SATURDAY DIY: Paper Pinwheel Flower Bouquet

Happy Saturday!

One of my favorite people, Tiffany, from one of my favorite Etsy stores and blogs ( Kitten Paws Vintage), suggested we start doing more DIY projects again and I'm more than happy to oblige! 

I figured since it's (almost) spring and these are all the rage at weddings right now I'd do the Paper Pinwheel Flower Bouquet.

This project is SUPER easy and is the perfect gift if you're looking for something sweet but unconventional.

Also, another upside is they won't wither and die in three days! ZING!

First, collect colored paper or appropriately themed paper

Next, collect your supplies: 1. Brads (I got mine at the local craft store) 2. Plant stakes (local craft store) 3. Scissors 4. Hot glue (optional) 5. Not Pictured: Hole Punch (optional)

Let's get down to crafting! Cut the paper into a square. It can be either 2x2in, 3x3in, etc. For this project I did 2x2in but most people prefer 3x3in. 

Fold the paper corner to corner, and then again (with the opposite corners) corner to corner til it looks like the picture below:

When you unfold it, it should have folds in the paper that look like below as a cutting guide. Next, use your scissors and cut each fold 1/2 to the middle. 

Once you've made your cuts, it should look like the picture below

Next, use the hole punch or scissors to make a small hole in the left side of each triangle and one in the middle  of the square

Next, pull each corner with the hole in it towards the middle and put the brad through it: as shown below

After, you've put the brad through each of the holes in the triangles, push it through the hole in the middle of the pinwheel to fasten it. 

Next, place the plant stack against the back of the brad

Then, fold the back of the brad over the plant stack to secure it. (use hot glue if you feel it needs extra securing!)

Voila!

Here is a bouquet of these I made back in August for one of my best friends birthdays with some lollipops thrown in:

Now onto a photoshoot for the Etsy Store.
I hope whatever your Saturday holds it's equal parts relaxing and fun!

Happy Halloweeeeeeeennnnnn!!!

After a weekend of costume parties, eating desserts, and general shenanigans with friends, I think tonight is a great night to just enjoy a (not so) scary movie and enjoy some comfort food. I love seeing all the costumes coming in online, especially DIY ones and here are some of our own from this weekend..

 Leah as a Pinata and Lindsey as the Riddler

Sam as a Christmas Tree and Annie as a Christmas Present

A super easy Halloween dessert made with chocolate pudding, oreo crumbles sprinkled on top and RIP written on Milanos Cookies

BATMAN VILLAINS: Lindsey , Ricky as the Scarecrow, Matt as the Joker

DIY: Yarn Mache Art

If you haven't fallen into a deep obsession yet over pinterest, now is the time! This totally obsess-worthy site shows the sheer magnitude of how creative people are and it blows my mind! I have spent a few (...) hours past my normal bedtime lately lurking through and dreaming about all the cute projects I could someday make if I only had a hypothetical this or that. I, however, stumbled upon one colorful yarn project that caught my eye and used things that most people have around their house!

First, gather your supplies:

Elmers Glue

Plastic Tupperware/Bowl

A paintbrush/ something to use to spread the glue

Balloons

Water

 Yarn in your favorite colors

Next, blow up the balloon to a small/medium size. It's up to your discretion how big you want your yarn art to be!

Next, mix the water and the glue in your plastic bowl or tupperware to a watered down soupy consistency (Half Water, Half Glue)

Next, start wrapping up the balloon in all directions til the balloon is mostly covered (don't use individual strips of yarn, I have found that it works best if it is one long piece). Make sure to pull the yarn tight around so that pieces do not become loose once you start applying the glue.

After you have made sure that all the yarn is covered in the watery glue find a place to hang up the balloons so that they can dry without being disturbed.

Once the yarn has dried (usually overnight), go ahead and pop the balloon with a needle and pull the balloon through one of the holes of the yarn. WARNING: Below is what happens when you do not cover all the yarn in glue or if you pop the balloon before the yarn has dried.

This is an example of what they are supposed to look like if you follow all of the steps!

Good Luck and Happy Crafting!