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:
The Girl Creative



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40 comments:

  1. CharityJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    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.

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  2. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:35 PM

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

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  3. JeanetteJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    They are so cute. You did a really nice job

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  4. Old Time CindyJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:19 PM

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

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:45 PM

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

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  6. UnknownJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:48 PM

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

    Nancy

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  7. Tiffany January 4, 2010 at 6:50 PM

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

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  8. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:35 PM

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

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  9. Kim @ Starshine ChicJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    CUTE!!!!

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  10. Barbara JeanJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    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

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  11. Amy@TheLemonCottageJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:30 PM

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

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  12. Funky Junk InteriorsJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    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

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  13. Catherine @ van Breugel DesignJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:50 PM

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

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  14. Sweet Bee CottageJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:51 PM

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

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  15. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingJanuary 5, 2010 at 1:26 AM

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

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  16. BetteJanuary 5, 2010 at 6:33 AM

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

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  17. Delightful DwellingJanuary 5, 2010 at 6:42 AM

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

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  18. Angie HoldenJanuary 5, 2010 at 7:40 AM

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

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  19. Norma Lee @ Norma Lee GoodJanuary 5, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    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!!!

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  20. WhisperWood CottageJanuary 5, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    These are adorable!

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  21. LeslieJanuary 6, 2010 at 4:59 AM

    I love these! Great, great job!

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2010 at 5:09 AM

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

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2010 at 6:15 AM

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

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  24. MarciJanuary 6, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    So cute!!! I love them!

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  25. BeccaJanuary 6, 2010 at 3:37 PM

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

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  26. AshleighJanuary 6, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    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! :)

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  27. Steph @ somewhatsimpleJanuary 7, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    I love those!

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  28. KathleenJanuary 7, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    You are very talented. These are so cute!

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  29. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleJanuary 7, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    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

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  30. Riviera BoardwalkJanuary 7, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    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

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  31. Elder EsplinJanuary 7, 2010 at 10:19 PM

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

    Jennie @ Cinnaberry Suite

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  32. happileahJanuary 8, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    You did a great job, those are so sweet!

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  33. UnknownJanuary 8, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    Love those little Hooters!!!!
    ~Liz

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  34. TheFancyFritterJanuary 8, 2010 at 12:13 PM

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

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  35. MarigeneJanuary 8, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    Terrific job...they are adorable!

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  36. trishJanuary 10, 2010 at 12:52 PM

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

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  37. Mid-Atlantic MarthaJanuary 10, 2010 at 6:07 PM

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

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  38. Its So Very CheriJanuary 10, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    Cute little owls.Very creative.

    Cheri

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  39. Kristi FlanaganJanuary 11, 2010 at 6:18 AM

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

    Kristi
    Punkinseedproductions.blogspot.com

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  40. Miss Mustard SeedJanuary 11, 2010 at 7:23 PM

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

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