Dainty Felt Coaster DIY

I never used to be a coaster lover until I did this DIY. Then, I discovered how easily they add character to a room. They also save on trying to get ring stains off of your coffee table!

What you need:

Multiple colors of felt

Scissors

Leather punch

Glue gun

Template

Now that you have gathered your supplies, the coasters will come together with ease. To make one coaster:

1. Print and cut out the template.

2. Using the template, cut three scalloped circles.

3. Lay them together so all the edges line up. 

4. Place a spot of glue only in the center, gluing all three pieces together.

5. Punch a hole in the middle of each scallop with your leather punch all the way around.

6. Now, finish gluing the piece together. 

7. Repeat these steps until you have a set! 

This is not the end of my coaster love. I have a few more ideas up my sleeve, so I hope some of you love coasters as much as I do! I have a feeling that some of them may even end up in the shop... an addiction has started. If you make these, nothing would make my day brighter then seeing what you come up with! 

Charlie

Easter Egg Garland DIY

Just in case anyone else is last minute like me, I thought an Easter DIY was fitting! I usually don't decorate too much for Easter (because I often just start decorating for spring), but this garland works perfectly around spring decor, and on the plus side is easy to make! Go gather your craft supplies, string and fun felt colors and lets get started. 

1. Cut an oval shape from your felt colors. 

2. Decorate your eggs how ever you like. 

3. Attach circles to the back of your egg by gluing only the top and bottom. 

4. String all of your eggs together and hang! You're done!!

Tips: I like to use my Olfa circle cutter with felt. You can also sew all your eggs together on your sewing machine if you like. 

What are your favorite Easter crafts?

Charlie

DIY Wall Art - Take 2

Continuing this mini series where I attempt to cover some empty walls using only a little monies, I bring you idea number two... making a banner! I am doing my best to cover our bedroom, and the phrases continue... our bedroom wall may just end up being some kind of affirmation wall!

You will need:

Felt in 3 colors

Mini wooden rod

String

Scissors

Ruler

Favorite adhesive

Sewing machine (optional)

A print out of your saying in a font you like. 

1. Cut a piece of felt 10"x6". 

2. Fold it in half.

3. Mark an angle of your choice and cut.

4. It should look something like this!

5. Fold down an inch and sew or glue.

6. Slide the rod through and attach the string to both ends with a double knot. 

7. Now, decorate with your phrase. To create the letters, simply print our your phrase in a bold font that you like, cut out the letters, pin them to your felt and then cut again. Attach the letters using your favorite adhesive.

Now you have a cute banner to hang on your wall. I think I am going to make one for the door that says "Happy Easter". They're so simple to make and mine came together in under 30 minutes, so go gather your felt and make something fun for you walls!

If you missed the first part of this series click here.

Charlie

Felt Pansies

In an attempt to bring spring inside (without really bringing it inside... allergy queen) on this snowy day, I made some felt pansies.

I fell in love with these little pots at the craft store. Something about mini versions of big things makes me smile! Add some floral foam, felt and wire and then poof! You have a tiny, fake potted plant perfect for your coffee table.

I also placed extra flowers and leaves on the wreath for the front door. Pansies are the perfect spring flower because they can stand up to the freezing temps that always happen during spring in Michigan!

Charlie

Felt Valentine's Envelope DIY

Hopefully you have some extra felt left over from make your mini bunting because you know you're going to make these felt envelopes! You will need felt in the colors of your choice, scissors, a ruler, sewing machine/needle and thread, buttons and a glue gun.

1. Cut a (4.5"x12") rectangle from your felt.

2. Fold it, leaving (2.5") for the flap and cut a decorative edge on your flap. 

3. Sew a blanket stitch up both sides.

4. Make a button hold on the flap, and sew on button.

5. Decorate the front/back as you like using your glue gun. You can use the mini buntings pattern. 

6. You're done!! Write a little note, and send it off and make someone's day!

Tips:

• If you don't have a sewing machine, you can easily sew a blanket stitch by hand (if you're not sure what it is, make Youtube your friend!). You can make a button hole by hand by cutting a slit with scissors and sewing around it. 
• To get the scalloped edge, I used a We R Memory Keepers Magnetic Twist Trimmer. (I am not paid for that name drop, just wanted to share my trick). The other edging was traced and cut with scissors. 

 If you make one, I would love to see it!

Charlie

Autumn Window Cling DIY

I am behind, but fall is finally gracing my front door. I love using contact paper to make window clings. Last year I used wood grain, this year I thought the frosted look was fun! What better shape for fall than maple leaves... I made a pattern for you to use too!

This is a super easy DIY. All you need is: 

Clear contact paper

Maple leaf pattern

Marker

Scissors

1. Trace your shapes to the paper side of the contact paper using the pattern

2. Cut out! Might be good to watch something while you do this since it take a bit of time.

3. Stick them to your windows, mirrors or even walls.

4. Enjoy!

If you make some of these I'd love to feature it. Email me a picture so I can show off all your hard work!

Charlie

DIY Felt Mouse for Kitty

Making kitty toys is on my 28 before 29 list, and I thought maybe some of the other kitty moms would like to know how I did it!

You will need:
Felt
Embroidery floss
String for the tail
Catnip
12' wood dowel
Glue
2 inch circle pattern (bottom of a cup)
Basic sewing supplies

If you don't know how to do a blanket stitch, I used this tutorial.

Ernie definitely approves! He loves smaller toys that he can hold onto and I also made one without a stick so he could carry it up and down the stairs.

Let me know if you make one... I'd love to know how much your kitty enjoyed it!

~Charlie