Decorating

Cushion Obsession – Handmade Cushion Covers

I think decorative cushions brings out the interior designer in everyone!  They instantly add a homely, lived-in feel and it’s such an easy way to accentuate the colour scheme of the room.  I’ve scattered heaps around our apartment, so Dave has now banned me from making anymore cushions…

On the couch (above) – L to R: Grey wool cushion from Country Road, Custom made cream cushion (free with cane lounge set bought on eBay), Yellow cushion made from a vintage knit top bought on eBay,  Handmade black and white floral cushion made from fabric used to upholster our dining chairs, Yellow and white cushion made from IKEA fabric, Black cushion from Kmart.

On our bed (below) – Grey vintage inspired fabric from Kelani Fabrics (www.kelanifabric.com.au).  My Mum helped me stencil and applique the sheep cushion…1 sheep….2 sheep…  The beige fabric is leftover IKEA fabric from my living room curtains.

On the guest futon (below) – Green and red cushions made from IKEA fabrics.  The birdy cushion is made from leftover gingham check fabric I found at Mum’s house, with red felt applique for the birdy.

I totally get how annoying it is to have to throw off all the cushions to get yourself into bed…but it looks cute, right?

Kids & Baby

Felt Friends – Possum on the Gum Tree

There’s a “tree” in our living room, made of twigs poked into a pot supported by river stones.  Using felt squares, I have made gum leaves to hang and a little possum friend.  He can even swing upside down from his tail!

There is a beautiful gum tree that just reaches past our balcony.  I would love to replicate the round little gumnuts on this tree one day for my mini indoor version I have here.  Australian native flora and fauna are so unique and precious.  This project has definitely fueled my Australiana passion, so I’m predicting many more Aussie icons in my craft projects.

It was all a bit of fun and quick to make, here is a free Gum Leaf and Felt Possum Pattern.

How to make Felt Possum

You will need grey, black, brown and white felt.  Also craft glue and stuffing.

  1. Cut out following pieces: 2 body, 2 tails and 4 ear/arm/leg patterns out of grey felt.  2 ears out of brown felt.  2 eyes(1), and 1 tail tip from white felt.  2 eyes(2) from black felt.
  2. Glue black eye in center of white eye and glue onto the possum head of the front body piece.  Fold the brown ear in the center and stitch onto possum head.  Repeat with other ear.
  3. Stitch a nose with pink thread and some whiskers and a belly button with black thread also on the front body piece.
  4. Glue the white tail tip to one grey tail piece, stitch and insert stuffing.
  5. Glue arms and legs onto inside back piece of possum body.  Stitch tail onto back piece.
  6. Stitch the front and back possum body together and insert stuffing.
AccessoriesDIY Fashion

How to Make a Clip On Bow Tie Accessory

This very versatile little bow only takes minutes to make. It adds instant cuteness to anything you can clip it on!
You need:

  • Fabric 1 (8cm x 13cm)
  • Fabric (6cm x 12cm)
  • 2.5cm wide ribbon (approx. 5cm)
  • Hair clip (or a safety pin but I like to avoid poking holes into my clothes)
  1. Fold each fabric in half, right sides facing. Stitch along the two longer edges.
  2. Turn fabric inside out. Fold in the remaining raw edge and hand stitch to make a neat edge.
  3. Place two fabrics on top of each other and secure the centre with a piece of ribbon.
  4. Stitch the ribbon and attach to your clothes, hair and accessories with a hair clip.

Wearibility; on shirts and vests, bags, your hair, clip on a chain and wear as a big pendant…

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