Garland

How to Make Book Cover Bunting

August 28, 2011

A few months ago when I published pictures of our book corner I had a number of readers ask how I made the book cover bunting hanging in the space. So here it is… I scanned the covers of our favourite picture books and used an iron on t-shirt transfer paper compatible with my printer. [...]

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Homemade Fun: Doily Christmas Garland

December 1, 2010
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I know, I know, again with the garland/bunting!!! You know I love it This one has to be one of the easiest garlands I have ever made. Paper doilies dyed with food colouring! You can find my inspiration and some detailed instructions over at Charlotte’s Fancy (found via Lil Magoolie). By the way, if you [...]

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Let’s Celebrate SPRING: No Sew Fabric Bunting

October 19, 2010
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There is no simpler way to add a little seasonal colour to your home then by adding a gorgeous bunting – especially when it is a no sew fabric bunting! I chose the colours for this bunting based on the bird fabric which was hiding in my stash – birds represent Springtime, don’t they? In [...]

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From the Bottom of My ♥

February 10, 2010

I am not really one to buy into the commercial side of Valentine’s Day. I am however, thinking that I am somewhat addicted to making bunting. Today I decided to whip up this simple felt heart bunting which can double as our little piece of Valentine’s Day romance and then decorate Immy’s bedroom or playroom. [...]

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Two Quick, Cost Effective Christmas Decor Ideas

December 16, 2009

This year I decided upon a red, white and silver Christmas theme. I have heaps of silver decorations from past years, a reasonable number of red ones but very little in the way of white. With not a lot of cash to put towards new decorations for our home, I decided to make a few [...]

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The 12 Days of Christmas Garland

November 30, 2009

Whilst fossicking around my local op shop recently I came across a 50c copy of the Little Golden Book, The Twelve Days of Christmas. I immediately thought of using it to make a simple garland representing the well known Christmas carol. I simply made a cardboard triangle template and cut out the illustration of each [...]

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