Friday, August 23, 2013

Dress up a card table







Step 1: Trace around the top of your chair onto paper to create your template.




Step 2: Cut out 8 pieces of fabric (for 4 chairs)




Step 3: Place fabric wrong side out and sew along the top and sides. 




Step 4: Roll bottom edge twice and iron.





Step 5: Sew all the way around the bottom hem.




Step 6: Turn right side out. Make sure your corners are even. 




Step 7: Iron one last time. Slip over chair! 






















You can also make a table cloth.


Step 1: Measure your table and cut the fabric two feet longer in both directions.


Step 2: Fold all eges in twice and iron.





Step 3: Sew all the way around the hem. And your done!!

(Finished picture to follow)

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Wax Paper Capiz Shell Chandelier






Step 1: Find a base. I used a wreath base and 
reconstructed it so it would fit around the light. 

You could also use a lamp shade or a hanging basket








Step 2: Take two boxes of wax paper and cut into equal lengths.
 I made them the length of my ironing board to make step 3 easier.






Step 3: Lay three sheets together and iron them together. 









 Step 4: Trifold the wax paper and punch out circles 
(You can use any size punch you want, but I used a 1 3/8 inch)


Using the punch upside-down makes it easier to see where you are punching. 








Step 5: Sew circles together. 







Step 6: Glue to base.







Step 7: Hang over light. 

(I made mine so it would fit right over the dome that was already there.
 Make sure you hang it far enough away from the light bulb. Waxpaper will melt)






Friday, November 2, 2012

Table Setting for the Holidays

With the Holidays coming up you may be hosting a large party or just having a family meal here is a few examples of proper place settings.








More examples of how to set the table.




Here are some fun ways to decorate that table!

                                         








Dress up a plain vase with inexpensive items.
























Or find some fun ways to fold napkins.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Simple Headboards

Here is a way to make a simple headboard.




Step 1: Take an old door or panel(s) of wood. Remove all hardware.


Step 2: Staple, nail or tack foam and fabric around the entire door or panel.


Step 3: Attach hanging hardware.


Step 4: Hang, as desired, on the wall behind the bed.



Similar video instruction
Do it in panels
Do it with curves