to brownie pop type sticks, which made for a sturdy bunch to help gather for a nice little bouquet.  The sticks, being paper, adhered rather quickly to the glue on the base of the paper bud.  

OK, here is the tutorial: Jones Design Company: Rolled Paper Flowers Tutorial.  If you decide to do this, please leave me a link to your creation-I'd love to see what you create! 

Enjoy this adorable & easy DIY! 

{DIY} Fabric Roses

Fun with Fabrics: Burlap & Denim

This summer has been the season of making flowers out of wonderful materials, and none better than with fabric-especially burlap!  Oh how I've been turned onto burlap, and how I've been without this material for my entire life, a sad fact until lately!  

I made the burlap roses after being inspired by a few fabric rose tutorials, and went to town without taking pics for a tutorial.  So, I came across a sweet deal at Joanne's Fabrics on denim, and decided to make fabric rosettes with this equally amazing and rustic material!  

Here's the tutorial on making roses, with any fabric:

{DIY} No Sew Decorative Pillow

Happy Labor Day, everybody!  How did you spend your day off?  DIYing like me?  However you spent your holiday, I hope you are relaxed and rejuvenated for the short work week ahead! For those not in the U.S., I hope you had a lovely Monday!

Onto today's DIY goodness, I am all about projects that are no sew!  I think many can relate my delight of saving string and needles for adhesive bonding products for fabric and other uses. 

For starters, I do not have a sewing machine, which is on my wishlist this year.  My husband has been floored about my DIY projects this year, and has dropped a few hints I might find a sewing machine under the Christmas tree this year!  Another point, I cannot sew by hand-if I do, it is to sew a fallen button and that is it!  Stitching in a straight line is not my forté.  For now, I opt to find no sew projects! 

I whipped up this no sew pillow today in about 30 minutes, from start to finish, it was very easy to do, and required few supplies-another plus.  

Here's what you need:

2 12" X 12" Fabric Squares (I used denim)

Scissors

8 12" strips of Adhesive Bonding Tape (Found at Hobby Lobby) 

Trim (I used vintage looking crochet lace)

Step 1:

Cut your fabric into 12" squares, or whatever size you desire.  I chose 12" as a pretty average sized decor pillow.  I used my yard stick to help measure the squares out, and to help keep cutting the edge straight.

Step 2:

Lay your fabric so that the underneath part is facing up.  Cut up your 4 adhesive bonding strips, and apply 3, reserve the 4th to be used at the end of the project.  Lay the adhesive strip along the edges.  The adhesive bonding is double sided, so once you've adhered the strips to the fabric, pull off the backing of the strips to reveal the other side of the the very stick stuff.  This part is tricky, the backing can be tough to pull away from the adhesive, but promise me, it will.  

Not pictured here, I laid out the 4th piece of adhesive for the uncovered edge, and kept the backing on-I did this to simply remind me to not over stuff the pillow, which you will see soon.  

Step 3:

Take your 2nd piece of fabric, making sure it is facing upwards, and carefully align the piece with the awaiting piece of fabric.  Once you adhere the pieces together pulling apart to correct can be tricky as well, so you want to really make sure you are lined up exactly, and in one try-it's not that difficult, just make sure everything is even.  

Once you have completed this step, you will have a fabric "pocket".  -Sorry I don't have a pic of this, but I hope you get the idea...

Step 4:

Get out the remaining strips of adhesive bonding tape, and begin covering the 3 edges of your fabric pocket.  The trick here, align the adhesive so that half of it is on the fabric, and the other half hanging over.  Once you've adhered to the fabric, fold over the overhang to then adhere to the other side-this is what you will adhere your trimming to.  Think of it as sealing your edges, and using the trim to cover up the exposed edges, which aren't really pretty.  

Now take out your trim, and align exactly to the adhesive bonding tape.  Same as before, align with half of the trim adhered to the edge, then fold the remaining half over adhering to the opposite edge, covering the sealing you've already laid out.  

Now your fabric pocket is sealed and covered in pretty trim, as seen below.  I made the top part have a little less trimming to mark as the top of the pocket.  You don't have to do this, but I chose to add a little character.  

Step 5:

The next part is easy, stuffing the pocket to create a pillow!  I chose to use leftover wedding gift wrap paper I had, and was in no shape to get reused for a wedding gift.  You can use anything to fill your pocket, from regular pillow stuffing, to tissue paper, whatever you want to use, and in my case reuse for a new purpose.

I stuffed in the gift wrap, and made sure to level it out so that the pillow wouldn't be lop sided.  

As mentioned earlier with leaving the adhesive strip with the backing on it (which can be seen pictured above with the trimmed pocket), I held the pocket open with one hand, while I pulled the backing off, and then gently made sure the edges aligned evenly.  I then sealed the edge and covered in trimming as I did with steps 3 & 4.

Et voila!  You have an adorable no sew pillow!

The fun part come in adding little embelishments to spruce up the pillow to match your decor, whether for an event, such as a bridal shower or wedding reception, or home decor!  As usual if you create DIY projects for wedding receptions, more often those items can be used to decorate your newlywed haven!

I chose denim because I had plenty left over prom a previous and fun project, Fabric Roses (denim & burlap), tutorial seen here.  I used a few of those fabric roses to decorate the pillow with.  I adhered the roses to brooch pin backs, rather than to the fabric itself, so that I can change out embelishments when I desire to do so.  Brooch pin backs can be found at any craft store, by the way, and are rather cheap to come by.

I do foresee making more pillows with the coming holidays, even giving a few as gifts!  Are you up to making your own no sew pillow?  Leave a comment to let me know if this is in your future, especially the link to your pillow so I can see your creation! 

Happy DIYing! 

My Dream "Time Out Room"

How beautiful is this room set up?

I want every element of this!  To me it is very French, it is the perfect spot to take  a snooze, to write correspondences {who does that anymore}, and to just bask in the glory of this charming room.  

If the means are available to have a room, why not take the opportunity to create a room to reflect your interests.  We all need a little "time out" to have a space to ourselves to enjoy the things we love, which make us whom we are.  Makes for a great guest room, which will be hard for our beloved guests to leave, but how they would swoon as we do when we lock the door for some peaceful reflection and honing into our comfort zone in the home. 

I know I love my guest room, and I would it to look like this! So cozy and comfy.  Makes me want to make a cup of tea right now and savor the beauty surrounding.

Source:

Found on Pinterest