October 8, 2010

Celebrating Autumn – Ruffled Leaf Tee and a Link-Up!

Hello, and welcome to the celebration! 
I am so glad you’re here!

Have y’all enjoyed this week’s lineup as much as I have? I hope you’ve ventured over to the other girls’ places to see their amazing contributions!

Myra’s fall banner…
Deborah’s pumpkin spice marshmallows…
Jen’s dollar store pumpkins…
and Liz’s caramel apple pops!

Whew – what an honor to follow such talent!!

There is simply something about autumn that makes my heart soar. Being the fanatic I am for bright, vibrant color, the gorgeous palette autumn provides is truly one of my favorite aspects of the season. 

Like many of you, I am constantly searching for ways to create lovely things without breaking the bank. Want to know one of my latest secrets for being able to adorn your home and punch up your wardrobe with gorgeous fall-colored accents without having to spend a fortune? 

Jelly rolls!
(And I’m not talking about baking here. ;)

Jelly rolls are collections of approximately 40 strips of coordinating fabric that are rolled together and secured with a ribbon. (Each strip is 2-1/2 inches wide, and usually about 42 inches long.) And, oh my, are they ever addicting! I adore the look of using tons of patterns and colors in my projects, but buying even just 1/4-yard cuts of 6 or 7 different fabrics from a collection can be very cost prohibitive. That is why I love jelly rolls!

I initially purchased the jelly roll I used for the project I’m sharing today to make some fabric napkins to give my mom for Christmas. I loved them so much that I make some for myself, too (check out my Santa Fe Chic Napkin Tutorial to see them), but I still had gobs of this gorgeous fabric hanging out in my stash, clamoring to be put to good use. Enter the Ruffled Autumn Leaf Tee: a fun, wearable work of art to wear throughout the fall season!

To make one of your own, you will need:

A plain t-shirt (I used one I had on hand for added savings)
A fabric jelly roll
Coordinating thread
Wash Away Wonder Tape
Clear thread
Basic sewing supplies: Machine, shears, etc.

Before we get started, head over to my post from yesterday about a short-cut technique for quick and easy ruffling – no gathering required!

P.S. See that little ruffle accent on the sleeve? I posted exactly how I did that here.

Helpful hints and tips
  • Wash Away Wonder Tape isn’t a must, but it allows you to arrange and rearrange your pieces in a way you just can’t with pins. Also, with the overlapping nature of the pattern here, pins can sometimes become hidden from view, making broken needles a big risk. For any type of tee embellishing, I really recommend the Wonder Tape! 

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So, you’ve embellished yourself a darling new top, and now you’re ready to show it off. What better way to really make it shine than to don a brand-new accessory to go along with it?


Blue Dragonfly Jewelry Designs 
is an online store featuring stunning jewelry creations all designed and handcrafted by Lori, who happens to also be my immensely talented big sister! 

From Lori:
If you’re looking for fashionable jewelry with a vintage feel, Blue Dragonfly Jewelry Designs is the place to look!  I’m constantly researching and incorporating the newest trends and fashions into my jewelry, but antique-look brass is the cornerstone of most of my pieces.  The mingling of Victorian brass with newer elements creates timeless, unique pieces that feel vintage yet thoroughly modern.  I use a variety of mediums to create my jewelry, including but not limited to: vintage-look brass, crystal, glass and freshwater pearls, lucite flowers, faux and genuine gemstones and glass beads.  I also take custom orders, so let me create a conversation piece just for you!

Lori’s store is brimming with creations to suit every taste and budget. 

Her Tulip Deco Earrings are truly striking…

And I am coveting this Silver Rings Bracelet! Gorgeous!

Wouldn’t you love to make an impression wearing one of these amazing pieces? Today Lori is generously offering one of you the chance to win one of her necklaces! Lucky you!!

The winner will have the privilege to choose between these sensational creations. Either would be the perfect way to incorporate the colors of fall into your wardrobe!
 


So how do you enter to win? It couldn’t be simpler:

Leave a comment here telling me your favorite fall memory!

Additional Entries (please leave a separate comment for each):

Visit the Blue Dragonfly Jewelry Designs website, and come back to tell me your favorite creation.
Subscribe to or follow Positively Splendid, or let me know if you already do.
Tweet about Celebrating Autumn using the #celebratingfall hashtag.
Link up your fall craft or decor ideas. (One entry for each link)

The giveaway runs through next Thursday, October 14 at 10 p.m. CST. 
The lucky winner will be announced next Friday, October 15!
Please note that due to shipping costs, this giveaway is open only to residents of the US and Canada.

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Now, the fun continues! There is absolutely nothing I love more about the blogging community than the opportunity to be inspired by you! Whether it be a fall-related craft, a recipe or something else entirely, I hope you’ll share it here! I can’t wait to see your projects! 

(And I might just have to feature a few of them, too! :)

I invite you to grab a button so others can join in the fun, as well!

 





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Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you'll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
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37 Responses to Celebrating Autumn – Ruffled Leaf Tee and a Link-Up!

  1. Kelli @ RTSM October 8, 2010 at 11:07 am #

    Such a cute shirt! I bought some fall fabrics to make my boys halloween shirts, I may just have to make this version for myself:)

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  2. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top October 8, 2010 at 11:59 am #

    I love that shirt. So cute!!! The colors are awesome. My favorite fall memory…I can’t think of just one but I just love taking my kids to the pumpkin patch every year. :) I’m linking up!

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  3. Lee October 8, 2010 at 12:21 pm #

    Wow – what a fun project – its so cute! Thanks for a great tutuorial w/ all the tips. And a lovely giveaway. I enjoyed reading your blog.

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  4. Lee October 8, 2010 at 12:27 pm #

    I love the brass birds bracelet on the Blue Dragonfly site!
    p.s. I forgot above to say my fav fall memory which is camping w/ my family for long fall weekends. It was so fun – changing colors and hot apple cider.
    Thanks!

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  5. inky08 October 8, 2010 at 1:18 pm #

    My favorite fall moment was playing in the leaf piles my sister and I used to make :)

    gabsmack2001 at aol dot com

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  6. HoosierHomemade October 8, 2010 at 1:18 pm #

    Oh Amy! That is darling!! And the jewelry…you girls are so talented!!
    Thanks so much for sharing with us as we Celebrate Autumn :-)
    ~Liz

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  7. Cindy October 8, 2010 at 2:14 pm #

    Cute shirt!! My favorite fall memory is playing in the leaves with my brother and sister and then coming in for hot chocolate topped with tons of marshmallows.

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  8. inky08 October 8, 2010 at 2:25 pm #

    I like the E16 Silver Dragon ear rings the best

    gabsmack2001 at aol dot com

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  9. inky08 October 8, 2010 at 2:30 pm #

    i subscribed to your newsletter

    gabsmack2001 at aol dot com

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  10. inky08 October 8, 2010 at 2:30 pm #

    i” like” you facebook page

    gabsmack2001 at aol dot com

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  11. Alison October 8, 2010 at 3:50 pm #

    Amy, this is positively darling!! What a gorgeous shirt!

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  12. Karen October 8, 2010 at 4:27 pm #

    My best fall memory is my kiddos playing in the leaves that have fallen in the yard when they were little!
    Thanks,
    Karen

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  13. Karen October 8, 2010 at 4:29 pm #

    The brass bird bracelet is beautiful! Thanks,
    Karen

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  14. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com October 8, 2010 at 4:47 pm #

    Adorable!! You are just too cute. I love that tee with the leaves. So fun!!!

    And the jewelry is beautiful! I love the necklace with the bouquet.

    I shared your cute project on my TT&J FB page and linked back to you. Have a great weekend!

    xox
    Jen

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  15. Naomi @ Joyfully Seeking October 8, 2010 at 5:40 pm #

    I love that shirt, so cute!
    My favourite fall memory is probably being in the house and smelling the funny burnt sugar smell that candles make inside pumpkins, that combined with the crisp air outside mmmm I love autumn!

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  16. Aubrey Gibson October 8, 2010 at 5:40 pm #

    Living in Arizona, there isn’t really such a thing as fall (hah!), but I would have to say that my favorite memory is putting up holiday decorations and just feeling the excitement building. So fun!

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  17. Aubrey Gibson October 8, 2010 at 5:45 pm #

    Okay, I looked at the website, and the necklaces were beautiful (I really liked the one with the bird), but my favorite would have to be the leaf one that you posted on this website. I love it!

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  18. Andrea October 8, 2010 at 5:49 pm #

    I am so loving getting your blog in my RSS feed. What did I do before I discovered using a reader for blogs…last week??!!!! Yikes.

    My favorite fall memory was going to a different Apple orchard in Wisconsin with my (now deceased)grandmother. We would drive and look at all the trees and my grandma would make everyone try on her glasses (rose colored) because she claimed it made the colors even better. Every year!! :)

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  19. southernscraps October 9, 2010 at 1:21 am #

    Love the shirt! Just awesome! My favorite fall memory is Halloween hay rides and haunted houses- so much fun.

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  20. southernscraps October 9, 2010 at 1:23 am #

    Just subscribed to positively splendid.

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  21. Mrs. Everything October 9, 2010 at 1:23 pm #

    Ummm, can you make me one??? I am not a sewer by any stretch of the imagination. I would totally buy one of these shirts! LOVE!!!

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  22. Patrice October 9, 2010 at 2:35 pm #

    This shirt is fabulous!

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  23. sweet european dreams October 10, 2010 at 12:12 am #

    I love working with appliques! This is adorable and I will definitely stay-tuned to see how to do the ruffle sleeve! -diane

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  24. Becca at One Girl October 10, 2010 at 1:54 am #

    Cute shirt! Now i just need to be crafty ;) My favorite fall memory… probably apple orchard visits, there is just something about it that is so much fun!

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  25. Becca at One Girl October 10, 2010 at 1:56 am #

    I’m already a follower of Positively Splendid!

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  26. Becca at One Girl October 10, 2010 at 1:59 am #

    My favorite item from Blue Dragonfly would have to be the Tri Dangles, but there are so many to choose from I do also like that bracelet you pictured!

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  27. Laura @ Ms Smartie Pants October 10, 2010 at 5:42 am #

    Oh my goodness, that is the cutest shirt, I love leaves!!!! Great idea!

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  28. Tania October 10, 2010 at 10:48 pm #

    My favorite fall memory is visiting the pumpkin patch with my kids.

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  29. Tania October 10, 2010 at 10:52 pm #

    I am really liking the Silver Rings Bracelet.

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  30. Tania October 10, 2010 at 10:54 pm #

    Now following Positively Splendid.

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  31. LuLu October 12, 2010 at 12:17 am #

    Favorite fall memory, hopping in the car with my brother and sister and going around the block trick or treating! We lived in the country so this was no small task, our pumpkins would be full and just going around the country block could take hours. (had to visit, you know!)
    ~Lauri
    http://knitsandreads.blogspot.com
    [email protected]

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  34. Michelle (www.thereallifemom.blogspot.com) October 12, 2010 at 3:17 am #

    I think this is a little out of my league but it is super cute! Maybe one day I will feel up to the challenge! Thank you for sharing.

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  35. Becca October 17, 2010 at 9:33 pm #

    So so beautiful I love it! I’ll be featuring this tomorrow on BCD! Thanks for the link!

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  36. Kelli October 19, 2010 at 4:19 pm #

    Wow–it’s like beauty overload on this page between your awesome shirt, the giveaway designs and everyone else’s great ideas…my favorite fall memory comes from last year. We flew to IL for a weekend last year with my sister and parents to stay with my grandparents. There wasn’t anything spectacular that happened, but my children got to spend a weekend with their great grandparents, grandparents, aunt and of course us. We combined corn, rode horses, went to a fall festival and enjoyed time together…what could be better??
    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  37. Seja bem vindo a Bangallô! November 24, 2010 at 12:21 pm #

    Hello! I love your work! you are very creative! I’m following your blog for your news always!

    Kisses from Brazil!

    Aline

    Reply

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