Valentine's Day Decorations: Wreaths that set the theme

My living room always looks so lonely without the Christmas lights and decorations. When it was time to take them down, I decided to replace them with red lights on my fireplace mantle. I also made a Valentine's Day wreath. I plan to shoot a video on this one for those who want to make it.

The idea just came to me. I made this wreath from pages from a kid's book and an old dictionary. The pages had already yellowed. That added a rustic look to the wreath. I used lots of glue with my handy glue gun. Basically I made little fans out of the page and glued them to a wreath.  I added heart ornaments I found at a local craft store.

More info to come.

Here are other wreaths I found on YouTube that I think are cute. Sometimes it's about finding a few things that you were about to toss out and up cycle and recycle.

HEART SHAPED WREATH




ORNAMENT HEART WREATH



Happy Crafting!

10 Knitting projects you can make today

I love to knit. I can't make sweaters, but I can make your basic scarf or big blanket. It's easy and it's fun to sit, watch TV and make something at the same time.

Here are 10 of the best video tutorials that I found on YouTube. From the basic stitch to something a little more advance. Check them out and see what you want to make.

It's a great way to make gifts for friends and family, and you can say "it's and original" or "one of a kind."

Shop for deals on yarn. If you're just practicing or in the learning stages, buy inexpensive yarn. You can also get knitting needles on sale. I have even bought them for one dollar at thrift stores.

Happy Crafting!
Rebecca

Create your own designer sandals

There is one reason I like walking around the mall, because it's an easy place to get inspiration for many projects.  I was walking around Macy's department store recently when I noticed these Steve Madden sandals.

Beautiful chains around the ankle straps got my attention.  I didn't even look at  the price tag, because you know if they are Madden's they are pricey.

As I looked over the sandals, I thought how easy would it be to buy some nice inexpensive tan/beige sandals and add the chains. Either they can be sewn on or why not use crazy glue. You have to experiment.

I hope the photo gives you inspiration.

Happy crafting!

Rebecca