Really Quick Craft - Scented Sachet

These took less than five minutes all together and the rose scent makes me happy whenever I open the drawer. (Yes... I know that sounds lame... and I'm okay with that)

^All You Need^

I used a large (clean) tomato can to draw a perfect circle on the back side of scrap cloth (these were from the owl artwork last week)

Cut a half inch outside on your line to give a good bit of room to turn the ends in.

Then bast along the line you drew.

Make sure the ends of the thread are on the right side of the fabric

Fill the center with about a tablespoon of dried flowers or herbs. I used roses from bulkapothecary.com 

While pulling both ends of the thread slowly, use your thumb to tuck the ends into the bag. 

Pull the string tightly and tie off.

My first go, I didn't leave enough edge to tuck in, it doesn't look bad, but I'm a perfectionist.

5 Minutes = Really Quick

For B

After a month of piddling, poking, and searching the bargain bins for cute scraps of cloth, I have finally completed a piece for Britney's Nursery.

  I can't take full credit for the idea as I've been seeing hundreds of embroidery hoop art popping up all over Pinterest,

But the design is all mine.

And I have to admit - I'm a wee bit proud of it! (Note; St Patty's Irish spirit is still present)

The owls are felt and the nest, burlap. Canvas for the background to make it sturdy and a few pieces of quilting fabric for pattern.

Also felt on the branch. Close up, it looks like tooled leather. 

I LOVE IT!

And a quote from Shakespeare's 12th Night.

Congrats Britney and Scott! What a beautiful family!

-Crys

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