Burlap Valentine Wreath

This red burlap heart wreath is super cute and perfect for Valentine's Day! Find yourself some red burlap, or purchase it from Hobby Lobby's On-line store: Here. For this wreath, I used the same technique you can see demonstrated in my burlap wreath tutorial: Here.

Use a heart shaped wreath form like the one seen here. I got mine at Hobby Lobby and you can find the exact one at their site for only $2.47: Heart Wreath

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Repurposed Sweaters: Upcycle with the Best of Them

 
Winterize your Candles

These are the best ideas out there for repurposing your sweaters.  Don't forget when you are sewing to sew twice to prevent raveling. Stich once and then stich next to it agian. If you want more details on any of the pictures you see, the source for each of these ideas are located under each picture.


Decorative Sweater Pillows

  
Little Girl's Sweater Dress


Adorable Sweater Hat with Flower Accent

 
Sweater Mittens


Sweater Coffee Cozy


Sweater Gloves


Repurposed Sweater Leg Warmers


UpCycled Sweater Leg Warmers

Cute Bird Toys from Sweaters

Sweaters to Diaper Covers

 
Pumpkin Sweater


UpCycled Sweater Scarf


Recycled Sweater Purse


Repurposed Sweater Pillow



iPad Case Made From Repurposed Sweater

~What have you done with your sweater? Julia

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Christmas Subway Art

Have you started thinking Christmasy thoughts? I know, I know. It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but around our house, we start Christmas early. We need two whole months of the happiest time of the year! Thanksgiving is not overlooked, it just kind of belongs to the Christmas season. <Gasp!> I know, this is super controversial to some, but our Christmas tree goes up around the first week of November. After that, life seems to spiral into the busyness  of Christmas parties, shopping, plays, services, presents... you know. I like to have everything in order before the busyness hits so we can sit back and enjoy it. 

If you have began your Christmas decorating, here is some super cute Subway Art for ya. I've included 3 different sized images in two different color schemes. Simply right click on the image of your choice and save it to your computer, frame and display! Merry Christmas!

Click HERE for this printable JOY bunting

4X6 Image

5X7 Image

8X10 Image

4X6 Image

5X7 Image

8X10 Image

The Power of 15 Minutes: Declutter with FlyLady

FlyLady.net is a great resource if you are looking to clean your house and don't know where to start!! She has an idea everyday, and a weekly/monthly plan. In this video, I will show you my favorite concept of hers.

The song that seemed appropriate: "Working In a Coal Mine".  Cleaning may not be quite that bad, but let's just say it's not my favorite :)

Another great resource for picking where to start is at this link RedflyCreations.

~Julia

Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins

Lots of ideas! Click HERE

I love decorating pumpkins! From paint, templates, drills, embellishments, and colored lighting, the possibilities are endlessly adorable! We're getting close to the date that is safe to start carving; don't do it too early if you want your pumpkin to survive until October 31st. Depending on what part of the country you live in, and what the temperatures are like this time of year, you may want to wait till closer to a week out. 

Check out these great tips on pumpkin preservation from HGTV:

• Mold and dehydration are the two main contributors to pumpkin rot. Prevent both by covering the carved areas and interior of pumpkin with petroleum jelly. This will keep the pumpkin from drying out and will slow the growth of mold.
• Another option is to add a small amount of bleach to a spray bottle filled with water. Spray the pumpkin daily with the bleach mixture; the bleach fights mold while the water keeps the pumpkin from drying out too quickly.

How to keep squirrels away: I have spent countless years, at war with the squirrels that seek to devour my freshly carved pumpkins. My kids have been horrified to find their lovely creations destroyed the next day. Try the options above, but add some cayenne pepper to the petroleum jelly and cover the outsides as well. The bleach may help keep squirrels away as well, if sprayed daily as they suggest to fight mold. You may also try ammonia water on the inside and outside. Other ideas I have read include sitting fake animals near your pumpkins, moth balls and deer repellent. Squirrels can be persistent little buggers and it may take trying a few different options.

Check out this collection of some of my favorite pumpkin carving ideas! Happy pumpkin carving! Now, to decide which ones to use...

Despicable Me Pumpkin How-To

Pumpkin Painting Ideas

Ninja Turtles! Use different colored glow sticks.

Easy Spider Man Design

Use a drill to create holes!

140 Free Pumpkin Carving Patterns

Disney Family Fun Free Templates

Cartoon Jr Free Templates: Princesses and More


Trendiest Pumpkin on the Block: Another way to carve chevron!

BHG: Monster Pumpkin Ideas!

Fall Subway Art

4x6 White Border

Ahhh, Fall is here! Crisp, colorful leaves, hot apple cider, hay rides, pumpkins, football. Let the Fall decorating commence. Don't you just love these easy to frame, Subway Art style pictures? Here's one for you (in several styles and sizes)! Just click on the image and save to your computer! Print and frame. Can it get any easier than that? 

4x6 Drop Shadow

4x6 Museum Matte

5x7 White Border

5x7 Drop Shadow

5x7 Museum Matte

8x10 White Border 

8x10 Drop Shadow 

8x10 Museum Matte

Rolled Flower Burlap Wreath

I loooove burlap, and I do love a nice burlap wreath. I thought I'd try something different and went in search of some inspiration for other burlap wreath styles. This is what I came up with! I created a similar rolled flower as I've used in projects like this.

I started with a foam wreath base that i wrapped in a thin layer of burlap, which I hot glued in place. Keeping the hot glue gun ready and waiting, I formed lots of rolled flowers and spiral rolls. I glued these on the wreath in various spots. Turned out pretty nice!

 

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