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Candy Jar Filler Tutorial

2012
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Candy Buffets are all the rage and a great way to add pops of color to your party.  But, candy can get expensive when you are filling large jars or containers.  Don’t blow your budget on candy, follow my easy Candy Jar Filler Tutorial to save money on your next event.

 

 

1. Gather your supplies.  You will need a large jar, candy and a paper towel roll.

2. Wrap the paper towel roll in white paper (or other color coordinated paper) and seal off the top with a paper towel to create a hollow area.

3. Start adding your candy, filling it in around the paper towel.

4.  Layer each color of candy until the paper towel roll is covered.

5.  Add lollipops to create a fun display

Add a little extra sweetness to your next event with a creative candy buffet or display, without breaking the bank!

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{DIY Tutorial} Sand Dollar Garland

2012
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Hello, A Blissful Nest readers!
It’s Linda here, from burlap+blue, and I’m here today to share an easy and fun tutorial that will add a dose of Summer to your home decor!

Materials:
Sand Dollars (use this ebay search to find them inexpensively)
Twine (I used jute twine, but baker’s twine would do)

Step 1: Take your first sand dollar, and thread your twine through the center hole. Tie an overhand knot with your twine, so the sand dollar is secure. Continue threading your twine and tying knots until all your sand dollars are secure (I used 5 sand dollars, but use as many as you’d like).

Step 2: After your knots are tied, gently push your knots behind each sand dollar so they aren’t visible.

Step 3: Knot each end of your garland, and you’re done!

I love how this turned out! I can think of so many places to hang one of these cuties…mantels, windows, empty frames…you can even wrap it around a gift for a fun and summery touch!

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{DIY Tutorial} Lace/Doily Bunting

2012
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Hello, A Blissful Nest readers! It’s Linda here, from burlap+blue, and I’m so excited to be here today sharing another tutorial with you all….

This is such an easy and fun project…from start to finish, it only took about 20 minutes or so! You can choose a bright and fun color for your seam binding, or stick with basic white. The bunting can be as long or as short as you’d like-experiment and see what you like best!

Materials:
lace/doilies
seam binding (alternatively, you can take a piece of wide ribbon, fold in half, press, and use that instead)
sewing machine (or fabric glue)

Step 1: Take your doilies, and cut them in half. If you are using lace, just cut sections to your desired length (the last section of the above garland is a piece of lace I cut to about 4″). Don’t have a ready stash of lace and doilies? No problem! You can search Etsy or ebay-there are plenty to be had!

Step 2: Take your seam binding…

…and insert your pieces where desired. You can pin if you’d like, but I didn’t find it necessary. Make sure you leave a length of seam binding at the beginning and end of your bunting so that you can create a loop for hanging (see below image). Stitch down the center (or glue, if using fabric glue), and you’re done!

Easy Peasy! Just the way I like my crafting:)

I have mine hanging over a chalkboard frame, but this would look great hanging across a mirror, or even an open frame!

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