Monday, December 12, 2011

Peacock Princess Crown

Peacock Princess Crown by davisturner
Peacock Princess Crown, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

Second of the three crowns in the Princess Crown Collection for Hana Christmas, 2011

Snow Princess Crown

Snow Princess Crown by davisturner
Snow Princess Crown, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

One of three Princess Crowns for Hana, Christmas 2011

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Silly Snail Felt Booties

Wool felt with silly snail cut out, hand stitched and embellished with silver thread and green ribbon.  I developed this pattern over time and with a lot of trial and error.   It can be made from fabric or felt.  I used a Cuttlebug Die Cutter and a Cricut die to cut out the snails, and DMC Floss to stitch it together.  The inside is lined with fusible cotton to help keep the shape and stiffen and strengthen the felt.  These are extra small for premies.  Please note that the snails are not identical. 

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Frosted Sugar Pine Cone

Frosted Sugar Pine cone by davisturner
Frosted Sugar Pine cone, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
10" Sugar Pine Cone frosted with "faux snow, paper confetti and glitter flakes.
Found these gigantic pine cones while hiking.  They are Sugar Pines and the pine cones can measure up to 15" long.  They can last several years if stored properly.

snowfriends

snowfriends by davisturner
snowfriends, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
3 snowfriends on a bed of greenery with candy canes, lollipops and candy garland.
Center glass bowl holds bulbs, candy, cookies or candle.

This is easier than it looks.  I used a charger plate, very inexpensive but durable, turned it up side down and glued a pre-made  greenery wreath on to the plate.  I added three snowman tree ornaments, evenly spaced around the wreath.  If you want lights, this is the time to add a small string of battery operated LED lights.  Hide the mechanism in the greenery.  I used faux lights that come as a garland, then added a few round bulbs.  Scattered a few snowflakes, then glued in faux candy canes and lollipops.  A faux candy garland finishes the wreath.  The center contains a 6 inch glass bowl that I've filled with bulbs but would be great with just about anything. 

dragonfly joy

dragonfly joy by davisturner
dragonfly joy, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

glittered blue dragonflies and Joy on greenery with silver leaves and mesh ribbon

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Joy of Winter

Joy of Winter by davisturner
Joy of Winter, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
Altrusa Intl. of Santa Maria Extravaganza Tree
Days of flocking attaching lights and making ornaments only to have the tree topper light batteries die in mid-showing!!!  Note to self, be sure to have fresh batteries!

Joy of Winter detail

Joy of Winter detail by davisturner
Joy of Winter detail, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
This was a very big challenge! The tree was constructed in a way that each branch was merely laying in place.  Every time the tree was moved or lifted, half of the branches would become dis-lodged!  Had to shrink wrap the entire tree to transport it to the venue.  Only two ornaments fell off! 

I'm melting!

I'm melting! by davisturner
I'm melting!, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

a recycled wicker sled along with a recycled snowman tree topper, add a snow blanket and holiday greenery. Spay with tree "snow" and glitter flakes.

"Mater" for Hana

"Mater" for Hana by davisturner
"Mater" for Hana, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

Polka dot card stock with printed mat. "Mater" is Cricut cardtridge "Cars".

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Snowman Hat

Snowman Hat by davisturner
Snowman Hat, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

large wicker snowman hat filled with red and white flowers, holiday greenery, glittered bulbs and a sledding snowman.

White Snow Hurricane Table Top

White flowers in holiday greenery with snowflakes surround a glass hurricane with etched snowflakes

Traditional Table Top

Traditional Table Top by davisturner
Traditional Table Top, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

Center glass container can be filled with any holiday decor, pinecones, candies, floating candles, nuts, etc.

Burgandy and Gold

Burgandy and Gold by davisturner
Burgandy and Gold, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

Traditional Holiday Table Topper

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Gnome Santa

Gnome Santa by davisturner
Gnome Santa, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

Gnome surrounded by winter greenery, critters, and wine colored poinsettias. Table or mantle arrangement.

Mini Red/Gold Tree

Mini Red/Gold Tree by davisturner
Mini Red/Gold Tree, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
Red ceramic pot with gold rope decoration, tree filled with glittered fruit and pine cones. topped with bow and glittered red buttterfly

Woodland Santa

woodland Santa/drum by davisturner
woodland Santa/drum, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

Woodland Santa with winter greenery and critters in a wooden holiday drum.

Monday, October 17, 2011

blue birds

printed card stock with glittered flower embellishment

pink butterfly

pink butterfly by davisturner
pink butterfly, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

printed, glittered card stock with 3-d butterflies and rhinestones

guess hoo loves you

guess hoo loves you by davisturner
guess hoo loves you, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

printed card stock with metallic letters, randomly selected owls with wiggle eyes.

smile dragonflies

smile dragonflies by davisturner
smile dragonflies, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

white card stock with pink and printed mats, 3-d dragonfly and flower embellishments

happy birthday mushroom

happy birthday mushroom by davisturner
happy birthday mushroom, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
scalloped edged card stock with red polka dot paper trim, yellow flower embellishment, and 3-d mushroom with red rhinestone heart

hip hip hooray

hip hip hooray by davisturner
hip hip hooray, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

mini pink heart card stock with gold and prismatic mats. Pink textured hippo.

happy birthday cricket

happy birthday cricket by davisturner
happy birthday cricket, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

plaid card stock with 3-d cricket with wiggle eyes, layered mats and metallic flowers with rhindstones.

so cute

so cute by davisturner
so cute, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

3-d pink metallic deer, with glittered lettering, striped background on gold metallic mat, on pink checked card stock

Bee Happy

White card stock with hot pink background mat and flower print mat.  Pink and red ribbon accent with fabric and button flower embellishments.  The bee is raised using "Pop Dots".

Circus Fun

"Circus Fun" greeting card made for Granddaughter Hana.  I used Martha Stewart card stock, hot pink prismatic mat, rhinestone stars, wiggle eyes with lashes, and Cricut "Carnival" cartridge. 

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

thankful

thankful by davisturner
thankful, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
White pumpkin filled with fall leaves frosted gourds and berries, rhinestones spell out "thankful"
This was a very popular piece this year.   I'll have to remember to do more of these next fall.

white pumpkin and crows

white pumpkin and crows by davisturner
white pumpkin and crows, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
Crows sit on twigs in a white pumpkin with fall leaves, orange and white flowers, and berries, another popular piece.  Must be the crows.

scarecrow trio

scarecrow trio by davisturner
scarecrow trio, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

pumpkin with gourds and leaves

pumpkin and sunflowers

pumpkin and sunflowers by davisturner
pumpkin and sunflowers, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

wooden pumpkin cart

wooden pumpkin cart by davisturner
wooden pumpkin cart, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

2011-spider king wreath

2011-spider king wreath by davisturner
2011-spider king wreath, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
small grapevine wreath with dead guy., spider, and webs

2011-orange witch boot

2011-orange witch boot by davisturner
2011-orange witch boot, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
glittery orange and black witch boot with "bride of the dead" elf and flowers

2011-purple witch boot

2011-purple witch boot by davisturner
2011-purple witch boot, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
glittery black boot with purple cob web embellishment. Filled with colorful flowers and a witchy elf

2011-Murder of Crows 2

2011-Murder of Crows 2 by davisturner
2011-Murder of Crows 2, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
crows perched in black branch with half buried bones in urn

2011-dead zone wreath

2011-dead zone wreath by davisturner
2011-dead zone wreath, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
grapevine wreath with skull, black roses and berries. Crow perched on "dead zone" sign

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Pumpkin on Grapevine

single pumpkin on grapevine wreath with berries, autumn leaves, flowers

Simple Grapevine w/ Sunflower

simple vine wreath with a single sunflower, berries and a vine bow.

Paper Oak Leaves and Acorns Wreath

Brown Paper Leaves are placed on a grapevine wreath and large acorns with greenery and berries. Another easy and inexpensive project.

Giant Acorns

5 inch acorns with fall leaves, flowers, berries. Perfect for fall weddings and tablescapes, hang on the back of chairs or on door knobs. Add to a wreath for the front door. Fast, easy and inexpensive!

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

fall wedding/giant acorn


5 in. acorn decorated with fall leaves, berries, flowers. Can be hung on chair or used as table decor. Great for doors.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

pumpkin head

pumpkinheadstraw2011 by davisturner
pumpkinheadstraw2011, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

Black Widow's Lair

Black Widow's Lair by davisturner
Black Widow's Lair, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

Carve-able pumpkin painted black, filled with bones, an ex. large spider, and toped with a bone chewing rat. Total cost-$14.

Crows Lair 2011 inside

Crows Lair 2011 inside by davisturner
Crows Lair 2011 inside, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

Crows Lair Inside View

Crows Lair Pumpkin

Crows Lair Pumpkin by davisturner
Crows Lair Pumpkin, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
an upcycled pumpkin with a nest full of skeletons, a light that illuminates the inside scene, and a crow and leaves top the whole thing. Great for front porch or window! Because this was a recycled pumpkin, total cost of this project , $4.

pumpkin and crows 2011

pumpkin and crows 2011 by davisturner
pumpkin and crows 2011, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
I love Halloween, so now it begins.  Check back for many more ideas!

Dollar Tree Scarecrow

pumpkinheadstraw2011
oh so simple scarecrow!
Dollar Tree scarecrow, tear off the head, add a small DT decorated pumpkin! Add to an arrangement. or planter! Use the discarded head on a wreath. Total cost $2.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

"Explosion Bow"-Altrusa of Santa Maria Service Committee Craft Night

Altrusa-Franaltusa.rudyaltusa.lisaAltrusa of Santa Maria Service Committee meeting June 2011 was a fun and unusual way to get to know this year's members.  Fran generously opened her home and we got to work!
Fran's completed "Explosion Bow" on her front door.
alttusa.Maureen. Tammy
Rudy was introduced to a "circle cutter" and became the best circle cutter ever!  Thanks for cutting out all the circles needed for the members to complete their "rockets"


Lisa works intently on her bow as she recalls all the hours she spent making bows the "hard way".




Tammy and Maureen decide it maybe easier to team up.




Altrusa-Lisa and Ridy
Lisa and Rudy show off their creation!



altusa.monya

Monya breaks out in a sweat!  What a "craftaphobe"!



altusa.donna Donna finally makes a bow!  Her previous attempts didn't end well!