DIY Summer Wreath

 This is by far one of my favorite crafts I have completed so far. You know you want to bring some extra warmth this summer into your home by making this adorable wreath ;)  

I got this crafty inspiration from A Glimpse Inside if you need some more guidance.

Here's what I used:

• Large Frame (try goodwill for a inexpensive one)
• Ribbon
• Scissors
• Scrapbook Paper/Alpha-Stickers
• Buttons
• Twine 
• Hot Glue Gun OR Need/Thread

1. Start by painting your frame if you are not satisfied with the color.

2. Here is the time consuming step, making your rosettes (otherwise known as yo-yos OR medallions).

3. There are two ways to make these:

 -Using a glue gun 

OR

-Hand stitch with a good ole' needle and thread (Here is a great tutorial A Glimpse Inside (How-to Rosettes)

I did try both, and since I am not much of a seamstress I did most of mine with the glue gun! If you don't want to make them with a glue gun hop over to A Glimpse Inside (link above) to follow her hand stitched rosettes. 

4. Begin by measuring your ribbon out to about a yard and then cut it. 

5. Now, they don't call it a hot glue gun for nothing, so be very CAUTIOUS because it is going to be hot ;)

6. These may look complicated, but they really are just a simple accordion fold. So you will go back and forth gluing the inside part of your rosette after each fold (you only need about a little line of glue).

7. When you get close to the last bit of ribbon gather the two ends and glue them together. 

8. Add a cute little button and continuing to make the rosettes enough to fill your frame!

9. Figure out the way you want to place your rosettes and then use the glue gun to put them into place. 

10. The last touch is to make a little bunting banner using scrapbook paper and stickers. Hop over to A Glimpse Inside for quick reference for her quick steps in creating it.

11. Glue a little twine to your bunting banner and hang it to your frame. Add some ribbon to the top to give it a complete look!

12. Hang it your front door for the perfect summer welcome wreath! 

13. Hope this brings lots of extra WARMTH into your home this SUMMER! Comment below :)

~Wishing you Creative Bliss!~

DIY Summer Citrus Coasters

Today's lovely craft that I completed is some DIY Summer Citrus Coasters, but before that let me say a few words :)

Wow! It has been so long since I have last posted! A LOT has happened in my life since then....for one I am  a college graduate from Grace University with a degree in Secondary Education and Religion!!!! Can I get a WOOP WOOP?!?! My husband also graduated right along side me, so it was a very special moment for the two of us :)

Now we are both on the job hunt and are excited for what God has in store for us! Thank God summertime is fully approaching and I have some time to craft again! I recently was busy making gifts for Mother's Day and also a Thank-you gift.  Thanks to Pinterest I came up with some pretty spiffy gifts.

For Mother's Day I took some doilies to a canvas bag with just a little paint to create a chick carry all tote. Visit Under the Sycamore for the full tutorial. The picture below the totes is some Mason Jars I took and filled them with pampering goodies. This is really a perfect gift for any occasion :)

My teacher thank-you gift inspiration came from 1 Wasabi Mommy and Echoes of Laughter. The great thing behind these gifts is you can get almost all the supplies from the Dollar Tree! It was very tempting not to keep these cute items for my own classroom ;)

I know you are itching to see the instructions to the summer citrus coasters so here you are :) 

I was inspired by this project at The Purl Bee blog.  Hop over to her site for a template and full depth instructions to this crafty craft! Here is how I completed the coasters:

Supplies:

• Colored & White Felt (I used white, pink, green, and yellow)
• Embroidery Thread, needle, and pins
• Scissors
• Optional Printable Template @ The Purl Bee

1. Go the Purl Bee if you want the template to help out! You will first start off by cutting out the following using :

• 2 Large Circles for the peel and backing (take a glass that you have and you that for measurement if not using the template)
• 1 Medium Circle for the pith
• 6-8 Colored Triangles 

2. Take the triangles and pin them to the pith and peel (not the backing yet!) I made the "seeds" by folding the triangle and cutting a mini triangle inside of it.

3. Using your embroidery thread (looks better if it's matching color) doing a small running stitch on the edges of the triangles.

4. When finished stitching your triangles pin the backing to the citrus peel, and then hide your embroidery knot between the peel and backing. Start a small running stitch all around the coaster. Do this until the citrus is stitched all around :) I tied a small knot when I was completed and hid it between the two pieces and snipped the rest off!
5. Trim the edges of the coaster to give it a nice and clean look.

6. Enjoy them inside or outside with a nice glass of your favorite beverage OR give them as a lovely housewarming gift for this summer :)

I would love to hear success stories of how your crafty crafts turn out so leave a comment below!

~Wishing you ALL creative bliss~

Antique Jar Lanterns

With summer approaching we are bound to be spending some time outdoors! Whether it is camping or just chilling in the backyard these Antique Jar Lanterns will simply add that mood lighting you were looking for!

I originally found the tutorial for this on Make It Do It. They used these lanterns for wedding decorations, which is an awesome idea! Here are the supplies and steps I took to make these Antique Jar Lanterns!

Supplies I used:

• Vineyard Wire (2 .50 Hobby Lobby)
• Pen/Pencil
• Votive 
• Rocks, Sand, or Decorative Glass Gems
• Mason Jar or Recycled Glass Jar
• Pliers 
• Spray Paint (Optional)

Steps to making Antique Jar Lanterns:

~(Optional Step) If you want to give your jars some color add a touch of spray paint! That's what I did to my recycled glass jars. Spray and let dry.

~Start here if you are skipping optional step :)

1. Measure out about 3 feet of wire and cut. From the end of the wire measure 8 inches in, cut, and then wrap twice around pen/pencil. Remove pen/pencil.

2. Grab the wire and wrap it under the large lip of the jar. Take pliers and twist wire until secure.

3.  With the rest of the wire take and put it through the hole and then twist upwards (to make the handle for the lantern). Use the pliers to secure both sides.

4. After everything is nice and secure fill the lantern with rocks, sand, or glass gems!

These look great both indoors and outdoors!

~Wishing you creative bliss~