7. You can hang these on doors, cabinets, walls or on bookcases - anywhere that doesn't get a lot of movement. Posted at 01:27 PM in Crafts, Decorating, DIY, Tutorial Tuesday | Permalink Must present coupon at time of purchase. If you don't have those things please don't let them keep you from trying these napkins. Working one at a time from the back side of the plate (upside down) continue adding plates to the wire wreath (see photo below). Start with one of those cheap plastic covers. campingparty, childrenspartyideas, DollarTree, goodwill, outdoorparty, tabledecor, targetdollarspot, woodlandsparty. World Market and Hobby Lobby are also good places to look as well as Home Goods during certain holidays. If you make a wreath and post it to IG please tag me, I'd love to see it! Why not pull them out and display them in an interesting box or basket? This is a great way to recycle old greeting cards and make little boxes for small gifts (or for storing small objects). They have a variety of sizes in these wreaths and I just knew they would make a fun and unique bunny. | Your email address will not be published. I shared the box below from Joanne Fabrics recently and it's what started the whole "container" idea. Comments (0), Tags: Today I'm posting a safer way to make a portable plate wreath. Once I have a general idea of placement I remove the metal caps from the tops of the ornaments and apply hot glue to the part of the glass ornament where the metal cap was removed. ◾ Coordinating decorative wired ribbon - About 4 yards if you are making a bow, 1 yard if only using to hang. You may need to think slightly outside the box when selecting ornaments. You could also insert a few trailing picks into a regular wreath and achieve a similar look. Position the butter pats between bigger plates. I hope you found this tutorial helpful but please DM me on Instagram if you have questions. Some readers have said they've also spotted it in their local Michaels and Hobby Lobby craft stores. I personally like the look of washed wool felt - it's no so flat and perfect looking. Although you probably won’t be eating the taffy (unless you have left overs or have a sweet tooth like me) know that they are soft and fresh and are really good. I've tried several methods; tracing the design onto tissue paper and waxed paper, both with less than the desired results. My most pinned project by other people is one of the light switch covers I updated when we painted our kitchen. Over the past month I've been working on cozying up our home and recently purchased a couple of faux trees for some added greenery. Stream Babert - Boogie Oogie (Original Mix) by L.O.Dee from desktop or your mobile device. Helpful. 3. Again the ornaments were all purchased at a discount except for the three bunnies and carrot. Writing directions is not my favorite thing to do so if you have questions, please don't hesitate to ask. The heat from the glue should melt a hole into the ring. I used either three strands of embroidery floss or #8 perle cotton for this project, depending on the colors that I had. If you cover the base with burlap there is no need to paint the plaster, but if you want the look of exposed dirt, paint the plaster with glue then sprinkle more coffee grounds on the wet surface for the look of potting soil. You will want to use a large doily because you will be folding it either in half or as in the case of the top photo, over by a third. I hope this post gives you some ideas and inspiration on how to cozy up your space. You can space them as close together as you like and if you fold them in half they are double sided - looking the same on the front and back. (4.50) She can't be seen, until she can be, and is! Ornate pieces make my heart skip a beat. Select needle size according to weight of fabric. 8. *that should read, "Draw line from each MARK* ↑. I was surprised at all the questions I got on how I did it and was shocked that so many of you were interested in making them. It was such a great price but it needed a pot and even in the chunky basket that I had purchased last year at Kirkland's it looked a little bare just plopped in there. Back in December I posted a photo on my Instagram feed (@suzanne_zingg) of a little plate wreath that I had made using some of my precious Goodwill finds. Here are some other ideas. 11. This took no time at all and I liked the results when I was done. On the Valentine wreath below I knew I wanted reds, pinks and whites with just a touch of black. (This is not my voice or video). Hobby Lobby outdoor pillows and placemats brand new $25 hide this posting restore restore this posting. ◾ Optional tiny silver spoons, sugar tongs etc (see red and blue wreath) Glue Dots (found in scrapbook aisle) for attaching spoons and tongs. Once all the large plates are in place wire the plate wreath on top of the moss covered foam wreath using the long wire ends, twisting to secure. Wouldn't that be cute at Christmas surrounded by flocked trees and buffalo plaid? Because the Eiffel Tower and large cake had a bit of gold on them I worked some gold throughout the entire wreath. You can also add paint as you did on the stems and even some moss if you'd like. The backs of the pats are not flat so I needed to build up the strips so the pats could sit flat on the plates. I got four 20" square napkins from a yard and a third of fabric. That's it, a finished napkin with beautifully mitered corners and no unsightly bulky unfinished corners. 11 Kitchen Stuff Plus coupons now on RetailMeNot. It's a great cozy up to the fire project for the cold winter months ahead. Comments (3). Exclusive offers and bonuses up to 100% back! The assignment was to come up with a DIY project or decor look using primarily items found at a dollar store, the Target Dollar Spot or Goodwill. On the black and white dishes I left the Styrofoam balls whole which helped eliminate the need to glue onto the more expensive dish. A few other supplies I will be using are: 1. Trim access wire once secured. With right sides together, fold fabric as shown, lining up the marked line and pin. They are my jam! I need to tell you that I am not an expert on stitching on wool. I’ve purchased sundae glasses at thrift stores and rummage sales. Here's my new favorite trick that I discovered just this week! They were big back in the seventies. 6. I was lucky to find a croissant, Eiffel Tower, macaroon and other bakery related ornaments on clearance at Michael's just before Christmas. Sew on the drawn line. Comments (0). favorite this post Jan 7 Roosters $10 (Cheney) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. Using the solid center portion of one doily as a pattern, cut the shape from your paper or fabric. Arrange plates on the wire wreath to get a feel for placement and number needed. Posted at 11:06 AM in Around the house, Crafts, Decorating, DIY, Tutorial Tuesday | Permalink If you've been following me on Instagram (suzanne_zingg) then you know I'm into doing tablescapes and table top decor. You will need three olive stems from Hobby Lobby, (with the 50% off discount they came to $10.50 for the three and they measured about 24" long), a plastic pot to "plant" them in, and a decorative container or a square of burlap just large enough to wrap around and cover the plastic container. It now seems so obvious that I wonder why I hadn't thought of it myself. :) Read more. However I found it for $5 at hobby lobby & Ross! It's that old prewash debate. In case you were curious, my table cloth is Pioneer Woman from Walmart, and the placemats are from Hobby Lobby! It even flickers! The carrot was kind of an odd ball but I thought the bunny needed a carrot. I hope you found it helpful and that it encourages you to try some hand embroidery. 2. Decorating, DIY, DIY Plate Wreath, Plate Collector, Plate Wreath. I hot glued a birds nest to the spring wreath. I decided to try and add a bit of texture to the stem so I coated it with white glue and sprinkled the wet glue with coffee grounds. Here's Natalie's dog Chester with the olive tree she made. I'm so glad you're here. I'm just going to share with you what I found to work best for me. (My darling chippy metal cake stand was purchased here.). ◾ 1 - 14" wire wreath (Hobby Lobby or Dollar Tree), ◾ Small Velcro Command Strips for attaching butter pats and tiny cups without damaging them. My nicer commercially made cloth napkins have mitered corners so I knew those were the ones I wanted to make. Natalie from the Vintageporch on Instagram shared how she made trees from faux olive branches from Hobby Lobby and since I had everything I needed I thought I'd give them a try. Because you stitch through the traced lines the paper wants to tear as you stitch and makes it difficult to see what you're doing. “Eating a meal is a beautiful ritual,” Jess Salles says. Today I wanted to share with you some ideas for making wreaths using glass ornaments. I used mostly salad and bread and butter plates from 5" to 7" then added tiny butter pats to fill in and add interest. Start with a large paper doily (or 400) and separate into individual sheets. I was shopping in Hobby Lobby and I found some amazing wood bead wreaths. When I come across one while thrifting I usually gasp. The wreath can get heavy so you will want to keep the plates small. I look for cotton, linen or a cotton blend when selecting fabric. You will also need an assortment of fabrics, scrapbook paper or wrapping paper large enough to cover the solid center portion of the doily. I love pretty dishes with coordinating table linen but because I sometimes have trouble finding just the perfect cloth napkins, I decided to try making them. This will vary depending on the type of ring you are using. Hobby Lobby has Christmas out about seven or eight months out of the year and they also have a good selection of plain ornaments in bulk by color. Unfold that last 1" fold and measuring up from the point and make a mark 2" from the point - one to the left of the point and one to the right. 5. | Check out our exclusive offers and cash back bonuses. Comments (1), Tags: After stitching the words onto the small heart I used a blanket stitch to attach the small heart to the larger heart then connected the two large hearts using a blanket stitch. While the glue is hot, carefully press it into the Styrofoam, holding it for a few seconds until it begins to cool and set. Match thread (in bobbin and on top) to fabric as closely as possible. 12. I tend to collect ornaments as I find them throughout the year then add just a few key ornaments that completes the story I'm trying to tell. You can convert these square coasters into round shape quickly if you want. (I wouldn't hang them on a high traffic front door or a cabinet door that gets lots of use). Mar 19, 2019 - 26 – Atjazz, N'dinga Gaba, Sahffi – Summer Breeze (Atjazz Main Mix) 6:30 / 125bpm. Looking for some exercise, she finds an exciting new hobby! On the pink wreath I cut two old faux floral wreaths so I could lay them around the foam circle. Fill your container to the top with the plaster, following the directions on the package. $0. I think they add a real fun factor to almost any tabletop decor. The campfire is just three 6" squares of orange and yellow tissue paper. I picked up the tin mugs while I was there on the chance that I could do something with them. and an olive bucket from Hobby Lobby. Attach faux or fresh greenery to outside of the moss covered wreath using floral pins or by sticking the stem into the foam. All codes are guaranteed to work. Allow to thoroughly dry. You can usually find them during the summer months at Walmart and dollar stores. You also give, at no extra cost. Parties don't have to be expensive to be fun and sometimes a party for no reason other than celebrating the everyday is the best reason of all. Hot glue a piece of Styrofoam in the center of your plastic container and once cool insert the olive stems into the center of the Styrofoam. You'll need a glue gun with lots of glue sticks, a Styrofoam ring in any size and some wire or ribbon to make a hanger for the back. Not only is she super sweet and talented, but I think she is one of the funniest gals on Instagram. You could totally put them in terra cotta, an olive bucket or a decorative pot, whatever fits your style. Then draw a line connecting the two marks as shown. Posted at 10:03 PM in Around the house, Decorating, Favorites Friday, Tablescapes | Permalink I added fun straws (cut to size) for a pop of contrasting color. Continue layering ornaments, filling in gaps and placing key ornaments around the top of the wreath. I am illustrating these directions with paper as well as cloth in hopes that you can see what I'm trying to show a bit better. Take your square of fabric to the ironing board and press a 1/2" fold around all four sides. The cherry is a gum ball. This Halloween wreath is slightly smaller than the wreaths above. favorite this post Feb 10 bowls $3 (se cedar rapids) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. I love how you can curate a collection of ordinary, somewhat related items, and it just seems to elevate them to an interesting display all while adding color, texture and interest to an area. While Soft and Stable has a little drape to it, this product has a denser structure. This wreath started with a glittery heart shaped wreath purchased at Hobby Lobby instead of a circle. Then you simply start hot gluing the taffy onto the Styrofoam, one at a time, beginning where the styrofoam meets the glass, working your way to the top of the Styrofoam ball. $3. You will use these long wire ends to attach the plate wreath to the foam wreath later so leave the long wire ends attached. Concentrate on covering just the outside and inside edges of the ring, the back and top will not show once completed and hung. Only the decorative novelty ornaments have their caps left on and those are mostly placed on the tops of the wreaths. You'll notice that I've avoided glue so as not to damage my precious plates. Pick your Unicorn SPiT colors! I wanted the centerpiece of my table to be pretty simple. I had a vision in mind to mix and match different candlesticks- and when I found this frosted white vase from At Home Stores, I knew it would mix right in! Comments (5), ◾ 1 - 14" foam wreath (Extruded or Styrofoam - both work well). 2. $10. . We're going to fix that now. Give your napkins a light spray starch for a professional finish. Small projects like coasters give you the chance to practice all sorts of new stitches so, this pattern of free crochet coaster is perfect for you. $50. I glued white taffy around the top to look like whip cream. Well hello, it's certainly been awhile, but it's a new year with new resolutions so let's see how I do with this blogging thing.