More Fun with Washers

After our first craft with washers, I decided to keep going. We had plenty left over and I saw another idea on Pinterest to paint them with fingernail polish. I then decide to monogram them, so I printed out letters on the printer and Modge Podged them to the washer. Then I had to tie them up with string. My daughter has worn her's everyday since I gave it to her, so I guess it was a hit!

A Little Bling

I saw the idea for some jewelry my daughter and I could make using washers and ribbon. It was quite funny when I went to the hardware store to find the washers. I was looking down the right aisle, but couldn't seem to find them so a worker asked me if he could help. I told him I was looking for washers, but he asked which size. Holding up my fingers to make a "O", I said, "about this big." I told him it was for a craft project so he didn't think I was a complete moron. It took me a while to figure out how to braid them through the ribbon to make the pattern, but after four or five attempts, I finally figured it out. My daughter, who just wears the necklace (but didn't participate in the craft), loves it. I also made some for her friends as gifts and smaller ones for bracelets.

Little Men

After making some baby shirts some time back, my sister put in a request for a set for my nephews. I figured I would make some for their Christmas gifts. Knowing their parents were both Gator and Bulldog fans, I decided to make one of each. I then made a blue plaid one, since what little boy doesn't look good in navy. I have to say, the shirts are cute, but look even cuter on the boys!

Craft-astrophy!

I found the idea on Pinterest for some candy wreaths. I thought they were adorable and wanted to try it out. I was going to hot glue them to some red ribbon wrapped wreaths and add a green bow. I figured I would seal them so I started to paint them with Modge Podge...only, they started to run and turn pink. Then I got the bright idea to spray them in Polyurethane. I let them sit outside to dry and everything was looking great. The tops were drying nicely. I let them sit overnight before I added the green bows. I guess it was a good thing, because when I went to work with them the sides were a big goopy mess. They were sticky and the coating had melted them. What started as a good idea failed miserably. I guess candy and crafts just don't mix!

Little Gifts with a Big Impact

I wanted to make some gifts for some special folks this year and had my heart set on wreaths. I found some small wooden wreaths in the floral section of the craft store. I decided to wrap them each in ribbon, I found all different types of green ribbon for the wreath with a red bow accents at the top. It still needed more. I added a red felt flower to each to make them pop. I was excited with the final outcome and I ended up with many different variations to share.

Updated!

I love my new wreath, but something was bothering me. The black R on the black front door, had lost its impact. It needed some pizzazz! I decided to add some bling and berries. So much better!

Welcome Christmas!

I spent the weekend after Thanksgiving decorating the house for Christmas. I was so excited to put up the tree, decorate the house, and put my wreaths in each window outside. Then it hit me, I've spent all year making wreaths for each holiday and I don't have one for Christmas...let's get the ideas going. I went to the crafting mecca, Hobby Lobby, to find my supplies. I really like the look of burlap (thanks to my sister), wanted to add some red berries, and wanted to monogram it too. I pulled together all these ideas and created a monogrammed wreath with ribbon created holly leaves accented with berries, all sitting on a burlap wrapped wreath. I then hung it using a cheerful polka dotted ribbon. Now I can properly welcome my guests and I feel like my decorating is complete!