POM POM PRINTED PILLOW

Pom Pom Printed Holiday Pillow:
What you need:Carving Block
Carver with assorted  cutters
Fabric Ink pad
Pillow Case
Yarn
Scissors

What to do:
First, draw your tree design on the carving block.
Then, carve away everything outside of the tree.
Press stamp into ink and create a pattern on your pillow.

To make the pom pom:

Wrap yarn around three finger

Next, take the yarn off your hand and tie another piece around the middle of the yarn, tie in a knot
Then, cut the loops
Trim uneven ends
Next, sew pom poms on to your pillow corners.

Done!

What you need: 

AEO Striped Sweater

Scissors

Needle and thread

Fray Block (optional)

What to do:

First, cut off the sleeves and the neckline of the sweater to create a square.

If needed, use fray block to stop unraveling.

Turn sweater inside out. Then, whip stitch the neck and arm holes closed.

Turn right side out, and put pillow inside.

Whip stitch the bottom with matching thread to close.

Done!

NEON LETTER LIGHT

I chatted a bit about how I have been wanting a neon light FOREVER, but I never made the purchase because of the price tag. Now, I can make a million for a fraction of the price! It’s a simple as adhearing battery powered neon tubing to wire (thanks Shrimp Salad Circus for your tutorial which led me to this magical lighting). I have to admit, I was so excited when first I got the supplies, I started bending the wire into the first word that popped into my head! I already have more ordered to take on more complicated phrases. But “Hello” is a great word to practice on because is it mostly loops.  My fave thing is that it looks as cool during the day, as it does lit up at night! 

What you need:
Marker 
Piece of paper
Wire
Pliers 
E6000
Neon rope light 
Binder clips

What you do:
Step 1: Draw the word you would like to make on a piece of paper. Use a continuous stroke (do not pick up marker from paper) because the wire will follow your outline.
Step 2: Next, use the pliers to bend the wire into the word using your drawing as a guideline.
Step 3: Once your wire has been bent into the desired shape, apply E6000 glue to the wire, a couple inches at a time, then adhere the neon light rope directly on top of the glue. Start with the side without the battery pack. Use the binder clips to hold the light to the wire as you continue to work on different sections. Tip: you can remove the battery pack if you need to thread the lights though small loops. Let dry completely.
Step 4: Load AA batteries into the neon rope battery pack for a unique at-home lighting installation!