A Woman's Haven: March 2014

Spring Monogram Burlap Wreath

Items needed:

16 inch Wire Wreath Frame
9.5 Chip Board Letter
Light brown pipe cleaners
Ribbon for a bow
2 pieces of burlap 4 inches wide x 6 yards long
My wreath took a total of 12 yards of burlap in length to complete.

The process is a repetitive process. Once you complete the process in one section you just continue to repeat until you circle the entire frame.

Start by pulling the burlap up from under the frame in the innermost opening making a 2 to 3 inch loop. Complete this in the middle and outer opening also. You will secure the first loop with pipe cleaner to the innermost wire.

Once you get to the outer opening you will half twist your burlap to the left. This secures the first line in place. You then repeat the process starting from the outer opening first. Continue to make two more loops in the middle and inner openings. This completes the first section of your wreath.

To begin the next section you will half twist your burlap to the right and begin making a loop in the innermost opening again. Continue and repeat the process until you have filled up the entire frame.

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Sharing here:

Tuesday-
The Winthrop Chronicles
Elizabeth &amp; Co.

Thursday-
Liz Marie
The Golden Sycamore

Friday-
My Romantic Home
The 36th Avenue
TatorTots &amp;amp;amp; Jello
The Shabby Nest
Jennifer Rizzo

Saturday-
Six Sisters Stuff

Sunday-
Finding Silver Pennies
Nifty Thrifty Things
It’s Overflowing

March Craft Night

My craft night in March was held at a local coffeehouse. We had over 56 people register so we decided to split the event into two nights.

Night one was packed with 35 crafty ladies ready to make a Spring Monogram Burlap Wreath.

I always love seeing how different they turn out!

I had a variety of items for them to decorate their monogram letter with.

Paint
Sheet Moss
Decorative Paper
Crackle Paint
Book pages
Yarn
Maps

Night two we had 17 ladies eager to make their wreaths!

Sharing here:

Tuesday-
The Winthrop Chronicles
Elizabeth & Co.

Thursday-
Liz Marie
The Golden Sycamore

Friday-
My Romantic Home
The 36th Avenue
TatorTots &amp;amp; Jello
The Shabby Nest
Jennifer Rizzo

Saturday-
Six Sisters Stuff

Sunday-
Finding Silver Pennies
Nifty Thrifty Things
It’s Overflowing

DIY Jewelry Organizer

In February at my monthly {craft night} we made jewelry organizers.

Supplies needed:
1-1x2x8 Pine Furring Strip cut into 1 foot sections
4 cabinet knobs
2 self leveling wall picture hangers
Paint
Drill & Drill bit

You need to prep your wood strip by drilling holes every couple inches and then sanding the wood down to get a smooth finish. Next attach your picture hangers to the back.

Paint your organizer the your desired color. The white one has a combination of light blue paint, crackle paint and then a top coat of white. The darker one is just one coat of black and then the edges were sanded.

Once your paint is completely dry you can attach and tighten your knobs. DSCF5402

The great thing about this project is it can be used for more than just jewelry.

I have also used mine to hang tote bags and purses.

Sharing here:

Tuesday-
The Winthrop Chronicles
Elizabeth & Co.

Thursday-
Liz Marie
The Golden Sycamore

Friday-
My Romantic Home
The 36th Avenue
TatorTots &amp; Jello
The Shabby Nest
Jennifer Rizzo

Saturday-
Six Sisters Stuff

Sunday-
Finding Silver Pennies
Nifty Thrifty Things
It’s Overflowing

February Craft Night

I have been so blessed lately to be able to host & facilitate a monthly craft night in my small town. I started in November and each month it has continued to grow beyond my expectations! I am a little behind in showing our projects and photos, but thought it was time I get caught up. You can see the January Craft Night {HERE}. Our February project was Necklace organizers made from cabinet knobs and a small piece of wood. Menards was having a great $1 sale on tons of clearance knobs so I really scored when shopping for this project. I also ordered quite a few cabinet knobs from D. Lawless Hardware. Let me tell you! I was so impressed with ordering from them. Shipping was free over $50. I submitted my order on Friday and the package arrived on my doorstop on Monday. Great prices too!