Dolled-Up Show Ribbons

I recently embellished the horse-show ribbons that have been displayed throughout June's equestrian themed room.  I used more ribbon to tie in more color & rhinestones for that cowgirl-sparkle. 

I just wanted to share these examples, more to come soon, along with more photos of June's room :)

Homemade Show-Ribbons

 

A farm/cowboy/county fair/equestrian theme flows throughout every room in our house.  I use my old horse show ribbons as a way to tie some of the rooms together.  June's room is equestrian/cowgirl themed, however, her colors clash with the typical primary-colored show ribbons.  I made these ribbons to keep her colors & the equestrian theme blended together in a pretty, cowgirl-chic harmony.

I used:
1 spool of wide turquoise/aqua ribbon {not wired}
1 spool of wide salmon ribbon {not wired}
2 thin cardboard circles {a smaller size & a larger size}
& a hot glue gun.

I gathered & glued the ribbon in a circle {using the outline of a smaller circle as a guide}.  Then glued the smaller of the two ribbon-ruffled circles on top or the larger.  Then used strips of the ribbon as tails, glued to the back of the cardboard.  I placed & set my center decorative piece with hot glue.

The center piece of the ribbon can either be a brooch, a concho, or a circle-cut piece of cardboard {maybe embellished with rhinestones or pretty paper}. 


{As an extra, I tied the aqua tulle with a small decorative ribbon to create a bow, then hot-glued it on to the ribbon}

 

Machine Shed Shelving

Ryan just finished building this beautiful shelving for Jackson's room.  I have been desperately searching for a farm-esque way to display Jack's ever-growing collection of die-cast tractors.  I drew up this idea, put in my "order" with Ryan & the results were beyond what I imagined.  I am so amazed by Ryan's woodworking talent.  All of the materials he used were salvaged from old buildings {reclaimed hemlock & galvanized steel}.  I will post Jack's room soon.  I still have a little more work to do!  So here's a preview...         

Please forgive the clutter, I still have some organization to do here...

a Country Vase

This is the same concept as the mason jar wine glasses, but a different look & purpose!  I use these like I would use a hurricane vase {with fillers, candles, etc.}

They are so easy to make!  I use the very large {2000+ ml} mason jars, a glass candlestick {with a wider bottom than the candlesticks I used for the wine glasses}, and a little clear silicone!

Using a caulk gun, apply the clear silicone to the top rim of the candle stick, center & place the mason jar, and let it sit for 24 hours.

My Apple Pie "Moonshine"

1 gal spiced apple cider
1 gal apple juice
8-10 cinnamon sticks
1-1/2 c. granulated sugar
1-1/2 c. brown sugar {I use light brown}
750 ml bottle of 190 proof grain alcohol

Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot, except for the alcohol, and bring to a boil.
Remove the mixture from heat & let cool to room temperature.
Once the mixture is completely cool, add in the alcohol.
Transfer to sterile mason jars {I use 5 of the big 2000+ ml jars}
I also divide up the cinnamon sticks so that each jar has one or two.

The apple pie is ready for consumption!  {though, it gets better if you let it "mellow" for a couple of weeks} It can be served warm or cold.  But remember to drink this with caution!  For the amount of alcohol in this, you really can't taste how strong it is... It's too good & too smooth!

I recommend storing the jars in a dark, cool room.

Dolled-Up Lampshade

I was looking for a cute lamp for June's equestrian themed bedroom.  I wanted something that resembled one of those huge, fancy hats women wear to the Kentucky Derby.  After browsing through my go-to decor stores, I knew I'd be on my own for this one.

I used a simple {yet pleated & pretty} white lampshade, a little ribbon, silk embellished flowers, feathers, & hot glue gun.

I have another lampshade waiting to be assembled.  As I work on this next lampshade, I will document & post the step-by-step how-to.

Easy Grain Sack Tree Skirt

This tree skirt is inexpensive, simple, & requires no sewing!

All it takes is a little ribbon {about 4 ft?}, scissors & 3-4 burlap grain sacks {more or less depending on how ruffled you want it to look; the more fabric, the more ruffles}

To begin, lay the first grain sack flat & trim off the two sides so the sack opens the long way.

Then after the grain sack is opened & laid flat {lengthwise}, make small 1-2" slits {depending on width of your ribbon} perpendicular to the upper edge of the burlap, every few inches {& about 3 inches down from edge}. 

So at this point you have a long rectangle of fabric with several perpendicular slits across the top.

Then you weave your ribbon through those slits & cinch it up...

Repeat the process, adding as many grain sacks as you'd like to get the look you want.  Once you've achieved the look, lay it around the tree & simply tie your ribbon ends together. 

My tree skirt took about 10 mins to make!