Monday, January 4, 2010

Some great blogging tips & the 1st project of the New Year!

I learned so much this weekend! I was not really happy with my blog lately, and knew I needed to re-do a few things, so after reading some great info from my Friend Donna over at Funky Junk, read her wonderfully informative post HERE, I knew just what I had to do, and I also knew where to find out HOW to do the things I had no idea about! Check out Sneaky Momma for some great How-to's!


Now on with some craftyness....I was also just itching to get into my craft room and make something new, and non-holiday. I had no idea what, but I had been playing around with some place mat ideas in my head, so I thought I would try it out.

I started hand stitching on some birds that I had cut out of felt, and fabric. I did one table runner, and decided that it took way too long to hand sew them on, so I finished the rest with my machine. I made 3 sets, 2 different owls sets, and one little birdie set! The tree limbs are all made from brown felt, and are just from a patterne that I drew out. Very simple, but very cute!




I can take special orders if you are looking fro a certain color/them. They are all available on my ETSY store. Thanks for stopping by! I am linking up to:
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40 comments:

Charity said...

Oh I love the little chick a dee's. I would have to do them on my machine to, that much hand stiching gets old. Great job.

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

How cute...LOVE them! Hope you have a great week.

Blessings,
Linda

Jeanette said...

They are so cute. You did a really nice job

Old Time Cindy said...

I like the bird theme...looks cute!
Living it up at Lakewood,
Cindy

Anonymous said...

Cute! Don't sell the owls, you love owls! Love them all!
Krista

Unknown said...

Those are so cute! I love the detail to them. You really did a great job!

Nancy

Tiffany said...

These are some of my favorite things I have seen in a long time! SO cute! Thanks for sharing them!
-Tiff

Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking said...

How tweet! Sorry I couldn't pass up the corny line... they are adorable!

Kim @ Starshine Chic said...

CUTE!!!!

Barbara Jean said...

Missy,
Love the little tweety birds on the branch!
But of course you know I love birds, cause you have seen my bird nests.

Congratulations on winning one.

Blessings

barbara jean

Amy@TheLemonCottage said...

Missy,
Those are so cute!
I love them.
You are so darn clever!
~Amy

Funky Junk Interiors said...

You amaze me. You just have scraps and you create must haves. Adorable!

Your pictures are really awesome! And your blog, so fresh! LOVE the new logo! You've taken those tips to heart and have done a wonderful job. :)

Donna

Catherine @ van Breugel Design said...

These are so beautiful, I'd be afraid to use them!!!
Just gorgeous!

Sweet Bee Cottage said...

These are very sweet and adorable. I'm just charmed looking at them!

Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming said...

My goodness these are so adorable. The sweater owls...sooooo darling. Love them all.

Bette said...

Those are great!! I love Love the owls!! As always you did a great job.

Delightful Dwelling said...

How adorable! I love the little birds and owls, awesome work.

Angie Holden said...

OOO...love those birds!! Thanks for sharing!

Norma Lee @ Norma Lee Good said...

I love your blog! I am glad to find you and now I'm followin' you so I will be able to keep you with your latest!!!

WhisperWood Cottage said...

These are adorable!

Leslie said...

I love these! Great, great job!

Anonymous said...

These are so cute! I came over from making the world c.u.t.e.r. Can't wait to look around more!

Anonymous said...

You are killing me with these owls and birdies! They are so sweet!

Marci said...

So cute!!! I love them!

Becca said...

I love these!!!! Owls and Burlap! Perfect combo!

Ashleigh said...

As a chi o I love these!!! Totally going to try to make them! Sooo glad you sell them! My first thought was she should sell these! :)

Steph @ somewhatsimple said...

I love those!

Kathleen said...

You are very talented. These are so cute!

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

HI Missy!
That Donna is amazing! I love her ideas. You certainly came through with some adorable pieces to show for it. SWE cute! Great job!
Be sure to link back to Thrifty Thursday! Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday in Tales from Bloggeritaville!

Leigh
Tales from Bloggeritaville
www.lbratina.blogspot.com

Riviera Boardwalk said...

I love your post and I signed up as a follower. Keep on keeping on. I wish you would visit my blogspot and join me too. I'm a raising a 17 yr. old grandaughter and battling lung cancer but I am drinking from my saucer cause my cup has overflowed!
xoxo,
nancy
www.rivieraboardwalk.blogspot.com

Elder Esplin said...

These little birdies make me smile! They are sooooo cute. Great Job!

Jennie @ Cinnaberry Suite

happileah said...

You did a great job, those are so sweet!

Unknown said...

Love those little Hooters!!!!
~Liz

TheFancyFritter said...

How cute! They remind me of my mom! She loves anything with owls on it! :)

Marigene said...

Terrific job...they are adorable!

trish said...

Oh gosh! :o)
Those are cute!
-Trish

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Oh how adorable! I hope that they're all chirping away about how spring is on it's way....soon!

Its So Very Cheri said...

Cute little owls.Very creative.

Cheri

Kristi Flanagan said...

Very cute!!! Sweet little birds! It makes me in the mood for spring!

Kristi
Punkinseedproductions.blogspot.com

Miss Mustard Seed said...

Those little birds are so cute. You have done a wonderful job on these. I wish I had your patience. Thanks for linking up!