May Day Fabric Flower Pails

It's the first day of May - May Day!  Did you ever leave little bouquets of flowers on May Day?  I have fond memories of picking violets, wrapping them in paper doilies and delivering them to favorite teachers.  

These fabric pails are my grown-up version of that.

 

They are lined with duck cloth to stand up tall...

 

...and have grommet-reinforced holes with cotton cording to make the perfect hanging handle.

These are cute for flowers, but could also hold pencils, candies, potted plants, anything!  And, they are quick and easy to make, so you could make up a bunch for gift bags, or brightening up the house.  

Check back for the tutorial soon, and happy May Day!

Mini tent

First off, I know I hinted at a giveaway (25 days ago!?). I guess I underestimated how busy things get this time of year (see HERE).  The giveaway IS coming!

Secondly, this project is not on my long list of things-to-be-completed.

But...I saw it last night from Kid Giddy via Tip Junkie (via Sew Mama Sew) and had to try it.

A great stash buster project!  I had this left-over IKEA fabric and found matching lime green duct tape for the poles.  

The perfect size for stuffies and outdoor play, especially now that spring has finally sprung!

P.S. Do you think the rabbit to the right of little A is scoping out the tent?  Does he have an envious glint in his eye, or is it my imagination?  Perhaps the pika should watch his back?

Winner, winner...

Thank you to all who entered this week's Girls' Night Out Clutch Giveaway!  I loved reading all your comments - especially the fabric ideas!  Even if you don't win, you can still get a copy of the pattern HERE for a very reasonable price! 

And now....drumroll, please...

The winner of the clutch of her choice is....Ellee, who said "The retro glam one is my favorite!".  Ellee, you'll need to send me your mailing address.

The winner of her very own pattern is...Cathy, who said "I really like the black and silver....but the silver and purple is beautiful.....too hard to choose!! I need the pattern so I can make a collection!!"  Cathy, you'll need to send me your email address.

Congratulations, ladies, and thank you to all who entered.  Tune in next week for another fun giveaway!!