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Bird Pillow for Christmas and Beyond

I found this cute bird graphic the other day. I love, love, love anything with birds on it and love that I can incorporate it with my Christmas decorations. Of course I intend to keep it out long after Christmas!

I started with this graphic from The Graphics Fairy

I printed it off on Jolee's Easy Image Transfer Sheets using my inkjet printer.

I cut around the edges.

I used a Ritva pillow cover that I bought from Ikea last year.

I put the pillow cover over a board and a pillow case.

I followed the directions on the Jolee's label--twenty seconds on each part, lift up carefully, then set the iron back on another place. I made sure I got each area several times for 20 seconds each.

I let it cool for 10 minutes, then carefully pulled the backing off of the transfer.

And here's the finished pillow. Easy and Festive!

Thanks for your visit!

Pam

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Burlap Table Runner--PB Look @ DIY Price

A few weeks ago I was in Pottery Barn and found a jute table runner. I had been looking for one and was very happy to find it on sale. I brought it home and it was way too big for my table. I love the texture of jute, burlap, etc and kept looking for one, but didn't want to pay lots and lots.... Last night I saw this post by Kristen @ Ella Claire Inspired and was so excited to make a runner myself.

I went to JoAnn's today and bought 4 yards of burlap. I followed Kristen's directions and it turned out great!

I started out by washing it with Tide and some bleach to get rid of the smell. I had to do a second load with a little more Tide and two rinses. It still smelled a little, but wasn't horrible. I took it outside and draped it over some chairs for about an hour. Before I brought it back in the house, I really tried to shake it out. There were burlap fibers flying everywhere! :)

I then did a rough measurement of it, pulled a string from it and cut carefully along that line. I cut it down the middle with the same technique. Because it was so long, the string broke a couple of times. I put on my reading glasses (haha!) and used a pin to find the string and started carefully pulling it again. Once I had it out, I again carefully cut lengthwise. I made it about 20" wide by 90" long for my 80" table.

I ironed it with my eurosteam. I tried to use a normal iron set on Silk, as Kristen did, but wasn't getting anywhere. It came out nice and smooth this way.

I set it on the table and did a final measurement. I cut it so it'd hang a few inches over the edge of the table. After that, I carefully pulled about 8 strings off, one at a time, to make the fringe. This part was really easy.

And that was it!!

I paid $10 for the burlap and can make two runners. $5 for a runner is perfect in my book! It sure beats paying $50 for the one at Pottery Barn. Thank you Kristen!

I was in Michael's today and found this bird/candle holder for 90% off.

I added some topiaries that I made and now have a simply decorated table for fall. Now if I can just keep the cat out of there.... :)

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Pam

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Some Simple Updates

I have had this metal bird decoration for several years. Recently it occurred to me that I needed to hang some things from the hooks on it. (Sometimes I'm very slow!!) :)

I got the watering can and birdhouse in the Christmas clearance section at Target last year. I cut the lavender from my yard and the key was from a set that I bought from Hobby Lobby.

I recently found these miniature Mason jars on ebay. OMG, I was so excited! Unfortunately it's hard to see the details, but they are adorable in person!

Last week when I found the old scale and typewriter, I also found this bright blue, green and yellow birdhouse. I loved the galvanized roof and dragonfly on it, but didn't love the bright colors.

I sanded most of it down and taped off the metal parts.

I painted it white.

Now I like it much more by my front door.

Thanks for your visit!

Pam

Recent Fun Finds

Since I started working full time at the beginning of the year, my shopping/blogging/redecorating time has been cut significantly... I was off the other day and was able to hit a few of my favorite stores and even had some time to peruse ebay.

I found a couple of old scales.

I found this cupcake stand and cloche and think the bird looks cute in there.

These seed packets are so colorful.

I plan to put some chalkboard stickers on these canisters. I think they'll look really cute.

What fun things have you found lately?

Thanks for your visit!

Pam

An Adorable Town and a Winner!

Last week my husband's step-mother passed away. We quickly flew to Illinois to be with his family. On the first day, we had a little extra time before everyone got off work, so we spent some time in the cutest little town, Geneva. I learned about this place from Jennifer Rizzo's blog. (whom I might add is one of the nicest bloggers out there!) :) Even though my husband isn't totally thrilled with shopping in cute stores, he was a trooper.

I loved this bike in the middle of a planter!