Well, I was tempted to make another one for Fall this year. Is there a more textury season than Fall? I think not. I had a little bit of a different idea though after looking at some of my favorite images of Fall entryways.
I used a long piece of twine to tie fabric strips to and made a garland!
Ok, truth be told, this really isn't much of a garland. I worked on it for about 2.5 hours while watching a movie. When the movie was over, this what I had. More of a little scarf than a garland really. Yup, I made a house scarf! And that's how it stayed.
2.5 hours of cutting and tying was enough.
The fabric I used was a weird stretchy Lycra with a fake burlappy look printed on one side. It really wasn't any good for anything else, but it was perfect for this!
Don't ask me why I had that fabric in the first place...
Can I just say one thing? If you look at my kitchen from this particular angle and ignore what's reflected in the mirror and squint really hard, this little part of the house looks pretty darn good! Never expected that would happen without the use of a sledgehammer.
Anyway.
So it wasn't exactly what I envisioned, but my little house scarf still helps to Fallify this little corner and looks pretty snazzy while doing so.
And it distracts nicely from the plastic floors and 1974 range too!
Linking this project up to Traci's Best DIY Projects of September Party!
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Very cute! Thanks for sharing how you made it with us!
That is some crazy fabric. Were you going to make some burlap stretch pants with it?
Lol at Gwen's comment! This turned out really good-pinning it!
Love the idea, so country , love it! Thanks, I'll have to make one, thinking changing the fabric for holidays, seasons...
It is the perfect size for your mirror. I made one for the window in my hobby room a few years ago, all whites and laces, and man I know what you mean. It took f.o.r.e.v.e.r. and that was using a rotary cutter half the time to speed things up. Still love it to this day though. I am about half way through tying the same strips on a wire wreath and keep giving up.
It's so rustic looking & "down to earth" - I love it!! I'm your newest follower from "live laugh rowe" blog hop. I would love it if you would follow me back: http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/
Thanks
Angie
It's a very cute look. Fabric burlap ...... cool!
Dee
Very cute garland! Love the Fall decor. I'd like to invite you to share this at my party, Twirl & Take a Bow at www.houseontheway.com. I think it'd make a great addition! Plus, there's a great giveaway too!
Leslie
That is cute and very autumn-y! I made a rag wreath once and I am with you.. it took soooo long! Never again!
That is cute and very autumn-y! I made a rag wreath once and I am with you.. it took soooo long! Never again!
I love that fabric (could you send me some? - just kidding...) Two and a half hours, eh? It was worth it!
What a fun extra piece--could be used so many places.
You made a house scarf! ;) Love it. Especially love your writing. I feel like I've made a new friend. Will go follow :)
Bobi
http://westernwarmth.blogspot.com
It's adorable! Thank you for sharing your creative project at Potpourri Friday!
How I love your darling blog! I am so inspired today by all the wonderful Autumn creations and your swag is truly a winner!
Have a sweet day!
Carolynn
super cute! stopping by from happy hour;). hope you'll come have a slice of plumberry pie sometime!!
I love this, it's just a touch of deco, but still festive! Perfect balance for me! Saying Hi from Mom on A Time Out Hop...I host Photo Friday Link Party, I'd love to have you link up this or any other original photo from your blog. Happy Hopping!
Good use of your movie time. A house scarf is not inferior to garland if you ask me. I think it sounds a notch above. Good work using something you would have no other use for. It turned out really sweet!
Liz
o i am glad to find you. i love interior design sites but, only if I would learn and do? so I just look and observe and hopefully something sinks in. hi - just joined you.
Your garland turned out so cute! I tried to make one this year too, but mine did not turn out as well as yours.
I love your little house scarf, Courtenay. And "house scarf" sounds much more chic than "garland", no matter what size it is. ;) Thanks for linking with air your laundry friday! xo Jami
Really cute!
Very cute! I just might have to try one (and watch 5 movies, hee hee).
This is great! Well done! Would love if you'd join our Countdown to Fall link party again! Hope to see you there! Happy Friday! :)
http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/2012_09_10_archive.html
I like your little mirror scarf! The addition of the berries is perfect.
This came out great. Stopping by from A Little Knick Knack linky party.
Here is what I shared: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/09/another-fur-baby-coat.html
Pretty! Something like this would look beautiful hanging from a harth!
-Fotini
I like your little house scarf! And I understand about the cutting and tying thing. Sometimes projects can get monotonous no matter how cute they are! :)
Such a pretty project Courtenay! I love it! Have a lovely weekend! Angie xo
I think this turned out beautifully! I love the fabric you chose, it is so rustic and fabulous. Thank for linking up to Happy Hour Friday!
I really really like your "house garland"!!! Andddd I love your blog, it is just so so beautiful! I think you did a great job... I don't know after 2.5 hours of cutting and tying I would have the patients to do much more either!! :o) Anyways thanks for the great inspiration and for linking up at happy hour!
Jaime from crafty scrappy happy
It's darling! I have been wanting to make one for awhile now but dreaded the time it took! karen...
I agree with Jami House scarf is a great term and I think I will go and make one :) Thanks for the inspiration!
Love it - I'm inspired with ideas now, thanks :)
Ha! I love your little house scarf... That's hilarious! It still looks super cute. I just did a few rag banners (house scarves) and I also had enough of the cutting and tying! I'm a new follower from Funky Junk's link party! Come visit me sometime! Best, Katie
Ha! I love your little house scarf... That's hilarious! It still looks super cute. I just did a few rag banners (house scarves) and I also had enough of the cutting and tying! I'm a new follower from Funky Junk's link party! Come visit me sometime! Best, Katie
That is too cute, I think I might make one for our hallway, thanks for the great idea. It would be great if you would share it on Super Sweet Sunday at swtboutique.blogspot.com.
Thanks
Stephanie
So cute! Love the colors.
Great job and a good use of extra material. Looks very cute. Thanks for sharing.
Sandy
Love this creation! So glad fall is here! I would love for you to come link up to my Get Social Sunday party!
http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2012/09/get-social-sunday_16.html
LOVE your fall house scarf! This is so great...2.5 hours well spent.
Mary Alice
I love it! I saw it on I Heart Naptime!
I LOVE this!!! I am soooo going to make this today!! Soooo excited!
I would be so happy if you would share this on my first ever linky party! http://www.therusticpig.com/2012/09/my-first-linky-party.html
Very cute ! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Super cute, and I love it on the mirror~
Hey girlie! I loved this so much that I featured it on my blog for Creatively Tuesday! Go grab your button!! You rock!!
http://www.therusticpig.com/2012/09/linky-party-2.html
So cute!! I love it. Visiting from Cowgirl Up. :)
Hello! New to your place! Love your comment about the sledge hammer! Have you thought about spray painting the hood a stainless color? Then maybe you wouldn't have to squint at all! Ha! Your home is beautiful! You're just a youngin', so don't be hard on yourself! Your house scarf is lovely, too!
Cheers!,
Barbara
(hope you'll think about joining www.theblogsisters.com!)
Stopping over from Folk Magazine.
I like the fall garland/swag.
Really would not have noticed the kitchen in the mirror until you mentioned it, I was looking at the garland.
Thanks for sharing and happy fall season.
Michele
Hey girlie! I posted about you again! Just in case you wanted to see... http://www.therusticpig.com/2012/09/a-raggy-wreath.html
Hugs!
Claire
I love your rag garland. Reminds me of having my long hair set on rag rollers when I was a child. Also love the pottery shard you kept by the potted plant!
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