I made a fun garland for the top of my bed frame this weekend and I wanted to share this quick & easy project for DIY Monday. Hope you enjoy...
Step 1: I purchased some pretty flower light from Michael's (Martha Stewart brand). You can use any sort of twinkle lights for this project.
Step 2: Wrap the lights around your bedframe (or hang them in another area of your home. Secure them with hidden pieces of duck tape.
Step 3: Wrap yarn around the area.. it adds a little extra security and color!
Step 4: Make pom-poms and tie them to your garland. So cute. If you've never made pom-poms before, here's how to make them with a pom-pom maker!
*making pom-poms is easy as pie. simply wrap both sides of the plastic pieces with yarn, cut the yarn around the shape and tie them together with a piece of embroidery floss in a matching color (i prefer to use embroidery floss over yarn because it's easier to get a super tight knot!). trim the stray pieces and ta-da!
hooray. it's simple and sweet. i'm happy to have a little extra color and a cute handmade night-light. :)
suki loves them too! XXOO. elsie
love it....I am defintitely gonna try it..:)
suki is so adorable..makes me smile..:)
xo
Ruchi
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Posted by: Ruchi | April 19, 2010 at 05:50 PM
That dog is SO ridiculously CUTE! You must love him like crazy!
Posted by: Jessica / Lola Vintage | April 19, 2010 at 05:52 PM
very pretty!
Posted by: Jaime | April 19, 2010 at 06:01 PM
oh hi suki!!!
xo.
Posted by: tiffany. | April 19, 2010 at 06:02 PM
is Suki keeping you cosy while Jeremy is away? I love snuggling with my Elvis x
Posted by: kass | April 19, 2010 at 06:08 PM
pretty night lights are the best! Pom poms, too!
Posted by: Meghan | April 19, 2010 at 06:08 PM
So cute! I love the combo of fluffy flowers and pom-poms.
Posted by: Alli (One Pearl Button) | April 19, 2010 at 06:09 PM
And I loooove Suki
Posted by: Arancha | April 19, 2010 at 06:12 PM
LOVE! And cute doggie...
Posted by: mrs boo radley | April 19, 2010 at 06:15 PM
Very cute!
Posted by: Meghan | April 19, 2010 at 06:19 PM
aw, sukie makes a great model!!!
cute lights and a great idea! tfs
xo, patty :-)
Posted by: Patty S | April 19, 2010 at 06:32 PM
I love your bed with that new color!
Posted by: Courtney | April 19, 2010 at 06:33 PM
cute elsie! i love your wall color - what brand and color is it?
Posted by: kellyhicks | April 19, 2010 at 06:53 PM
very pretty! I'm sure my cats would enjoying figuring out how to take it down.
Posted by: ArtTales | April 19, 2010 at 06:59 PM
The lighting in your house is so nice, I'm totally jealous.
It makes all of the colors in these photos pop a little extra.
Posted by: Jamie Rae | April 19, 2010 at 07:21 PM
Super cute!! Looks like Suki is loving the new house :)
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Posted by: Angela | April 19, 2010 at 07:32 PM
i like the mr. larson pillow, its super cute. the lights are cute to
Posted by: vanessa ruff | April 19, 2010 at 07:45 PM
saw this & thought of you!
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Posted by: Em | April 19, 2010 at 07:50 PM
so adorable! love it! suki is the cutest!!
Posted by: courtney | April 19, 2010 at 07:56 PM
Love it!!!
I love your pug as well. We use to have one. I miss her! She was sweet. Her name was Twiggy.
Have a great week!
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Posted by: Kjirsten | April 19, 2010 at 08:28 PM