Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Kitchen Art...

I made this baby for my kitchen...


It reads:

"Smother yourself in delicious sauces and await further instruction."

Some might try to tell me that it's slightly inappropriate...

To them I would say:  I am obviously referring to my food. What were you thinking?

Inspiration for this print found here



Tuesday, February 14, 2012

For Beatrice

Sometime in November I decided to make my dear friend Beatrice a bird pillow that she had seen online as a Christmas gift...

Four months later it is complete!

It's obvious that my pillow contruction could use a little work...it's a little lopsided, but I'm going to say that just adds to its charm...


This pillow didn't cost me anything in materials, but it was certainly an investment in time...So much that I probably will never make another one like it. I loved making it for Beatrice though because she is always so enthusiastic about the whimsical handmade gifts I bestow upon her...


I am very very tempted to keep this baby at my house because I love it a lot. Hopefully Bea will feel the same way...

If you would like to have a pillow like this one, you can buy one from sukanart on etsy

Monday, February 13, 2012

Paper Wheels

In our apartment, the living room walls are covered in that brown paneling from decades ago...I kind of hate it. I was browsing through Pinterest and found a picture of some gorgeous paper wheels that a woman made as christmas tree decorations. I decided to use some of my fun scrapbook paper and pages from a book that I bought at a yardsale last summer to make some paper wheels to spruce up my ugly brown wall.


These are not very awesome photos, but they give you an idea of what I'm talking about.


If I had a ladder, I would make more and fill the wall, but as it stands, that wall is above the stairs and Jesse just about broke his neck hanging them as far to the left as he managed.

We used sewing pins to hang them so as not to poke any noticeable holes in the wall.

I used to think it was nice that I didn't spend any money on them so I wouldn't feel bad when tossing them out before our move to Maryland, but I think they will be going with us. I really love the color, texture, and whimsy that they bring to my home.

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Some Color

One day I happened to stand at the front of my living room and notice that it was very monochromatic. I have one green hamper to hold blankets, and one awesome little rug that I love, but other than that it is a cream colored carpet topped with cream colored couches and very light window curtains.

I figured the quickest, easiest, and cheapest way to quickly add color was to make some sort of garland. I hopped onto Pinterest to see what some other people had made. I found a picture of what I wanted. I pulled out my fabric scraps and immediately started cutting...


I hung one across both windows in the living room and I love the way they automatically changed the look of the room. Not only that, but it was a good way to open the door to new color as I was stuck in a rut of green.



My favorite aspect of the garlands is that they are absolutely adorable and cost me nothing...