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Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{Shabby Garden Flag Garland}

May 1, 2013

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Happy May! What a gorgeous day we have here today in Michigan – our temperature will be hitting 80 degrees! Definitely perfect for getting out in the yard and getting ready for flowers. We are in the midst of landscaping around a new front porch and sidewalk that were installed last week so dirt is everywhere!

I am getting excited about getting the yard ready and adding new accents this year. Over the last few days, I was busy sewing up a storm and created these little garden flag garlands. I have made several sets in different colors and themes – but I wanted to share this one with you today because of the soft colors and to celebrate “May Day”!

Hope you are enjoying some sunshine and spring flowers wherever you may be! Happy Wednesday!

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{Vintage Heart Garland}

January 4, 2012

I’ve been having fun in the studio with old vintage quilts, warm winter sunshine (on a very cold day) and listening to Adele. Not necessarily in that order – but having a restful day. I wanted to share this little garland made from old quilt pieces and lace. I love Valentine’s Day (February baby here) and hearts so this project was right up my alley.

We haven’t had much snow for Michigan so far, but today feels like a real winter day. Mr. Sugar Lump (aka the hubby) is working away on something I hope to share with you later this week. Super excited about it – and proud of his crafty abilities.

Happy Wednesday – if it is cold where you are – I hope the sun is shining in your {Heart}! xoxo

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{Hoot Couture}

October 15, 2011

hoot couture

As seen on the Paper Whimsy Hoot Couture

Owl’s a-hooting in the trees,Whoo! Whoo! Whoo!
Jack o’lanterns grin at you,Oh! Oh! Oh!
Halloween is coming soon and this project is sure to be a hit in your festive decor. Add sequins and feathers to create some bling. They can be used on various projects. Create Hoot picks, cards, tags, treat bags, or wreaths. This would be a great project for young children too!

Supplies:
Digi Sheet 279 – Owls
Digi 264
Digi Sheet 270
Mini Fasteners
Black ribbon
Dazzler Sequins
Antique Silver Glitter
3D Pop Dots
Black Card stock
Black buttons
Feathers

Technique:
(1) Print Digi 264 pennants, cut out and distress with ink. Mat on to black cardstock and cut edges with deckle scissors.
Add black buttons to bottom point. Set black eyelets in corners of each pennant. Run black ribbon through each pennant leaving extra for hanging purposes.

(2) Cut out owls, hats, collars, and boots. Glitter edge of owl collar with silver glitter. Add sequins around the eyes of each owl face. Adhere witches hats on top of owl head. Add boots using mini brads at bottom of owl body. Place pop dots on the back of each owl (several) and adhere to pennants. Add Boo letters to belly of owl with pop dots.

(3) Cut out pumpkins and BOO letters, distress with ink. Cut old book text in a circle with deckle edge scissors and add glitter to the outer edge. Glue pumpkins in center. Add pop dots to back of text and place on pennant background.

Hang this from a shelf bracket, window ledge, china cabinet, or office cubicle. I would love to see your own couture that you create! Happy Haunting!

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{Little Bit of This & That}

August 7, 2010

A little Shabby Chipboard Tag…

A soft and romantic tag…

As seen on the Paper Whimsy Inspiration Blog…

http://paperwhimsy.com/inspiration/
you may find more details on how the projects were made there…

I can’t believe how quickly August is already passing by…for the moment I am enjoying the cooler temps here in Michigan (hasn’t been over 80 in two days) yeah! Happy Saturday! :)

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