Monday, August 10, 2009

looking forward

Bleh. It's super hot outside today. The kids and I are holed up in the A/C trying to stay entertained and cool. In an effort to look forward to the cooler months, I thought I'd share this mag I got in the mail this weekend.

I blogged about Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Crafts magazine about this time last year. I had a project featured then and they asked me back for more! There's a wide variety of crafts that span from Halloween through the winter holidays...

For this issue I contributed a wreath project, using the same technique as my felted rosette pomander tutorial. I love how all the pinks, oranges and reds blend together.

I don't know about you, but I am still in summer mode big-time. Around here it's hot-hot until Halloween, so I just need to *chill out* and make the most of the sun and the pool and our last 3 weeks until the Back To School frenzy begins.

stay cool!

17 comments:

Michelle | Cicada Studio said...

Very nice- love all the shades of reddish colors (my fave). I also just noticed your "flickr group" buttons- Ca-yoot!

Deanna said...

Ah, thinking ahead. Even if it's too hot to work ahead! :)

Anonymous said...

We had a rainy day before the heat hit Chicago. I made a cute felted hat from a recycled sweater with a little cell phone case to match. I already have plans to give it as a 30th birthday present to my daughter!

lifewithrio said...

Here in AZ it is beyond hot. I am in summer mode too, but I have found myself starting to dream of winter crafts just because it sounds so refreshing.

Janele said...

Very lovely project! Congrats on being featured!

Petit Filoux said...

Lucky you, I feel summer is coming to an end here in England! After a week of high temperatures back in June, it now seems to struggle to get any higher than 25degrees C... :-(

Diana said...

I really want to be organized enough to be thinking ahead in that way, but I find myself, as a California now transplanted in the east, reluctant to let go of summer in any way until absolutely necessary!

I love the wreath!

handmadeandpretty said...

The wreath is lovely. I love the colours and texture.

Becky said...

I bought this mag the other day and I love just about every project in it!

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Marianne said...

Wow!! You contributed a wreath project for that magazine??? Congrats!!! I love your creations.

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saltycatco said...

I love this magazine. I didn't know you were in it last year, so now I have to go find my copy from last year and check out your project. Love this year's project! Can't wait to get my very own copy!

Dana
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Verónica said...

Que hermosa la corona de flores de tela..te felicito, gran idea.
Cariños,
VERO

Pam said...

You inspired me to run out & buy this magazine! Love this wreath! Wouldn't it also be pretty in all white for winter!

goldeneyez said...

I saw that issue in the store and had to buy it! I love the wreath idea. My daughter and I have decided to try it out in a few weeks.

Stacy

Jennifer said...

Congratulations on your feature in Holiday Crafts!