Sunday, February 12, 2012

Crafty weekend! {plus garland tutorial}

Mason is turning one in less than a month.
Unreal.

And for once in my life, I'm actually getting a head start on party planning.
Also unreal.
{I'm a dreamer AND a procrastinator if you couldn't tell already. Bad combo.}


So, here's some pinterest inspired projects I accomplished over the weekend!


I love all kinds of garland. This one might be my new favorite! It's a mix of a few different ideas I found on pinterest.


Here's what you need to make it:



{1} I found this giant pack of rainbow assorted scrapbook paper at Hobby Lobby (50% off)

{2} Paper punch I already had (also from HB)

{3} Basic yarn (HB)

{4} Use the punch to punch out a variety of patterned paper and fold them in half.




Next, grab your average glue stick.

{5} Place the yarn inside your folded paper and glue shut!

{6} I spaced them randomly in groups of 1, 2, and 3 on the yarn. I think it gives it a vintage feel.

{7} Hang your cheerful garland!


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My Mom brought her sewing machine over yesterday to help me make these fun ruffled streamers!

I won't bother with the tutorial.

GO HERE to find out how easy it is! This lady posts great photos and very helpful hints.

I followed it exactly and I'm so pleased with how they turned out!


I bought 4 rolls of streamers not knowing how much I would need. 
2 rolls of white.
1 roll of blue. 1 roll of yellow.
I may have to go back and buy some more.
Yep.

I could see re-using these for parties/ weddings/ showers to come!!

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And lastly....here's how I spent 2.5 hours last night.

Let's pretend I'm kissing my hard-working mommy arm in the middle pic and not (what looks like) smelling my armpit.

Can you tell I'm pretty proud of myself?

Greg kept asking if I needed help but me and my darn competitive nature just had to finish it on my own!

Well, I'm proud to say I did.

And, after all that effort I couldn't wait to give it to the kids the next day. I think they appreciate it. And happy early birthday to Mason...this is your big present!

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Phew! What a weekend of productivity.

Feels so good...


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PS- if you'd like to see the rest of Mason's 1st birthday inspiration board visit my pinterest page HERE.

3 comments:

  1. Your Mason is adorable!! Thanks for the nice visit over at my place! Love your present-- you did good!! I am your newest follower! So happy to have found your cute blog! Excited to poke around!

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  2. Thanks for the visit over to Sew Gloried! I'm so happy that I stopped back at your because I love that ruffled streamer idea you've just blogged about! I'll surely be following your posts from now on!

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  3. That kitchen came out great!! Love the garland too! =)

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