Pinwheels and a Tutorial

 So, we have these pinwheels out side the store.  Liz put them there because they look cute and, unlike a plant, it's something we don't have to worry about keeping alive.  Not a day goes by without a customer trying to buy them!


It got me thinking, what is it about a pinwheel that just makes us smile?  Something about their color and whimsy, or maybe even the nostalgia of the simplicity of toys from our childhood?  Whatever it is, I wanted some pinwheels to use for simple decorating during the approaching Patriotic Season.


Here are the supplies I used...


Scrapbook paper (I cut mine to 6" x 6" and 8" x 8" squares)
Glue Dots
Single Hole Punch
Scissors
Brads
Wooden dowel

First, use the glue dots to secure the coordinating patterned paper together.

Then, fold the paper in half diagonally

And then again diagonally

Open up your paper and you have your lines for cutting.  Cut along each line, being careful not to cut too close to the center.  Leave about a 1/2" in each direction.

Punch a hole in each of the corners and the center so that it looks like this....

Insert a brad in to one of the holes and begin folding in each corner, inserting the brad in to the hole every time.

Glue to your dowel rod and there you have it!  Now, keep in mind, mine are just for decoration and they are NOT functional. 

What do you think?  

They made a great centerpiece at Sam's party and I will use the red and blue ones for anything and everything through July!

 

Linking up to these parties:

Keeping it Simple

DIY Showoff

Making the world cuter

Sew Chatty

Nifty Thrifty Things

The Southern Institute

Lines across my face

Sweet Somethings..

There's a certain DH in my life that says Valentine's Day (and other such so-called holidays) is just another day contrived by greeting card companies to sell more stuff.  I don't care.  Valentine's Day is the one time of year that I can decorate my house to look like an 8 year old girl's candy shop and no one can fault me for it!  Candy hearts, pink ribbons, shoot, I'd float votives in Pepto Bismol if I didn't think my son would drink it. No kidding, he once drank water we'd treated for his fish tank - just because it was there. But, I digress...


The fact is, February is just the perfect time to change things up around the house.  You've forgotten about the hassle of packing up and cramming a dozen tubs of Christmas decorations back in to the attic, but you haven't quite gotten used to the empty feeling it left around the house. So, get creative...

Create little vignettes using every day items that just happen to be red and pink, then add a heart or two...

 I like the idea of using letter tiles to spell out "Love You"

Get creative with paper....

Fill some jars with candy hearts and tie some fabric strips to create a lovely garland...

I love this heart shaped pillow SO much! I wouldn't even limit this one to Valentine's Day.  

What are your Valentine Decorating ideas?  

 

 

A quick Thanksgiving printable share

Just had to share this printable with you real quick. It is from DearLillie (awesome blog). I am printing this one for my holiday table....a good reminder that it's not all about the turkey and shopping!  Follow the link below the picture to visit dearlillie and download the printable.  She also shares templates for the leaves of the thankful tree that we showed you in an earlier Thanksgiving post. 

Source: dearlillieblog.blogspot.com via Johnnie on Pinterest

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 

Turkey day food and decor!

So, we are well into November...let's get our Thanksgiving on!

How about planning a really great meal?  I love the ideas at Thepartydress.net

Source: thepartydress.net via Liz on Pinterest

And don't forget to decorate!

Love this pillow!  Check out Themiddleaisle.blogspot.com.  She makes this with a SHARPIE!!!  So do-able... and there is also a great tutorial for a burlap banner!

And what is a holiday without some great free printables?  These would be great for place cards, treat toppers for a class party, or labels for your goodies on the Thanksgiving table!  What will you use them for?

Source: blog.mardigrasoutlet.com via Liz on Pinterest

We have these in the store, wouldn't you love one in your kitchen?  All different sizes, change the ribbon and Voila! New holiday!  Fun, fun, fun!  Hope you have a SWEET Valentines Day!
XOXO