Table Runner

I recently finished a table runner for our table. I am really pleased with the way it turned out.  I found the printed fabric at M&L, for $1.99 a yard and I love it.  I still have some left so I need to find another cool project for it.  The other solid cottons are just from Joann's.  I used an off white linen for the back.  I decided to hand stitch the binding because it makes it look so much nicer.

Color Wheel

I have been wanting to make a color wheel for a long time now I would really like to sew one but I just haven't got around to it yet.  I did however make one that is very easy and quick, a paper color wheel.

I made my color wheel out of  those sample paint cards, you can get them at any hardware store or other place that sells paint. 

I started with going to the store and picking out about 20-25 color shades that I wanted to include in my color wheel.

I then laid out the cards in a circle over lapping them like the picture below shows.

Once I had all the cards positions where I wanted them I glued them down. 

 After the glue dried I used a bowl as my template I cut around the edges to make a circle. 

 I also glued a small circle of brown card stock to the middle. 

I then used a layer of Mod Podge over the entire surface to give it a shiny look.

And you are done.

 I like the way it turned out but after looking at it closer now that I am done I think a few of the colors look out of place....oh well.

I hung it up on my bare wall, it looks so sad.  

I really need to add something else to this wall.

I have had a busy month so far with both sides of our families coming to visit, both my husband and I starting school, the puppy being crazy, church responsibilities,  thus I haven't posted in a while.  I will get back to it soon!

More Cards

Since joining a stamp club a few months ago I have been re-energized into making more cards.

Here are a few cards that I recently made.

Strip Quilt

A few months ago I got a strip quilt kit for really cheap.  I finally finished it thanks to craft night with a good friend.  The fabric isn't my favorite but I think it turned out cute anyway.   Now I just need to find a good back for it.  I ended up making each block into an 8 inch square, using 2 1/2 inch long strips of fabric.

Clock Refashion

We had a cool church activity a few weeks ago. Basically what happened is we brought a few decoration or other like items that we didn't want anymore (but they had to be in good condition still) and we swapped them with other items people brought that we we liked.  I got a really cool glass cake stand as well as this white porcelain clock.  At first glance it isn't my style but I liked that it was porcelain and I knew I could come up with something

Lucky for me the clock center part came out really easy. I was able to pop out the clock center.  I then sanded the entire surface a little bit to make it ruff so that the primer would be sure to stick good.  Then I used a spray paint primer on the entire surface.

After that was dry I painted it this cool teal color.  I also spray painted the metal ring black.  I think it turned out cute.

Stamp n' Stack

Stamp n' Stack is an addition to stamp club. It is an event that Joy puts on a few times a year, basically what happens is we get together on a Saturday morning and make a bunch of cards.  The cards are usually a little more simple than the cards we make at stamp club, so that we can crank out a bunch.  I made 10 cards, 2 of each design.  This was my first time participating in the stamp n' stack and I had a blast.  Joy actually hosted the event at her warehouse, so it was cool to see the  ourcraftlounge warehouse.

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