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This is one of my favorite renovation sites |
get ideas for projects I think look fun and artsy. And that I think I could realistically tackle, of course. Sometimes I'll see a project that looks fantastic, but there's no way in hell I'd be able to pull it off with my level of handiness and/or crafting ability. Not doubting myself, just being realistic!
All I'm saying is check out Pinterest Fails. Sometimes you just miss the mark! And I crack up everytime I look at the "after" pictures compared to the Martha Stewart version that's posted on Pinterest. There used to be a site called Regretsy that was the same kind of thing, only it showed the crazy shit people tried to sell on Etsy - the handmade/vintage goods website. Regretsy doesn't exist anymore, but check out this article I found with some examples of Etsy disasters that were once posted on Regretsy. Funny stuff. Or extremely naive with a dash of delusion, depending on your point of view. I'm 99% sure that Tinkerbell pillow is going to give me nightmares.
Might as well multitask, right? |
So, I was researching different types of DIY wreaths not too long ago, and I found this great link to all different types of do-it-yourself wreaths for the front door, or wherever you want to put them. I really liked one of the felt flower wreaths I saw, so I ordered the supplies I'd need from my BFF Amazon and dove in to craftiness once they arrived.
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Making the flowers is something you'll want to do while you're sitting in front of the TV or watching a movie in the living room. Sort of like knitting. Not that I knit, but the point is that you can make progress, and you can have your attention elsewhere at the same time. I followed the tutorial I found HERE to make the flowers. They're really easy.
The grapevine wreath form I ordered is 19 inches around, so that translated into about 70-80 felt flowers. All you need as far as supplies is felt, a hot glue gun, and hot glue sticks. (Along with a wreath form, obviously) Now I know it doesn't look professionally done, but I also know it wouldn't be featured on Pinterest Fails or Regretsy. Here's my finished felt flower wreath:
Didn't come out too terribly! I wanted something to brighten up the front door during these gloomy winter days. When the fog is so thick and the gray, misty air seems to smother me, I know my happy little yellow wreath on the door will cheer me up. Even if it is almost Pinterest Fail worthy. Just kidding. - I think it came out cute!
Ta-ta for now.
P.S. - Here are a few links to some of my favorite crafty/decorating/design haunts, if you're interested in checking them out. Just click the text to go to the site. - These (mostly) ladies are so talented and inspiring:
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Lake Girl Paints |
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Design Sponge |
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Miss Mustard Seed |
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Apartment Therapy |
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