Creating Crafts and Home Decor
WELL… let’s talk… So, I had this fabulous idea for transforming a plain (but very cute) hoodie into something with ruffles and lots of color!! I just loved the look of these!! I knew a Hoodie Makeover was just what I wanted to make. Here’s where I messed up things changed a bit! I started with a soft, cozy teal blue hoodie that I found
We All Scream For Ice Cream! Last Sunday I hosted the Back-to-School Ice Cream Social for our neighborhood and it was such a blast! Even though it mean the end to summer and school starting, everyone had a great time. We used the traditional red, black, and white colors and added little touches here and there of school supplies and apples, of course. There were also
This Summer I had the pleasure of styling a party for one of my sweet neighbors. For her sixth birthday, she wanted a party in her backyard with all of her gal pals and face painting. Now… I have to tell you…this child cracks me up. Seriously, cracks me up. She is hysterically funny, strikingly beautiful, and has an insane amount of natural athletic talent. Together, we
It’s Thursday and time for another Uncommon Event…a Beach Inspired Baby Shower! This week’s feature is of a couple’s baby shower that I planned a while back for one of my dearest friends. Holly loves the beach more than anyone I know, so this was the perfect theme for her greatly anticipated baby boy! The focus of the baby shower was this adorable Beach Themed Diaper
So, this one has been on my “to do” list for a while! I first saw this apron in “Southern Living” magazine and since then, all over blogland! It is soooo cute and very practical! Now, before you go thinkin’, “Man, she’s skinny!”…. my daughter is doing the modeling, since neither of my children could take a non-blurry photo! Soooo, the tie would not be
This is the first post in our new series, Uncommon Events. Every Thursday we will feature one of my passions, party design! I am so excited to showcase a fabulous party that I styled with a good friend of mine this past weekend. Madeline wanted to invite her friends to a picnic for her birthday with their American Girl dolls and she also loves ladybugs. So
Ahh…yes…burlap!! I LOVE it ! If I could make more projects with it, I would. It just goes with all the seasons and holidays, don’t you think? Here at Uncommon Designs, we have made Burlap Projects for almost every season, holiday, and occasion… Bonnie even created a Burlap Covered Letter for a fabulous piece for her bookcase… So when I needed something a little neutral,
Remember this final photo in the 4th of July Wreath entry? Well….I finished up the pillows with one small change. See the funky fabric on the left? I decided to use it for another project…a little clothing item for myself!! Anyway…the pillows turned out so cute!! The red ticking one is an 18×18 pillow with an envelope closure on the back. I made a simple, little
Soooo….I promised myself that I would finish my Fourth of July porch decor this year and I might just make it!! WooWho!! One of the projects I wanted to make was this…. Burlap 4th of July Flag Banner! I saw this burlap flag banner last year about this time. I snatched up the flags when all the Fourth of July decorations went on clearance and
Do you remember singing that song…This Little Light Of Mine as a child? I do and I also remember it being a song that made me smile! When I was trying to figure out what I wanted to put on my front porch, a lantern of some kind came to mind and so did this song! I had been searching for a unique accent for
With the 4th of July right around the corner, there are some gorgeous free printables out in the blog world , I thought I would share a few of my favorites with you!! 4th of July Free Printables … These adorable 4th of July Free Printable Labels are the perfect party accessory! Add them to goodie bags and table settings! Love this one!
