Baby Boy Bunting and Soft Block

A friend of mine had a baby back in November. Yes, November. I just sent her a "welcome baby" gift. I know, I'm terrible. 

I stalked her instagram to get a feel for what baby's room was like, and came up with navy's and greys. I wanted a little yellow in there, but all the yellow fabrics I had were throwing it off. I did sneak in one yellow ribbon, though...

This bunting features:

-scallops

-polka dots

-chevron

-solids

-asian pinwheel/flower

 Since the baby can't really do anything with the bunting, except stare at it's pretty colors, I also made a soft block with the same fabrics. There are a few little bells inside. The blocks (and bunting!) are totally washable. Babies around 3-6 months love the blocks. 

Aloha,

Rebecca

Valentines Day Heart Bunting

I've never really done any V-Day decor... so last year I decided to make some fun heart bunting. 

It's different from my normal triangular or scalloped bunting, so I made a new template. (All my "templates/patterns" are made out of magazine covers.)

I also wanted a heart on some of the hanging portions, so I made a heart template too. 

 I chose some awesome pinks, whites, reds and even a yellow fabric... and started cutting.

Then I sewed the hearts on some of the pieces.

Then sewed the actual pieces inside out, then ironed them.

And here's how the pieces turned out:

I wanted to hang it on something different, so I threaded some twine through it. Here's the finished product:

--Becca

This post is originally from my other blog, Jed & Ivy. Click here to see the original post. 

Yarn Ball Garland

PJ of Planned in Pencil  spiced up her craft space with something kind of different: Yarn Ball Garland

I had to see this for myself.

I love it! Those colors are great. Perfect primaries plus white. Hung nicely on a vacant frame. She says she wants to make one for her Christmas tree next year, in holiday colors. Please share when you do! 

Thanks for the garland goodness, PJ!

Aloha, Rebecca

Pom Pom Nursery Bunting

Here's some adorable Nursery Bunting from Susi at A Mrs. & A Mama. I'm in love with the pom poms and little hearts, aren't you? She made it for her granddaughter's woodland themed nursery. What a lucky little girl! BONUS: she gives a little tutorial on her blog. :) Check it out!

Aloha, Rebecca

Dip Dyed Fabric Garland - Uncommon Designs

I don't normally like working with tie-dye, but after reading this tutorial for a dip-dyed fabric garland and seeing the end product, I'm a little in love. 

 Trish and Bonnie at Uncommon Designs opened up a Tulip tie-dye kit, and using a gauzy white scarf, dip dyed it in blue to create an ombre look.

To create the actual garland, here's what they used:

A few ties and snips later, and oila! 

Doesn't it look great? I know you want to make one. Or just steal this one, since it's so perfect. :)

For the full tutorial, see Uncommon Design's post here.

Thanks for letting me feature it, Trish and Bonnie!

Aloha, Rebecca

Bunting on a Pillow!

Amy from "Clippie Dips" gives us a thorough tutorial on a Felt Bunting Pillow Cover. I love the vary-ing types of bunting and those fun pops of color. I don't know where you live, but here in paradise, fun colored felt is hard to come by. I've been searching for that green felt she uses to no avail... I might just have to give in and 'ebay-it'. 

But this post is about a spirited felt pillow, not my quest for green felt.

Head on over to Clippie Dips and see Amy's full post! And get started on your felt bunting pillow cover. Then... link it up here!

Aloha, Rebecca

"Welcome Home"

Alyssa at "My Clever Nest" wins the award for Best Daughter-In-Law via her use of bunting. Using rope and left-over nursery fabric, choosing between tacos and pizzas, she created a warm "Welcome Home" bunting for her visiting in-laws.

To see her full post, click here. She gives a great template and tutorial. 

Who do you need to welcome home?

-Rebecca