Yarn Covered Hanger Craft

Doesn't it drive you crazy when your clothes keep sliding off the hanger?? Here's a project that will keep those clothes where they belong!! Awhile back I found some yarn covered hangers in my father closet. When I asked him about them, he explained that they were made by my Great Grandfather when he, at the end of his life, was blind. He would make these for family and friends as a way to keep his hands busy. So, I thought I'd give it try!! 

It's really simple. Here's what you need:

Hangers

Leftover balls of yarn

Hot Glue

• Tie the end of the yarn to a the apex of the hanger, just before the hook. 
• Make little hitch knots around the hanger. As you can see in this very bad sketch I made:

• You just tie one end of the yarn (in blue) and then make a loop on one side of the hanger. Then, you have your yarn ball on the opposite side and you go over the hanger and through the loop. Do this for the whole length of the hanger.
• When you get to the end, use hot glue to attach it over the tip. 
• I attached some fabric flowers I made (with hot glue) to add a little pizazz. 
• Another tip you can do is tape two metal hangers together and make yarn knots over them, making a really heavy duty hanger, perfect for winter coats and such. 

 Fun, huh?? Give it a try. It's the perfect project to do while watching a movie.

Here are the parties I joined, check them out and be inspired!!!

Works For Me Wednesdays
Whatever Goes Wednesdays @ Someday Crafts
Thrifty Thursday
It's Party Time @ Ponytails and Fishscales
Frugalicious Friday  

Evora Giveaway Winner!!!!

After using the random # generator, the winner of the Evora plus giveaway is.....

Melissa!! Who said, on September 3rd:

"I already follow you!!"

I'll send an email out to you right away, Melissa.  I just need your full name and address so the Evora folks can send out your gift.  Thanks to everyone for entering the giveaway!!!!

Fall Moss Garden Centerpiece

Here is a really fun centerpiece you can make for your Halloween/Autumn table. And....it's so simple!! To make a moss garden you need:

large clay saucer 

fresh moss

gravel

coffee filter

drill

rich soil

Paint (optional)

Mod Podge

• Take your saucer and paint it the color you would like. Once paint is dry, give it a coat of mod podge
• Drill a couple of holes into the bottom of the saucer for drainage.
• Line the bottom of the saucer with a coffee filter (to keep the dirt from draining out).
• Put a layer of gravel on the bottom of the saucer for drainage.
• Add a layer of wet dirt.
• Place moss (that has been carefully removed from the earth) on top of the gravel and lightly water it. Misting is the best option. In fact, to keep the moss healthy, you should mist it everyday.
• Add fall or Halloween decorations!!

 For my decorations, I used some polymer clay and made the shape of a Cinderella pumpkin and a great horned owl. Then, I painted them. The sign is made from a toothpick, a craft stick, some wood glue and some paint. 

The moss really provides a great setting for an autumn centerpiece. It is so verdant and plush, and kind of eerie at the same time. Let me know if you make one...I'd love to see what everyone else came up with!!

I joined these linky parties (Check them OUT!!):

Frugalicious Friday

Works For Me Wednesdays
Whatever Goes Wednesdays @Someday Crafts
Thrifty Thursday
It's Party Time@ Pony tails and Fishscales
Frugalicious Friday 

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