Cardigan to shrug

So today I decided that I need a shrug.  I looked online for one but unfortunately they all cost money...haha.  Well, more money than I am willing to spend on such an item.

Cue Pinterest...  I found this great tutorial for making a shrug from an old cardigan, bingo!  That's what I'm talking about!
  
Here are my before and after photos and a link (click here) to the tutorial.  (I omitted the collar because I like the collar on my cardigan)

I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine!  Have a great day! 



 

Relay for Life

Miss Natalie’s Girl Scout Troop participated in our local Relay for Life last night.  This was an emotional experience for us.  Too many people in our lives have been affected by cancer.  Events like this always bring out the best in people and it was really nice to see our community come together to support this cause.  We were very grateful to be able to attend this event and support the American Cancer Society.  For more information please visit www.relayforlife.org, there is a wealth of information on this site.

As you can probably tell from this picture, it was COLD last night L  We are sooo ready for summer!!!

Coffee Filter Flower Bouquet

Coffee Filter Flower Bouquet

 

Our first tutorial comes from Natalie (Butterfly 3).  This is a very simple art project that is fun for all ages! 

Supplies Needed:
round coffee filters
green pipe cleaners or floral wire
water based paint
small amount of water
vase
spoon
paintbrush
newspaper/packing paper to cover your work space

Steps to complete:
1.  Lay out paper to cover your work space
2.  Take one coffee filter and flatten it onto the paper
3.  Gently drip water onto coffee filter with spoon
4.  Lightly paint coffee filter with water based paint 
5.  Repeat process for as many flowers as you want

6.  Allow coffee filters to dry completely
     (eat powdered donuts while you wait - optional)

7.  Once the filters are dry, gently pinch the middle to form a flower shape

 



8.  Use pipe cleaners or have an adult cut floral wire to desired length and make a loop at one end to hold each flower

9.  Insert flowers into vase filled with stones, pebbles (just something to hold them upright)

 

10.  Enjoy your beautiful handmade flower arrangement that will live forever!

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today!  We hope you enjoy making these as much as we did!