DIY Embroidery Hoop & Ribbon Christmas Wreath

December 3, 2018

Happy Monday friends! I’m so excited to share the latest ribbon project I created for the The Ribbon Roll. For those of you that may have missed it, I’m on the design team for The Ribbon Roll, an online retail store that sells over 15,000 different styles of ribbon. As a member of the design team, I create projects using their ribbon and share them on their blog. If you like crafting with ribbon, check out the blog for fun seasonal and everyday project ideas.

My latest project, an Embroidery Hoop & Ribbon Christmas Wreath is one of my favorite holiday projects ever. I am in love with the way it turned out and can’t wait to hang it in my home.

My wreath features beautiful metallic and lame ribbons but you could use just about any of the Ribbon Roll ribbons to customize the look for your home or any season.

For all you crafters out there, here’s a step-by-step tutorial and the supply list so you can make your own wreath.

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EMBROIDERY HOOP & RIBBON CHRISTMAS WREATH

Supply List:

Large Embroidery Hoop–before buying new, check your local Goodwill where you can usually find these large hoops for less than a $2.00
Golden Grenada Wired Edge Ribbon–you’ll need about 2 yds for wider ribbon and about 3 yards for narrower ribbon
Metallic Lame Tweed Wired Edge Ribbon (see ribbon yardage above)
Glitter Leaves–there are 50 pieces in the pack so you’ll have lots left over to use on other projects
4 to 6 Faux Evergreen Pics—you can buy these from Micheal’s, Hobby Lobby or JoAnn right now for 50-60% off. I always stock up when they go on sale/clearance.
Merry Christmas Wood Die-Cut –I bought my piece at Michael’s but I’ve also seen similar at Target in the dollar bins
Acrylic Craft Paint—available from any craft store
Foam Paint Brush
Floral Wire
Hot Glue Gun and Glue
Small Ornaments (optional)

HOW-TO:

Cut the ribbon into lengths 2” longer than the widest point of the embroidery hoop. The number of ribbon pieces you’ll need will depend on the size of your embroidery hoop and the width of your ribbon. You’ll want to cut enough ribbon strips to fill the embroidery hoop.
Open your embroidery hoop and separate the two pieces.
Lay the one pattern of ribbon spaced out over the inside (smaller) hoop. Then criss-cross the second ribbon to create a woven look.
Once all the ribbon is in place, slide the larger hoop over the smaller hoop and tighten the hoop down. If you need to adjust the ribbon position, loosen the hoop a little, move the ribbon around and re-tighten the hoop. Once the ribbon is secure, trim away any excess ribbon around the backside of the hoop.

Using your floral wire, attach the greenery pics to the hoop. You can place the pics at the top, bottom or slightly off-center like I did.

Paint your Merry Christmas die-cut using your craft paint. I painted mine in a metallic gold.
Using your hot glue gun, glue the die-cut piece on top of the ribbon, in the center of the hoop.
Stick a few glitter leaves into the greenery pics in any layout you like. I placed mine where the greenery pics meet in the middle.
(optional) Embellish the wreath with mini ornaments (attach them using your hot glue gun).

Tip: If you place your greenery pics off-center like I did, the wreath will be heavier on one side. So that the wreath hangs straight, use two nails spaced about 3 inches apart.

That’s all there is to it. Happy crafting!

For more ribbon fun, check out these ribbon projects:

Christmas Bow Made From Ribbon

Tassel Ribbon Gift Tie

Fringe Napkin Rings

5 Minute DIY FaceLift | UpStyling Plain Pillows

August 29, 2018

If you’re looking for an instant makeover for your decor, think about changing your pillows. Refreshing your pillow mix is an easy and affordable way to change the look of a room. Store like Ikea and HomeGoods are a great source for basic pillows but sometimes your room might call for pillows with a little more detail. That’s where the 5 minute facelift comes in.

Earlier this week I UpStyled the look of a pair of navy velvet pillows I have on my sofa. The pillow covers are from Ikea and at $9.99 the quality is pretty good. To give these plain covers a whole new look, I added some beautiful woven trim along each edge. In just 5 minutes I elevated the look of the pillows and the decor in my family room.

Here’s what you need to do to UpStyle your own pillows…

Measured the length of the pillow and added 1″ to each end.
Then using a Tailor’s Chalk Pencil, I draw hash marks 3 1/2″ in from each side.
Next I turned each end of the trim under 1″ and stitched it down using a needle and thread.
The final step was gluing the trim in place using Unique Stitch fabric glue. Once dry, the adhesive is water-soluble, non-toxic and creates a permanent bond.

While these aren’t designer pillows, they are a budget-friendly way dress up plain pillow covers and create a fresh new look for your decor.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today. I hope you’re inspired to give your decor a facelift.

You can read all about one of my favorite trim resources here. And learn my tips for building a pillow assortment here.

Floral Fiesta–A Spring Soiree Blog Hop

May 24, 2018

Well friends, it’s an exciting day around these parts. I’m participating in a virtual progressive dinner blog hop with a group of blogging friends. We came together to bring you a Floral Fiesta dinner party, with each blogger hosting one element of the dinner.

If you’re coming over from Atta Girl Says, welcome and thanks for stopping by. Amy is one of my favorite bloggers and her dessert recipe has me chomping at the bit–yum! For those of you just now jumping in, no worries; I will provide a link to the other party stops at the bottom of the post so you won’t miss any of the Floral Fiesta fun.

I’m the last stop on the blog hop so I get to share a fun party favor and hostess gift idea. I feel one of the most important elements when hosting is leaving your guests with a gift at the end of the evening. It such a personal way to thank everyone that attended. And of course if you’re attending a party, a hostess gift is definitely in order to say thank you.

Gift baskets make great hostess gifts so to fit with the Floral Fiesta party theme, I created a flower garden gift basket.

HOSTESS GIFT IDEA: Garden Themed Gift Basket

My goal was to make the basket colorful and festive and I think I succeeded.

Instead of a traditional wicker basket, I used a black and white striped container that as the basket. The container has six divided sections inside so I was able to tuck different gifts into each section. The next time you make a gift basket, think outside the box and come up with a unique option for the container. Wine buckets, vases and serving bowls are great options and will make the gift extra special.

So the items wouldn’t fall to the bottom of the basket, I put a handful of shredded paper in each section. Then I added flower seed packets which set the tone for the theme and added a pop.

Next I added a garden tool, garden gloves, hand lotion and gardenia scented candle. The last item I added was a few circular garden stakes that were a quick DIY project.

This garden themed gift basket is definitely a gift that will keep on giving long after the party is over. The party host can plant the seeds and enjoy the flowers for years to come.

PARTY FAVOR GIFT IDEA: Garden In A Jar

For our Floral Fiesta party favors, I pulled together this cute gift which I’m calling Garden in Jar. It’s similar to the hostess gift garden basket but on a smaller scale.

I started with a glass jar I picked up at Hobby Lobby. The jar has an attached rope handle making it easy for party guests to carry their treat away

To create the jar, I placed some shred in the bottom and used a few flower seed packets to line the inside of the jar. Then I filled the jar with garden themed gifts just like the gift basket but added smaller garden stakes. A silk bow in a vibrant color combination gives the jar a fun finishing touch.

And once the jar is empty, it can be used to hold a small bouquet of fresh flowers on the kitchen counter or a tabletop.

Be sure to pop over to each stop on the Floral Fiesta party train–from the cocktail to the dessert, were serving up everything you need to host your next spring soiree.

Cocktail Hour–M. Jones Style
Appetizers–Home On Poplar Creek
Party Tablescape–Positively Southern
Main Course–Viva La Vintage For Your Home
Dessert–Atta Girl Says
Hostess Gift & Party Favor Ideas–yours truly

Black and White Container // Garden Gloves (Dollar Store) // Garden Tool (similar) // Crabtree & Evelyn Gardeners Hand Cream // Flower Seed Packets // Gardenia Candle // Fun Garden Stakes (similar) // Glass Jar // Two-tone Silk Ribbon // Yellow Grosgrain Ribbon // Paper Shred

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Furniture Trends: Currently Loving Rattan

May 14, 2018

Hi friends. I hope Mother’s day was amazing for all you moms. I wasn’t able to spend the day with my mom but made sure she felt loved and pampered from afar.

I’m popping in today to share at little info and inspiration for one of my favorite furniture styles–rattan. And because I want to you have the 411 on rattan, here’s a little background info.

Rattan furniture has been around for thousands of years but gained its popularity during the Victorian era. While many people think of wicker furniture when they think of rattan, they are in fact two different things. Rattan is a material that comes from the rattan plant and wicker is the method of weaving woven materials together.

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One of the reasons I love this furniture style is because of the organic but refined vibe it has. Just like a little black dress, it can be dressed up or dressed down and works beautifully with every design style.

When mixed with traditional decor, rattan adds a sense of refined casualness. And in casual, informal room settings, it can add an eclectic, hand-crafted feel to the space.

Since rattan is a natural plant fiber that is very durable, it is also a great design option for covered outdoor spaces.

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Here’s a round up some of my favorite rattan pieces ranging in price from $69 up to $600.

SHOP THESE RATTAN LOOKS:

1// With or without a cushion, this chair is a great style for a sunroom or causal living space. And its affordable at just $98.

2// I love this more classic styling of this armchair and could envision a pair of these in a living room, library or den. The darker finish gives this chair a more formal fee. $299.99

3// The craftsmanship of this end table along with the leather top is what makes it so unique. It’s a bit pricing but would definitely makes a statement. $609.99

4// I’m on the hunt for a bench for our guest bedroom and I’m considering this beautiful garden bench. $386.65

5// I couldn’t believe the price of this bench from Grandin Road–on sale for just $229.97! A great accent piece at the foot of a bed.

SHOP THESE RATTAN LOOKS:

6// I shared some of my favorite pieces from the OpalHouse collection at Target and this rattan side table was one of the items. Such a great accent piece anywhere in the house and you have to love the $69.99 price. Also available in black.

7// If you’re looking for a casual coffee table for your family room, sunroom or covered porch, take at look at this coffee table. I love the classic style, dark finish and the price! $168.97

8// This rattan stool is a great by at just $129.00. Use it next to a garden tub to hold towels or in a living space with books on top. A pair would also look great at the foot of a bed.

9// Rattan bar carts top my list of favorite accent furniture pieces and I’m in love with this rolling bar cart. For those of you that don’t drink, a bar cart like this could also be used as accent furniture. Available in 4 colors–$246.99

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So what do you think of rattan furniture? Love it or leave it?

Ornaments On A Stick | An Easy Christmas Craft

December 14, 2017

Happy Thursday friends. I’ve got a super easy Christmas craft to share with you today and I think you’re going to love it. These are what I call Ornaments On A Stick!

Years ago when my home decor store was open, I carried a similar item and they were a top seller. Since I haven’t at market in the last 5 or 6 years, I decided I was going to make my own.

I’m almost embarrassed to share the easy DIY steps to make these but here goes. You only need a few supplies:

Shatter Proof Ornaments–Wal-Mart, At Home and Hobby Lobby are my go to sources for shatter-proof ornaments in different color, shapes and sizes. I used an assortment of mini and large styles from At Home to make mine. (note: this craft will also work with glass ornaments)

Wood Skewers–you can find these at Hobby Lobby and even at the grocery store. I used long skewers for my ornaments but you can also use short cocktail size sticks as well.

Hot Glue Gun–a glue gun is a great tool for everyone to own even if you’re not a crafter. I have this cordless glue gun on my Christmas wish list.

And now the hard part….

Using your skewer, punch a hole into the cap of the ornament and insert the skewer into the hole a couple of inches. Add a few dots of hot glue around the hole and skewer to secure it in place and let it dry. Ta da, you’ve got a fun holiday decor piece to decorate with.

Ornaments On A Stick are great to add to a Christmas tree or mantel garland. And if you use a short skewer, they will also work on a wreath.

Another fun idea is to add them to a flower bouquet or plant that you’re giving as a holiday hostess gift.

Or you can make a holiday door cone like I did and insert a few sticks to dress it up.

And if you really want to go all out, make a super sized version of Ornaments On A Stick to use in your outdoor planters. Just use oversized ornaments and replace the skewers with wood dowels.

P.S. This is a fun craft to do with kids.

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Happy holiday crafting!

The Perfect Father’s Day Gift and DIY Leather Gift Tags

June 12, 2017

Father’s Day is this Sunday and in case you’re still looking for that special gift, I wanted to share a bit more about one of the products featured in my Father’s Day Gift Guide. And I’ve got some gift wrap inspiration to share with you today too!

Shopping for dad (and men in general) can be tough. Unique men’s gifts are hard to come by. I was recently introduced to Harry’s, an online shop for men’s shaving and grooming products. The fine folks at Harry’s sent a few products for my husband to try and after using them he gave the products two-thumbs up.

Since my hubby is a member of the FMWH Club (aka–fine men without hair) and uses a razor to shave his head and his face, I decide to do a little Q & A with him to share why he love the Harry’s products.

Me: How does the Harry’s razor compare to the drugstore razors you typically buy?

Him: The first thing I noticed about the razor was the multiple blades on the razor head. Multiple razors mean you’ll get a close, smooth shave. I also liked the cushioned handle which felt good in my hand.

Me: What did you think about the products included in the Winston Set?

Him: I liked the combination of items in the set and that the packaging and graphics were simple and not fussy.

fyi–the Winston Set comes with a 4 oz. Foaming Shave Gel, Razor, 3 Blade Cartridges and a Blade Cover, all for $25.

Me: I know you like a shave cream that lathers good, how did Harry’s Foaming Shave Gel and Shave Cream compare to other products you’ve use?

Him: It only took a dime size amount of Harry’s shave gel to get a good lather. The consistency of the gel was great for shaving my head and helped to prevent nicks from the blade. I used the Shave Cream on my face and liked how easy it was to move the blade around my face and neck.

note: Harry’s blades were specifically designed for face shaving but they can be used on the head, especially for seasoned shavers like those in the FMWH Club.

Me: You like to put aftershave on your face and head once you’ve shaved so what did you think of Harry’s Post Shave Balm?

Him: Typically post shave products make my head sting when I put them. There was a little sting with Harry’s shave balm but it had a cooling effect on my skin. And it didn’t leave my head or face dried out and tight like other products.

Me: The last product you tired was the Face Lotion? What did you think of it?

Him: I don’t like heavy products on my face so Harry’s was good because it wasn’t heavy or oily.

Now that you know what my hubby thought of the Harry’s products, let me tell you something I loved about it. I loved the way the products smelled. All of the items have a fresh, clean scent which lasted throughout the day.

Harry’s products are sold exclusively through their e-commerce site and their New York barber shop, Harry’s Corner Shop. Selling online allows them to offer high-quality shaving products at prices well below their competition. And Harry’s has a great subscription plan which will deliver blades and products directly to your door based on how often someone shaves. This is a great service since most men don’t like shopping.

Now that we’ve got your Father’s Day gift covered, here’s how to make you own DIY Leather Gift Tag to use with your gift wrap.

I love paper gift tags but lately I’ve been making my own fabric tags.

Fabric gift tags are super easy to make and all you need to make your own is a few inexpensive supplies.

Supplies:

Small pieces of fabric approx. 4″ x 4″. tip: This is a great project to use up fabric samples you can pick up for free at the fabric store.
Paper shipping tags
Scissors– I love these gold scissors
Glue tape
Hole Punch—this one is my favorite
Grommets–this a great grommet kit

How to make fabric gift tags:

Place fabric face side down and trace the outline of the paper tag on to the back of the fabric.
Punch a hole in the fabric using the hole it the paper tag as a guide.
Cut out the fabric tag.
Cover the shipping tag with adhesive glue and attach the fabric to the tag.
Attach the grommet in the tag hole.
Write a message on the back of the tag and you’re ready to wrap your gift.

tip: You can leave the front of your tags plain or add an embellishment like an adhesive monogram that you can pick up at the craft store.

marble wrapping paper (from Sam Flax) // grey plaid ribbon // black velvet ribbon // dot wrapping paper (from Michaels)

ball chain connector

Thanks for stopping by today. You can shop the entire Harry’s product line here.

disclaimer: We received products from Harry’s in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All opinons and photos are my own and my husband says he would highly recommend Harry’s products for the men in your life.

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DIY Easter Candy Jars {Easter Gift Idea}

March 28, 2017

Welcome to part 2 of the Spring Thyme Recipes & Style Blog Hop hosted by my friend Tamyra at Positively Southern. If you’re coming over from Swirls of Flavor, welcome! I know you enjoyed Gwynn’s post as much as I did. Along with the other participating bloggers, we’re bringing you more spring and Easter inspiration today. I’ve listed all of the bloggers at the end of the post so make sure to stop by each blog and see what everyone is sharing.

Today I’ve got a fun and simple Easter gift idea for you.

One of the things you might not know about me is that I like to take the road less traveled. And when it comes to creative projects, I like to put my own twist on things. Take for instant Easter baskets. This year when it came time to make Easter baskets I wanted them to be unique. An ordinary woven Easter basket wasn’t going to cut it. This year I decided to create Easter Candy Jars instead of a traditional basket!

Medium Jar with Rope Handle {also available in small and large size} // Pink Stripe Ribbon // Green Dot Ribbon

Aren’t these the cutest candy jars ever? And boy are the easy to make.

Once the idea of Easter jars struck me, I headed to Hobby Lobby for glass jars. There were a lot of styles to choose from but these jars with a rope handle caught my eye. The jars come in three sizes and with my 40% off coupon the largest jar was less than $7.

sale alert: next week all the jars will be 50% off.

I filled each jar with Easter grass, a chocolate bunny and candy. And once that was done I tied a pretty ribbon on the handle.

Just think of all the ways you can customize an Easter Candy Jar by using different candies, ribbons and grass. And once the holiday is over the gift recipient can use the jar to hold a candle, pencils or whatever they want. #twogiftsinone

Part of the fun in creating unique gifts is giving them out. I can’t wait to deliver my Easter jars to friends and family so they can enjoy their special treat.

DIY EASTER CANDY JARS

Thanks for stopping by today and sharing in my ‘Spring Thyme’ fun. Next on the blog hop train is Tamyra at Positively Southern so head over and see how she’s bring spring style into her home.

Clutter Cafe (read part 1 here)
Viva La Vintage For Your Home (read part 1 here)
Swirls of Flavor (read part 1 here)
Confetti Style (read part 1 here)
Positively Southern (read part 1 here)
Totally Tailgates (read part 1 here)
M. Jones Style (read part 1 here)
Life at Lydia’s House (read part 1 here)
LindaG Loving Home (read part 1 here)

Favorites Of The Week {a random mix of great stuff}

February 25, 2017

Whew! What a week it has been. I’ve been running in 50 different directions sourcing products, working on projects and trying to wrangle the paperwork on my desk.

I wish I could say this was going to be a low-key weekend but it’s not. I’m spending all day tomorrow in meeting with the non-profit agency I work with then I’m doing some major house cleaning. We do have a fun outing planned for Sunday morning but the rest of the day will be spent working and preparing for the busy week ahead. Oh, I am planning to shut things down so I can watch the Oscars!

I hope you can find some downtime to enjoy a few of my favorites from the week.

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FAVORITE POSTS:

This interior designers home is beautiful and the property is breathtaking.

I loved this interview with interior designer Danielle Colding and her answer to the question ‘what does success mean?’.

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FAVORITE PINS:

The image below is from one of my new, favorite Instagram feeds–@erinkestenbaum.

This is a gorgeous living room designed by one of my favorite designers.

I can tell this bedroom is really beautiful just from this photo.

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FAVORITE PRODUCTS:

These pastel teaspoons are perfect for spring.

Loving this market tote! It’s on sale and I also spotted a similar design in stores on clearance for $17.99.

If you’re looking for a stylish rug in a neutral color, check out the Farrah rug.

Loving this emerald green soap dispenser from H and M Home. This glass cup and this glass jar are also part of the collection.

For all you fashionistas out there, there’s a postage stamp made just for you!

Speaking of fashion, I’m totally in smitten with the pom pom sneaker trim. These are the cheapest I’ve seen so far but this brand does not fit my foot. I’m thinking a DIY might be in order. You can buy shoe clips here and a pom pom making tool here. {affiliate links}

Enjoy your weekend!