XoXo pillow

Sometimes I just need to do a quick, easy, sewing project. It calms me, and is slightly therapeutic. What came about during this therapy session was a Valentines burlap pillow.

 I first sewed on my X's and O's. Then I sewed my two pieces of burlap, wrong sides together, leaving an opening to stuff. I stuffed the pillow with poly fil and sewed the opening shut. Finally I frayed the burlap some by pulling out the burlap strings.

As my husband pointed out, it is not a comfortable pillow, but it still looks cute!

Springtime wreath

Now that Easter is over, I had to change the burlap wreath. Honestly, I am kind of getting tired of the wreath, but I am not sure what else to do yet. So for now I just added some springy fabric flowers.

First I cut the fabric into strips. I wanted it messy just like the burlap.

Then I sewed an easy gathering stitch on all my strips.

Ruffled the strips, and made them into flowers.

I also added a ribbon so that I could easily tie the flowers on to the wreath.

Not sure if I LOVE it, but it works for now. I am on the hurt for a new cute wreath!

Spring has sprung!

Finally spring has started to show around here; it was in the mid 60's and gorgeous today. With spring comes one of my favorite holidays, Easter. Also, my camera showed up! So I can finally do some crafts, and take pictures!

Here are a few of our Easter decorations.

A crucial part of my decor is dollar store eggs. I think I got at least 5 packs, love the dollar store.


I changed my burlap wreath by adding some of the fabulous dollar store eggs.

I tried to also add a bow, but it didn't work for me, so I took it off.

In addition to the wreath I did my take on an Easter tree, like Martha's. It is just a vase, with some sticks from the yard, moss in the bottom, and dollar store eggs. Love it though!


The last thing I did with the dollar store eggs was to make a topiary. I got a dollar store pot, some moss, Styrofoam, and I had a rod and ribbon. I covered the top part of the Styrofoam with moss, lots of glue from the glue gun, and also the dollar store eggs. Then I attached all of the parts together and tied a ribbon.

It was fun and I think it looks cute. I do wish that the moss was greener, but sometimes you have to work with what you got.

Ok, enough with the dollar store eggs.
Next up were these super cute burlap bunnies, I found via a blog link party.
I had some left over burlap from my wreath, so I had to give it a try.

Mine was slightly bigger, and it would be great as a pillow, but since burlap is messy it sits near the fireplace. Brady loves him.

Finally, I did another dish towel. It was the end of naptime, so I rushed, but it turned out ok.

Other things that are making our house feel springy...

My birthday flowers (a week old)

I think tulips are my favorite flowers

And another birthday present, this runner that my Mom got me while in Germany.

I really need to iron it, but I looove it. Wouldn't it look great with a matching dish towel? Gosh Mom! Just kidding, thanks I love it.

So that is spring in our house, and just looking around it makes me happy. What spring decor makes you happy? Happy spring everyone!

Seasons Wreath

Burlap wreaths are the "it" thing in blogland right now, it seems. So of course, I needed to make one. I wanted mine to be plain, so that with each season and holiday I could make it look different.
There are plenty of tutorials, and it is super simple, but here is a helpful tutorial.
*Warning, burlap is messy*
Here are my pieces of burlap ready to string on my wire hanger.

Half of the wreath is done.

Finished product, cute plain, but a simple bow could look awesome.

I have big plans for this wreath, so stay tuned.