Friday, August 9, 2013

More Sunflowers and Watermelons!!

 
As I continue on with my watermelon and sunflower theme, this is the new watermelon garland I made last night to put on the front window by the door. 
 
This was really easy to make.  Make yourself a watermelon pattern - mine was approximately 7" wide x 3" tall.  Bond your red prints to a heavy interfacing.  Then cut your green rim pattern and use Heat and Bond to bond it to the watermelon half. 
 
 
I used red cording and glued the finished watermelons onto it leaving about 2" of the cording in between.  I then went thru my ribbon drawer and pulled out reds and greens and tied them on the cord in between the watermelons.  I double-knotted them so I didn't have to worry about them coming undone.
 
 
The final detail - I glued on real watermelon seeds to each one.  I had no idea watermelon seeds started out white.  I would have preferred black but this was what I had.
 
This garland measures about 36" from watermelon to watermelon with generous ties on each end.
 
Now to my sunflower project for today.....
 
 


This was a super simple project!!  I found this darling purse at the thrift store for $1.98 without the sunflower.  I thought a pop of bright yellow would really add to it.  Soooooo, I hot glued a yellow sunflower to it and now it is one of my favorites for this time of the year!
 
Enjoy!
 
Till next time, Judy

20 comments:

  1. Hi Judy! Oh, honey, you're good! I love the little watermelon banner and the sunflower on the little purse is just genius. Have a great weekend.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  2. Judy, The garland is very nice. But I have to say that little purse is a knockout for summer. You are so crafty girl. xoxo,Susie

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  3. This is so darn cute and I thought it was a gardening post, ha ha this is more fun! :0

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  4. Judy, You are so crafty. Love you watermelon banner.

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  5. That watermelon banner is just so darn cute!~ and the sunflower on that bag makes it pop! Great ideas as always.

    hugs,
    Linda

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  6. You make the cutest things. Love the banner and the purse.

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  7. HOW CUTE, Judy. I don't know which project I like best. I love watermelon stuff but that purse was perfect for the sunflower! I love them both- xo Diana

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  8. Judy this is about the sweetest thing I have ever seen! you are so blessed with talent!!

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  9. This is so sweet for summer! Are you making some for fall, too? How bright and festive!

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  10. I really like that garland Judy! And that purse is perfect with that sunflower! Nice job!

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  11. Judy that is one cute little banner...now did you pin it?

    Jen

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  12. You are so full of projects! Your head must be spinning with ideas at night when you lay down to sleep.
    Brenda

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  13. Really cute watermelon garland! Thanks for sharing how you made it with us.

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  14. Hi Judy, that is the most adorable garland. I love that you added real watermelon seeds. That purse was a great deal and the sunflower is perfect for it. Thanks so much for stopping by.

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  15. Great watermelon banner and quintessential summer! I missed your last post and love the idea of golf tees. My previous dentist used wooden golf tees to bite down on to set a crown. Who Knew?!?

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  16. YOur watermelon banner is adorable! love your sunflower purse

    Carol

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  17. I've enjoyed your sunflower and watermelon series. My favorites are the melon banner and the wreath made from springs, so creative!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  18. I think these may be my absolute favorites of all. I love watermelons and have a lot of watermelon items - just might have to make me a few of these garlands - and the sunflower project would be perfect for my knitting and crocheting bag.

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  19. I think these may be my absolute favorites of all. I love watermelons and have a lot of watermelon items - just might have to make me a few of these garlands - and the sunflower project would be perfect for my knitting and crocheting bag.

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  20. What a cute banner! I love them but never think to make them! You've inspired me!

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