Upcycled Tights into Flowers

I think my recent obsession with flowers might indicate that I am VERY ready for spring to get here. But alas,  we received another five inches of snow yesterday so the only flowers in my future are ones I create. Thanks to Tatum at k.i.s.s. {Keep it Simple, Sister} and this tutorial, it is possible make super cute flowers out of, get this, old tights or panty hose. Isn't that awesome? Since I was blessed with three boys, I plan on having my friends with girls save their old ones for me. Can't wait to see their faces when I put in this request! Aren't they beautiful?

Hope you get a chance to visit Tatum's new blog and try out this project!
Blessings to you~



Image and project from {K.I.S.S.} Keep It Simple, Sister

Quilts on Barns... and Such

 There is an old, gold mining town in the mountains near the city where I live. I have been hearing that quilts have been showing up painted on buildings there so I decided a field trip was in order. It was like a treasure hunt to find all six amongst the tattered remains of, what once was, a booming mining community. This is what I found~

 Many thanks to the folks who create and maintain this artwork so the rest of us can enjoy!
 Blessings to you,

Felt Chicks

My day started with a smile when I read this post over at Myrtle & Eunice. Not only are these little guys adorable but the post is so funny that it's worth a visit just to read it! You really should use the links that inspired the chicky poses too. Hilarious!!!

Blessings to you,

Giveaway

Raggedy Station is having a great giveaway of twelve black and white fat quarters. Aren't they pretty? Go over here to enter and good luck!

  Blessings to you~ Luci

Rose Cake

Yesterday I promised you more gorgeous roses today. Just LOOK at this masterpiece! The tutorial can be found at i am baker along with beautiful pictures of each step. Isn't it the most lovely cake you've seen in a very long time? What strikes me most is its simplicity.While you are there, stay a while and enjoy yourself. The hydrangea cake is awesome too and also has a tutorial available. I promise... you will be inspired!
 































Blessing to you~ Luci

Rosette Obsession

I LOVE flowers! All kinds. I can't think of any that I don't like and some are SO amazing to me that I just marvel at creation whenever I look at their details. I liked them when it wasn't cool to like them and so, the recent trend to use flowers on anything and everything as fashion accessories  is a big smile maker for me. This week I've been making the pretty, little rosettes that have been showing up all over. They are easy enough to make yourself so give it a try! I noticed there are several tutorials available already that are very good. They vary only slightly from the way I make mine.

For my necklace I cut a 1" width of fabric (WOF) strip so that, when finished, it wouldn't stand out away from my body too far. The two smaller roses on the necklace were made from 1" strips that were cut from a fat quarter so only 21" wide. For the orange pin shown below I made the strip 1 1/2" wide These can be made from scraps, sheets or an old shirt too so very economical!

 I then fold the strip in half length wise, right sides together. I press mine to make it behave but you don't have to.

                                Tie a knot in the end and fold the tail back on itself. Glue in place.

Circle around a couple times until you have a nice bud, gluing as you go. Then, twist the fabric strip, dot with glue and continue around, twisting every so often as you see fit. I like to stagger the twists so they aren't all in the same place. Add a dot of glue after each twist and any place where it needs stability.

                            When it reaches the desired size, glue the tail to the bottom of the rose.

Attach to a piece of felt and add a pin backing if you plan to wear it as a pin or if making a necklace, layer the chain in between the felt and roses.

                                                               SO feminine and pretty!

Tomorrow.... more beautiful roses but something completely different! Blessings to you~ Luci

Easy Alfredo Sauce

If given the choice between a white sauce and a red sauce I will pick white every single time. Yes, I know it clogs arteries and so I must ration my consumption of it. This recipe is limited to special occasions for that reason and believe me... it is "lick the bowl" good.

                                         Alfredo Sauce
                                1-8oz. brick cream cheese
                                1c. milk
                                1/2c. butter
                                1c. Parmesan cheese (use the good stuff if you have it)

Heat the first three ingredients in a saucepan until they blend together. Then shut off heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth. That's it! I told you it was easy! Pour over cooked pasta and enjoy!

Blessings to you~ Luci