Farmhouse Style Chicken Wire Hearts ~ A Quick Tutorial

Hello everyone, 

I just wanted to do a quick tutorial on how I decorated these chicken wire hearts.  

These are so simple and you only need a few supplies.

*Chicken Wire Heart

*Greenery of  your choice (I used Flocked Eucalyptus Stems)

*2 Cotton Bole Pods

*2 yards of Burlap Ribbon ( I used 1/4" wide)

*Glue sticks and a glue gun of your choice.

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I made a simple little bow with the burlap ribbon and cut an 8" piece for hanging.

Then I hot glued 4 pieces of the eucalyptus onto the chicken wire.

I glued the bow in the center of the eucalyptus and attached the hanger to the top of the heart.

Then I glued 2 cotton boll pods in the center.

These are so easy to make and perfect for a peg hanger or small spot in your home.  

These are also available for purchase in my Ebay Shop.

Happy Crafting and thank you for stopping by,

The Original Tutorial Of Embroidery Floss Easter Eggs

Hello everyone,
Sorry, It has been a very long time since I have done a blog post!

I have been seeing tutorials all over Pinterest for embroidery floss Easter eggs.  It's nice when people use your tutorial but not so nice when they don't give you credit or act like it is their own idea! 

I originally posted this on February 19, 2010,

Original Tutorial For Embroidery Floss Eggs

But today I am going to re-share the original post with all of you.

I know Easter is almost here but you would still have time

to make a few since they only need to dry overnight.

These are so easy to make and they turn out so pretty and dainty looking.

Supplies Needed:

• Round balloons
• Assorted Colors of Embroidery Floss
• Glue or Mod Podge
• Bowl or Container

I used all purpose white glue on these that I bought at the dollar store and diluted it with a little water.

Instructions:

• Blow your balloon up to about 1 1/2" or 2" and tie the end.
• Dip your embroidery floss into the glue or modge podge and wrap around the balloon until you get the desired look you want.  (I like mine not too close so they have a lacy look)
• Once covered hang up to dry (use a christmas ball hook or unfold a paper clip for a hanger)  or set them in an empty styrofoam egg carton. 
• Let dry overnight.  I ruined a few by not being patient and letting them dry completely!
• Once completely dry  pop the balloon and remove.

These look so pretty displayed in a basket or in a dish.

I will probably take a few and add some glitter and a ribbon and a few small silk flowers to hang them on an Easter tree.  

Thank you for looking and I hope you enjoyed these.

Wishing everyone a very happy and blessed Easter,

Beverly

Stiffened Lace Heart Tutorial for Valentine's Day

Hello,

Today I am going to share a quick and easy tutorial

for making wired lace hearts.

The first is a stiffened lace heart

made with same technique that I used

in my stiffened doily vase tutorial.

Materials Needed:

Clothes hanger or piece of heavy wire

Lace ~I used 6" gathered lace for this

Home made Mod Podge = All purpose glue and water

white spray paint (if desired for the wire)

I started by reshaping my wire clothes hanger

into the shape of a heart 

Then I spray painted it white so it would blend in with

the lace.  

Thread the clothes hanger through the little "pocket"

at the bottom of the gathered lace.

~this is like threading a curtain rod through a curtain pocket~

The amount of lace you will need will depend on the 

size of your heart... I used approx. 4 yards of lace for mine.

Once you have your lace threaded onto the wire

 dip your lace wire and all into a bowl of 

home made mod podge =

approx. 1 cup of glue to 1 cup of water

mixed well to the consistency of milk.

Or you could also use Aleen's or another brand of fabric stiffener.

Thoroughly saturate the lace with the mixture.

You will want to cover your table or work

area with saran wrap, aluminum foil or wax paper.

I used saran wrap for mine.

Then shape the lace around the wire heart

and let dry overnight.

Once dry add a bow and your finished!

I reused the pink bow from my Plant Stand Christmas Tree.

I hung this on my mirror in the dining room 

with a string of clear fishing line.

I also did some smaller wired hearts

by threading floral wire onto 1" gathered pre-stiffened lace

and adding ribbons, pearls and roses.

I used approx. 24" of lace for these.

After wiring the lace simply shape into a heart and decorate.

I hope you enjoyed these,

Love,

Beverly

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Stiffened Vintage Doily Covered Glass Vase ~ Shabby Cottage Decor ~ Tutorial

Hello,

I am going to be sharing my first tutorial of the new year!

I had an old clear glass vase that had white water stains in it

and I tried everything to get the stains out.

I tried using vinegar, denture cleaning tablets, magic eraser

and even tried a Brillo pad... but I could not get the stains out.

I loved the shape of the vase and being me I did not want

to just throw it away... 

which as most people who know me personally ...

this would come as no surprise :)

So I decided to repurpose this by covering it 

with a vintage stiffened crocheted doily!!!

You will only need a few simple materials to do this:

Glass or plastic vase

Doily large enough to cover the entire vase

Home made Mod Podge = All purpose glue and water

Rubber bands

A piece of ribbon if desired

You will probably want to lay down a piece of newspaper,

wax paper or aluminum foil because this can get messy!

Now I never actually measure the glue and water mixture

I just add about a half of cup of glue into a bowl

and add enough water a little at a time 

stirring until it is about the consistency of milk.

It averages about equal half a cup of glue to half a cup of water.

Next add your clean, dry doily into mixture and make sure 

it is completely wet with the glue and water mixture.

Again this can get messy and  you can use rubber gloves

but I just squish it around in the bowl 

making sure it is completely covered.

Turn your vase upside down elevated by something...

I used one of my milk glass vases because it was tall.

Then drape your wet doily over the vase

and secure with rubber bands.

Since my vase was shaped at the top and bottom

I added 2 rubber bands to show the shape of the vase.

This is the time to adjust or shape your doily 

so that it is evenly distributed around the vase.

Let dry overnight!

When dry remove the rubber bands and add

a ribbon of your choice or it looks pretty plain too.

I added a pink wired ribbon to mine :)

These also look pretty with tea light candles 

or a string of lights inside!

Add some real or silk flowers and your done!

These would also make great Valentine's Day or Mother's Day Gifts.

I hope you enjoyed this and thank you for stopping by!

love,

Beverly

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Shabby Cottage Christmas Tree With Roses ~ Tutorial

Hello,

Today I would like to share with you a simple tutorial

on how to make a mini Christmas tree decoration

in a vintage urn vase.

I purchased this little white urn vase at a yard sale over the summer

and after looking it at if for a few months...

thought it would be pretty with a little tree inside.

For this project you will need:

A small vase

6" faux evergreen tree

strand of pearls

2 dozen silk rosebuds

a small piece of floral foam

a bit of spanish moss

Ribbon

Pip berries

glue gun and glue

For most of you seasoned crafter's you already know 

how to do these but thought I would add this for someone who may not :)

Please excuse my messy work area ;)

First using hot glue you would glue your piece of floral foam into the vase.

Next add a bit of spanish moss to the top of the foam

just using enough to cover it

My little tree had a wooden base so I just unscrewed it from the base.

Next you insert the bottom of the tree into the vase into the foam.

I always glue mine first so the tree stays in.

Ta Da!  Now you can start decorating it.

I decided to use rosebuds, pearls and pip berries for mine.

I usually start at the top when adding pearls

and just put a dab of hot glue on the end of the strand of pearls

and tuck in into the branches at the top close to the center.

Then just continue wrapping the pearls around until you get to the bottom.

Next I added the roses by snipping off the wires

and gluing them all around the tree and added two bows 

at the top on each side.

And I finished it off by gluing in some pip berries

and straitening out the branches.

And here is my finished tree :)

There are so many things you can use to make these little trees...

I have made them in tea cups, small tins, old coffee and tea pots, 

clay pots, jars, glass measuring cups and more.  

Take a look around your house or keep your eye out at yard sale and thrift stores

and I'm sure you can find something to use for a base for a little tree!

The great thing is they are inexpensive and you can decorate them

to whatever theme or decor you like!

Thanks for stopping by,

Beverly

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