Make your own tea towels

I've noticed these on the internet a lot lately so I wanted to try it for myself. 

 I was a little worried that it was going to be a big mess

 but I was surprised at how easy and tidy it was.

You'll need Orange Wonder or Citrasolve, which I found at the health food store,  

  floursack kitchen towels (from Target), tape, cotton balls, a spoon and a reverse inkjet copy (ONLY) of what you are transferring.

I did a t shirt as well and I've seen it done on pillows, lampshades and purses.

1. Lay the item you want to transfer on, onto your hard work surface.

2. Tape your copied image face down onto your fabric.

3. Squeeze some Orange Wonder onto your cotton ball and gently spread it over your paper, you'll see the image coming through. 

4.  Rub with the back of your spoon over the image a few times.

5.  Lift a corner to see how it looks, keep rubbing if you want a deeper look.

6.  You're done.  

(it will dry quickly)

Now I have an almost full bottle of the best smelling cleaner in the whole world that takes stains out of nearly anything and does crafts too!

Another paper swag

I've found a cute swag for any occasion on the Workman Family blog.  

She uses coffee filters, newspaper, doilies and even cupcake liners to make this cute idea and since coffee filters don't come in pink she shows you how to dye your own. 

 I love it when someone thinks outside the box!

A quick redo

I was having an overnight quest so I did a quick redo of the spare bedroom.  I have to admit I stole borrowed the desk idea from a friend, but isn't it true that imitation is the highest form of flattery?

You can find the pincushion tutorial at the Scrap Shop.

The bed had been disassembled and sitting in my closet, garage and bedroom for 8 years waiting to be used again, and the sewing table was made from two antique tables that I didn't have a spot for with a door laying across the top, I love it.  Can you tell the ribbon holder is made from a curtain rod?  I will one day paint the tables, they belonged to my mom who was into taking paint off furniture while I'm into putting paint on.  
So you can appreciate my dilemma! 

    

I love blue

Lately I have been on a blue kick, I just had my bedroom painted in a soft muted blue with white crown moulding.  Now I want everything blue, but I can't make it work so I'll be happy looking at pictures of what could be mine blue.

I'm feeling blue.