More Wreath Inspiration

I have to admit, I'm smitten with wreaths! They are everywhere. If I made everyone I like, I would have a house with 150 wreaths. Seriously! So here are a few lately that I am in love with. Link your wreaths at the bottom so we can drool over them too. I've been wanting to make a square wreath and now I know the easy way. I love the cranberry monogram in the middle of it! So beautiful. For What It's Worth has the tutorial on this lovely wreath HERE.

I liked this funky pinecone flower wreath. It is such a novel idea and so cute! What else could you do with pinecone flowers? Head over to Remodeling This Life to see how she made this by clicking HERE.This Pottery Barn inspired wreath is lovely. It must be a cousin to the Eddie Ross ornament wreaths that are so beautiful. I love the ornaments scattered throughout the greenery. This would probably be easier than a straight ornament wreath. To learn how to make this, click HERE to see Home Sweet Home's version.

Make a frugal wreath using THIS tutorial from Fun To Be Frugal. Sometimes, you just have to use what you have and this is certainly one of those inexpensive wreaths that turned out nice!

I don't know where this is originally from, but I saw it on Symone's Mommy! Is that not an amazing look? Three simple wreaths hanging from an extra wide ribbon. This is definitely on my "someday" to do list!

So inspire us more by adding the wreaths you've created! Link Up HERE!!!

Guest Blogger - Cupkateer - Pottery Barn Pillows

Hi, it's Ananda from over at Cupkateer. I am excited to be guest posting on Someday Crafts today.

Don't we all look through the Pottery Barn catalogs and drool? I know I do. When I saw these pillows in PB Teen I knew I could make them for cheap!

PB version: $39

Cupkateer Version: $5

Ready to make your own? Let's get started!

Click on any of the images to make them bigger.

Scalloped Pillow

Begin by cutting the following sizes from your felt:

-17"x17"

-16"x16"

-17"x11"

-17"x11"

Step 1: Using your 16"x16" piece begin cutting your scalloped design.

Tip: I use a white crayon when marking dark colored fabric. Afterwards I use a pressing cloth and iron it. The crayon marks will stay on the pressing cloth, not your fabric.

Next you will be cutting out the center. I cut a piece of scrapbook paper to use as the pattern. Cut a opening 12" x 12"

Repeat the previous steps to make 2 more scalloped layers. With the following dimensions:

-11"x 11" square scalloped, 8" x 8" center

-7" x 7" square scalloped, 4" x 4" center

Then...

Next take your 17" x 11" pieces. Stitch a 1/2" hem along the 17" side.

Now we are going to sew the front and back pieces together.

First you will need to pin your scallops out of the way.

Now, with right sides together sew the 2- 17" x 11" pieces to the main 17" x 17" piece. Use a 1/2" seam allowance.

Clip your corners, turn, and insert a 16" square pillow form.

Flower Pillow

Begin by cutting the following sizes from felt:

17" x 17"

17" x 11"

17" x 11"

Scraps for flowers

Cut out your flower shapes. Click below to download my patterns.

Felt Pillow

Stack the flowers using the following diagram. Tack down the center of the flowers.

Tip: I set my machine to a small zig zag, then dropped the feed dogs when I tacked the flowers down.

Next pin the flowers aside and add a leaf design in a contrasting thread. You can use a free motion foot, stitch them by hand, or eliminate this step.

After you've finished the leaves, tack down the petals

To finish, attatch the 17" x 11" pieces the same way as you did for the scalloped pillow.

Add a 16" square pillow form and you're done!

Not to shabby of a knock off if I do say so myself.

Thanks, Ananda!!! That was amazing!!! I would love to have some of those pillows on my daughter's bed. If you liked that tutorial, go check out Ananda's blog, Cupkateer, HERE. She has great ideas all the time.

Sequin Tree

I like these unique and funky little Christmas decorations from Living With Lindsay (guest posting at Centsational Girl.) These sequin trees would definitely add a little bling to any tablescape using sequins, beads and a straight pin. Check out how to make them HERE.

Apothecary Jar of Ornaments

I like this look of an apothecary jar full of ornaments. So pretty! Censational Girl is the creator of this beauty. You should see the rest of her mantle and other Christmas decor by going HERE.

Chanel Inspired Collar and Cuffs

Elegant cuffs and collars inspired by Chanel can be made following THIS tute from Ruffles and Stuff. So Beautiful!!!

Resin Ring

These would be darling Christmas gifts. Make a resin ring for family or friends. I could see a picture of family member or some cute scrapbook paper on the inside of the rings. Head over to Little Birdie Secrets to see the tutorial from Such Sweet Tierney. Go HERE.

Dish Towel and Hot Pad Apron

I first saw these dish towel and hot pad aprons HERE and thought these would be perfect for Christmas gifts for my kids and their cousins. They are quick and inexpensive to make. My kids can use them when assisting me with fixing real food, crafting, painting or playing in their play kitchen. I liked the idea, but created these my own way. Thus, a tutorial for you.

I bought a set of two hot pads and one dish towel at the dollar store. I already had grosgrain ribbon on hand. The first step is to cut the dish towel in half.

Next, I cut two strands of 18" ribbons (for the straps around the waist) and singed the edges with a lighter to prevent fraying. Then, fold the cut edge of the dish towel over the ribbon (on both sides) between 1/2" to 3/8" (whichever you prefer) and sew the whole length of the dishtowel. This step accomplished two things. 1. Secures the waist straps to the apron 2. Creates a hem on the cut dish towel to prevent it from coming unraveled.
Next, take the hot pad and secure it on top of the dish towel with two pins where you just hemmed. Make sure it is centered. The easy, quick way to do this is to fold both the apron and hot pad in half and place the hot pad fold on top of the dish towel fold. I put the little loop at the bottom of the hot pad - thinking I would leave it exposed so my kids could put a wooden spoon or other utensil in there. I might change this on the other ways I make. If you don't want it, cut it off or sew it under the hot pad. I sewed the hot pad to the dish towel twice just to make sure it was secure. I found it easier to have the hot pad on top and the dish towel on the bottom when I was sewing.

Next, I cut two 15" ribbons and singed the ends with a lighter for the neck straps. (You could just do one long ribbon that doesn't need to be tied, but I like being able to adjust the straps depending on who is wearing the apron. I sewed it at a slight angle on the back of the top of the hot pad. Do this to both sides.
Lastly, make a bow however you want. You could even make it a clip that comes off and on if you want. Attach it to the top middle of the hot pad. I used the grosrain and made four little loops, sewed it together, hot glued a strip around the middle, and then hand sewed it to the apron. The bow was the hardest, most consuming part! That is how easy these aprons are!!!

Here are the kiddos wearing the apron. My son is 16 months. It is a little big on him, but still very functional. I guess I could leave the bow off of his!
My daughter is 3 1/2 and it is a perfect size for her. She is wearing it in her kitchen right now!
How many of these are you going to make? I'm making at least 4!!!