Happy Harvest Wreath

One would think that with all the creativity in my brain... and the countless hours I have on my hands (insert eye roll here) that I would have created another wreath in between my 1776 - Fourth of July wreath and this one. Well... nope! My poor neglected front door! I feel slightly redeemed being that is the 15th of September and my wreath is up!All you need is 1/4 yard of three different fabrics, a wreath, and ribbon! And oh yeah... that cute thing in the middle. Look below for ways to order that! Hehehe!!! Thus begins the fall/harvest/Halloween/Thanksgiving decorating!

PARTIAL PROJECT:
$2 for the Happy Harvest sign
(includes MDF with hole,
vinyl -white or off white and button
excludes ribbons and paint)
Dimensions - 5"x4"x1"

HOW TO ORDER:
Email: AllDahledUp@gmail.com
Etsy Shop

Bags... Bags... and More Bags!!!

I am addicted. I love these bags. I created this bag specifically for a dear friend and her little family. The woven ribbon reminds me of the seriously cute braids she often wears in her hair.The Southworths are a great family of whom we dearly love to eat everything that ever comes out of their kitchen. So... this is kind of a payback for the 10 pounds that I have gained just by being her friend.So... this is kind of a payback for the 10 pounds that I have gained just by being her friend. It has tasted to good being her friend. My mouth has never been so pleased with my choice of a friend.

Becoming a bag lady

We have a wonderful swimming hole located within about seven miles from our home. We have spent countless hours at Klineline this summer. It is a clean, fun place where we can bbq, swim and eat. However, every time we go, we end up taking five or six bags. I don't have one that fits all our stuff. So... I got fed up and made one. I love mine. Did I take a picture of it... uh... nope. DUH! So I made one for my sweet friend who normally goes with us! It is a 17" x 15" x 8" bag. I can fit FIVE towels in this bag, my keys, phone, and camera. Oh MAN... I LOVE THIS BAG!!!!
I reinforced the bottom of it... put a name on it...put more pockets on it...The best bag EVER!

Sewing Projects for Barn House Market

The guys at Barn House Marketplace are absolutely amazing. I desperately love everything they do.
I got a call from Joe the other day asking me to sew up a few things for his upcoming show. July 30... if you are local (Battle Ground, WA) - GO - you will not be sorry! I am in awe and never have enough money!

Here's Joe's order!
18 Kitchen Towels - He finds some cool most random fabric and has me sow them up into something totally adorable. I am sure you can find the same type of stuff at garage sales, Value Village, GoodWill or the Army (that was just for Cassidy!)2 Pillow Coverings - These were king size that he had me so into squares!

~ TIP ~ I NEVER pay full price for pillow forms. I go to Value Village, GoodWill, or the Army (ha Cassidy!) and find throw pillows with zippers. Purchase them for less than $3 and throw away the cover. Bring a good sniffer - make sure you can handle the smell of your pillow BEFORE you buy it! -- pass it on!

Yummy Yummy Strawberry Jam!

I haven't made strawberry jam since I was about 11 years old. I had forgotten what heaven tastes like on toasted sourdough bread. Ohhhh.... so YUM! This year I made freezer and cooked jam. I prefer freezer...Which one do you prefer? Is there another jam out there as heavenly as this?Well, I couldn't let the outside of the jars look so blah when the insides were beyond words... so I "Dahled UP" the jars! AH! Who knew the recipe inside the pectin box would be that good?VINYL:

$3 for sheet of 42 Strawberries 2011

HOW TO ORDER:
Email: AllDahledUp@gmail.com

Baby Blessing Headband

I truly love all things baby. Everything is so precious and little. My friend had a baby blessing outfit, but she wanted something for her hair. So she purchased a plain headband and ask me to accessorize it! HEHEHEHE! I was so honored!I made three flowers, using satin, tulle, and organza, embellished with a rhinestone in the middle of each flower. And put two little satin leaves on each end.

These absolutely beautiful pictures were taken by Dani Mogstad. She is incredible! Dani makes the most unbelievable digital scrapbook pages. Check her out at Design by Dani.

Home Sweet Home - Tutorial

I always remember my mom's cross-stitched "Home Sweet Home" in our house growing up. And while I probably (very unlikely) ever duplicate the cross-stitch... I LOVE the saying.

This is a gift to a sweet dear friend of mine signed on a house yesterday. YEEE-HAAA! So I whipped up a very cute (if I may say so) house warming gift. I love wreaths... they are so easy.I used a round styrafoam wreath at JoAnns. I like the round ones because you can reposition the ties much much easier. I like things that make my life EASIER! (Ahhh... the joys of finding ways to be lazy!)

Cut 3 fabrics in 1.5"x14" stripes. (You will need 1/4 yard of each fabric) I ripped mine length wise then cut them in thirds. I like the frayed edges. And just start tying knots. Simple as that!
Now for the cuteness. I bought twine for the $1 store and tie in a knot, then unraveled that! LOVE IT!!!!For the house and vinyl... I DID IT! I would be HAPPY to share the cuteness. Let me know if you want one (the wood and vinyl - unfinished)! $2.00 plus shipping (for my non-local crafters).

PARTIAL KIT:
$2.00 for 4"x4" house and vinyl
(excludes paint)

HOW TO ORDER:
Email: AllDahledUp@gmail.com
and include vinyl color: white or off white