Quilt Top
I made this quilt top using 12 different pattern block designs with the addition of solid blocks and half-triangle blocks.
I still have to decide on the backing and the border before I can complete this one.
Happy Quilting!!!!
Rilla
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Quilt Top
I made this quilt top using 12 different pattern block designs with the addition of solid blocks and half-triangle blocks.
I still have to decide on the backing and the border before I can complete this one.
Happy Quilting!!!!
Rilla
Beadable Pens!!!!
I listed my pens on TikTok. $7.00 each and that includes shipping. Each are already packaged in a clear cellophane bag. These are great for yourself, kids, teachers, stocking stuffers, office staff - basically for anyone. I have tons of designs - seasonal, holidays, animals and just gorgeous colors I have put together. Just let me know what you want.
I accept Apple Pay, PayPal, Cash App or Facebook Pay. If ordering more than one, I do offer discounts.
The pens are to help with my medical costs associated with me being in non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. Insurance only pays so much.
If interested, comment or message me.
Thanks so much,
Rilla
Patriotic Gnome…
DIY: Recycling Patriotic Craft
I used an empty pill bottle washed and dried. I modpodge around and added a patriotic napkin I had picked up from the Dollar Tree. Let it dried. And, then modpodge a second coat. I tied a piece of jute rope into a bow.
For the rose, I used red and green foam sheets, skewer and green chenille stem.
With the red sheet, I made 3 circles, each 3”. I used my hot glue gun to make the rose. I hot glue attached the skewer and wrapped the chenille around it. I freehand drew two leaves and attached to the stem with hot glue.
I glued a small piece of styrofoam inside the bottle and added the rose. Added filler to the bottle for looks and a few small pebbles for weight.
The beadable pen is just a nice extra gift to add to this craft project. The pen has adjustable colors and I randomly placed the beads the way I wanted them.
Happy Crafting!!!!
Rilla
How to Make a Hanging
Flower Pot
This was a super easy project and just required a few items to make: a balloon, jute rope and modpodge.
Directions:
Blow up your balloon to get a desired fullness and tie off. I then add modpodge around the fullness of the balloon and wrap with the jute rope. I add 4-6 layers of modpodge to the jute rope, letting each layer dry before adding the next layer.
I let this set overnight. The following morning I gently pop and remove the balloon.
DIY: Lantern Recycled
Okay, Y’all, my mother-in-law wanted to trash her rusted, old lantern. But, I told her to let me have a day with it and see what I could do with it.
I’m really happy with the finished outcome - and so is my MIL. She’s absolutely in love with her lantern now.
First, I washed and cleaned it. Then, I removed any loose paint. Once cleaned, I painted all of the metal with black acrylic paint. I used little wood cubes, painted black, and hot glued/E-6000 to the bottoms of each round leg.
Inside the lantern, instead of adding back a candle, I placed a small piece of round styrofoam with glue. I then added some flowers, greenery and moss. Last, I added a set of green, battery-operated lights. I glued the battery case underneath the lantern.
The transformation to this project was absolutely gorgeous. Remember, before you trash something, think about the potential possibilities in recycling/repurposing it.
Happy Crafting!!!
Rilla
Topiary - Dollar Tree DIY
The thing that inspired me the most with this project was the fact that it’s VERY affordable. I want to get a nice basket to place it inside.
So, to start. Materials:
Pool noodle cut in strips
Duct tape
Broom handle
Styrofoam
E-6000 and hot glue gun
Moss
Rocks
Bucket or basket
Directions:
I used both glues and attached the styrofoam to the center. I then placed both glues on the end of the broom handle and inserted into the styrofoam. Next, I filled about 3/4 way up with rocks. As you can see in the pictures above, I just twisted the pool noodle around the handle and secured with duct tape. You can shape this as much and how you like. I think the next time, I will use 2 pool noodles to make it fatter.
Now, I was faced with the daunting task of adding the moss. This was the longest part of the whole project. It wasn’t hard - just time consuming. I attached the moss with a hot glue gun.