Fabric and Feather Boutonneires

Some of you may remember the fabric flower bouquet I recently completed (if you call May recently). I finally finished the boutonnieres to match! The flowers are the same process and the feather and burlap were inspired from some wedding crafts she did herself. I think they turned out quite nicely!

 All of them together!

 Close up! I hope she likes them :)

Fabric Flower Bouquet Finished!

I finally finished the fabric flower wedding bouquet I've been working on for a friend! Yes, it was the one I posted about back in February. I won't go into detail about the process because it was a lot of trial and error (if you want to know, just ask). But I wanted to reveal the final product!

 

(Bride-to-be took these photos for me, isn't she wonderful?)

DIY Rice Bag

A dear friend of mine is a nurse and was recently describing the DIY heating pad they use at the hospital. I'll spare you the disgusting details. Obviously I told her, "let me just make you a rice bag." a.k.a heating pad. It truly is just as simple as it sounds.

I grabbed a sample square of fabric and a 16oz. bag of long grain rice from the grocery. Making this a whopping $2 project! In the process of making these, Seth said he'd like one too. So I salvaged the only semi-masculine fabric in the house and whipped up two.

I first made the rice bag then a pillowcase of sorts for the bag that can be washed if necessary. The rice bag is 14"x4". The case is just a half inch longer/wider on each side. I made the bag just like my outdoor pillows then funneled the rice inside and sewed it up. The case is probably not necessary for all purposes BUT in case you were wondering - for the case, I cut one rectangle at 15"x5" and two smaller ones at 8"x5". I pinned the two smaller ones to the larger rectangle while overlapping at the center. After sewing the outermost edges, flip the case inside out and stuff in the rice bag.

All done! Heat it for 1-2 minutes. Almost instant comfort! Next time I think I'll try to add some fragrance to the rice, like lavender. But they are fine for now!

Baby Blanket

A friend and former co-worker of mine is expecting! The office threw her a baby shower recently. There is so much precious baby stuff out there but I knew I wanted to make something for her, too. So I opted for a baby blanket. So easy, affordable and adorable if I do say so myself.

 I simply picked a yard of two coordinating fabrics - one flannel print and one flannel and fuzzy patched fabric, which I bet baby Ava is going to LOVE! Then sew them together just like the pillow from the last post, just without the pillow to insert.

 

Her's a picture with momma after she opened the blanket. Jackson was her helper and isn't he just precious! Made with love!

Bedside Bench

I snagged this bench at a garage sale recently for just $15! It was exactly what I'd been looking for to go at the end of our bed, with a few minor changes. Once I purchased the fabric (for just $4 might I add), I realized it would need a little paint job too! Check out my transformation below!

 

Good design and great height! Knox has already started using it as a step to get on the bed :)

 Simple recover of the padding first. White wash paint job next...

 Ta-da, all done! And I just love it!

Closeup!

 

 Some of my favorite finds and projects, that may look familiar, are now at rest in our bedroom. Such a peaceful and relaxing space and this bench was the final touch!

I'm linking this up to one of my absolute favorite bloggers and DIYer, Miss Mustard Seed, for her Furniture Feature Friday party! AND Tatertots and Jello, home to thousands of great craft inspirations!

Burlap Wine Bag

Over the last few months, I have discovered TONS of blog projects made with burlap. There are just so many possibilities, who would have thought?

 

 Super cute wreath made from a hanger and burlap pieces...

 

 Monogrammed burlap stockings...

 

 Adorable table runner...

 

Perfect chair pillow...

And my personal favorite, wine bags! I honestly cannot remember where I found this photo. But from just looking a it, you can see how simple it is to re-create. I decided to make one for my sister who will be turning 21 in less than two weeks! This project was so quick and easy, even Seth commented on it being my quickest craft yet!

 

First, I cut two pieces of burlap about 6 inches wide and 12 inches tall. Then I put them together and sewed the edges, leaving an opening at the top. I used the ribbon width to mark where to cut slits to weave the ribbon. You could just as easily wrap it around the outside if you'd rather. Finally, I turned it rightside out and ran the ribbon through the cuts. To top it off I printed off her monogram and hot glued it to the wine bag.

 

Ta da! Don't you just love it? Now you know why I was so anxious to get that burlap (for 50 cents, what a steal!). You could do this with any cute fabric and ribbon. Perfect for a hostess gift to have on hand and just personalize last minute!