Thursday, July 16, 2009

~ Kitchen Swag ~

Good morning everyone...I wanted to show you this little kitchen swag I made yesterday. These swags are so fun to make......I have a gazillion green handle utensils and thought this would be a fun way to display them, I like the way this turned out so today I'm going to work on one for the kitchen window. I first saw these cute swags on Sharon's blog and I was hooked. She has made several and I've made an Easter and a Valentine one. They are simple, simple...here's what you do.....
Select the fabric for the theme you want to create. I try to buy remnants. Cut strips 1 inch wide, 7 inches long...cut a lot because this needs a bunch. There are no rules, you can make your swag as long and as fluffy as you want. Now you are.....
ready to tie your strips on to a jute base. Just tie the strips on randomly, when your swag is as full as you want, add your embellishments......and there you go. Have a great day. hugs, Linda


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26 comments:

  1. blushing roseJuly 16, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    LOVE that swag ... green utensils I have a few of ... gave me an idea of doing something different. Usually I am very planted with my decor. TY
    TTFN~ Marydn

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  2. AnonymousJuly 16, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    That is so cute. I love your choice/color of fabrics and the green utensils. Thank you so much for sharing this photo with us.

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  3. UnknownJuly 16, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    That swag is darling!

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  4. MarjorieJuly 16, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    That is very cute! I see similar swags in boutiques for lots of $$. Seems they can be made very cheaply...

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  5. AnonymousJuly 16, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Thats interesting. I have all of my grandparents red handles ones in a basket on top of my cabinets. I have nowhere to hang a swag like this one.
    Mama Bear

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  6. MichelleJuly 16, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Love the swag!! Now I'm looking around my kitchen for a spot for one. Have a nice day.

    Michelle

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  7. Crystal Rose CottageJuly 16, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Hi Linda,Very cute idea! Possibilities are endless!
    ~Patti

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  8. Eggs In My PocketJuly 16, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    What a wonderful idea! You did such a lovely job! Blessings,Kathleen

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  9. NancyJuly 16, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    What a neat way to show off your utensils. That is just too cute. It is so much fun to make things and just watch the results.
    Nancy

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  10. UnknownJuly 16, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Hi there, friend! I know I was already over here telling you how cute that darling swag is, but I wanted to let you know that I'm having a giveaway! Be sure to come on over and join in!

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  11. BettyJuly 16, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    That is so cute Linda and a great way to display your green utensils. I should do something like that too!

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  12. JackieJuly 16, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Linda, what a great idea. I love your swag. Thank you for sharing the directions with all of us.

    God bless.

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  13. CandyJuly 17, 2009 at 4:47 AM

    How cute is that? Really cute!
    I have several green handle gadgets inherited from relatives. Can't wait the see the yellow one for the window.

    Friday Blessings, Candy

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  14. HeidiJuly 17, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    This is soooooo cute! Where did you find the old kitchen utensils? I just love this.

    I loved seeing your Yule sampler finished. Do you know how you will finish it - frame or something else?

    And I loved the book Alice's Tulips. I needed a kleenex at the end. I am also a big Elm Creek quilts fan too.

    Hugs ~
    Heidi

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  15. Attic ClutterJuly 17, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    HI Linda
    that is just adoreable~!!!!!!!!!!! way cuter then my tapeworm pic
    LOL

    ya a icky icky thing ~!!
    better look closely before cooking it (:)
    hugs,Patty

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  16. MicheleJuly 18, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Your new swag is wonderful! Love the color and showing off your old kitchen utensils is sooo fun!

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  17. GARAGE SALE GALJuly 19, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Hi Linda,
    Very fun!!! Love the colors and thanks for showing us how to make one...
    Happy Sunday!
    Deb :)

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  18. Victoria - Florence and MaryJuly 20, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Linda your swag is great,

    Victoria xx

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  19. Carole BurantJuly 20, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    What a delightful idea! I love it!! I imagine you can make one for any season or holiday or for whatever you want to display, like your green utensils!!! I`ll have to keep this idea in mind:-) xoxo

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  20. DeniseJuly 20, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    YOU are just a crafty little gal! It is soooooooooo cute....... Good job......

    Thanks for coming by and sending sweet words about my Ant bites. They are better but still itch so bad.... I am taking Benadryl once or twice a day.....Seems to help.......

    Have a wonderul week girl!

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  21. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Cute cute idea! I love the green utensils. How are you keeping cool? We are going to the mountains tomorrow for two weeks.

    Kathy b

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  22. violetladyJuly 21, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    Lovely swag. Great idea!

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  23. BittersweetPunkinJuly 21, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    That is darling! I love all those green handles gadgets!

    Hope your summer is going wonderfully! :)
    Hugs,
    Robin

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  24. blushing roseJuly 22, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    TY Linda for coming by .. I used to have about 800, all (yes all) hanging on the walls of our house, but when I redecorated a couple years ago I changed all & probably have less than 100 gracing the walls now. I've sold about 200 of them. I love them, more than I can ever say. TTFN ~Marydon

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  25. TootsieJuly 23, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    very cute !!!!

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  26. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJuly 24, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Hi ...thanks for stopping in today. Oh how I love the swag. That is just way too cute!

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