Table Runner Project

So every time this year, when operation "Take Down Christmas" occurs, my house looks 

so bare, I get into full home decor mode.

I've taken the last few weeks, during my hibernation from sewing customer orders, to fall back in love with Pinterest and thank goodness for so many talented people out there, I've been inspired to add a table runner to 

may main dinning room. 

I have a For the Home pinboard; organization of what I love for the home, at it's best. 

 Below are images of the pins that inspired me and where my project stands today.

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I'll start by saying, if you're ever looking for a 

{Fabric Hoarding Buddy} you've found her!  Below is a picture of a shower curtain I've had in my stash of fabrics for at least 6 years.  I knew I'd use it for curtains or something one day and I tell you, it was a wise hoarding decision. :) I used it to make a long, 82", table runner (pictures below).

Now, my table runner project is 75% complete because I'm still torn as to which accent I should add.  This is where you come in, what should I do?  Hubby likes it plain but the images above are so purdy that I think it needs more.

               

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Pinterest Girls Night In - February

Attended February's PINTEREST GIRLS NIGHT IN.  It brought a new friend to the group and fun projects. Oh, and we can't forget the food! 

Below are pictures and information for the projects we did. I succeed at taking more picture this time. :)

The requirement is to bring a craft and food item from Pinterest.

Food:

Red Velvet Brownies

Pull Apart Pizza Bread

Wrapped Up Baked Apple

Monkey Bread

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Crescent Rolls

Now, seeing that I gave up Chocolate for 40 days, a few of these I wasn't able to taste, but I can tell you they 

looked and smelled great!!

Projects:

My Girlfriend Casey created a fun Dry Erase Menu board for her family.  

My Girlfriend Jen created these "I love you because..." boards, which she hung on her little pumpkin's bedroom doors. 

Our newest member, Julie created a beautiful board for Keys to hang from (sorry girls, I only have the during picture).  

I created a Fun Burlap letter E to hang on our front door. 

And Emily created this ruffled up-cycle t-shirt.

It was another fun night, can't wait for March...and I need to decide which project I'm making next...so many to choose from.  This world is full of so many creative women. ;)

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Pinterest {Girls Night In} - January

Pinterest has, in the past month, grabbed so many new followers/subscribers 

that I wasn't too surprised when I found out some close girlfriends 

were enjoying this healthy addiction, daily like me.

After a month of countless hours spent searching and finding super awesome stuff all over the internet, now available in one place, my girlfriend Casey and I decided we needed to find the time, once a month, to come together for a Girls Night In.  The main focus for our monthly get together's would be to pair a Pinterest Project with Wine and a Pinterest Recipe.  The idea sounded heavenly so about 2 weeks later, last night, we had our first Girls Night In. 

The Evening went a little something like this:

"OMG, How are you? I haven't seen you in what seems like forever, except for on Facebook." a sound of group laughter filled the air, because everyone can relate. "Me too, seems like the days rush by so much faster than I remember, why is that?" 

followed by Adult/Mommy ADD...

"Ohhhhh, what did you bring?  Hey, I saw that, did I pin it?"

I brought this, super easy to do.

Strawberry, Chocolate Nachos

In surround sound, after sampling, "Yum!"

Then, another friend brought this:

Antipasto Kabobs

With one more:

Pretzel Bites

All the food was de-lish, I'm so glad I didn't eat dinner.  Sadly, it wasn't a balance meal, however, it was for a girls night in, sealed with a nice glass of red Pinot.

As for the projects, there was a sewing machine, which in fact was not mine, 

a glue gun, corks, jewelry and paint...

I decided to redo an old frame with cork inside, (I think Pinterest justifies hoarding...haven't decided just yet), and have it hang on our Garage door so I can put notes or just 

about anything else on it.  

I'm sad to report, I don't have a before, but here's the Finished Product.

("Take more pictures next time", I wrote myself a note. )

After

Here are links to the Projects my girlfriends attempted:

Wine Cork Letter

DIY Braided Bead Bracelet  (try and say that five times)

Valentine's Day Ribbon Wreath

Ringlet T-Shirt Scarf (up-cycle of old shirt)

Recycle of Old Curtains into new Couch Pillows

It was a super fun night, and I highly recommend those thinking to start their own Pinterest Girls Night In, go for it.  It's a great way to remember busy schedules can stop to spend time being creative with those you enjoy.

For those looking to learn more about Pinterest, 

The Happy Housewife has a great Article about it.

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