A Quick Free Craft

Hello!

How is it Thursday already?

Is anyone else a few days behind?

Does anyone else have summer fever?

I sure do!

Last week I needed to spiff up my spot at Station 8.

It just wasn't looking quite like 'me'.

So I decided to do a quick craft to add a little whimsey to my space.

Since I put myself on a spending freeze (ho hum)

I had to get creative with supplies I already had.

So this is what I came up with.

 First, I made my girls have an apple sauce snack 

because I needed another jar.  

Yes, it is true, I buy a certain type of applesauce because of the jar.

After scrubbing it out, I gathered my supplies.

 A little thrifting tip: always check out the craft section.  

I'm always hoarding wisely buying vintage lace from thrift stores.  Lace comes in handy ALL the time in a crafty world.

 I then wrapped my jar in another crafting staple- burlap.

 And since ya'll know how burlap behaves, I coated the edges with my trusty Fray Check to keep the thing from unraveling.

To finish up, I layered with a bit of lace.

I think they would make adorable tea light holders.

But since I don't want to burn Station 8 down, 

I decided to whip up a few fun pinwheels.

 

Here's a little glimpse how it sweetened up my space.

 

I don't really expect anyone to buy these,

but I love the 'fun' element it adds to my little vintage corner of fun.

Then when I have more stuff to add, I get to bring them home and add a little happy to my home!

The moral of this little story: It is wise to hoard crafting supplies! 

Hope you have a happy day!