The Mint Needle

Pinterest did it again! I came across this great idea (from Shannon Berrey's Design Blog ) to make some really beautiful rustic looking Christmas ornaments. While Shannon painted gorgeous images on her pieces, I decided to use some snapshots taken from our trip to Colorado. Wow, do I love the way these came out! To make these, you will need: ~ some thin slices of firewood (must be dried) - pre-drill the holes prior to adhering the photos ~ a glass or circle stencil that fits inside of the wood slice ~ some photos ~ mod podge ~ triple thick ~ two paintbrushes, one for mod podge and one for triple thick ~ twine or ribbon ~ scissors  ~ a needle and small nail My handy man, aka hubby,   cut and pre-drilled my wood slices. Brush off any excess wood shavings so that the piece is pretty clean. If it's not clean, your pics will have a tough time sticking. But... do not get the wood wet & do not try to wash it. If you do, you'll have to wait fo...

Looking for a really simple project? Well, look no further! This quick and chic clutch is perfect for everyone & it's a cinch to make! Here's what you'll need: 2 coordinating fabrics ~ (cut 2) 8 x 16 inches; (cut 2) 6 x 16 inches 13 inch zipper 1 large button 7 inch piece of twill (or ribbon for extra closure) Lining fabric ~ (cut 2) 16 x 13 inches Start by sewing the 6" x 16" piece to the 8" x 16" piece. (Keep face sides together.) Open the connected fabric and top stitch the hem. (This part isn't necessary, but I love to do it when making bags because it minimizes a crease and bulging.) Center & place the twill cord at the base of one panel and stitch it in place.  You can replace the twill cord with a couple of other items like piping, ribbon, or stitched bias tape. If you're going to use the ribbon, I would triple it up and braid it. Especially if it's going to be a frequent...