Showing posts with label Fabric. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fabric. Show all posts

May 13, 2015

DIY Anthro Fringed Feathers Towel


A five minute craft with a big-brand impact! Whenever I loooove something from Anthroplogie, I make sure to pin it because, baby, it could be gone in a day or two and I don't want to forget it! Especially a cute little hand towel like this, one!

March 25, 2015

Grain Sack Hidden Zipper Pillow


I have become obsessed with finding just the right painting of a cow. I want Mrs Cow to have soft eyes and a charming little face- but I also need the background colors to "work" with our home. Must.Find.Cow/Painting! Do you get like that? Just stuck on a decorating idea? This pillow project was similar, I was determined that my house needed some vintage pillow charm. 
Just look at it- I'm sure you can see why!  

August 27, 2014

Huckleberry Love: Crochet Ghost Knot Hat


Hello again everyone!!


I'm so happy to back again sharing at From G2B. Last time I was here I shared a free crochet pattern for making a Baby Duck Easter Hat and because crocheting is one of my favorite things to do, I've decided to share another one of my patterns with you all!




June 8, 2014

▴Ikea Hack▴ Pom Pom Throw



Aloha friends! I've been working on this cute little IKEA blanket upcycle. I've had this throw for ages and it's always been...just okay. But I really wanted to pump up the volume, to make it stand out! With pom poms all the rage, I figured that would be just the right amount of pizazz. 


May 25, 2014

DIY Dropcloth Slipcover


We seem to have ottomans coming out of our ears around here, but unfortunately, not all of them are super cute! ;) So I'm all about recycling them into usable pieces, like I did here with an old ottoman and a scrap piece of dropcloth! 


May 18, 2014

Chevron Rubber Stamped Tea Towels

DIY Rubber Stamped Tea Towel

Hey all! Zack and I are on a huge sales trip for Weatherwood, we're pitching our product to professional designers, architects and builders in Tahoe, San Fran, Portland and Seattle! Things are busy, but super great. Wish us luck, ok?!  In the meantime, I'll share a sweet little DIY Rubber Stamped Tea Towel. Isn't it cute?

April 21, 2014

▪Anthro▪ Tassel Trace Pillow [Hack]

Anthro Tassel Trace Pillow [Hack]

I'm watching Bridget Jones as I'm writing this. What in the heck does it mean to, "ponce"? I have never heard of that, but they keep saying it to each other. Anyway, I love to watch a good movie, snuggled up to my man and, right now, I'm resting on my new knock off pillow. You could buy any old pillow from the store if you like, but here's the thing, you never know how good a pillow is until you lay your aching head upon it. And you've got to worry about it coordinating with your space and all that. You know what I mean? Now with that said, read on for the pillows of comfort and relish in my joy as you see how I made these cozy little treats unique and color coordinated. 

March 24, 2014

Tea Towel Pillow Cover | No Sew



I am a crazy huge window shopper, it's like a disease- I just can't get enough. I like to visually devour the eye candy, and then take that inspiration home to DIY my own version. I will look and look and look, without buying and I know that that drives Zack crazy, but at least it's not as crazy as the time my friend's husband sleepwalked a so-called, "pillow bomb" out the front door in the middle of the night to "save" his family. Ha! Ha! Ha! 

March 20, 2014

Contributor Huckleberry Love: Crochet Baby Duck Easter Hat


Let's welcome the second contributor post from the lovely ladies at Huckleberry Love, but the first post from Jamie. Remember, these four gals run a blog together and Jamie is their resident crochet expert.  Heaven knows I've never been able to crochet a thing in my life, so let's thank Jamie for bringing a new skill to this blog and I hope I can pick up a little something in the meantime, because I would love to make this little crochet duck hat!

February 10, 2014

Faux Bois "Love" Drop Cloth Pillow
[ No Sew ]


Pillows are a girls best friend! It's not diamonds. Who ever thought that up? Those splendid, delicate, soft, clouds of glory catch me every time I need them too. Think I'm wrong? Think again. When a girl feels sad, she cries on her pillow. When a girl is happy, she plops down on a pillow. When a girl is angry, she buries her face in her pillow and screams at the tippy-top of her lungs. When a girl is confessing her true feelings, she's laying on a pillow. We even we have our own kiddos. Where do you put your them? That's right, on a pillow. We ladies use pillows for everything. Not even sure why they put a diamond in the center of a ring. It should be a piece of fabric from you favorite P-O-Double L---OMG-W. Am I right, or am I right? 

January 27, 2014

State L♥ve Pillow
[Happy Valentine's Day]

#pillow #statelove #massachusetts

Yes, it's nearly Valentine's Day! Almost time to tell that special someone how much you love them. Maybe you'll receive chocolates, flowers, or something special.
Do you remember what it was like in high school on V-day? Watching the most popular girl get a carnation in one class, then the next, and the next? For better or for worse, every girl waited, pretending not to care, but ready to leap out of her chair and fight each other to the death for those stupid cheap flowers. The more the other girls got, the more nerve wracking the day would get. 

October 21, 2013

DIY Number 2 Eraser Stamps



Stamp, bamp, damp, ba, da, da, damp! Put 'em on your hand, put 'em on your face, no matter where you place a stamp, it makes you feel great! Kindergarden was such a magical place, it made me feel so special! My teacher used to give out gold star stamps when we were on our best behavior. I never actually got one, which is why I decided to do this post in the first place. Now I have stamps all over my face, my husband's face, my arms, his arms, my hands, his hands, and pretty much everything I could stamp with my new triangle eraser stamps. Now, as I sit her stamping everything I can, I have only to show you in a few simple steps the gold ink pass to glory! Enjoy! 

August 30, 2013

DIY Fabric Design: Rubber Stamps


I have had the craziest week, trying to prepare for the MBA to begin next week via Internet while still traveling around the Western US and beyond. I think this year of my life has moved more quickly than any other, regardless that it had the same number of days on a calendar. I'm still without my own computer, since mine crashed two weeks ago. Because we have been on vacation, we've been unable to get it fixed or to shop for a new one. Which has me wondering, what's your favorite blog computer? I need something that does pic and video, and something fast because heaven knows, I have no patience.

April 13, 2012

Herringbone Pelmet Tutorial


Isn't pelmet a funny word?
Well I think it is, and I decided it was the perfect solution to my kitchen window dilemma. I'm not a kitchen curtain person- and if you are, I'm not judging. I'm just saying, they're not for me. I saw a pelmet tute ages ago from Cassie, and filed the idea away for later.  Today, my friends, is later!
Wanna know how to make one? {This is where you start skimming if you don't care how to make one of these bad boys!}
Here's how I did mine. You Need: Fabric, Foam Core, Exacto knife {or something like it} Ruler or Carpenter's Triangle and Batting, L bracket or Curtain Rod Hardware

1] First, measure your window and determine the measurements of your pelmet. I used two pieces of foam core- then taped them the length of the window with packing tape.
2] Measure your curtain rod hardware, then cut the top of your board the same amount as your hardware is long. Like my hardware was 2.5 inches, so I cut down the board 2.5 inches.  Make sure you don't cut all the way through the board. I cut through the outer layer and the foam so I could bend it.
  3] Then cut out the corners. You can cut them all the way through, then remove the piece.  
 4] Then bend the sides and the top down and secure the corner. Again, I just used packing tape. I also taped the tops and sides to reinforce them. You can see from the pic on the right what mine looked like.
5] Once you have the pelmet shape, you can cover it with batting. I used a spray adhesive to secure the batting to the board. Then again, I just used tape to adhere the batting to the back of the board.

6] Lay out you fabric, and repeat the process of the securing it to the board just like you did the batting. This time I used a combo of staples and tape because I wanted the fabric to be stretched tight.
About this time- I looked over my finished pelmet and thought my linen looked a bit plain. So although I had already secured the fabric- I decided to spice it up a bit.
I wanted a herringbone print- but I couldn't find a place that sold a stencil resembling anything like I wanted. So- I made one with Word. I just manipulated rectangles and their angle, until I made something I liked. I wanted an abstract herringbone with a Native American flair. I love how this resembles the feathers on an arrow.
If you want to make your own print, here's what you need: Freezer Paper, Paint, Fabric Additive, Exacto Knife, Cutting Board, Brush, Container, Spray Adhesive and a pattern
I] Make a pattern or download a template.
II] Once I had a pattern I cut it out using my Exacto knife, then used that as a template to cut a stencil from freezer paper. It didn't take long at all, and if I did anything differently, I would have spent the time to cut out a bigger stencil. That would have saved time in the end. 
III] Mix your fabric additive and paint
IV] Use the spray adhesive to coat the PAPER side of your new stencil.
V] Your ready to use your stencil, make sure you're stencil is straight and using a foam brush apply the paint. Make sure the stencil is pressed down firmly and that there isn't a lot of paint on your brush.
And that, folks, is how you do it! I wanted a slightly handmade look. Like I the end product to look like it was hand done or done with block printing. You know- how the color will have variations and each line will look different? So I was careful to load the brush differently here or there, or apply different amounts of pressure.
I used the same gray paint that I used to stencil the damask curtains in the rest of the room. I wanted something that tied in- but that stood out. Damask is such a timeless print, but I wanted something more fun and current for the small kitchen area. 
And remember, you cannot judge these glorious {yeah right} honey oak cabinets. You guys know we rent this place- so what you see is what you get! Though I did try to convince Z that the landlord would never notice if they were suddenly turned white! Sadly, he was not on board! ;-)
Now for the money details! I purchased my supplies mostly at Joann's. With several coupons for "March Madness" the supplies totaled around 15 bucks. I bought a linen fabric (2 feet, half off, coming in at $8.) At the time I thought linen was important {to tie on with the linen-like Ikea curtains}, but now that I see the final product- I think a drop cloth would have looked almost the same. If I had used the leftover dropcloth this would have cost $6. 
Now who wants to make one of these bad boys!?




April 4, 2012

Burlap and Ruffles Union Jack Pillow

I almost forgot about this little DIY pillow cover post I shared at Cherished Treasures a few weeks back. So here ya go- in case you missed it! {and if you already saw it- eek! sorry to be repetitive!}

I saw this super, duper cute pillow from darling Aimee at Twigg Studios and I knew I had to make my own! Well, I love most of the pillows she makes- but since  I don't sew, this was the only one I thought I could make! Haha!

I made a no-sew pillow using a down pillow that had seen better days and this no-sew pillow tut from the hilarious Cassie. Since it's basically ironing and cutting, even I could handle it!! The key was the Peel n Stick fabric fuse. It works like a charm and made the pillow so easy to make!

For the cute little ruffles I followed Aimee's tutorial. Just cut strips of cream flannel, which incidentally I had on hand- lucky coincidence. Then I wrote out the union jack pattern with chalk {just like she said to.}

Then I went rogue!! Aimee stitched her ruffles on and I {had to} use a glue gun to attach the mine.  I am crazy amazed at how awesome the glue is holding. I wanted to move one of the ruffles over and you couldn't get it off if you tried. Well actually, I mean, I did try and it wouldn't budge!
Isn't the pillow charming!? I think it makes the perfect textural addition to the little sitting area in my bedroom. I love how burlap adds an earthy feeling, grounding my silk curtain panels.
I'm sure this new addition will make the 5 whole minutes I get to sit down there and read that much more enjoyable!!

Do you have any special spots for reading? Little nooks you creep away to  for a few minutes to yourself?


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March 16, 2012

✥ Guest Post: Ruffled Burlap Union Jack Pillow ✥

Good morning lovelies! 
Today I'm guest hosting over at Cherished Treasures with Terry! I'm sharing a ruffled union jack pillow project there and would love to see you guys there too!
 Terry has a darling little blog where she shares her goodwill shopping adventures and her love of spray paint! Not to mention she's head over heel for scrapbooking. While you're over there make sure you check out her pantry makeover- using gift wrap!!
Terry is a real sweetheart and I know you'll think she's great.
Make sure you add her weekly Linky party, Sunday Blog Love, to your list. I make it a point to be there each and every week!
See you there!!

November 14, 2011

✥ Reader Feature: Storage Solution {Painted & Thrifty!} ✥

It's Monday ya'll, you know what that means- I'm bringing in the talent!

Today we're meeting Lindsay from Southern Lovely. She has a darling, crafty blog and hosts a weekly "Show and Share" on Wednesdays. A great place to show off your own projects and gets on inspiration from others. The best part of her blog is Lindsay herself, she is a total sweetheart...you'll see.
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Hello friend's of Becca's lovely blog, I am really excited to be here today! I'm Lindsay, and I blog over at Southern Lovely. I love creating beautiful things for less. Which means I am usually deep into a DIY, sewing project, painting project, anything that I can be creative with. I am also a busy mom of three little ones--who limit my crafting time quite a bit. Late nights is usually when I do my best work. :)
Today I am going to share a very inexpensive idea for creating extra space-- We needed more storage in our baby boy's room, but had to be creative where to put it. Right under the crib became the perfect place for something, just had to figure out what to use. I looked at different bins to purchase, but they all seemed a bit much, especially when buying multiple ones. I figured I could surely make something less expensive, and I that's just what I did. Started with three $1 buckets from the Dollar Tree Spray painted them--you have to do multiple coats to get it just right. There is a spray paint for plastic, which I tried, I just didn't love the color (there's not much selection). I ended up using my favorite green--Valspar New Avocado. Add some fabric--found mine at Walmart. I started by gluing the outer brim of the bucket with the fabric, then worked my way in. It took a lot of glue & cutting to get it to look pretty good. I cut a circle piece for the center of the bucket, then glued it down. It helped to make everything look smooth & more complete. Sorry I don't have a better explanation for how I did it. And I'm sure there is probably a better way of getting the fabric in there. This worked for me though. :) Lastly, added the vinyl numbers to each bucket, because I just love labeling things. :)
  I am really happy with how these little inexpensive buckets turned out!




Thanks again for having me! Feel free to stop by my place sometime & say hi!



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See, isn't Lindsay the awesome?
I love the zillions of applications for this little bucket makeover. Now you can buy the size and shape bucket you want and not think twice about it's actual color.
 Such a great idea for organizing your crafting or painting supplies, laundry room items, winter mittens and gloves, kids' toys, schools supplies...there are endless options!

October 1, 2011

DIY Greek Key Fabric [with printable]


This one time I was shopping daydreaming about shopping at Horchow online.
Mostly looking for duvet inspiration when  came across this pillow.
source
Since you've read the title of this post, you've probably inferred I am referring to the Greek Key beaut. I love the symmetry, simplicity and how you eye automatically travels through the lines. There's not even a price for the pillow I like, but the other two are 250 bucks a pop. 
Two. Hundred. And. Fifty. Dollars...Each. {umm, no thank you}

Armed with the pillow as my inspiration, I decided to make my own fabric.
I came across this super fun website that helps you make your own Greek Key patterns. It is honestly awesome. They give you so many options, you could make any pattern you want in just a few minutes. 
WANNA PRINT ME?!
Here's the one I came up with, it's pretty close to the original. I made it a square pattern and used it at 10x10 inches, but you could use it at whichever size you'd like.
Materials
Plastic sheet/folder (or stencil sheet)
Natural Fabric with Tight Weave (cotton or linen)
Paint of desired color
Fabric Medium {from Michaels'- purchased 2 but used 1/2 of one}
Spray Adhesive
Exacto Knife & Paper Cutter (or stencil-burning tool)
Greek Key Stencil

Iron
Instead of buying the stencil sheets and the stencil burning tool, yadda yadda- I used what I had on hand.
A plastic folder.
With a little deconstruction, I had a piece of plastic to experiment on.
I just used my trusty spray adhesive to attach the template to the folder, then got to work.

The stencil is designed for the black part to be removed. I used an inexpensive paper cutter to do all the straight cuts. I marked how far forward and back I could move the blade {without cutting into the white portion of the template} with a piece of white electrical tape. See in the pic below? That way I could do speedy cuts, because there really is a lot of them.

After I had done all the cutting vertically and horizontally I used an Exacto knife for some of the corners. It took me the entire episode of Project Runway to cut it out. 
A nice chunk of time- but still worth it for 
(1) the money saved &
(2) I got exactly what I wanted. 

I wasn't loving the patterns I found online, so getting the exact pattern in the exact color is a HUGE value for me. The bigger the pattern is blown up to use, the quicker and easier it will be to cut out. 

Also, if you made your own, you could simplify it quite a bit. 

As usual, I ignored the amount of time it would take and went full speed ahead towards getting a very close copy of my inspiration. Here's what I used to for the color. 
I was dying to try out the much-talked-about Martha Stewart paint line. I chose Beach Glass in Satin and mixed it with some white paint, to lighten the color a bit. I also picked up Fabric Medium and Pearlizing Medium. I bought everything from Michael's, on sale and ended up using about  1/2 a bottle of each of them (less the white paint.)

Follow the directions on the back of your paints in order to combine them properly. You can only see the shimmer in these pics of the paint while it was wet. Dry, the shimmer is super subtle and doesn't show in the dry paint pics I've taken.

Use a tight weave, natural fabric to paint on. Mine is an inexpensive cotton that feel like a 200-300 thread count sheet.

I used spray adhesive to attach the stencil to the fabric. I sprayed a light coat on the back of the stencil so the fabric wouldn't get very sticky. {You could use regular spray adhesive or stencil adhesive, both will work}

If you're following my lead and using a folder the adhesive is a must
The stencil will be in two pieces- the inner scrolls and the outer frame and lines- so you need to secure the inner scroll work to the fabric, though I still held it down as I dabbed/stippled the paint brush. The paint didn't bleed under the stencil at all, I was really impressed.

Can you see the clump of paint on the left side?
If you get one, it's probably where the acrylic didn't get mixed into the fabric medium. Just scrape'em off while the paint is wet.

Drying time is 24-48 hours. If you need to do any touch-ups the next day you should be fine. When I did there wasn't any color variation between the old and newly applied paints.

After the drying time, you need to iron the fabric to heat set the paint. Follow the directions on your specific brand of fabric medium. You should iron the reverse side of the fabric, without steam.

Want some IDEAS for your new 4 dollar Greek Key FABRIC? OK!

Pillows {of course}
 
Curtains {or Shower Curtains}
 
Headband? It's kinda chic.

PLACES to use your new, free STENCIL?
Walls. Mimic the look of mucho expensive wallpaper.

  Floors. This Greek Key rug is gorgeous,  but DIYing a runner or mat would probably be a little more realistic!
This smaller rug is $147 on Amazon I'm sure we could make it for a fraction of the price.
Add a Greek key border to pre-bought sheets or bedding, to make them look instantly expensive and gorgeous!

Here's a close up of my new fabric. It looks legit- right?


I can't wait to show you guys the end product. I love, love, love it! You can find it here!

Don't forget to grab the printable pattern & to check out the website to make any Greek Key design you want, it ROCKS!