According to the calendar it is officially spring! We have had an unusually bitter winter in the south so I am ready!
I can't think of a better way to usher in spring that to be co-hosting the Swing Into Spring link party! This week has been filled with such amazing creativity!
Today's theme is Spring Porches & Wreaths. You don't have to be a blogger to join the fun. Look through the thumbnails below and click any picture that you are interested in checking out! It will take you straight to that blog. Before you do that, I'd love for you to take a look at my Spring Bunny Embroidery Hoop Wreath and the posts of the other 2 fabulous ladies that I am co-hosting with!
I knew that I wanted to do something with my Silhouette Cameo and fabric. The first thing that I did was head to the online store and purchase a bunny image. It is saved to my library for ongoing use. I sized it to the appropriate size. I stepped away to get my fabric ready to cut. If you do not have a Silhouette, you could easily print an image online to make a pattern and continue!
I cut my fabric to fit my mat.
I used Silhouette's heat interfacing for fabric. I know you can use other heat bond interfacing, but for my first go I decided to use their product.
I followed the directions and ironed the interfacing to the green fabric. It has now turned this fabric into an iron on piece.
My bunny is now cut and I'm ready to iron it to my burlap that I'm using as the background.
Follow the directions for the iron on interfacing you are using. I ironed it down.
I can't tell you how quickly this came together! Time to place the fabric in the embroidery hoop!
Just trim off the excess fabric around the hoop. I ended up placing the above hook off-center to the left so that I could attach the floral piece to it.
I had leftover flowers from my Spring Monogrammed Wreath. I just cut and wired them together to make a fairly equal spray. The center area is for the bow.
I slid a piece of Velcro between the 2 parts of the hoop to hang it.
It's very simple and will easily carry me until I hang a summer wreath!
Here is the schedule for the week!
Mantels (Monday)
Craftberry Bush, French Country Cottage, The Lilypad Cottage
Recipes (Tuesday)
Marty’s Musings, Atta Girl Says, My Soulful Home
Crafts (Wednesday)
At the Picket Fence, Petticoat Junktion, Uncommon Designs
Vignettes (Thursday)
Worthing Court, Stone Gable, Home is Where the Boat Is
Porches & Wreaths (Friday)
The Everyday Home, Our Southern Home, Confessions of a Plate Addict
It's time to link up your porch and wreath projects for spring! I can't wait to see what you've created!!!
Link Parties that OSH parties at on occasion! Sunday: DIY Show Off Monday: Between Naps on the Porch, Home Storis A to Z Tuesday: Not Just A Housewife, The Scoop at Cedar Hill Farmhouse and Inspire Me Party at A Stroll Thru Life, Setting for Four – Project Inspire{d}, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia Wednesday: Savvy Southern Style Thursday: My Repurposed Life, From My Front Porch to Yours, Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life ,No Minimalist Here , Imparting Grace Friday: French Country Cottage, Miss Mustard Seed Furniture Friday, Common Ground, The Charm of Home, Rooted in Thyme, Imparting Grace, Keep Calm and Link Up, My Romantic Home – Show and Tell Friday, Craftberry Bush – Inspiration Gallery Friday, SnapCreativity – Show and Tell, Tatertots and Jello
Marty Walden says
I should have saved all those hoops I had many years ago for my cross stitch projects. Your wreath looks adorable! Thank you for sharing and hosting our linky party, Christy!
Christy says
Thanks bunches, friend! Thanks for including me!! XXOO Christy
Jenifer says
Great DIY. Perfect for Easter 🙂
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Christy says
Thanks so much, Jennifer! It was a fun project!!! ~Christy
Shirley says
Adorable wreath!!!……just the perfect thing for Spring!!…love it!
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Christy says
Thanks, Shirley! Have a wonderful spring! ~Christy
Vanessa says
Christy that is just so, so darling! I love it!
Vanessa
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Christy says
Thanks bunches, Vanessa!!! ~Christy
linda jenkins says
This is by far the cutest wreath I have seen, not to mention how easy it is to make. What a clever idea. Thanks for sharing. I also love the wrought iron you have it hanging on.
Christy says
Oh, my…I’m blushing! You have made my day!! Thanks bunches, Linda!!! XXOO Christy
Sheryll & Critters. says
And Christy, do you and other east coast Southerners have a ton of weird, unknown weeds this year now? UGH……. I do. I am so very close to using weed killer……. I hate to do it, but I am so overwhelmed this Spring.
Sheryll & Critters. says
Oh I so love this…… and so needing it right NOW. I can’t completely copy it, but going to try. Gosh does this mess up my wonderful plans to pull the multitude of weeds in my back yard……. grin…… NOT!!!
Cynthia says
Love this project and the burlap adds such texture to this hoop. It doesn’t feel much like spring in Northern NJ at all.
Cy nthia
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mila bassett says
Hi Christy, what a cute idea! I hope you don’t mind if I borrow it for my daughter’s room decor! I think she’ll have a blast helping me put it together (we certainly had loads of fun making a Spring wreath that I am linking). I found your blog through Amy at AttaGirl Says, look forward to exploring it!
Love all the inspiration in the link party.
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Christy says
Thanks you so much!!!! I love hearing about mother/daughter projects! My daughter does a lot with me. Happy crafting! ~Christy
Suzy says
That is sooo adorable, Christy! Love, love, love it. And it’s my kind of project too – quick and easy. I think I’ll be borrowing my daughter’s Silhouette.
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Nancy says
Very cute Christy! Love the bunny!! I really need to get a Sillouette one of these days! !
Nancy
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karen says
I’m a sucker for polka dots. Pretty dang cute wreath. Thanks for the party!
Christy says
Thanks bunches, Karen!!! ~Christy
Mary says
Adorable Bunny Wreath~ love the polka dot fabric with the burlap!
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