Firecracker Apron

Happy 4Th of July!

When I found this fabric of patriotoc hearts mixed in with firecrackers and stars, on a field of blue, I knew I had to create something cute with it. Using a simple pattern, I cut out and sewed this useful and handy-dandy little apron in no time at all.

Of course I couldn't stop there, I had to embellish it to make it even more festive. I love wearing it to those wonderful family 4Th of July picnics!

It ties around the neck and waist with one long strip of fabric, folded in half with edges pressed under 1/4 inch. Then I simply zigzagged along the strip, covering the raw edges of the apron, to give it a finished "zippy" look.

I hand sewed on these adorable wooden heart buttons...my fave!

I tacked down a three ribbon bow and a little metal liberty bell under a cute wooden star button.

Here is a yellow wooden star bead which I threaded and tacked on.

Three pockets on the front provide a great, close at hand, place for all those important cooking utensils, (or an important piece of chocolate!).

Here's three apron sayings, which one shoud I put on it?

"I use the smoke alarm for a timer"

"I was on a diet for a month & lost 30 days"

"Kiss me I'm American!"

 

I entered this apron in the CSI contest!

I also entered my apron in the Fabric Fun Thursday #4

Wild Rose Garden Wreath

As you can probably tell, I really love the heart shape, it has such a wonderful meaning! Most of my wreaths are hearts and many of my crafts include a heart somewhere. This wreath hangs high above our entertainment center in our living room. It is basically a simple 18" grapevine wreath with a wired bow, dried roses and other tiny dried flowers arranged to my liking. I used a glue gun to attach the flowers, bow and tiny bird.

Making bows with wired ribbon is easy and they never get droopy!

Sometimes the look of the wreath changes in different lighting.

I love these little mushroom birdies!

It's always nice to have a little bit of sweet nature in your home!