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

Projects
faux tin frame Faux Tin Frame
Give an ordinary frame a simple-chic look with a faux tin technique.
sunflower hooked mat Sunflower Hooked Mat
Hooked in a fresh wool palette, this unique mingling of colors brings to mind citrus fruits, sunshine, and the seashore.
sunflower rug Vintage Sunflower Rug
A vintage palette adds age and authenticity to this little flower charmer made with a clever mix of punch needle embroidery and wool appliqué.
cup o buny Cup O’ Bunny
Spring is in the air—the time for bunnies to appear and refresh our surroundings—even in the most unusual places!
retro button box Retro Button Box
This quaint and colorful button box will honor those little items you collect and treasure for years.
faith hope love Faith • Hope • Love
Sweet sentiments are stitched among this bouquet of needle felted flowers. Paired with a rabbit, this makes an inspiring little piece for the spring season.
utensil crock Utensil Crock and Spoons
Our primitive crock is an ideal catchall for wooden spoons, rolling pins, and countless assorted baking tools.
saltbox punch rug Saltbox Punched Rug
Our "welcome home" saltbox is full of primitive, small town charm. The technique is similar to punch needle embroidery, and the finished piece is just waiting to enliven an entryway in your home.
primitive penny runner Primitive Penny Runner
This long, narrow hooked runner can decorate a harvest table or provide softness underfoot next to a bench or bed. Make this warm, woolly runner for your home and enjoy it for generations!
rabbit tea mat Rabbits Tea Mat
Rabbits in the round are a mix of charm and cheer for your dining table, assuring that summer is not too far away!
punch needle dalmation Punch Needle Dalmatian
Animals were a popular motif in the late 19th century. This dalmatian is an interpretation of a primitive, antique hooked rug from that time.
seed packet basket Seed Packet Basket
You don't have to compromise if you are on a decorating budget! Browse your local flea markets for small baskets you can spruce up with a little paint and primitive charm.
bumblebee bucket Bumblebee Bucket
As sweet as honey, a buzzing bumblebee lands on a rustic crochet "hive," easily wrapped around a small metal bucket. This embellished piece makes a handy little container for your next tea party or picnic.
country flower pot Old Country Flowerpot
Flowers hooked in a soft, antique-style palette fill an aged garden pot gracefully, recalling the charm of days gone by.
time to grow Time-to-Grow Collection
Here's a place to pair up herbs, collect seed packets, list plants and bulbs, and record tools needed to dig ground once the sun starts to shine.
bunny cone Blue Bunny Cone
Tuck this charming blue bunny in an Easter basket, hang on a grapevine wreath, or place among a centerpiece of potted grass and herbs.
homestead watering can Homestead Watering Can
Great for multitasking, use this metal watering can as intended or fill with fresh herbs and florals.
antique market milk can Antique Market Collection
Flea Market Folk Art. Start with rusty surfaces and finish with an antiquing process to create the warm patina of age.
laundry pot Penny Rug Laundry Pot
Take an old pot and transform it into a clever laundry soap container. This piece will add lots of rustic character to the wash room.
liberty crow collection Liberty Crow Collection
Crows represent the charms of country living and are symbols of summer. With this collection, the season comes alive as crows land around your home.
faux redwork pillow Faux Redwork Pillow
Use a punch needle get an embroidered look — faux embroidery!
flowerpot pillow Flowerpot Pillow
Sure to inspire you to get a fresh start on spring and summer planting, this little potting pillow brings the season home to your favorite room.
potted flower pillow Potted Flowers Pillow
Flowers are cheerful symbols of spring and summer, but even the strongest blooms fade and wither away. This year "pot" your flowers with wool and tread and watch them thrive for many seasons to come.
sunflower and crow Sunflower & Crow
Spring flourishes even in the darkest corners of your home with our folk art crow perched on a sunflower in full bloom. Rustic, earthy colors of the garden will add some sunshine to your favorite gathering place.
sunflower thief The Sunflower Thief
While people may painstakenly spend time nurturing their plantings, nature sees these tidbits as a free lunch! Seeing nature from this perspective helped create this piece.
watermelon crow The Watermelon Crow
A curious crow lands on a freshly picked slice of watermelon in this primitive hooked rug.
perfect petal hand towel Perfect Petal Hand Towel
The fresh, classic colors of summer are stitched into this retro-hip tea towel. The buttons are a dressy touch, yet still practical enough for everyday living.
baa baa black sheep Baa Baa Black Sheep
All the storybook charms of childhood are captured in this sweet punch needle stitchery inspired by a well-loved nursery rhyme.
old prarie raggedy Olde Prairie Raggedy
With a storybook smile and charm, this raggedy has a lovely 1950 feel. The prairie-style fabric of the dress and bonnet bring to mind the faded softness of pale summer blooms.
seasonal sheep plaque Seasonal Sheep Plaque
Traces of simple Shaker style are evident in this stagered plaque. Suitably rustic, sheep convey the classic look of American country décor.
botanical napkin rings Botanical Napkin Rings
Botanicals can bring a rustic and refined touch to outdoor table décor, proving to be the perfect little motif for our set of napkin rings.
Features
kahula balls Kitchen Cupboard
These Kahlua Fudge Balls are truffle-like candies that are simple to make, yet are impressive and delicious!
primitive sign Primitive Sign Series
As the spring season unfolds, celebrate the joys of a greenhouse and garden.
sally Country Lanes
Sally Van Nuys: There's No Fun like Work — the story of Amhert Antiques and Folk Art.
spring penny rug Inspired by Antiques: Vintage Textiles
Embrodered linens and textiles are beautiful pieces of history. Many times these charming linens can be found for very little money at flea markets and yard sales.
skinny quilt Skinny Quilt Series
Farmhouse-favorite baskets and rustic cabin comfort inspired this collection — down an uncharacterstically skinny quilt for your homestead.
inspired by the season Inspired by the Season: Summer Penny Rug Sheep
The summer sun warms up our sweet penny runner this month and shines on a rustic row of birdhouses.
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