Tuesday Temptations

Spring Decorating Edition!

So if Spring's not going to get here on it's blasted own, I'm just going to pretend it's here. :P
Here are some lovely things I've been spying around the interwebs...  They're like a breath of fresh air!

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This first one isn't something I saw recently - I actually went looking for it.  A few weeks ago I got 2 bags of Easter/Spring colored pom poms at the Dollar Store without anything really in mind to do with them [that's ok at the Dollar Store, right?].  So I think I'm going to make a pom pom garland out of them!  For Emmys room!  How cute!

Sort of like so:

Teehee!  Source

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And I have been crushing on this table runner from Martha for a long, long while.  But the likelihood of me actually making this is slim!  All that bias tape - eek.  Maybe an abridged version? :) 

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I adore this pillow from The Mother Huddle!  It's soo sweet!  And I think it'd be adaptable for different sized pillows...  Oh, imagine the fabric combos?!



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I don't know 'bout yall, but we are crazy bird people.  Living in New England means alll sorts of fun birds pay us a visit in Spring.  We actually have two real Cherry trees in our backyard - yummy!  So this year I want to make some bird feeders - they can get pretty pricey to buy!  This one from Design*Sponge looks totally doable and cheap!



I think I'll put mine... outside.  Source

 

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So there you have it!  In the Spring spirit now? :)

A happy Tuesday to you!

Love to all,

Tuesday Temptations

This week I'm thinking function!

I want my new sewing room to be super organized and easy to work in.  So here are a few things I think will totally help make my sewing room easy to work in AND ultra organized!

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My ironing board cover is super gnarly.  I've had one or two several Heat'n'Bond incidents over the course, so my current cover does not a lovely sewing room accent make.
  I'll spare you the visual.  Here is a scrumptious remedy from The Cupcake Goddess:



The Cupcake Goddess - Ironing Board Cover Tutorial

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Since my new sewing room is scant on square footage, I need to get creative.  I can only fit so many desks, shelves, and ironing boards.  What to do?  Use the walls!  I LOVE this idea from The Mother Huddle - it's ingenious and will help me store and organize all the things that would normally clutter up my desk:



The Mother Huddle - Hanging Fabric Baskets

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Seeing as how Emmy is oft covered from the knees down in thread and scraps, I believe it's high time to keep a tidier workspace.  That means blowing with all my might the flotsam and jetsam of a project off the desk is no longer going to be the way I 'clean'.  So this awesome little friend from Sew, Mama, Sew could be the perfect solution!  It's a weighted pincushion with a scrap/thread basket and little pockets for snips and the like.  Genius!  Here is Anna from Noodleheads' gorgeous version.  I LOVE it, and no more scrappy child underfoot! :)



Noodlehead - Weighted Pincushion

 

So those are this weeks Temptations!  I do believe I will be making ALL of them!

Love to all!  And stay tuned for a new tutorial later today!  :D 



Tuesday Temptations

I've decided that in lieu of the 'Inspriation' and 'Gotta Make This' tabs up top there [they will be exiting shortly], I'm going to post every Tuesday about the things I've seen recently that are uber-tempting to try out!

Coo?  Ok!  Let's get down to business then.

I've had the tutorial for this floor cushion printed out since forever, but this new "all grown up" version is definitely tempting me to finally make one!  Love it.



Living With Punks - Floor Cushion



I MUST and WILL bump out like 12 of these Retro Rompers for Emmys summer vacation!  Aren't they absurdly adorable?!

Sewing in No Mans Land - Retro Romper



Seeing as how I'll soon be inhabiting a shiny new sewing space, I figure I oughta keep it shiny with one of these Mug Rugs for my coffee mug and scones [read: wine glass and Cheez-its].  Hey, I can employ my new found quilting skilz!  ;)



Pin. Sew. Press. - Gorge Linen Mug Rug

Soo pretty.

And lastly, I don't want to leave my serger out of the rug action.  This little rug will really make the serger easier to move, too!  She's heavy!  Jess and I have the same serger, and I love that she chose like, the perfect fabric to match all the knobby bits!   Awesome!



Craftiness is not Optional - Little 'Quilt'



So that's it for today!  It looks by my choices that I'm itching for springy prints and warmer weather!  And well, yeah... I am!

Love to all!