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photo via method blog

I have been really into cutting up t shirts lately, and have made several painting "cardigans" out of long sleeved t shirts, and cut up some short sleeved t shirts....just for funsies. :)

Sooooo, when I was directed to this super easy tutorial while visiting my friend Brooke's blog....I thought I would give it a try....because these t shirt scarves are that fantastic! Mine turned out a little "scrappier" since my t shirt of choice was not a stretch cotton t shirt, and I decided to use scraps to tie off random places..... but I love the scrappy, messy, free, organic result as well! ......now off to buy some more t shirts.

Whatcha think of me now?! Try it ....you'll love it, and it takes all of five seconds! 

xo,

Barb

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In my line of work, I end up with a lot of these hanging around the studio....{in fact I just fished a few out of my purse last night as I was cleaning out}.....so this tutorial found via oh crafts just makes so much sense to me. The cool thing is you can create any shape that you wish....{or find a shape puncher for}..... and if I had my way I would choose circles.....just my personal favorite.

I think this needs to be a "Hattie project"......and when she is done, we need to string them across the studio windows in multiple layers.....

How happy will that be?

xo,

Barb

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I want to show you all something I am very, very excited about....

I know it doesn't look like much right now but, this is my very first custom designed piece! I drew this out and had a couple of my local friends build it for me. The design for this piece is very simple.... on purpose. I will be wallpapering this piece, and it will be the first in my new Knack Couture line of home furnishings!  I need nice flat surfaces and angles to make the wallpaper act nice!

 The other cool thing that I am super stoked about is the wallpaper that I am ordering for this first piece! I discovered Avery Thatcher, and her line of wallpapers... ju ju papers .... a few months ago, and since then we have emailed back and forth several times as we talked all things furniture and paper. Avery has been super patient with me, and an absolute gem to work with. I love collaborating with artists who create with their hands and are passionate about their craft. Both are true in this case......and the wallpaper is just wonderful, wonderful stuff my friends!

....this is the print that I chose from the view of the woods collection! Can't wait to get started on this one....it's going to be saweeet....and I will enjoy every minute of the process!

xo,

Barb