Design by Night

Even though I am not what I consider a "girly girl", if you have followed my blog for a little while you will notice a slight girly obsession with making flowers. I have no idea where this obsession came from but I constantly look at items and ask myself...can I make a flower out of that? So it should be no surprise that I have yet another flower accessory tutorial. This flower is very easy to make and you only need basic hand sewing skills. Supplies : 4 foot length of Doily Lace Small piece of felt Needle and thread (matching lace color) Medium to large sized buttons Gator clip and/or pin back Hot glue gun Scissors Cut a 4 foot length of lace. Using your needle and thread, tightly gather one side of the lace. Note: If your lace has an unfinished side or is pre-gathered, stitch along this edge. Even if it is pre-gathered you want to gather the lace as much as you can. Print out the Doily Lace Flower backer pattern. Cut out one of the shapes from the felt (Use the scale to ma...

Visiting Artscape in Baltimore this weekend? Well swing my the DIY tent and visit me ( Design by Night ) and my table mate Jenni from Lana Bella . If you have never been I would suggest you give it a try! Artscape is America’s largest free arts festival, and it features 150+artists, fashion designers and craftspeople, including DIY/new wave crafters; visual art exhibits on and off site, such as outdoor sculpture, art cars, photography and the Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize; incredible live concerts on four outdoor stages; a full schedule of performing arts including dance, opera, theater, fashion, film, experimental music and performances by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; family events such as hands-on projects, demonstrations, jazz vocal and combo competitions, children’s entertainers and multiple street theater locations; and a delicious, international menu of food and beverages available throughout the site. Dates: July 15, 16 &...