The Apple Street Cottage

It's the middle of August and much too early to start Fall decorating (IMHO) but it's not too early to craft for it, and that's exactly what I've been doing.   Into my fabric stash I went and came out with enough fabric to make a Fall pillow cover. Pillow covers are such a wonderful option.  Why? Because it's much easier to store pillow covers than it is to store pillows!   Pillow covers are nothing new around here.  The first ones I shared gave full instructions on how to make them.   Then I upcycled a Valentine's Day tablecloth into placemats and pillow covers .  Some vintage dresser scarves were reinvented the same way, and last, but not least, a wool applique pumpkin pillow cover - that I don't think I shared.  Probably because I was busy packing for our move. Ha! So sorry.  I promise to share it soon. This post may contain affiliate links. All of that being said, let me share my most recent one.  I think you're going to like i...

Yes, it's August and I really should have shared this as a 'Christmas in July' post, but I have a good excuse.  I came down with an especially bad case of vertigo that was later diagnosed as a sinus infection.  The month of July ended up being a loss for doing anything creative.   But, better late than never, right? This post may contain affiliate links. The three little projects I'm sharing with you are easy to make and are nice to have on-hand before the hustle and bustle of the holidays arrives.  Let's get started, shall we? 1. Gift Tags Everyone needs gift tags for the holidays, right?  I started mine with some of the paper I made several months ago.  Using small rectangles, I stamped the paper and punched a small hole in each one for a little Bakers Twine.   Then I grabbed a stamp set that I've had for many years and stamped a few more. Now, I realize that not everyone has this stamp set or homemade paper so let me offer a few ideas: Th...