Home Sweet Home

 

After being greeted by that ugly blue door for two weeks now, I couldn't take it anymore.  I felt like it was definitely in need of some sprucing up.  Our front door is located in a hallway where all the doors look the same {I have already imagined myself painting the door, but I don't think it would be appreciated by management} so I decided that a wreath was just the thing that it needed.
 

I chose to just use what I had on hand for now and with some inspirational pictures in my head from Pinterest, I went to work.  I traced a large dinner plate on cardboard for the outside circle and a bowl for the inside circle.  Then I wrapped my cardboard ring in yarn, created a loop to hang it with and decorated with a couple fabric flowers. 

 

It turned out pretty cute and it will work until I decide to whip up something a little more fancy. 

DIY Tutorial - Braided Fabric Bracelet

{ This is my first tutorial so please let me know if you have any questions or trouble understanding }

What you need:
scrap fabric
needle and thread
button{optional}
pin

Cut 3 pieces of fabric 1/2" x 16".

Fold the strips of fabric in half, stack on top of each other, and sew together.

Braid the strips of fabric to end and secure with pin.

For best fit, form a loop and try it on, making sure you can easily slide your hand in and out, but not too loose as to fall off.  Once you pick the right size, cut the bracelet at that length, being careful to not let it unravel, and sew the end just like you did the other to secure the braid.

Bring the ends together to form your bracelet and sew them together.  Now you have a fabulous braided bracelet.

To add a fun flower to your bracelet, simply cut out 3 different size circles of fabric.  Stack the circles and button on top of each other and sew onto the bracelet at the seam.

{ wore my new bracelet to the park later that day }

Picture Day

{ First sign of spring at our house }