the fabric i chose. when i took it out of the package i realized i'd have to iron it which was a huge bummer so after a 42 second debate, i decided not to.
the green ribbon i chose
the card paper for making the triangle pattern
i know what you're thinking. why did you let nugget make the triangle? well, i didn't. i made this gorgeous shape without the help of a ruler because that would be the smart thing to do and appearantly i am quite a rebellious crafter.
i actually cut the triangle into a better shape than what i outlined.
pinning it down was thought of after i ruined a good portion of this white fabric and muttered "crafts are annoying" in a very uncheerful manner.
all my horrible triangles ready to go! my scissors cut horribly, it took forever and they made the fabric all jagged. after this i just hot glued them all to the ribbon, making sure i left enough ribbon on each end to hang it.
getting the finished garland shot was harder than excpected
still trying to figure out which way is right side up
"hiding behind the project"
it's not until i took this picture that i realized what i look like when i do my goofy "oooh" face. No comment.
things i did wrong while making this project:
1) came in with an over confident attitude
2) ignored my hungry belly
3) did not research the right way to make it (hence, the horrible scissors)
4) faced the sharp side of the pins in the SAME direction of my cutting
5) had the patience of a flea
things i did right while making this project:
1) believed i would finish it no matter what
2) didn’t get wrapped up in the perfection of it
3) laughed at my clueless-ness
4)promised to get help next time
5) didn’t swear when i stuck myself with the pins, knocked over my craft tool box or burnt my finger on the hot glue gun
6) celebrated my lousy job, though very all alone, in sheer glee.
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next time you think you can’t do something, remember this post and know that if you try you can at least sorta do it.
have a great tuesday!
xo
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I love it too…..so pretty.
Here is a tip that may help if you are doing it double sided. Draw the triangle shape on the doubled up fabric, sew on the lines leaving the top open. Cut around the shape leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowence. Cut a few notches in the seam being careful of the stitching and the turn it out and press. Ta-Da!!!
Have fun and thanks for the sweet post, I love your blog so very much.
Micayla xx
micayla… thank you! you are super sweet! i don’t know if i will be saying ta-da or just duh when i give it a try, but i will still try! thank you for reading me xoxo