MISSONI {for Target} Tiered Serving Trays

When Missoni came out with a line for Target, I waited 2 days before venturing out to my local store. I was interested in seeing what all the fuss was about. Several things were gone, but there was still plenty leftover (lucky me!) I grabbed up only a few items: 2 coffee mugs, 2 storage bins, and a couple of the plastic dinner, salad, and appetizer plates with the intention of using them for two separate tiered serving trays.

So to make the tiered trays:

I already had some Dollar Tree glass candlesticks.....

which I spray painted with Krylon's Dual Paint + Primer (in Satin Black)

and attached them to each other using E-6000 glue.

#1

#2

The plates before being assembled

This plate is my favorite

These serving trays were really easy to make & I can't wait to use these or gift them!

{They'd be great for serving "small bites" at a party, shower, or tailgate} 

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{Coffee Filter} Ruffled Box

As I was trying to make coffee filter flowers (a Pinterest inspiration) for the upcoming wedding, I came up with an idea! What if I cut the folded filters into four pieces, folded them, and then glued them to something in rows to create a ruffled effect??!!

And that's just what I did.

Using a cardboard beer box I had on hand (cut down to the handle length) and my hot glue gun, I got to work. I decided to do the ruffles at random and not row by row. Easy Peasy. 

But, this project was a little time consuming, due to the fact that I decided to line it with fabric. I did each section separately (& used hot glue to attach the pieces) instead of trying to sew a lining to put inside.

   

Currently holding my vintage Tang jars & paper lidded jars (#3)   :)

Makes a perfect box to hold craft supplies,

to put vases full of flowers in,

store momentos, 

or use as a gift basket!

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Patchwork Handkerchief Tablecloth

A few months ago I acquired a fun collection of around 40 handkerchiefs. I wasn't really sure what to do with them, but we were going to have company for Matt's birthday weekend and I didn't want to have a "naked" table.

First, I started with sewing two handkerchiefs together to make a mini runner and then decided to go all the way and make a tablecloth. I've never done a sewing project of this caliber before and I was a little intimidated. After sewing one complete row to another row, I knew it wasn't going to be that hard.

Materials:
24 Handkerchiefs (each measures 14x14 inches)
Sewing Machine
Neutral Thread (I used white)
Iron

1. Start with two (I used coordinating colors) handkerchiefs and place them right side facing each other (their nice side).

2. Place the edges right next to each other and sew them together making sure that the needle goes onto both handkerchiefs with the zigzag stitch.  

3. Continue step 2 by sewing on two more handkerchiefs to make a row of 4 total (you will need 6 sets of 4 handkerchief rows- does that make sense?) 

1 #### 

2 ####

3 ####

4 ####

5 ####

6 ####

  1 2 3 4

4. Start with one finished row of 4 and place it right side facing another finished row. Sew all the way down the lined up handkerchiefs. Continue doing this (by having your finished rows done already, all you need to do is sew them together row by row) until finished! 

5. Once you've completely sewn all 24 handkerchiefs together, you will need to hem them. I folded up the tablecloth edges approximately 3 inches up and stitched the top of the hem and the bottom of the hem to make two lines. 

6. (Optional) I went over the corners again to make a visible square. And you're done!

(Sorry it's so wrinkly! I haven't ironed it yet!)

Hope this tutorial wasn't too hard to follow- I'm not familiar with all the correct sewing jargon!! I just love the uniqueness of this tablecloth and it's almost vintage feel :) I really enjoyed making this patchwork tablecloth and hope you feel inspired to make your own!

 I still have leftover handkerchiefs to make something else with- any suggestions?!

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Pinwheels

Armed with an extravagant on-line tutorial (although i love SMP), here is how I made mine:

Supplies:

Pack of double-sided design Scrapbook paper or Cardstock

Paper cutter

Scissors

Pack of brads

Dowels (or Straws)

Hot glue & glue gun

Tape

1. Cut your 12"x12" sheet of scrapbook paper or cardstock into 4 equal squares (each will be 6"x6")

If you want smaller pinwheels, cut into thirds (4"x4")

2. Using scissors, start at the corner and cut towards the center. Leave about a 2"inch circle of space.

3. Using the brad, poke a hole into one of the corners and pull it towards the center. 

3. Moving clockwise, pull up the second corner and poke the brad thru the paper so that the first part is on top.

4. Continue to place the corners in the center while pushing the brad through the paper until you have 4 total and you can distinguish the pinwheel.

5. Push the brad through the center, turn over and secure the brad by pushing out the sides.

Ideas for Pinwheels:

-Use a hole punch and string the pinwheels to make a garland.

-Hot glue or tape the pinwheel onto a dowel and stake in a planter (what I did)

- Keep the brad open, take scissors and snip a hole to push through a straw and then secure it so that it can spin. (If made small, it would make having a drink fun for kids!)

See how I used the pinwheels- they're all the rage now!