Coffee Filter Wreath

I came across Lindsay L's Pinterest pin on wreaths. I had a long weekend off and wanted to FINALLY give this a try. I ended up making 3 of them and 1 small one. SO easy!!

Here's what you need.... 1 poster board (I wanted my wreath to lay flat on the wall. You can use a wreath foam form.), 1 package of coffee filters (brown or white), a hot glue gun and glue, 2 round objects ( to trace the size you want your wreath to be), scissors, and ribbon.

Step 1: Trace your round objects on your poster board and cut out.

Notice the circles are not perfect, it IS ok. I get impatient, so my projects are not always perfect. 

Step 2: Start gluing the filters on. You need to pull the filters apart so they are ready to put on quick. This is when you decide if you want to put the filters close together or farther apart. I had to play with the first wreath that I made. I put the hot glue on the poster board and then I pushed them down on the glue. I pushed my filters down to where they were not so tall.

Step 3: Put the ribbon on the wreath and hang it!!! 

DIY Pocket Skirt

This is WAY late. I have already worn this skirt a time or two. I LOVE making things with my sewing machine.... I followed this tutorial to make this skirt. I have actually made 2 skirts with this tutorial because it was sooo easy.

You need 1.5 yrds of fabric, making thread, and 1 1/2 inch elastic waste band.


This was my first skirt that I made. The day I wore it to school, all of my students and other teachers commented on it and asked where I bought it. I was so proud to say "I made it!!". Some teachers begged me to make them one! I had the biggest smile all day. 





















This second skirt I made recently. I wore it out that night out with friends. My friend Melissa picked the pattern because I could not choose. I love my skirts. I have already bought a few more different fabrics to make spring skirts. I wear my skirts now with my tall brown "riding" boots.



**You can kind of see the pocket on this one. I have it on the hanger a little crooked.


TIP: The tutorial that I used called for 1.5 yards of fabric, but I think that you can use around a yard. The first time you make it, buy more and then you can always use less.

The next time I make this skirt I will give you my step by step instructions and let you know how much fabric I actually use. I altered the steps a little because the skirt was way too bulky.