Q, R and S

I am a bit behind.   My husband has retired from the military and we have had just a few home improvement projects.  Yes, I am the gopher, lol.   Today I am playing catch-up!
I hope you are having fun with the challenge- I do think having a theme does help!  

For Q I was going to make this:

*BHG

Art using quilts, instead of fabric shown here.  YOU could even scan your quilt and frame the paper.   Hubby was cleaning his side of closet, so I decided not to interfere and thought I would show you my daughter's Queen of Hearts costume, instead. I will take another photo when she wears it later next week. 

*BHG

How cool to use Quilt paper for these. I think I have seen this done in their sister issue

Do It Yourself Magazine.

Here I used an apron(black with circles on it) as part of her costume and added black tulle to the tied part of the ribbon sash. This will go over a an inexpensive short sleeve black dress.  I purchased a black lace applique and stitched on tiny red roses and large roses with some bling. I used a thrift shop necktie to pull this together.  For the crown I used a headband and a gold applique lace.  I stitched the lace on upside down.  She wanted a red heart on the crown.  We found glittery foam stickers. They worked fine. It wasn't the look I wanted, but since she will have to dance, jump and twirl a flag in this outfit-heavy bling was not an option-darn it!

I did add clear tacky glue to stiffen the top of crowd so it actually stands upright.  She usually argues with me about my creations-Halloween ones, anyway.  This time she seems really pleased!   

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R is for Ribbon Photo Corners.   I found this craft over at Martha Stewart's site.  I think I discovered this idea in one of her magazines.  Here is the 411, if you are interested.

It was too late to iron!  I agree with Martha you need to iron your ribbon, for a neat finished look.

 * via Martha Stewart Living

See I should have ironed!   (My grandparents Clifford and Winona)

~S is for Seed packets~

 

I didn't want to toss these packets, so I found another use for them.  I cut the tops off with scissors and used Washi tape.

Next I punched a tiny hole you could use a needle and threaded hemp thread through the holes for a handle. 

I knotted the ends.  I punched out a butterflies and glued them on the string. It would make a cute gift with a gift card tucked inside. My mom will receive one to purchase seedlings, for her window boxes.  I also have a few other floral gifts-can't tell she might be viewing my blog today!

 I also added a few butterflies on the handle. 

Tomorrow letter T will be short, t!  I promise :D