Iron Craft #16 - Pinch Your Pennies!

This week on Iron Craft, the challenge was the theme of money. Well considering the economy and the resurgence in using coupons, I decided to sew a coupon organizer. I will be writing a review for this pattern on Sunday, so come back if you want to hear the nitty gritty! For now you get some pictures - being thrifty can be pretty darn pretty..

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Iron Craft 12

The challenge this week on Iron Craft was to create something

inspired by "lucky".

Since St. Patrick's Day had passed, I tried to think outside the box.

And lead me to a bigger box, Julie's bedroom!

Her room is over the top cute cowgirl!

Shades of pink and brown abound, with lots of Riley Blake fabric..

I decided that I would break out the Pazzle again

(it's actually starting to make itself at home on one of my craft tables)

and cut out some horseshoes.

I used Silhouette's brown velveteen vinyl.

So soft and yummy...but one teeny complaint..

It doesn't adhere as nice as the other vinyls.

Luckily the horseshoes around the clock have stuck!

There ya go partner - a little luck, country style!

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Iron Craft #11

For this week's Iron Craft theme of green,

I created a St. Patrick's Day tutu wreath.

Love this on our door!

Super easy peasy.

For this wreath I used a wire wreath form instead of the foam or straw.

It does create a less structured look, but I love the giant tulle poof.

I didn't make the "Lucky" - I bought it at this fabulous store, Tai Pan.

I didn't even paint or glitter the little shamrocks - those are courtesy of Joann's.

All you have to do is cut 6-7" strips of tulle and tie them on the wire.

I then added a few strips of ribbon for more color bursts.

The little shamrocks were adhered with my favorite fabric-tac.

Easy, cute, and quick!

Those are the best projects, aren't they?

Peek at Iron Craft

Just a wee peek at my entry for Iron Craft this week.

Full post this coming Wednesday!

Iron Craft #9

This week's theme was the Oscars.

Did you watch it?

I didn't, award shows don't really do it for me.

But I do love movies.

And I really love really good movies.

There are so many amazing past Oscar nominees and winners

that would have made great fodder for art.

I choose one of my favorite Woody Allen films

"Annie Hall"

I did more of my new favorite,

free motion embroidery and applique.

Gotta love Diane Keaton and her quirky personas!

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