Repurposed Horseshoes and Bow Ties

Some more craft show item for Saturday:

Crochet and Fabric Bow Tie Necklaces

Horseshoes mounted on painted barn wood

The spikes look cute used as necklace holders

New Antler Sets

Just in time for the winter season decor are two new cozy antler sets!

The first set can be found on our shop here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/165648490/vintage-deer-antlers-8-point-taxidermy

A brown and cream geometric fabric covers this 8 point's skull and is finished with some jute twine.  The set is mounted on a plaque made from salvaged barn wood; I'll be sad to see this set go.

The second set can be found on our shop here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/165649362/vintage-deer-antlers-mounted-6-point

This 6 point is mounted on a light mauve painted plaque and covered with a delicate cream colored floral fabric and trimmed with jute twine; will also be sad when this set goes.   If I had it my way I would hang a million of these in my house <3

Bow Tie Garland

Can you tell bow ties are my new obsession?! These fabric bow ties are so fast to make and their possibilities are endless. Turn them into hair clips, pins, necklaces, accessorize shoes for her or make some for the guy in your life or for your dog's or cat's collar.  I decided to turn 6 into some garland and I love it!

I was going to make my own tutorial for the bow ties, but I didn't have anyone to help me take pictures while I did the steps. Here's a tutorial I found that made them the same way I did. When I looked online they're all about the same so go here if you need some help making the bow ties: bow tie tutorial

The fabric I cut out for my bow ties was about 5inches by 10inches.

After you make all your bow ties (I made 6) you'll need some string and a needle. I used cotton crochet thread and a tapestry needle. The needle's eye was larger than a sewing needle and was easier to get the thread through.

Thread the needle and go through the one corner of the bow tie, down through the middle, and the through the other corner. Repeat.

When you're done, tie a knot on each side of the string. One knot close to the bow tie so they don't slide off and one knot at the very end so the string doesn't fray.

Hang and enjoy! (:

I put this little guy on the shop find it here https://www.etsy.com/listing/152907485/bow-tie-garland-fabric-handmade-ready-to

More Antlers!

A cute 4 point on an aqua scuffed plaque covered with some tan tweed and accented with brown upholstery cord. They are officially listed on our shop: Listed Here

Unfortunately, the photos turned out a little dark. It's so hard to find good lighting in the winter months. I love the texture of the fabric. We finally lucked into some more antlers so we have some more in the works.

Bunting!

I have a love hate relationship with sewing. I love to make things, but I'm very impatient. So when I decided to sew something I usually pick things that take about an hour to make.

Bunting is a really easy project and they're quick and super cute. I also love that you don't need to rely on a pattern.

I just cut a triangle out of card stock and get to it! I cut 2 pieces of fabric per pennant. From there, I sew up the triangles (right sides facing) and then clip the excess fabric from the bottom so when I turn them inside out, the point turns neatly.
Then all you have to do is press each pennant, place and pin on your bias tape and sew 'er up. Make them in plain fabric or add your own embellishments to the front! If you add things to the front, just make sure you put it on the front triangle before you sew the two pieces together.

If sewings not your thing, there are other ways to make cute bunting. I've also made bunting out of crocheted hearts and triangular granny squares!

Vintage Deer Antler Makeover

It all started 2 years ago when I picked up a set of deer antlers while out hunting. My mom and I thought at that time it would be so cute to mount them on cool plaques and cover them with fabric.

I think they're adorable. We have some sets on our etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/EmmaBeansandMore

https://www.etsy.com/listing/116401193/vintage-deer-antlers-mounted-8-point

https://www.etsy.com/listing/115165604/vintage-deer-antlers-fabric-mounted

https://www.etsy.com/listing/112745459/vintage-mounted-deer-antlers-rustic

https://www.etsy.com/listing/95562537/vintage-deer-antlers-mounted-rustic

We've gotten a little obsessed with them over the years. I love seeing how they turn out <3