Crafts

I cannot believe how amazing the party was this weekend! I didn’t have time to comment on very many, but I did visit every link—and I was blown away by the talent! We appreciate everyone who linked up, and hope to see you all again next Friday.

And now for our favorites…

Spring Canvas from Less Cake {More Frosting}

Earring Card by Just Our Style

Paper Stars by Nifty Thrifty Things

Birdie Wall Art by Who’s Watching The Baby

Master Bath Re-do by Hill Country Homebody

Homemade Bagels from Prunille Fait son Show

Magnetic Board by Homework

Vintage Inspired Watercolor by A {Blonde’s} DIY Life

Button Egg & Stuffed Bunnies by Auntie Lolo Crafts

Little Fishy Cake Pops by Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats

Pottery Barn Inspired Clock from Too Much Time On My Hands

Bird Faux Oil-Painting from Saved By Love Creations

Spring Decorating by {PRIMP}

Lamb Cookies by The Domestic Sugar Bakeshop

Tagalong Knock-Offs by Sweet Street Gourmet Cupcakes

No Soliciting Sign by Sassy Sanctuary

Forest Ranger Cookies by A Pretty Life in the Suburbs

Craft Room Make-over by Paisley Passions

Spring Carrots by The Ballard Bunch

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I have been so impressed with some of the beautiful, yet simple, wreaths out in blog land.  So…I thought I must make one of my own.  I decided that my material of choice would be…

…you guessed it, burlap.  I know, I know.  I just love the stuff.

What you will need is…

• Burlap (the amount varies depending on the size of your wreath base.  I used about 1 1/2 yards.)
• Wreath base (I used a 12 inch ring)
• Hot glue
• Spray paint to match the color of your burlap.

1.  I spray painted the ring red so that the overall color of the wreath would be uniform.  If you leave it white there is a chance the white will show through the burlap.

{Funny story…notice the tape?  I broke the wreath when I gently  tossed it on the ground to paint it.  Be careful, those joints break easily!!}

2.  Cut burlap into 5 inch squares.

3.  Fold burlap  in half and then in half again.

4.  Holding the folded corner, round off the top of the square.

Your burlap will then look like this…

5.  Grab the center of the burlap and gather to look like a flower.

6.  Snip off the folded point of the flower.

 

7.  Apply hot glue to the tip. {Don’t you just love the red fingers?}

8.  Glue to the wreath base.

9.  Repeat until your base is fully covered and looks like this:

Now I have something lovely to put on my door for Valentine’s Day!! (Shhhh! It’s good for Christmas too.)

{Update}  Many people have been wondering where I purchased the red burlap.  I found mine at Hobby Lobby.  Sorry Vegas friends…I bought what was left on the bolt!

Right before the holidays, I was super busy with some fun family photo sessions that I have been meaning to share.  Here are a few of the shots that I LOVE…

Aren’t they fun? Email me heather@whipperberry.com if you are interested in scheduling a photo session.

I am one of those girls who, early on, loved to hate Valentine’s Day.  All-the-while secretly wishing I would be bathed in rose petals on that blessed day.  Now, I can openly LOVE, and create, all I want for that day! 

Here are a few things that I have found recently that have gotten the creative juices flowing.

Click on the images to visit the original post…

Crocheted hearts…Between the Lines {LOVE THIS BLOG!!}

Clothesline book page hearts…The Artist Bride.

Raspberry meringue hearts…Woman’s Day.

“You Have My Whole Heart For My Whole Life” board…House to Home.

Love sacks…Crafty Sisters.

Heart felt wreath…The Idea Room.

What are your ideas for Valentine’s projects?  I would LOVE to hear about them!!