Upcycle: Canvas Storage Bins

Have little ones around? You probably already have the main part for this project

Diaper boxes!!!!!!

If all of your littles are beyond the diaper stage..... start making some friends with babies :)

You will find the tutorial HERE from Positively Splendid

Fun Pumpkins

Here is another fun and easy to do pumpkin Tutorial.
Grab your fabric scraps and get busy! Dont have a fabric stash? You could go buy new fabric.... but before you do, take a look in the closets in your house, you can probably find some old clothes that dont fit, are torn or maybe have a small stain, etc.... there you go a free craft :)

Find the tutorial HERE

idea and photo from: Oh So Happy Together

Homemade Oilcloth!!!

Oh my!!!! I think that my heart may have just skipped a beat just from the title {LOVE}

Can you imagine....... oilcloth in ANY fabric/ print/ design that your heart desires?!

Imperfectly Beautiful tried out a little known product and had great results.  (and I am drooling over the fabric that she chose too) Now, Im not sure that you would be able to create a full size table cloth with the product, BUT There are so many other things that you can make:
Place mats, Bibs, Bags, Aprons, Buntings (see past post)...... I think that the possibilities may be endless :)

Find her tutorial HERE

SOURCE: Photo and idea from Imperfectly Beautiful

Oilcloth Banners

The other day I mentioned that I love some random items.... another of them is Oilcloth :)

A few years ago (I think 5).... I saw some chalkboard mats... what could be better?! It incorporated a few of my favorite random things, Oilcloth, Chalboards, and fabric... all in one. I was so in love with the idea of this that I (in my at the time, hormonal, pregnant way) convinced my (biggest supporter) husband that it was ok that I spent a like $80 to order some oilcloth and chalkboard cloth.... which I promised him that I would ACTUALLY create something with..... (hanging head in shame) It is all still here.... most of it still wrapped up on its original roll. :( BUT I am going to change that!!! :) Take a look at what I just found!!!!! I think that these will be even better than the chalk mats :) wooohoo!!!

Yes, those are pennant banners created with BOTH chalkboard cloth AND oil cloth :) Just a little bias tape and I will be in business!

Now, that style will require some sewing..... so I found all of you non- sewing types, a version that you can make too. (you're welcome)

Oilclothaddict has created a no-sew banner tutorial (HERE) and be sure to browse arround while you are there.... they have GREAT tips and a TON of Tutorials

Boutique Pumpkins

Fancy Pumpkins

I am dusting off my sewing machine!!!!! You WILL find these in my house this year.... I MUST have these!
As you can imagine, these would be a small fortune in a fancy boutique store. So go ahead and save yourself some money... you're welcome!
Tutorial here

Whimsy version

I went to JoAnns today and got a bunch of different decor fabrics to make these.... I only looked at the remnants, which were a whopping 75% OFF!!!! My friend Angel and I decided to make them together and split the fabric.... so I added in a few extra fabrics than I wouldn't have bought if I was doing them by myself... yeah!!! I think that we will be making these before we make the Halloween costumes. So, expect to see some pics of our finished creations (maybe even along with a total for how much we spent too) AND Im feeling just crazy enough to go to all the JoAnns in a 20 mile radius and clear them out of their clearance remnants. (yeah, go ahead, do it, call me crazy)

Sources:
Whimsy Pic from:` Deck The Halls Blog Be sure to check out the blog for more inspiration for these great fall treasures.
Fancy Pic and Tutorial from Blogging with Holly

Classic Baby Room

Here is a cute Nursery for a baby boy.... well, it could totally work for a girl too.....but  it was made for a boy. Be sure to check out the mobile made from fabric yoyos.... (I LOVE me some fabric yoyos)
Time Saver: You could easily find fabric yoyos on Etsy..... if you didnt want to spent the time cutting out a bunch of fabric circles.
Inspiration: One of these would look cute in ANY room.... yes even a living room or an older kid's room, even as party decorations. Use this as your inspiration and go WiLd! Try it with paper, combine the mobile idea with my last Upcycle post (from the same artisan).... Maybe even add in a smaller hoop inside.... get CREATIVE! :)

Supplies needed (at least, what I am guessing from the pics): 

fabric for yoyos (or premade yoyos)

string or ribbon for hanging

embroidery hoop

needle and thread or other adhesive to attach the yoyos

view the Nursery here:
 http://wrenhandmade.typepad.com/wren_handmade/2010/07/where-did-the-last-month-go.html
Photos: by Wrenhandmade