How To Make Bunny Napkin Rings {tutorial}

This is a complete tutorial about how to make my burlap bunnies napkin rings.

 It is another Pier 1 knock-off that came out adorable and easy. I have knocked off Pier 1 before with my  Pier 1 Pumpkins. This project was just as fun.  I am so glad to be sharing it with you!

This project didn't cost me a dime since I used scraps that I had.

I started with a cardboard roll from wrapping paper. You can use a toilet paper roll but this was sturdier.

I measured 2" on the tube for each napkin ring and cut it

Don't worry about perfect edges because this will be covered

Cut strips of burlap around 21/2" wide and measure around the tube you are using

glue down seam....I used hot glue

Take scissors and cut slits around burlap and stop at cardboard tube

This will allow you to wrap burlap to inside and glue

It should look like this

Cut 2 ear shapes out of burlap to desired height 

Mine was 21/2" long ..You can always adjust it if it is too long

Now pinch the bottom of burlap and glue to the front side of burlap covered tube

The burlap is stiff enough to stand the ears straight up. You can adjust when dry.

Cut frayed ends of fabric and glue the rest down with the ears

Note: Make sure both ears are glued center and the roll sits with out rolling over. You want it balanced.

Now make the rest of them to complete your tablescape

Told you it was easy!

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Pier 1 Burlap Bunnies {knock off}

Easter is early this year! Hopefully spring will be too!

I am starting to see all the adorable creations on the blogs and in the stores for Easter.

While I was shopping at Pier 1, I saw some burlap bunnies used for napkin holders. I looked to easy to make so I thought it would be a great knock off.

It has been awhile since I knocked off something.

They are just the right touch for a tablescape. Burlap bunnies....how can you go wrong?!!

There is a little sweetness to having a little bunny on your table for springtime feasts.

The frayed ends of the burlap look like hair. There is just enough stiffness to hold the ears up straight.

I can see those little ears listening in on all the table talk and keeping secrets.

They add a smile to my face.

I would have added a carrot for color on the plate but had none in the fridge.

I could have done one of my Pinecone carrots but settled for the celery.

 Love the green touch to the plate.

The napkin makes it look like it has a tail. Any napkin would work too!

So what do you think of my knock off? This is the Pier 1 bunny.

This one is mine....

So I ask you....Is this something you want to know how to make?

For a complete tutorial CLICK HERE!

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Coffee Sack Ideas {Lavender Hearts}

Does lavender and coffee go together? It does now!

I am seeing stuffed hearts everywhere right now. I love how cute they are. I have seen paper, vintage fabric, pillows and mod podge hearts. I haven't seen any coffee sack ideas though. I purchased a lot of coffee sacks awhile back and I have been enjoying new coffee sack ideas ever since,

Some coffee sack ideas I have made are, a lined display table and a lined cooler, to name a few. I love dreaming up different things to do with them. They have the neatest prints, textures and colors.

I used a scrap piece I have saved. This one had an Aqua Stripe!

It has a farmhouse feel.

I love the raw edges. I stuffed it with Lavender buds and hand stitched the word "Love" on it.

It is so sweet. I just traced a heart and cut two piece from my scrap and sewed together leaving ends to fray. I stuffed with lavender and sewed the remainder closed. I wrote love on top as a pattern to stitch by. It is a simple project that is probably one of my favorites.

Sometimes simple is better.

There is also something about small things....It is a big package of love.

Which is fitting for anytime but Valentine's Day is just around the corner. So someone is getting a surprise!

Have any other Coffee Sack Ideas?

I would love to know!

Burlap Stamped Pumpkins {tutorial}

It has been awhile since I have posted a craft and what better time to do it than getting ready for fall!

This is easy and affordable. 

 

You will need:

a dollar store pumpkin

stamps and ink pad

twine

burlap strips/scraps

glue or pins 

Start with your pumpkin

I love these. They are so much fun to work with. I used them a lot last year. 

Gather burlap scraps or cut your own in strips. Start stamping randomly. I used postmarks.

Then start wrapping the pumpkin. You want to end up having both ends of burlap at stem. You can pin or glue to keep stable.

Gather all the strips at stem and start wrapping in twine. Leave some out to tie a knot in. These will be your vines.

See what I mean....EEEasy!! It cost me $1 for the pumpkin. The rest was scrap or what I had on hand.

Would you make one of these?

Have you been working on your fall designs yet?

How to Make a Dress Form

If you read my post yesterday "Designing A Bridal Show" you may have seen a little sneak peak of my dress form.

A few weeks ago I attended The Vintage Marketplace and got inspired when I saw a chicken wire dress form. Then my friend Jennifer made one because she got inspired from the same place!! I had already bought my chicken wire when I saw hers so I knew I had to go through with it!!!

So what better place to make her debut!

I knew I wanted her for one of my special items for the Bridal show I had decided to make a vintage burlap and lace dress form to showcase there.

I started out with a floor candlestick. You could also use a floor lamp,. Anything to give you the height it needs.

 

Don't pay any mind to the mess in the background :)

Because I used a candle holder I found a cylinder to put it the candle spot to form a neck and wrapped in burlap.

 I then cut chicken wire and molded with my hands a torso to put on pole and wired the back and front together.

 I cut up a vintage wedding gown and strips of burlap and vintage lace. The fun of this is to just scatter the pieces. Do not make it look to perfect!

I also put a hoop under the chicken wire to keep the form. You can use an embroidery hoop also. Start attaching strips by threading into the holes of the chicken wire. Some are just hanging others are tied in knots to give it interest.

I then added some vintage piano paper to it because I liked the curl. Any paper will work just play with it.

I added handmade jewelry to the neck and made sure she looked like I wanted.

 

All and all I think it made the perfect prop for the Bridal Show!

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Now I can't wait to make more of these! There are so many fun possibilities!

What do you think? Are you going to make one? Let me know when you do and I will feature you here!

My other dilemma is I want to name her!! Can you help me name her? Just leave your comment!!

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The "Coolest" Project Ever!

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 Hey Now that's cool!

Ahh the 50's! Gotta love it! I feel I should have been a teen in the 50's. I love so much about it! The music, fashion and decor. I don't have my house filled with it but love it just the same.


When I find items that are from that time I am instantly attracted to it. Which brings me to the "Coolest" project ever!

I found a 1950's JC Higgins Aluminum cooler. It is a different piece and I instantly loved it!


I took it to the store and put flowers in it for a display. Thought it would be a cool piece for the "industrial" trend going on right now too!

When I went to the store to rearrange my items, I wasn't happy with this little guy. So I threw it in the car and took it home for some refurbishing.


I think my "cold shoulder" reaction was brought on by the inside.  It looks a little oxidized and the glue from the seal looks gross to me. I usually like the rust and old patina but this just looked dirty!


Although this is still a great piece a felt it could be better. I had an idea!!!! Uh-Oh!

 

This really was cleaned I swear!

 

I decided to upholster it with coffee sacks! I loved the artsy look on my display case! 

I cut up pieces and applied them to change this into an even "cooler" piece!

 

The fun thing about the sacks are all the graphics and fonts. I cut a few scraps I had and Mod Podged them to all the inside.  The key was to cut different pieces for each side.

 

Love the way it was looking but needed something for the strip around the seal. I cut small strips and turned under to give it a finished look. Then glued to the top.

 

 

It was just what it needed to add to the "cool" factor!

It is great for display or storage. We all could use more storage! 

BEFORE

 

AFTER

 

 Much better don't you think? 

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Before I forget I would like to thank Debbie from DebbieDoo's for featuring my white dresser. Most of all I want to thank her for being so sweet and inviting me to her newbie party every Mon. My 6 months is up and it has been a pleasure getting to know her.

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