This is the second time that I have found a pig cutting board to use as a canvas for my painting. This one is slightly larger than the previous one and also has a cute curly tail. It cost 1.49 at the Goodwill, one of their weekly specials. Every Tuesday they feature a different color of tag and anything with that color is 1.49. I love Tuesdays! Instead of another block design, I decided to paint pansies only in colors that they don't naturally grow. I have mentioned my preference for things in black and white, but, red is a color that is next on my list of favorites. The flowers really jump out at you in this project. My next step is where to put her. Ah, decisions. Happy Creating!
This is NOT an original idea but it is the first time that I have ever made one of these very popular blankets. If it were not for the fact that at my work this particular fleece was marked down to practically nothing I may not have ever made a tied blanket. They are not bad, just not an interest of mine. As luck would have it, I was in the right place at the right time. This fleece was marked down to $1.00 a yard and my stepson loves the Minnesota Timberwolves so it was perfect. I spent less than $6.00 and got him something that he will enjoy and that is a tough thing to do for a teenage boy! It took me a few hours to cut and tie both a pillow and blanket. In my stockpile of stuff there was an extra pillow form so it all worked out great for me. It was very easy to do, this is something that anyone could do. Now fleece in general it can be expensive so if you are going to make a blanket like this, watch for the sales and mark downs to get the best bargains. Remember, this is a thrifty blog for creative stuff, so keep an eye out for those deals! Have a great weekend. :)
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