A fellow teacher at my school has been having major heart health issues over the passed several months. Anyone who's been through anything like that, or know someone who has, knows how difficult it is...and then you throw medical bills on top of everything, and life gets even tougher. In order to help defray some (even a small fraction?) of her family's expenses, my boss asked me if I could make up some of my flower pins to sell. Of course I jumped at the chance to use my creativity for a cause. Cheryl's (the teacher I mentioned) favorite color is purple, and I think these turned out lovely.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Birds and Flowers
A few weeks ago, I found this silly looking little flower in the dollar section of Joann's. I knew that with a little paper, Mod Podge, and distressing, I could really make it bloom.
The next transformation began when a co-worker gave me a Costco-sized tin of Pirouettes. Husband ate the vanilla ones, and I ate the chocolate. When they were gone, I had the perfect tin for a little bedside trashcan for tissues.
With some book pages, scrapbooking paper, and Mod Podge, I gave it a whole new look. I love the way it turned out!
I linked this post up to Thirty Handmade Days.
The next transformation began when a co-worker gave me a Costco-sized tin of Pirouettes. Husband ate the vanilla ones, and I ate the chocolate. When they were gone, I had the perfect tin for a little bedside trashcan for tissues.
With some book pages, scrapbooking paper, and Mod Podge, I gave it a whole new look. I love the way it turned out!
I linked this post up to Thirty Handmade Days.
An Explanation
Hello! If you take a walk through my blog, you'll notice that most of the posts dated before this one, were put up over a couple of days. To be honest, I started Always Springtime Flowers quite a while ago, and then got caught up with life, and forgot about it. Then I realized that though I had stopped posting projects, I hadn't stopped taking pictures of them. I didn't want to miss out on sharing them, so I put them up so that they could still be enjoyed.
From here on out, I will endeavor to stay more current.
From here on out, I will endeavor to stay more current.
Enjoy Springtime, wherever you are.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Quilled Gifts
A few months ago I decided I was going to learn the ancient art of quilling. I got excited, and made a couple of gifts for friends.
The first is a picture frame that went into a friend's nursery. Lovely shades of pink and green, I think.
The second is a, well, I'm not sure what you'd call it. But it was a housewarming gift for a friend, and her husband. They have a baby "bird," named Eden.
I linked this post up to Thirty Handmade Days.
The first is a picture frame that went into a friend's nursery. Lovely shades of pink and green, I think.
The second is a, well, I'm not sure what you'd call it. But it was a housewarming gift for a friend, and her husband. They have a baby "bird," named Eden.
I linked this post up to Thirty Handmade Days.
Wall Flowers for a Nursery
Mother/Daughter Hairpiece Set
I made this set to send to my dear friend, Lilly, and her girl. Unfortunately when she got them, her daughter's had fallen apart in the mail (though her's was still mostly intact). I used fabric glue, but apparently I should have used a glue gun. Or something else? Lesson learned. I want to get it figured out, because I think they turned out really pretty! The button centers are handmade with black organza.
This post is linked up to Sassy Sites...felt addition. Go check it out if you're looking or more felt-fun inspiration.
First Paper Dahlias
Brendan and Carissa
Kast Wedding
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