I feel like I haven't had much time to devote to the things I typically write about--primarily cooking and crafting. But, the other day our nanny said something to the effect of: "I am amazed by what you have been able to accomplish." And when I thought about it, she was right. In the midst of a busy work schedule, a 7 month old, travel and just the tasks of everyday life, I have still managed to do some of the things that I love.
Recently, a friend posted on her Facebook that she needed to stop spending all her time pinning things on Pinterest and actually make some of the things that she's pinned. Good idea, Lindsey. One of my favorite boards that I've been adding things to is my "Feelin' Festive" board, which is a place for all things that are holiday related. With the 4th of July just this month, most of my pins featured glorious red, white and blue (a favorite color combo of mine, with or without the patriotic undertones). So, on a recent weekend at our family's lake home, I managed to recreate one of my favorite pins--a rag wreath. It was simple and turned out so perfect--every time I walk in my front door I have to smile.
The tutorial that I borrowed the idea from is great, so there's no need for me to redesign the wheel--just check out the instructions here. I don't know for sure what size wreath she used, but mine is 19" in diameter. I ended up using about 3 yards of fabric and my little bunting says "America the Beautiful."
I can picture myself making another one of these for the fall.
