Sunday 21 July 2013

Last minute bunting....

On Friday there was a moment of panic when we couldn't find all the bunting and with little time before my 40th Birthday gathering, it called for an emergency bunting project. Having just read Dottie Angel's 'easy peasy little string of happy' post, I figured with the left over fabric from the quilt I am currently working on we could have some bunting in no time.



So with a little cutting and a little sewing here and there I quickly made four metres, which didn't seem enough, and then another four metres were quickly assembled with the end result look pretty much like this.



 Even though it looks a bit like I have forgotten the old washing out, I kinda like it.
 



There was also an intention to crochet some lovely little covers for my Hellman's mayo jars, but time hasn't been that kind, or erm shall I say I haven't been that organised. So what can a gal do on the last minute, yes that's right if in doubt Mod Podge it! So with a little paper, Mod Podge and 20 minutes there were two pretty flower vases ready to be filled. Little E joined in and did her own little project whilst I was doing this.



 
 

Another last minute project was making these cute little tin can lanterns. They are such a clever idea and for anyone interested you can follow this link on my Craftiness Pinterest board.



That's it for now, I will be back soon with some pics of a very lovely day. Wishing you all a relaxing Sunday, I know that's what in store for me anyways.

Warm wishes
Hannapat
xoxox

24 comments:

  1. Wowee! Is today your big day? Congratulations! The party decorations look absolutely lovely! I hope you take lots of party pics...enjoy the very special day!!! Chrissie xxx

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    1. Nah, just a bit late in doing a little celebrating. Thanks for kind wishes though! xo

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  2. Your bunting is SO pretty, I like how it's uniquely you. And how pretty are those tin cans? I would never have guessed that's what they were, they look so effective. I hope you had a marvelous party & that your energy held up under all the excitement. Here's to fully recharging this week. Xx

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    1. Thanks Leisa, yes indeed a quiet'ish week for me! Party was fab, more on that soon xoxo

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  3. It's lovely bunting! And Happy Birthday!!

    The Yellow Submarine in your last post is such fun :D

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  4. Hannapat have a super day, would love to hear how you made those gorgeous pots with the glue they look super. Thinking of you on your special day
    Lots of love
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxxxx

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    1. Dorothy I didn't really follow any instructions or ideas so can't share a link. I will do a quick tutorial on it soon if that will help, it is so easy! xoxo

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  5. Everything looks beautiful... I hope you had a wonderful day with your loved ones. I didn't know you could get modge podge over here. I wonder if it is pva glue? Enjoy the holidays x

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    1. Thanks Andrea, yes I did buy this Mod Podge over here, you can find it online, but really it is just one part water to one part pva, so you can mix it yourself for a tenth of the price. I just had some left to use. xoxo

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  6. Hope you have had a wonderful day! I love all the decorations but especially the pretty jars - so lovely.
    Marianne x

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    1. Thanks Marianne, yes I had a really lovely day will share some pics with you soon. xoxo

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  7. I love the quick and easy crafting you managed to pull together at the last minute! The bunting is really pretty and looks so summery. The tin cans are inspired, I bet they looked lovely with candles inside. I hope the gathering was fun - happy birthday!! xx

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    1. Thanks Gillian, yes I was pretty amazed to what a couple of hours can bring. The bunting was super easy to throw together and so were the other bits and bobs. The gathering was heaps of fun thank you xoxo

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  8. Happy Birthday lovely Hannapat - I hope your day was fantastic!
    What cute and crazy bunting, so fresh and lovely - and those covered jars are too sweet!
    Well done on your last-minute-wonders! I hope you share party memories with us!
    Joy xo

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    1. Thanks Joy that made me giggle, crazy, the perfect word for this bunting, I couldn't agree more! Will share some pics soon xo

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  9. Happy, Happy Birthday Sweetest Hannapat!! Hope you had a most lovely and fun birthday!! Love your garland and pretty jars!! So creative and sweet!! Thanks for always sharing such crafty goodness!! Have a lovely week dearest! xo Heather

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    1. Thanks Heather for your kind words and wishes xoxo

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  10. Have a fabulous party!
    Looks super pretty! I am so stealing the tin can idea, they will look great with little t lights inside..
    Happy happy happy happiest of birthdays Hannahpat
    Lots of love xx

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    1. Thanks lovely all the ways from Spain, feeling a little honoured! xo

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  11. Wishing you a very happy birthday, Hannapat, and a wonderful year ahead! I love all your creative ideas for party decorations, they look so pretty. I hope you had a lovely weekend.
    Helen x

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    1. Thank you Helen for your kind words xoxo

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  12. Wow, what wonderful little projects. I have to admire you that you just knocked them up! Clever and efficient! I bet it all looked fabulous for your party. That bunting looks so easy to make and so effective, but of course you do have to have a great stash of fabric to begin with to make it look as good as yours. Happy belated 40th! xxx

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    1. Thanks Freckleface, yes it helps to have a little fabric to hand, thank goodness for a quilt in progress! xoxo

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