Showing posts with label garland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label garland. Show all posts
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Cork Patriotic Tree Garland
Cork Patriotic Tree Garland
I saw some painted corks on Etsy and thought this would be a great way to decorate my tree on the lanai. I had lots of corks, so it was the perfect thing.
How to make this garland. I gathered up my corks. I used all "natural" ones. The ones that are waxy don't work well. I taped off one end and painted it blue.
Once the paint was dry, I peeled off the blue painters tape. For the most part it was good. I would have to do some touch ups.
So I got out a small paint brush and just touched up the blue. I found it worked really well, just to hand paint it. When I made a few more corks, that's what I did. These were much better.
Next, I got a thin piece of wire and made a hook on one end. I looped a piece of twine over it and secured it. I used this to go through the cork and I could pull the twine through it as well.
Originally, I was going to paint the corks red, white and blue. the centers were to be white, but after painting the red and blue ends, I liked it that way and didn't add the white.
These corks will stay until after labor day. I even have lights on this tree. You can see that it is actually in a Christmas tree stand.
The post Cork Patriotic Tree Garland first appeared on Eclectic Red Barn
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Butterflies and Flowers Garland
Butterflies and Flower Garland
I have this shelf in my family room and I like to make different things for various holidays. I added a string across the bottom to hang items. I will be getting ready for some Memorial Day items, but in the meantime, I made some butterflies and flowers to go on it.
I haven't finished the top yet, but the garland is done.
I made three butterflies and two flowers. I had this fun fabric that I used for two of he butterflies. it almost looked liked a quilt fabric, but wasn't. I got it at Hobby Lobby.
I used some vintage clothes pins for the centers. If you don't have any, you could just keep them plain. If you are interested in the pattern, email me and I will send it to you. eclecticredbaarn@gmail.com
I played around with it for awhile to get the size I wanted. I actually made the quilted one bigger than the other two. I used a blanket stitch around the edges, but you could stitch it if you want.
If you decide to use a clothes pin, make sure you have ones that have a large opening. The newer ones do not have a big enough opening to get the fabric into. You can see the difference in the ones below. The one on the left is my vintage one and the other one is newer.
For the flowers, I just made a pattern that had 5 loops around. I just used some scrap fabric to make these. I did use pinking sheers to cut them out and then used the blanket stitch.
So there you have me late spring garland of flowers and butterflies.
The Post Butterflies and Flowers Garland first appeared on Eclectic Red Barn.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Dollar Tree Ghost Garland
Dollar Tree Ghost Garland
You can find so many great Halloween items at Dollar Tree as many of you know. I have been finding great items that I can use for decor. This is my second project that I have made from inexpensive items from the Dollar Tree. My first one was about Bats, Branches and Bows that I shared. You can see that project here.
When I bought the bats, I also bought some wooden ghosts. I decided to make a garland using them.
How to make this garland:
- one package of wooden ghosts (8 per package)
- black felt
- glue
- black/white twine
- white paint
I placed the wooden ghosts on some foil on a cookie sheet and then painted them with white paint. You could do this with a brush or spray paint them. Use whatever you have.
I painted both sides of the wooden ghosts. Once they were dried, I added some black felt so the eyes would stay out. I cut a piece that would cover the eyes and the mouth. You can use black paper or foam core that they have at the Dollar Tree.
The black really makes the eyes and mouth pop.
Once all of the felt was on, I used some black/white twine that I got at the Dollar Tree. If you can't find black/white twine, you can use regular twine or plain black.
I just threaded the twine through the hole in the top of the ghost and then hung them on my window that is in my dining room.
The post Dollar Tree Ghost Garland first appeared on Eclectic Red Barn.
Sunday, June 12, 2022
Garland of Flowers
Garland of Flowers
With summer arriving in a few weeks, I thought I would decorate with flowers, but not the real kind. Instead, I created some fabric flowers that I saw on Pinterest.
First I had to make a pattern. I played with it a few times before I liked one. They were easy to do and a great way to use up scrap fabric.
I got a little carried away making them so I also added them to the fireplace as well. I still have some stars and stripes items on the mantel. 4th of July is coming so I left them up after Memorial Day.
Here is what you will need:
scrap fabric
scissors
pattern (download it here)
buttons
poly-fil
Pinking shears)optional)
Directions:
1. Download the pattern here. Cut it out and then place it on two pieces of fabric.
2. Cut out the flower. You can use pinking shears now or after you have sewn your flower together. I have done both ways, although I prefer to do it after I have stitched around the edges.
3. This next step can be done by hand or using a sewing machine. Stitch around the edges of the flower but make sure to leave an opening to stuff in the poly-fil. I leave one petal open for stuffing.
4. When stuffing the flower, make sure to add stuffing to one petal at a time. I like to use a wooden chop stick, small scissors, or what ever you have to push the stuffing into the petals. I like to make mine fairly tight but still be able to add a button in the center. I usually sew up the last petal by hand. I do a section and then stuff more if need be and continue to sew it up.
5. I used vintage buttons on mine, but use what ever you have. I made a few without buttons, so do what you like. I sew the button on going through to the back of the flower. You could put a button on both sides if you wanted.
And there you have it. I used small clothes pins from the dollar store to hang them up.
Any questions, please feel free to ask.
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Saturday, February 5, 2022
Valentine Garland with Felt Hearts
Valentine Garland with Felt Hearts
I love to make things from items that I have on hand and this garland was no exception. I had both of these pink felt squares and yarn, so I was able to create this garland.
Sunday, September 27, 2020
Fall Wreaths for the Front Door
Fall Wreaths for the Front
I had lots of wreaths for my other front door, but when we moved, this house had two doors instead of just one, so that meant I could not use any of my other wreaths. So off to JoAnn fabrics I went for some fall inspiration. I have been trying to use what I have instead of buying, but I needed some wreath bases. They also had faux flowers on sale so I bought one set.
I kept these wreaths rather simple. I didn't even add ribbon. I can always add that later or as an update next year.
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Inexpensive Fall Garland
I actually made this fall garland right before Irma hit but was not able to post about it. It will be awhile before I put it back outside. Although our house had no damage, our yard is littered with leaves, branches and topple trees. We had so much shade and now, none really. There were some tornadoes that went through which might explain the extensive damage.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
My Cute Bunny Backend Banner
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Bottle Garland
A couple of months ago, I saw three little bottles wrapped in wire to make a garland on Antique Farm House. Sorry I don't have a picture of the original one, but I liked it and wanted to recreate one for my deck. I think it was around $15.
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