What's Inside the April 2006 Issue of Create and Decorate


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What's Inside the April 2006 Issue of Create & Decorate

Projects

	Ruffle-Edge Throw Featuring a fresh plum palette and whisper-soft yarns, our crochet throw brings simplistic style to your favorite rocking chair. A ruffled edge adds instant country appeal and a touch of classic fun.
	Spring Market Blooms Take a stroll through the market in spring, and fresh flowers will signal the arrival of the season. Here are two blossoms sure to stay in bloom week to week, all season long.
	Heart Make-Do Stitchery Little stitched pillows have a unique way of adding cozy, country appeal to your surroundings. This one carries all the presence of an antique quilt or heirloom sewing basket.
	Primitive Egg Cups & Mats If your décor looks tired after a long winter, colored eggs are a true, unmistakable sign of spring! These scrappy little mats convey a cheery atmosphere and are suited for use under egg cups, tea cups, or small potted herbs.
	Sow Seeds of Love Our punch needle bunny will help you bring the freshness of the garden indoors.
	Easter Journey The adorable Easter box has a vintage appeal that’s hard to resist. Stitch up the little felt egg ornaments and display in the box or tie to a feather tree.
	Rug Hooked Rabbit Mat A little rug hooked mat will add instant country appeal on the seat of your favorite wooden chair or atop the lid of a split oak basket. See how fun it can be to make accent pieces designed for the season.
	Punch Needle Poppies March, April, and May are the months for new beginnings. The feel is old fashioned and the look is quaint country—that’s Teresa’s punch needle poppies for the beginning of spring.
	Memories of Childhood With a clean, fresh look for spring, our sheep plaque has an emphasis on letters and simplistic design, reminiscent of school day flash cards.
	A Sampling of Spring Reminiscent of Early American sampler designs, simple comforts of spring—jumping bunnies, berries, and blossoms—make up our painted sampler.
	Bunny with Blanket Inspired by the English countryside, the rich colors of a classic spring garden come together strikingly in this heritage wool pillow.
	Garden-Style Stitchery The homespun charm of rustic country style is embroidered among the wool flowers in our garden-style stitchery.
	Among the Morning Glories This humble rooster stands atop his stone pedestal among the winding summer morning glories and awakes the sleepy day. This design was inspired by an antique hooked rug – perhaps you recognize it.
	Classic Cottage Bunny Bunnies in all shapes and sizes are the very essence of spring. A unique balance of color and texture mingle about this cottage-style bunny, making an elegant statement on any tabletop.
	Blessings of the Season Style almost comes naturally when you work with objects from nature. Tulips loosely arranged in an antique, enamel measuring cup reflect the colors of Easter and renewal of the garden.
	Vintage Easter Ensemble The use of texture is highlighted in this springtime Easter ensemble. Vintage images recall a reverence for the past and fondness for the season.
	Friends and Family Pineapples help create the comfortable look of country. Displayed in the kitchen, our folk art plate celebrates good food, good friends, and the sweet taste of home.
	Herb Kitchen Lights To tease the senses, you can almost smell these fragrant “stitched” herbs, weaving their way into your home décor with the rich glow of candlelight.
	Springtime Table Décor This Easter season, soften your dining table with a modern country table setting, practical enough for everyday living.
	Country Entertaining Full of French country appeal, a chic service set goes from artful to functional when guests arrive and dinner is on the table!
	Cat & Mouse Punch Rug The piece is new, but the technique has all the charm of a century-old log cabin. Rug punching is the same concept as Russian punch needle embroidery, but on a larger scale.
	Primitive Pets Let’s face it—pets are likely a big part of your life or of someone close to you. The playfulness of the family pet translates into this fanciful set of shelf sitters, ideal for bookends in the den or home office.
	Friends Gather Door Crown This Shaker-style door crown will add a touch of folk art charm to your home.
	Garden Party Chick From Easter egg hunts to garden parties, a sweet spirited chick proclaims spring’s arrival in vintage style!
	Seasonal Sheep Plaque Rain showers bring more than May flowers when it comes to spring decorating. The season of new beginnings deserves a celebration with a garden-style plaque. Enjoy a soft spring rain and the songs of the returning birds.
	Easter Treat Bags The spring season welcomes playful traditions— Easter egg hunts, planting parties, a garden brunch. Send each of your house or party guests off with a little stitched treat bag, filled with tokens of the event.
	Once Upon a Thyme Once upon a thyme when life was simple and gardens grew with children...
	Easter Memories A hint of nostalgia is crafted right into this pretty Easter frame and card. Vintage-style is an ideal look for framing cherished black and white photos of special occasions, both past and present alike.
	Pineapple Tray & Pitcher One gets a sense of history when viewing the pineapple motif, the colonial symbol of hospitality. It’s a fitting motif for a little service set, clearly inspired by early American charm and tradition.
	Welcome Wall Hanging It’s spring! Play with accent pieces incorporating soothing mellow and garden-inspired palettes. This traditional symbol of hospitality can add a warm, welcoming touch to any room in the home.
	Old-Fashioned Easter Bunny Ready to deliver the eggs and water the spring flowers, this old-fashioned garden bunny is all decked out in his finest Easter jacket, wearing a bow tie and all!
Features
	Designer Profile Jenn Steffa: The Can-Do Gal
	Inspired by the Season: Spring Penny Rug Sheep Our country sheep gets a splash of spring color this month! Draped in a penny rug depicting a crow on a warm, windy afternoon, this piece will bring as much joy as flying your first kite.
	Simple Country Living Fresh neutrals and warm textures (what we call farmhouse style) are delightfully different from the traditional pastels that normally herald in the Easter holiday.
	Country Lanes Two Old Crows and the Blue Tulip. Two women share their friendship, mutual hobbies, and their craft of hooking rugs.
	Primitive Sign Series Come springtime, do you seek refuge in a potting shed or little retreat at the lake? Whatever serves as your cozy hideaway for rest and relaxation, embrace nature with a rustic garden sign.
	Flea Market Folk Art Our vintage butter paddle serves as a unique little surface for a pastoral spring scene. Embracing the ever-changing beauty of nature, Pam’s design captures all the charm of living in the country.
	from me to you Create handmade invitation and package wrap for your next spring brunch.
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