Cloth Placemats, Yellow, and Spring {DIY}

  What happens when one is craving some yellow and brightness in their home...

Doesn't want to break the bank...

and

Takes a trip to Target?

Sees this placemat...

looks closely at the seams...

and

realizes it is two pieces sewn together?

This happens...

A placemat stuffed with batting and then sewn closed.

Look closer...

I love the yellow, stitched flowers!

The design reminds me of the bright, flower pillows my grandma used to have on her couch.

L.O.V.E.

Want the story on the pillow behind it?

Click Here

What color are you craving right now?

How have you incorporated it into your home?

 Have a Lovely,

Simply Created Day!

Cole

I'll be linking up to these fabulous sites this week!

Go check them out.

Life Made Lovely Mondays

Just Something I Whipped Up at T.G.C.

Works for Me Wednesday at We Are That Family

Tip Me Tuesday with The Tip Junkie

Get Your Craft On at Today's Creative Blog

Join us tomorrow for {Thoughtful on a Tuesday}.

DIY Spring{y} Recycled Sweater

 I came across an old sweater that no longer fits.

So, I decided to create some "Spring."

How you ask?

Like this...

* Trim sweater underneath the arms.

I used a rotary cutter, it worked much easier than scissors.

*Turn sweater inside out and sew the two open sides leaving a gap on one side to stuff.

I didn't bother with changing out my thread, I knew it would be hidden inside.

*Trim off bottom hem and turn right side out to stuff.

I kept the bottom hem of the sweater for something at the end. :)

*Whip-stitch the inside gap that you left to stuff it.

I added a ruffle with the left over hem and some flowers (all hot glued on).

*Place in my favorite reading area and...

Enjoy the Spring Inspiration!

(for free!!)

Have you created any sweater pillows?

If so, leave a link below in the comments. 

I'd love to visit!

Have a Simply Created Day!

Cole

I'll be linking up with these fabulous sites this week.

Craft revamps...it takes time

I've been promising some craft revamps. The following is super easy to do, but it does take time to learn. Being said...it is a work in progress, it takes time, I am learning. Here is a start to what I have been working on. It's not perfect, it's Simply Created by Cole.

Project 1: Pillows

Once I had these bad boys made I realized I forgot to take a before picture of what the

original throw pillows looked like. They were white and green plaid from my college days, but I found

this awesome fabric at Hobby Lobby in ONE TRIP! How rad is that? Wait...it's even better because

it was on sale which = CHEAP!

Green modern floral print

White with multi color floral

Brown Suede

I don't have a headboard, but found this Scroll design at Hobby Lobby, 50% off.

LOVE!

Project 2: Lamp

I had some fabric left from the pillows, not enough to make another pillow so I decided to add it to a lamp from the Family Dollar Store. The lamp had this fabric on it, which I didn't like too much:

So I replaced the fabric to come up with this:

It took a little bit of time and patience to peel the old material off of the lamp shade base, but it took no time to glue the new fabric on using fabric glue. It holds like a gem! I do have to credit the Thrifty Decor Chick at http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/ for these ideas. Sarah has wonderful redecorating ideas and a great blog to boot! It's a great source for inspiration no matter what skill level you are at for decorating.

What are some craft revamps you have done lately?

Love in Him above, Nicole