Lavender Hearts

 Hello,

Thanks for visiting!

Let me show you how I used some lavender 

from my garden.

They were picked in the summer and now the buds are dry.

I found a large cardboard box and cut out some 

heart shapes- about 4'' tall.

I had some lavender colored ribbon,

white glue and a tool to poke a hole for the ribbon.

You will need some dry lavender, hopefully you have some

or can get some from a friend.

A piece of parchment paper will be helpful.

I store my lavender in an antique oak seed box.

These are easy and fun to make.

Cover the heart shape with glue and cover with buds,

press to hold in place, and then glue the edges and

cover the sides.

Lay on parchment paper.

It's a bit sticky if you are impatient like I am.

Allow to dry.

Poke a hole for the ribbon hanger.

After the glue dried, I checked them over

to make sure everything was covered completely.

You can always go back with a little glue and add more buds.

Here's a close-up

I have these small bags and clear mailing seals

 that I bought at the DOLLAR TREE

I had some bags just about the right size.

I used scissors to cut a 'V' at the bottom of the bag.

Then pulled the ribbon through the hole.

You can still smell the fragrant lavender buds.

I am hoping this will help with

less mess when handled at the craft show.

I sealed the bag with the circle dots.

I like to have a large variety of items on my table

in a wide range of prices.

They can be picked up by the bag or the ribbon.

Small items at the craft show always sell out 

and that makes me happy!

They can be used as stocking stuffers,

 tree ornaments or package toppers.

Here is a Lavender Wreath, some  Embroidered Lavender Sachet, 

and How to pick lavender for Stamped Muslin Bags.

Just recently, how to make Sugar and Lavender Scrub.

I hope you have a wonderful week!

Your visit is always appreciated.

xo Lisa S

Turn a Blanket into a Pumpkin

 

Hi Friend!

Here's a fun way to decorate for Fall-

No scissors , no glue, no storage needed

You probably have some

 type of Blanket or Throw that you can use

for this-

Fold blanket into a long tube.

Tie a knot in the center-

Tuck the ends into the center

Fluff and shape into a pumpkin.

I added a short stick and a couple of burlap leaves.

That's it-

I put it on the bed in our guest room-

Then moved it to the family room sofa-

To use as a blanket, just remove stick and unroll.

That's the easiest pumpkin I have ever made-

Let me know if you make one!

xo Lisa S

Update:

I took Crystal G's great suggestion

and used a napkin !

Folded napkin in half triangle

Roll to the center

Tie a knot

Tuck in the ends

Added a cinnamon stick!

Thanks Crystal!

An Embellished Store-Bought Journal

Hello my friend !

I love the word embellish when it comes to crafting-

to me it means- make it better, make it your own.

Being able to personalize a gift, or making it 

one of a kind is special.

I have shared many times about

 my  Used Bookstore in my local Library.

 I find all sorts of goodies there.

Yesterday I found this new journal.

Beautiful silver filigree design on the cover.

 

The pages are lined.

 I added a few 'feathers' cut from an old dictionary.

they can be used as bookmarks.

I purchased these 3-D puffy stickers at the DOLLAR TREE.

I separated all the pieces.

The stickers can be cut easily with scissors.

I wanted to make a frame for the cover.

This is the layout for the stickers.

I helped clean out a house a few years ago and none of the family

wanted their old family pictures.

 I went through and decided to keep most of them.

I couldn't bear to throw them away-

Some of the pictures were over 100 years old.

I used one of the pictures here-

                                                     I used glue to hold the stickers in place.

She looks lovely in her Victorian frame!

With a real metal magnetic closure.

The pages have a silver scroll design on the edges.

Now the journal is unique and one of a kind!

Thank you for stopping by!

It's great to have you here.

I hope you have a wonderful week.

xo Lisa S

Easy PAPER WREATH for Fall

Hi Friend !

Fall is my favorite time of year and I can't wait to start decorating.....

even though it's 90 degrees.

Let's make a wreath!

I have this wonderful book that I got at the Library store.

It is filled with old fashioned double sided card stock paper.

I pulled out about 8 pages.

I was able to cut 4 leaves from each page.

I used this pattern for the leaves.

I cut a few and decided to only use the oak leaf pattern.

I chose earth tones, golds and greens.

I used a thrifted embroidery hoop as my wreath form.

This hoop was 14'' across.

I got out my white glue-

I  glued the leaves along the edge going the same direction-

it really took only a few minuets.

The back side is pretty too! 

It reminds me of old- fashioned Calico fabric

Thanks for visiting!!!!!

xo Lisa S

If you liked this wreath-

You may enjoy another,

here is the original Book Page wreath.