Patriotic Pocket! Recycled & Upcyceld

May 24, 2016

Hi Everyone!

I hope that you are enjoying a nice long weekend, and celebrating the many brave men and women who have fought for our country and mad the ultimate sacrifice. “Home of the free, because of the Brave”…

And, with all that extra free time you were able to gather this weekend…here is an excellent project to make & show your red, white, and blue spirit! This was simply made from an old pair of mens jeans, but just the pocket and a little extra fabric is needed–(make sure they are old, and not currently in use! haha)

The directions are below on how to create this beauty…

I just think this projects is great as a little decoration all summer long. I could also see it used on your party table, or as an accent piece throughout the summer! Either way, we hope you enjoy this fabulous little project, please feel free to ask questions and enjoy.

It’s hot out there already, stay cool!

And as always, Happy Crafting!

Pair of Petals

Craft by JoAnn Nehme

Supplies Needed For Patriotic Pocket: (Of course this can be varied to create the look you desire, but this is how I made mine)

Pair of old Jeans-remove pocket/Men’s if you want a slightly larger end product
Yard stick or wooden dowel
String for a hanger
Clip art Flag
Doily
Sizzix Eileen Hull flower layers with heart and leaves die cut
Die cut leftover denim from jeans to make denim flower
I used the scalloped circle on Sizzix Eileen Hull’s cookie box die cut
Run a stitch around the circle and pull and gather (if you have a yo yo sew a button on)
Star die cut or punch
Tim holtz stitch thinlit
Tim holtz stamps stampers anonymous /Tim holtz ranger distress ink
Beacon adhesives glue

Cut out pocket leavening a little fabric on top of pocket so you can fold over fabric on to your stick or dowel. You can use double side sticky tape or a running stitch with embroidery floss or glue how ever you want to attach your pocket to the twig or stick.. Then just add and glue what ever you like flag, clipart, and flowers. Tie a string hanger on you stick and your done. Hang and enjoy. I hope you like this project it’s super easy and fun .. Happy crafting ..

This was made with Sizzix Eileen Hull’s block die cut covered with burlap and patriotic clip art.

Clip art from bonfiresandwine.com

Nevermore Halloween Tag

Oct 4, 2015

Hello Everyone!

Halloween is quickly approaching…yay! Here’s a is a cool tag handmade by JoAnn Nehme, @sage2352! This tag is sure to be a real treat at your Ghoulish gatherings, and Halloween happenings! I just love the fall colors mixed with the raven.

This tag was made using: Ranger distress ink Sizzix Tim holtz Raven and tag Die cut Rubber stamps Manilla card stock

Halloween paint stick frame . Sizzix Tim holtz die cuts Ranger distress ink Card stock

We hope you enjoy this project as much as we do! Questions? Please ask!

Happy Crafting!

Pair of Petals

Fall for Sunflowers (as if you don’t love them already)

Aug 25, 2015

Hey Everyone!

We hope you are all enjoying the last hoo-rah of summer! It’s a gorgeous night here in the Hudson Valley. I plan on soaking up every last bit of summer while its still here. Buuuuuuut, Fall is just around the corner…and for those of you who want get a head start on Fall home decor; here is another great project from JoAnn Nehme @sage2352 on Instagram.

We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer and more even more beautiful Fall days ahead.

If you have any questions please ask!

As always…Happy, Happy, Crafting!

Pair of Petals

The frame for this project was made using paint sticks from the hardware store. If you ask they will always happily give you a ton. They come in handy for lots of great projects!

Have any ideas for paint sticks? We would love to hear them!

Here is what you will need to complete this look…but always remember you can customize your frame in anyway, that’s what makes this project to fun and versatile.

So here’s what you’ll need:

Sizzix Stephanie Barnard pennant die cut
Eileen Hull travel tag ,leaves, Fringe flower die cut and flower thinlits
Tim Holtz tattered florals jumbo and tattered florals die cut, alphabet die cut, Bird silhouette die cut, alphabet block talk lower case
Flower and leaf paper punch
Sentiments set shadow press debossing happy and shadow press station ranger brayer
Distress inks and black archival ink
Bazzill paper
cordinations paper
Graphic 45 paper
Glue stick
Tim holtz stapler
Chip board for the bird and black deco art Americana paint
Brown tissue paper and green crepe paper
mini clothespins -Paper mart

Sunflowers

Sun flower garland mantel decor…

This garland was made for a friends bridal shower…and it looked absolutely beautiful. This could be used for any number of celebrations.

Dreamy Dreamcatcher

Aug 13, 2015

Hello Friends!

Here’s another great do-it-yourself project handmade by JoAnn Nehme! I just love this project. These are so beautiful and can be customized to any color scheme you can dream up. Easy to make, pretty to look at, great as a gift. Now that’s what I’m talking about…

Have a question? Ask us! We love feedback.

Here’s what to do next (run to the store and buy these supplies, or dig through your craft room and find some cool left over scrappy materials!)

Dream catcher supplies needed:

*5in embroidery hoop

*Sizzix Eileen Hull doily die cut or Tim Holtz doily embossing folder – These can also be made using a store bought doily.

*Jute, twine , ribbon and yarn of choice to wrap hoop

* I used a doily die cut on white Bazzill paper…You can also use Water color paper or scrapbooking paper Tim holtz distress stains and distress ink..

*Embellishment die cuts – Sizzix Eileen Hull – Flower layers with heart leaves and new flower thinlets.

* Tim holtz feather and hearts die cut and rubber stamp Dream.

*Embellishments of choice beads feather Leaves hearts etc.

Directions:

1. Wrap embroidery hoop

2. Weave on doily and adjust as weaving on doily to make it centered. I use a yarn needle for this. End with yarn in the back for a hanger…

3. Next loop on your ribbon or yarn for your fringe on your Dreamcatcher add beads leaves flowers of your choice … I die cut leather with Eileen’s doily die cut I have used this die many many times and it still cuts perfectly…

Some of the Dreamcatchers I made .. So much fun for all ages..

Oooooooooh Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh 🙂

These make great gifts or are fun as a group activity …

We hope you love this project as much as we do.

Happy Crafting,

Pair of Petals

Wally. We allllll love Wally.

Jun 10, 2015

Hello Friends!

So, anyone that knows me…knows that I looooooooove sweet bunny wunnies. I really do. I guess I never realized how much I loved them until I came across Wally. He’s become a bit of an Internet sensation. People love him, and so do I.

My husband actually said to me the other day “if you saw that bunny hopping down the road, you’d follow it to wherever it was going”…

I have to admit, he’s 100% correct. I’d end up in the middle of the woods, lost, but with a couple really sweet photos of the rabbit next to a field of flowers. Who knew.

Anyway, so instead of chasing this bunny down I decided I should just draw him. He’s cute, and paintable, and that will make me happy. So here he is. Wally.

Be sure to follow him on Instagram. He’s amazing. I don’t want to steal photos without permission so just take my word for it and go look at him. And in the meantime…here are my watercolor illustrations and drawings!

@Wally_And_Molly

Check out more of my art also by clicking here: Michelle’s Art

Happy Crafting!

Michelle@ Pair of Petals

Whimsy Watercolors

May 11, 2015

Hello Everyone!

I’ve been working recently on updating my personal online portfolio. I’d love for you all to take a look and give me any feedback you may have.

This work is mostly my whimsy Watercolors that I hope to grow in the future. As you will see most of my art is inspired by nature and beautiful bright colors.

I hope you enjoy taking a peek in to my collection.

Michellemooreart.crevado.com

Happy Crafting!

Michelle Moore @ Pair of Petals

Handmade Lavendar Sachets

Apr 29, 2015

Hello Everyone!

Here’s a great project just in time for Mothers Day! These beautiful handmade Lavendar sachets were handmade by JoAnn Nehme. Here’s how she did it:

I sewed mine by hand but you could use a sewing machine.

Supplies:

Sizzix Eilleen Hull’s Box
Flower Layers with heart
Leaves diecut, cake stand, cookie box die cut
Wool felt and fabric of your choice
Embroidery floss and needle
Buttons ribbon rubber stamps
Scrapbooking paper jute twine
Lavender from Amazon This is when you can use all your pretty little scraps of ribbon , fabric and lace from your other projects. You can also use old shirts!

This how I put them together…If you use the cake stand die cut, cut one piece of fabric or woolfelt at a time.

Cut 2 and sew ltogether.

Fill with the lavender and sew it up..

I made 3 in a bundle and tied them up with jute.. Put a little tag on it and your done. You have a pretty little gift to give or keep .

We hope you enjoy this project! If you have any questions at all, please ask!

Happy Crafting!

JoAnn Nehme @ Pair of Petals

Sage2352 on Instagram 🌷

Spring & Summer Floral Wreath

Mar 31, 2015

Hi Everyone!

Wow! I just can’t get over this absolutely stunning wreath that was handmade by my mom JoAnn Nehme. Each flower is handmade and absolutely beautiful.

This is the perfect wreath to welcome sunshine and flowers in to your home. I just love it, truly a work of art.

You can find her on Instagram @sage2352.

This was made using:

Grapevine wreath
Sizzix Eileen hull’s flower w/layers-heart die cut

Check out Eileen’s Blog!

http://www.eileenhull.com

For the Peach white and yellow flowers Flower 3d fringed pink flowers Flower 3d#2
the little orange flowers leaves Tim holtz Garden greens die cut
Leaves die cut
Memory box Fern die cut
Crepe paper tissue paper from papermart
Susan Tierney Cockburn tools
Ribbon redleadpaperworks.com
Tim holtz distress ink
Green and white bazzill scrapbooking paper

If you have any questions please ask! We love your feedback!

Happy Spring, Happy Crafting!

Pair of Petals

Cereal Box Birdhouse Project

Mar 29, 2015

Hello All!

This green little birdhouse was made just in time to welcome the Spring days ahead. It’s perfect for decoration. These would also be cute for christmas as ornaments for the tree. They would also be great as a gift for a friend or teacher. They are just beaming with charm. Handmade by JoAnn Nehme or @Sage2352 on Instagram!

We just love Eileen Hull’s projects and die cuts…check out her blog!

http://www.eileenhull.com
Here’s how this prject was made:

sizzix eileen hull’s cookie box diecut Flower layers with heart and leaves die cut.
Scrapbooking paper I used graphic 45 scrapbooking paper
Glue stick
craft scissor
3/8 in whole punch
Small piece of Spanish moss
Mini bird from the craft store
Tim holtz Distress ink and paints
Clothespin or binder clip for holding
You can also use recycled ceral boxes for this project

If you have any questions please ask!

Happy Crafting,

Pair of Petals