{Joy Burlap Birds}

I found these birds at Michaels for $1.00 and I grabbed them! When I started decorating for Christmas I realized a banner would be perfect for my mantel so I gave it a try.

{Supplies}
1. Birds from Michaels or any other cut shape on cardboard. You need to add a hole punch if your shape does not have one.
2. Burlap
3. Glue gun
4. Glitter
5. String and needle

Supplies

{Step 2}

:: Trace the bird onto the burlap with a light colored marker. Total 10 birds.

:: Cut bird out

Bird traced with yellow marker

{Step 3}
:: Glue Burlap birds onto paper birds with glue gun. Glue the other side on. Two birds per paper bird {front and back}
 {Step 4}
:: Apply glue from the glue gun to edges and sprinkle in glitter

{Step 5}
:: Add letters. I used my Cricut machine to cut our my letters and shapes. I also used my new Cheerful Season font by Creative Memories for the snowman and snowflake cut out. You can also trace your letters or use stencils.  

The Cheerful Seasons Shapes

This is what the Cheerful Sesaons cartridge looks like

My sister's mother in law is an amazing Creative Memories consultant and you can check out the great products at: http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/beckyomel 

I love Creative Memories Products!

Cute snowman cut out

{Step 5}

:: String on ribbon or twine. I used a needle and twine. I threaded the twine through the hole that was on the bird.

{Step 6}

:: Hang up

{Joy to the World a King is Born}

Jesus brings our family {JOY}

Burlap Sack Wreath

Well everyone...I found a craft to incorporate burlap in my house! I found it on one of my favorite sites at Jones Design Company! She does a amazing job giving step by step directions. I can even do it which says a lot! The total cost of the project is about $12.

Step one: Suppplies

 Supplies:
1. Glue Gun
2. 2 yards of burlap= $2.99 at Joanne's with a coupon
3. 10 inch Styrofoam
4. Needle, thread- This was the first time I ever threaded a needle..I know so crazy!
5. Push pins

Step 2:
1. Cut burlap in 5 strips of 4 inches by 70 inches. On her site she used only 3 strips but I added an extra one to cover the wreath. I also added an extra one around the wreath. Then use two to cover the wreath like below.

Step three:Wrapped the wreath

 Step 4: Create the ruffles
1. Go to Jones Design Company to see the step by step directions to create the ruffles!

Step 5: Attached ruffles

I love my burlap wreath!

On Emily's site she created her own amazing flower but I don't know how to do that. Yes, I want to learn how to create flowers too! This flower is a pin I had in my jewelry box.

I hope you all enjoyed me new wreath creation!