Feather it UP!

By special request I am going to put pictures of my feather headbands on here. They are currently selling at a store in Jackson, Mississippi called Swell O Phonic. I have had several requests to put them on Etsy.com and Folksy.com however, I have not gotten around to it. The pictures below are all old headbands that I have made. I am now asking you to help me by telling me your favorites! This will help me know which ones to make more of!

Black Feathers

Bow made out of fabric

Fabric Flowers

Bright Yellow Feathers- perfect for a statement piece

These are just a few of the headbands I have made in the past! Please give me your feedback so I can start making some more.

Happy Crafting xx

Crafting meets Polo

Today we decided not to go to the car boot sale but go to the Polo instead. At the beginning of the week we had no intentions to set up a craft stool however, that quickly changed. There was no way we could go without crafting since we had so much stuff we needed to sell. The entry fee was a bit more than we normally pay-- I mean a lot more than we normally pay but then again how often do you get to go to the Polo??

Tilly posing at our stool. Our new addition to our craft stool were the pillow with the sayings on them. The sayings included: 'Old Git', 'Mr. & Mrs.', 'Love' and 'Sod Off'.

Some of the Polo Horses

Enjoying a beverage after a long day of crafting

The Gates to the Polo were just beautiful.

That concluded our eventful day at the RLS Polo Club in Stoneythorpe Hall

Until next time,
Happy Crafting xx

Sunday Car Boot Sale

Today was another Sunday at the Car Boot Sale however, it was indoors this week instead of outside. Today was the first Sunday that the car boot was inside because the weather is getting a bit colder. This Sunday was also unique because we sold cakes as well as crafts. The cakes went down really well and everyone loved them. The cakes were made by Tilly's boyfriend who is really handy in the kitchen. Along with the cakes and a new location for the car boot we also revamped the way we displayed our earrings. Tilly made earring holders out of card stock which made transporting the earrings much easier and it looks a lot more inviting for customers!

Yummy Cakes Made by Chris and sold for .50 each

New Way of displaying earrings. Really easy to make and totally worth it. We sold several pairs of earrings today but would always love to sell more. We take custom orders.

Helen, a mother-to-be buying some of our pillows for her babies nursery. She said they would go perfectly on the rocking chair. How Lovely!

And the crafting never stops! Tilly hard at work making Christmas tags.

Remember, if you see anything on our blog that you are interested in purchasing just let us know! We are planning on having a give-away soon so keep checking back with us to see how to WIN!!

Until next time,
CRAFT ON.

Building a Bench 101

While I was home in Chattanooga for a couple days I continued crafting. This time I had a handy man on site! My step-father and I decided to build a bench for my friends new house! Samantha had been looking for a bench for her house for a while and couldn't seem to find one that was just right so we starting building.

The total time of this project was 30 minutes. We used recycled wood that we already had therefore all the project took was a little time and creativity.

Step 1: Pick out your wood and measure how big you want your bench.
We used two of the top pieces of wood. The bottom bit of wood was cut to size to to use as a coat rack. As you can see from the picture the the wood is not perfect however, that is what we liked about it. We figured that it added character and therefore, we didn't care if it was a little crooked.


Step 2: Cut the wood to size. We wanted to make a small bench so we cut one piece 30' inches [Top of the bench]. We cut two legs which were 18' inches.

The picture above is one of the legs.

Step 3: Cut the stabilizers at a 45 degree angle. [cut 2]

Step 4: Start putting it together with screws. I am sure nails would work too but I would suggest using screws.
Note: You will need two people to assemble the bench.


Step 5: Have a seat.


Finished Product


Side Note:
If you are interested in recycled wood check at a local fence company. They usually have a lot of old wood that they are willing to give away. It is also beneficial to keep your eyes out for old wood on the side of the road. Neighborhoods seem to always be throwing away wood. If you have any questions about this project please contact me! I will be happy to help answer any questions. Remember that if you are wanting a bench of your own and you are in the Chattanooga area I might be able to cut you a deal!

Happy Crafting.

Buy It?

Don't want to make it--buy it. I now have some of my crafts on Etsy! That's right, I am selling some of my crafts online. My friend and I have been so busy making crafts that it is now taking over our homes. In order to continue funding out crafting habits we decided to sell some of our stuff online. I hope you enjoy.

Visit our Etsy page by going to
www.etsy.com
GreenTreeAccessories

or by copying and pasting the website below in your browser.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/GreenTreeAccessories?ref=si_shop

Mosaic What? Mosaic a Stool- additional photos

This is a picture of the mosaic stool once it was finished.

Above is a picture of Step 7 from the mosaic project. I was having a hard time getting other pictures to post.

GOOD LUCK! I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Mosaic What? Mosaic a Stool

Materials Needed:
Stool or table
Paint {optional}
Tiles
Grout
Hammer {or something to smash hard to smash the tiles with}
Super Glue

Step 1:
Paint the stool or table. We painted our stool white but feel free to paint your work of art a different color.

Step 2:
Draw a pattern or picture to mosaic. You can freehand this design or print an image off the internet and trace it.

Step 3:
Smash the tiles to little pieces!! I actually had a good time doing this. We used a hammer and put the tiles in a plastic bag so we didn't make a mess.

Step 4:
Start super gluing the bits of tile to the stool

Step 5:
Let the glue dry overnight or according to the directions.

Step 6:
Mix grout according to the directions

Step 7:
Use hands or mixing knife to spread the grout in the cracks

Step 8:
Scrape the extra grout off the top of the tiles and let grout dry.

Step 9:
Get a damp rag and wipe the tiles clean

Note: This project doesn't have to be expensive. What we spent: Stool 1.00, Grout 8.00, tiles-free. The other materials used we already had.