A few yard signs...
(Still working on the rest of the year - but here are 2 months)
Only I don't put them outside, I have a platter pot in my entry way inside...
This way they don't get weather worn....
JINGLE ALL THE WAY!
LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW!
This was just "something" fun I tried to make out of some scrap fabric.
I was going to make the TREE out of wood, then decided that maybe I should try some fabric...
just for something different - I used "wonder-under" (Iron on pellon) to attach the fabric strips for the tree and star - This ended up being a gift tag on a large gift... kinda fun!
I think I'll take a few other patterns I have for wood and make some fun festive pillows... maybe for each holiday - I've discovered that "pillows" add a fun texture to my shelves.
Like these fun "PUMPKIN" pillows that I made for my kitchen shelf...
The best part is - CHEAP!
I found remnant pieces of fabric for under $1 and then added some ribbon, raffia and beads I had on hand.
I love my lil' pumpkin pillows!
Then again... I just love PUMPKINS!
Like these CHUNKY Pumpkins
made from a 2x10 and then a cedar fence post cut to fit and nailed on the front, to give it dimension...
found a small branch along the side of the road, added ribbon, raffia, beads and leaves (I found a package of leaves at the dollar store - and I LOVE my leaves - so a package of them is even better!)
Then, I've been working on some crocheted dish clothes...
Have you ever used one? IF you have and IF you do... you know what I mean when I say...
"You can't live without them!"
I HATE store bought dish clothes now!
And apparently my married children do too!
Because they keep disappearing out of my drawer!
(and my son is one of the BIGGEST culprits! hee hee hee!!! )
SO.... guess what HE is getting for Christmas this year!
PLUS.... they work great for wash cloths too... and for cleaning the bathroom....
and apparently they work wonders for washing cars!
BOYS! He is getting a BUCKET full! LOL!!!
To make it easy, I do solid white for cleaning the bathrooms (this way I can BLEACH them!), I use the mixed-variegated colors for the kitchen dish cloths and solid colors for wash cloths and then.... BLACK & WHITE variegated for vehicles! That way there is NO missing them up!
Then....
making sets of 12 dish towels that hang on the range handle....
FUN! But ... seems to be getting a little more difficult and expensive...
I think everyone is doing them now and that has just BUMPED the price up on the towels... :)
Oh well... still fun!
They make GREAT wedding gifts too!
The married kids have a set - but I'm afraid I need to make a few more to put away for my not yet married kids... they are getting a little envious that the "married" kids are getting fun things! WHO KNEW this was FUN! :)
JEalOuS kids! :)
I better start hunting for some towels...
If you run into any - let me know!
(Of course I like a DEAL!)
Well - that's it for now -
Starting to get the VALENTINE projects going...
My family is feeling very JIPPED that everyone else gets the "homemade" stuff - so... guess I better start paying attention to those that still preside under this roof! LOL!
Happy Crafting Everyone!
