Julia's Poppies Design

Here’s fun little project to add a little glam to your fridge or any metal surface. Click the image below to enlarge the materials list.

I got the September J. Crew catalog and the styling is fab and I am digging many of the spreads, so I used it for the background. Enjoy!

STEP ONE: Get an assortment of mismatch costumer jewelry or raid your jewelry box to find earrings that have lost their match. I got these beauties from an estate sale.

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MATERIALS
-Yarn, String or Rope
-Paint Sample Sheets
-Scissors
-Glue

ONE// Collect the samples from your local hardware store… Home Depot’s color selection is fab!

TWO// Cut the sample sheets into triangles of all sizes

THREE// Cut the the yarn to the desired length

FOUR// Put the glue about a 1/4 inch down so you can’t see the yarn poking out over the top. I spaced the cut outs about 1 inch apart.

Now hang! Great for party decor or just to add a little fun to a space. Cheap and colorful! Enjoy!

This is just because… don’t ya love the color scheme for the kitchen? I like.

Oh the pillowcase dress! There are so many darling pillowcases floating around out there and in need of a little TLC.

My sister, Sam, was visiting this weekend (she’s been traveling across the country for the past month on her honeymoon-what an adventure!!) and we got our craft on and made some dresses. Making pillowcase dresses was a favorite in Oz (miss you ladies!!!).

MATERIALS

Pillowcase////Needle & Thread or Sewing Machine////Elastic, string, lace, etc

WORDS TO THE WISE

-Many pillowcases are sheer, so I double line with another solid color.

-If you’re at all curvy, I would advise against a twin sized pillowcase. It can get a little snug in there, just a friendly FYI. ha. Anyway….

STEP ONE Use a seam ripper or scissors to cut the “top” of the pillowcase and trim to the desired length. The “bottom” is the already hemmed opening and the “top” is wear your head will be.

There are endless options for the dress style. With this yellow pillowcase I made it strapless, but with straps you’d follow similar steps. (more…)

This week I scored some goodies….a cute little train make up case for $4,  chestnut leather saddle shoes $2 and some cute earrings.

I also picked up some vintage print pillowcases. I will be sharing a new DIY next week involving pillow cases… so if you’re out thrifting this weekend keep your eyes peeled!

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Here’s a quick look at one the ways I procrastinated organizing my room this weekend. I’m going to capture more of my little projects… this was super easy and a great way to spruce up the wardrobe.

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I recently did a fashion DIY and mini interview for Lily Girls Magazine. This online magazine has so many great resources for young women and  is “designed to encourage the spiritual growth of young women, educating them in the true beauty of God’s craftsmanship.” I’m excited to be able to contribute. Check out the DIY and interview… (more…)

I got a little busy and just realized I owe everyone the second DIY tutorial from the Lovebird Bridal Shower. This project is soooo limitless! You can create silhouettes of ANYTHING and can select something that will match your particular style. Just think…letters, words, pretty flowers, etc.

This project requires bit more prep work that the Fabric Flower Collage DIY. Just have a little crafternoon and make them both! :)

Materials

• Glue Gun
• Adhesive Spray
• Scrap Fabric
• Photo Frames (glass not needed)
• Cardstock or thin Cardboard
• Scissors

STEP ONE: Select the image you want to create into a silhouette.  For this project I used the lovebirds from the Thank You cards. I originally got the image from a vintage “Twelve Days of Christmas” book. Yep, those are in fact “Two Turtledoves.”

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As promised, here is the first of two DIY tutorials from the Lovebird Bridal Shower. This is a simple projects and a great way to use up scrap material. In prepping for decorating the shower, I put these floral collages together the morning of. Depending on the size and quantity of the collages you create, it can anywhere from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.

Materials

• Glue Gun
• Adhesive Spray
• Scrap Fabric
• Photo Frames (glass not needed)
• Cardstock or thin Cardboard
• Scissors

STEP ONE: Gather your materials: scrap fabric, frame (mine was thrifted and then painted) and craft supplies.

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Here’s a quick little project I have been meaning to make for about a year now. I finally made it a priority this weekend as my current tote barely fits my Mac and the zipper teeth scratch along the sides…it’s a pretty nasty sound. I just wanted a thin case to protect against scratches, nothing heavy duty.

MATERIALS

I bought all my materials at local thrift stores, where you can find great vintage craft supplies.

• Vintage Tea Towel- Most tea towels are a perfect fit, but any fabric would do.
• Yarn- I chose a macrame yarn because it’s thicker.
• Buttons- I initially was going to have a few buttons as to latch the front flap. I changed my mind halfway through and opted for just tying the yarn.
• Needle & Thread or sewing machine.

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