Flowers for the birthday girl

From my sister, Audrey, in celebration of my birthday. Two more years girl and it is your turn. Hugs.

From my dearest, Darin, on my 40th birthday.

Up-Cycled Flower Ring

By Watermelon Wishes

Supplies:

• 3 to 5 paper or silk flowers in assorted sizes

• Brad

• Recycled white plastic sealing plug from a carton of half and half, milk or orange juice

Tools:

• Small hole punch (1/8”)

Steps:

1. wash and dry the plug, leaving the ring and dome intact

2. punch a small hole in the center of the plug dome

3. stack the flowers largest to smallest and center them atop the plug dome

4. thread the brad through the flowers and plug dome

5. open the brad and secure the flowers to the plug dome

6. slip the ring onto the finger of choice

A Birthday Quilt

I spent the better part of yesterday sewing a beautiful quilt for baby Isabel’s first birthday.

Colorful and full of whimsy, I kept the project simple by machine stitching precut 2.5” x 40” strips of fabric together.

The quilt is crafted from my all time favorite Wonderland fabrics and backed in a vintage inspired flannel which her father selected.

For added interest, I finished the top with faux stippling. I was able to quickly accomplish the stippling effect by utilizing a decorative scallop stitch and meandering a long and winding trail across the quilt.

I hope Isabel will enjoy the quilt for years to come!