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NEST + CREATE … with lovely notes wrapped in sycamore bark | by five and one

by Julie on February 11, 2013 in CREATE, NEST with No comments

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If you really must have an occasion to write a lovely note to someone you love, then I encourage you to go find a sycamore tree and wrap your note in sycamore bark.  The texture is amazing and what a simple way to incorporate a bit of nature into your valentine giving. This tree is in our backyard and I collect mounds of bark just waiting for ways to use it. This bark is from the branches which makes it perfect for slipping in a note.  Look for bark that has a large enough opening to slip your rolled note in and tie a decorative ribbon around it. It doesn’t get much simpler than that! I also added a stamped heart on one of my pieces of bark.

Ohhh yes,  now you have to masterly craft that perfect love note!

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happy sycamore bark hunting!

julie

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CREATE … hairbands using vintage buttons | a simple birthday gift

by Julie on January 8, 2013 in CREATE with 1 Comment

Happy 2013 everyone!  I’m so anxious for this new year and new discoveries.  Looking forward to more making and exploring with my family, cooking, baking, learning, playing, hiking, growing food, loving the little things, spiritual time, and sharing quality moments with dear family and friends.

This week my daughter turned the magical age of three and I’m really looking forward to watching her grow and explore this year. For her birthday, I made her a collection of these hairbands + a few for myself. In this world of so much STUFF it is very heartwarming to create something meaningful for giving, but that also takes time and thought.  This little project couldn’t be any simpler.

This is certainly not a new project but it’s a super easy, meaningful gift for any ladies in your life and so fun to search for unique vintage buttons to use.  I found all of these from my mom’s button collection.

Vintage Button Hairbands

you will need ….

A collection of vintage buttons (with holes large enough for hairbands to fit through)

Hairbands in a variety of thicknesses (depends on the size of your buttonholes)

now … 

Choose a button and a hairband.   Slip the hairband through and secure like the image above. If you are having trouble pushing the band through, use a bobby pin to help it through.

That’s it … you’re done!

Hope you are enjoying some meaningful moments with your family in this new year!

- julie

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CREATE …. handmade DIY gifts for the holidays

by Julie on December 4, 2012 in CREATE with No comments

Share the gift of handmade this holiday season with these unique projects!

Eco Friendly Vanilla Lavender Soy Candle DIY | Ruffled Blog

Handmade cutting board DIY | Oh Happy Day

Wooden Bead Trivet DIY | A Merry Mishap

Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream  DIY | Food For My Family

- julie

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