Friday, September 21, 2012

chicken wire and a garland

Happy Friday! Hope you have had a wonderful week!
It has been such a busy one for me with getting ready for the boutique, and I can't believe it is one week away! I am so excited, but nervous. ;) I am almost done sewing my goodies and building my display. 
 I finished a frame that I am proud to say I built!! I painted it with a light grey and added some chicken wire. I was worried that it wouldn't stand, since this is the first time I have ever built something, but it does!! It is not perfect, but it works! ;)
 Now, it is ready to hang some sweet crocheted hangers, and other pretties.
While I had the chicken wire out, I thought it would be fun to put some on these vintage frames. I have always loved frames with chicken wire, so I am happy to finally have some!
I am going to use the red one to display some of my vintage brooches at the boutique.
And for the pretty green one, a lovely doily to hang on my wall in my living room. Do you have any frames with chicken wire that you like to display things on?
I wanted to add a little color and prettiness to the top of the grey frames, so I made this cute circle garland. I thought I would show you how I made it! I love sewing paper, and there are so many possibilities with different papers and shapes that you can do. 
 :: First, I used a circle punch, and cut out about 30 pieces using scrapbook paper. These sweet papers are by Crate Paper called Pretty Party
 ::Then, pull about 8-10 inches of string out, so you have enough to hang up your garland.
 ::Next, place the circle piece underneath the foot, and start sewing a straight line down the middle. 
 ::Line up the next circle, and continue this was until your garland is as long as you would like it to be!
 ::When you are done sewing, you should have a pretty garland!
 ::That's it! Take some floral Washi tape, and hang to add some prettiness wherever you choose!

Wishing you all a beautiful and crafty fall weekend!! 


44 comments:

  1. It's all looking excellent! Love the garland! Have a great weekend! Ada :)

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    1. Thank you Ada!! Have a lovely weekend, too! xo Heather

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  2. I really love all your beautiful creations. The paper is so pretty, is it scrapbook paper?

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    1. Hi Clara! Thank you so much! Yes, I used scrapbook paper, and these were from Crate Paper, which I just love all there pretty papers. Sorry I forgot to put that in the post, but I just added it! Have a lovely weekend! xo Heather

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  3. I am so impressed that you made your own chicken wire frames...very nice you clever lady!

    Have a very nice weekend! xo

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  4. I LOVE the frames with chicken wire!! Do you sell those? I also love the scrapbook garland. Looks so pretty! Have a great weekend!

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  5. Bravo to you, your display pieces turned out great and I like the little garland touch, too. I am having chicken wire envy... I have a project in mind but have not found anywhere I can buy a small amount and have no use for 50'. Maybe I should just take my example from you and make more projects with it!

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  6. Congratulations. So exciting! I love the frames with the chicken wire. That's a great look and so handy!

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  7. Wow Heather, your talents know no bounds! Well done on building the frame, I just love it - can't wait to see the pics of your boutique stall, it's going to be sooo fabulous. Wishing you a truly happy weekend
    Xoxo

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  8. love the frames and the garland! :) good luck at the boutque...you'll do great! :)

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  9. Great frames, Heather!
    You are going to do great!

    Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Have fun!!

    {{hugs}}
    K.

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  10. Heather you are so clever. I was thinking of using some of that wire the is little squares I just have not done it yet. Good luck at the boutique. Remember to take pictures to share.
    Hugs
    donna

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  11. I am excited for you! I know you will have a great time at the boutique...isn't fall an exciting time? I'm impressed that you built your own display units...you'll get a lot of use out of them! =D

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  12. Great job on the display pieces and don't you love doing a project and having it work out just right! Adorable.

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  13. Oh Heather. You will do so well. Your displays are so adorable!!
    What a great job you did!! Your garland is so cute!! I need to try that.
    Have a lovely weekend. Trish xo

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  14. You've done such an amazing job on everything so far miss Heather! I love everything! I put some chicken wire into a frame a few months ago, and I use it for a display in my booth for my fabric flower pins :) Good luck at your boutique!! I can't wait to see pictures after too! :) :) xo Holly

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  15. Another sweet creation I must do. This looks like the perfect place to hang vintage greeting cards...smiles...Renee

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  16. Okay. I need a sewing machine and a full time assistant to thread it. This is too cute! Love it! The chicken wire frames are great too. Yep. I'll be pinning directly from you site with all this cuteness!

    http://shabbybrocante.blogspot.com

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  17. Heather, I wish you all success. Your display ideas are fabulous. I won't look at chicken wire in the same way again! Elizabeth

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  18. Aren't you having fun! I am smitten with your garland. There are days I wish I owned a sewing machine. Love all the ways you are using your chicken wire. Brilliant.

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  19. Oh my! I think your booth will be spectacular!! So clever!! Love it.

    chris

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  20. Who knew chiken wire could look this good? Lovely little circle bunting too. All the best with your boutique as well.

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  21. What a clever and creative display! I have seen so many wonderful swags and banners over the past few weeks. Yours is darling...and looks so sweet topping your vintage chicken wire screens.
    I hope you have a great weekend, sweet Heather.
    Blessings,
    Carolynn xo

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  22. Your screen/divider thingy is awesome! Since our chicken experiment failed this year, I plan on using our chicken wire for projects, too!

    I made a circle garland too but I just glued my circles. I'm alergic to sewing machines- which is why I admire you seamstresses so much!

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  23. Good luck and have fun - I'm sure you'll be fine though.

    Have a lovely weekend

    Nina x

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  24. Wonderful frames for display! I have one of those circle punches. Hmmm

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  25. So sweet and a perfect way to display....love the circle bunting...now if that doesn't make you happy..nothing will...add a nice Autumn day...and you have joyx100! Hugs

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  26. loving all your beautiful creations! totally inspiring! i adore your vintage chicken wire frames! x susan

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  27. Fabulous display idea! Love the bunting.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  28. Thanks for the Birthday Wishes, I love handy work great display. Congratulations~

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  29. Ooooh, I love this! and I can't believe you made it all by yourself! those circle garlands are just gorgeous, too!

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  30. I love your chicken wire screen and frames! What a lovely way to display your beautiful creations. Best of luck with your boutique! :) --Fran

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  31. Thanks for sharing how to make one of these. so cute!!! I wish I could come to your boutique! Your booth is going to be amazing! You know what else is amazing? YOU WON THE SHABBY APPLE GIVEAWAY ON MY BLOG!!! Email me for more details. Yeah for you!!!

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  32. Great job!

    Note to self: find some chicken wire!!

    Always so much inspiration here miss heather :)

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  33. Love the chicken wire frames for display, that's a great idea. and I LOVE the circle garland, the possiblilites are endless! I may try that too! Have a good show!

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  34. cuter than cuteness...love the garland! (i ♥ chicken wire too :)

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  35. You always have such cute and sweet things here. thank you for sharing your talent! thank you for your kind words to me and my sister regarding our sweet brother. He is so much more better off, we just can't be with him now, but that's okay. :D

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  36. I love the chicken wire screen and the frames....such a brilliant display idea! The garland looks so pretty too Heather.
    Helen x

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  37. Ooh, that is pretty! i love the paper that you showed here. I love the chicken wire panels you made! I been wanting to do a picture frame, like the big one you have. But wow, your stuff looks great. It will work out great for your pretties to display on!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  38. Your boutique is going to be so cool looking! The decor alone would totally draw me in! I also love the garland. I've been looking for a good one to make for my booth and I think this is it!

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  39. Your chicken wire frames turned out great. A wonderful way to display your wares. Best wishes, Tammy

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  40. that is the most beautiful garland i have ever seen!! wow. you are so good.

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  41. What a super cute idea! I have some punches and the circle is my favorite. So much faster than cutting it out of fabric. Love this!

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