DIY: No Sew Fabric Party Bunting

As you already know I am no sewer...that talent was given to my sister, Victoria, of VixenMade..;)
And I was not going to start up my old sewing machine that I had bought years back and fought with. I still cannot thread that thing..pathetic I know but the sewing machine won. I had wanted to include some buntings for my son's birthday but the sewing aspect cut out a few options and no, I was not going to pay a fortune just to buy one premade...I am not rolling in the dough...just a different kind at times :).
This project was one that was very economical as it doesn't require much fabric or materials and the bunting is now part of my son's room decor. It happens to fit in perfectly with the colors in his bedroom.

So here is the tutorial for a no sew bunting.

No Sew Bunting

Supplies Needed:

* Fabric of coordinating colors and patterns
* Scissors
* Iron on adhesive (such as heat n bond),liquid stitch or tacky glue
* Ribbon or Twine

1)Draw a triangle on a piece of cardboard or paper to use as a template or use a flag pattern to cut fabric into flags.
2)Lay out flags in your desired order and length.
3)Take ribbon or twine and using the iron on adhesive or liquid stitch apply to top of the back of each flag.
4)Fold over the top portion of flag over the twine or ribbon.
5)Repeat as you go along the bunting length until all flags are attached.

Shimmer Trees

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These shimmering trees would be a fun alternative to adorn the Christmas table or even to carry through to New Year's to add a little bling!
Visit here for the how-to!

Kids Christmas Tree Themes

Every year at Christmas my kids get their own little tree to adorn with whatever they choose for the holidays. From handmade items to store bought ornaments every year is a different theme. I thought these kids tree ideas were cute...

Paper tree



My favorite...A candy tree



Felt animal tree



Cotton ball tree



For more adorable kids tree ideas visit here!

DIY: Winter Woodland Trees

I stumbled upon a tutorial for cotton ball trees from A Fanciful Twist and loved the snowy effect so much that I included them in my winter woodland dessert table. We actually turned it into a craft project that I completed with the kids. I recommend using white glue and tape rather than the hot glue if including children.
I think we may make some more once the Christmas holidays arrive.

Pumpkin Stencils: Update

As I promised one of my lovely readers I would share with you all the pumpkins we carved out this year. We followed the stencils I shared from this post. Hope you all had a happy halloween!

Today is now out with halloween and in with the Christmas decor! We will be setting up our tree tonite...until the real trees arrive in December and then we will setting up our second tree.

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year!

Pumpkin Stencils

I have been looking for halloween pumpkin carving stencils and was pleased to find these great stencils from Better Homes and Garden and quite a variety to choose from!

Check them out here!

Fabric Pom Poms

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Ever wondered how to create these fabulous fabric pom poms that were featured in Amy Atlas' Sweet Baby Girl shower that she styled? This tutorial from Once Wed give us the how to for creating our own.

Tissue Paper Pom Pom Tutorial

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Tissue paper pom poms have been popping everywhere in party and room decor and are a great way to add color to a room. Why buy these lovely pom poms premade when you can easily make these in your own home and are more economical!

Supplies Needed

24-gauge white cloth-covered floral wire.

8 sheets of tissue paper (this will make one tissue paper pom pom)

ruler

scissors

pencil

ribbon or clear thread for hanging pom pom


Directions

1. Stack eight sheets of tissue. Make 1 1/2-inchwide accordion folds, creasing with each fold.

2. Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, and slip over center of folded tissue; twist. With scissors, trim ends of tissue into rounded or pointy shapes.

3. Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.

4. Tie a length of ribbon or clear thread to floral wire for hanging.

Fabric Flower Garland

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I thought this floral garland that was posted at Thoughtfully Simple was fabulous! You could use this for a garden party, a wedding or even to celebrate Easter. For the instructions go to Once Wed.

DIY Party Hats

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These are some of the party hats I have put together for my son's 3rd birthday this weekend. They are very simple to assemble and a great way to customize your party hats to your party theme. Click here to download the template to create your own party hats.

DIY Tutus

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Aren't these just the cutest? I was sent a link to the website, Den's Tutus, Bows and More, and thought these diy tutus would be wonderful for a little girls party. They are a no sew project, which is great because I am not a sewer by any means. There are also a few variations such as extra poufy, reversible and ribbon wrapped waistband tutus.


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For instructions on how to make these no sew tutus click here.

Festive Candy Bark

This recipe is one of my favorites from Kraft Canada. A great recipe when you are short on time or even to give as a gift.



Ingredients
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted,
divided 6 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted 1 pkg. (6 squares) BAKER'S White Chocolate, melted
1/4 cup each red and green candy-coated chocolate pieces

Directions
Sir half the nuts into each bowl of chocolate.

Drop spoonfuls of the chocolate mixtures onto waxed paper-covered baking sheet, alternating colours of chocolates. Swirl with knife. Top with chocolate pieces; press gently into chocolate with back of spoon.

Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Break into pieces.

DIY Holiday Centerpiece

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One of my go-to ways to decorate for the holiday season is to simply take a few clear vases and fill with ornaments, greenery or cranberries. Or fill the bottom of the vase with artificial snow and top with your favorite ball ornaments. Put a few of these filled vases together for a beautiful centerpiece. So pretty and takes only a few minutes to put together for the holidays.







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Glitter Reindeer DIY Decoration

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I am all about reindeer. It all began with that adorable little reindeer named Rudolph. To this day it is my all time favorite Christmas special and I could watch it a thousand times before Santa's big day. To create your own take a simple reindeer figurine or toy and cover with glitter. Wouldn't this little deer be great on a holiday table setting or as a centerpiece, or even on a mantle? So cute!

DIY Cupcake Stand

Spotted this awesome diy cupcake stand tutorial from cakejournal. An easy way to create a beautiful cake stand that can be decorated according to your theme.

DIY Candy Buffet Lollipop Displays

Saw these awesome DIY Candy Buffet Displays from Hostess with the Mostess. Super cute and pretty simple to include in a baby shower or adapted to fit in with any special event.
For instructions on how to check out the Hostess with the Mostess daily blog.