Blast from the Past: Lobster Tails Frame

Alert the media. We finally finished all the tiling in our main bathroom!

There's still odds and ends to finish up, but the tile is down and the new vanity and stool are installed. We're waiting on the Clawfoot Tub to be refinished and that bamboo you see in the corner is going to be used for some trim.

In the meantime, I'm grabbing all the beachy items in the house to use to decorate along with a few new projects.

I thought this would be a good time to repost  a frame I made in 2011. It's still out in another room, but I'm thinking it will end up in here.

Anyway, here is the post I did in July, 2011.

Lobster Tails and Clam Shells

It's happened. I've sunk to an all time low in the name of crafting. Greg and I went out to eat the other night and I brought home our lobster tails and clam shells (Yuck!) when we were finished with them.

I did, I wrapped them in a napkin and put them in my purse!

When I got home I boiled them again and washed them with soap and water.

I had this black frame with 4 sections so I painted and sanded it.

I used sand scrapbook paper and then glued the shells on the front of the frame. I had the little white shells that I used for the center of the flower.

I've used lobster tails to make flowers before, but always when we ate them at home. I've never wrapped them up from a restaurant and brought them home. I'm sure the people near us thought I was crazy! No, I'm not nuts, just a crafter.

Happy Sunday

Brandon was a groomsman in a wedding a couple of weeks ago and we all had so much fun in the photo booth at the reception.

Have a fun Sunday!

Easiest Pot Holder and/or Coaster Tutorial Ever!

I'm not kidding, this will not only be one of the most simplest sewing projects you will ever do, but also a great way to use up all those fabric scraps you have in your stash.

I found this method in blogland probably 3 or 4 years ago which was "pre-pinterest" and I can't find the source to give the credit to anywhere. Whoever it was, just know that girl is a genius!

(If you know who it was, let me know so I can link to her.)

Before we get started, when I say "inner lining", that fabric under the top is what I'm talking about (that's not the back fabric of the pot holder).

You'll cut all your pieces the same size. I made mind 8" x 8".

You need 4 pieces of contrasting fabric for your top piece and iron them in half. Then 1 inner lining, 1 back fabric, and 1 fusible fleece (ironed to the inner lining fabric).

Stack and weave your 4 top pieces together with the raw edges to the outside and folded edges to the inside.

You now have 1 top piece. You may want to stick a few pins in it to help hold it together.

Then layer your top piece and back piece right sides together and the inner lining (with the fleece) fleece side down (right side of lining is up).

Then sew completely around (don't leave an opening for turning), trim seams and corners.

The reason you don't need an opening for turning is because...

you're going to turn it right side out through the top weaved piece.

Turn and press.

I didn't put a hanger on mine, but you could if you wanted to. Just layer it between the front and back pieces before you sew everything together.

And because I was on a roll, I made us a set of coasters, too.

I cut the squares for the coasters 4 1/2" x 4 1/2".

Go ahead, give it a try. So fun and easy!

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Hits of the Party

Wow, how did it get to be Wednesday already? This week needs to slow down a bit!

Thank you to everyone who linked up to last week's It's a Party. 

Here are a few of your Top Hits:

How clever is this Plastic Fork Spring Sunburst from Pursuit of Functional Home?

I'm loving the bright colors.

We all know how much I love washer necklaces so this Threaded Washer Pendant that Al's Polka Dots and Paisley made is right up my alley.

I love the Yardstick Table that Shabby Love made.

This 3 Strand Ombre Bracelet that Craft Geek made is over the top cute.

What a great idea this Easy DIY Beach Mat Blind from The Thrifty Rebel is.

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I'll be back later this afternoon to start this week's party. 

Right now I've got tile and grout calling my name.

(Have I told you yet how much I despise grouting?!)