9.07.2009

[easy peezy]

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If you haven't noticed, I like making things. Simple things. Easy things. I admire those that can spend hours on a just the right stitch, or those that do things over and over again just to get it right. I'm trying to work up to that...but let's be honest, I'm so not there. That is why I love little bit projects like these super easy pennant tea party invites. I made these by simply cutting decorative tape into triangles and a then sewing a stitch across the top.

Add a little hand written note, and voila! you are done.
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Now that is my kind of afternoon project.

Done, and done.
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37 comments:

  1. ErinSeptember 7, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    and beautiful! i love it.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Wow! I don't see why you should spend more time on those wonderful invitations. Your invites will be happy :)

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  3. ChelseaSeptember 7, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    you just summarized my approach to crafts! i like simple and quick! these invites are super cute. i've made some with that tape too, but yours are much cuter:)

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  4. Lisa RuppSeptember 7, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    so cute!

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  5. CarolineSeptember 7, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    L-O-V-E-!

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  6. CarolineSeptember 7, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    L-O-V-E-!

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  7. Katie ElizabethSeptember 7, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Those are incredibly cute.

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  8. kristina - no penny for themSeptember 7, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    love it, love it, love it! :)

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  9. knackSeptember 7, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    suuuuuuper fantastic! love the pennants out of happy tape!

    xo

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  10. Pretty Neat DesignsSeptember 7, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    This looks simple and amazing. My kind of project!

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  11. KellySeptember 7, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    love these! so bright and festive. i swear i'll never tire of yellow and black. :)

    xo
    Kelly

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    wonderful! what a great idea!

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  13. jackie kershSeptember 7, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    i likey. i'm with you on the easy peezy front. two kids doesn't leave a whole lot of time to labor over a stitch...even if we wanted to.

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  14. RoseSeptember 8, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    absolutely gorgeous. your handwriting is so sweet!

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  15. A Lifestyle ThingSeptember 8, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    so cute! Great idea!!

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  16. UnknownSeptember 8, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    Wow- these are simply lovely! Where did you find such great tape?

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  17. AmySeptember 8, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    These are great!

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    wow. thank you for this! they are just perfect.

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    That is really beautiful and so simple. What a wonderful little project! Thanks for sharing and have a lovely merry happy day! Love to you!

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  20. Cookie CutterSeptember 9, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    This is a awesome idea! Simple AND gorgeous invites!

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  21. sodapop DESIGNSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Very, very cute. Love it!

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  22. ChelseySeptember 9, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    Fantastic idea! I hope you don't mind, I shared it over on my blog, too: http://silverbugstudio.blogspot.com/

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  23. erikaSeptember 10, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    love these,love the colour too ;-)

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  24. merSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Melissa- I purchased the tape from a local store, Common Thread, but you can find similar tape in the Etsy shop Happy Tape: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7133652

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  25. jasmineSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    these are amazing! i love them. :)

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  26. blue mossSeptember 11, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    super fabulous project :)

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  27. Jen of MadeByGirlSeptember 14, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    GORGEOUS! So creative...I just posted about my own DIY 'save the dates' on my blog, check them out.
    Jen Ramos
    www.madebygirl.com <
    madebygirl.blogspot.com

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  28. MASeptember 14, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    Very beautiful. Your blog is lovely. I adore that striped tape - so fun. Must indulge. Thanks for sharing such a fabulous creation.

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  29. Paper PastriesSeptember 15, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    great idea

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  30. Melissa ASeptember 16, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    These invites are so beautiful and creative and your tea party looked like it was alot of fun. These are so cute, I hope you don't mind, I had to share them on my blog today.

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  31. UnknownSeptember 16, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Wow! I'm in love w/ the tape on your invites (on my way over to Etsy to buys some for myself)! Such a simple idea to add a ton of interest. I'm definitely trying something similar on future invites, thanks for the inspiration:) Lauren
    afabulousfete.blogspot.com

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  32. UnknownSeptember 17, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    this stuff was too cute to pass up... had to buy it then blog about it:) Check it out::
    http://afabulousfete.blogspot.com/2009/09/not-just-plain-old-scotch.html

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  33. cruze ohana oleloSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    Couldn't you just see me spending hours on something this easy! What am I saying you have seen me spend hours on something this easy. These days when I find myself getting hung up on the details I simply say Merilee would let it go! I love the tea party. Inspiring as always.

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  34. AnonymousOctober 2, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    i made such similar ones in august for a birthday party. love flag garlands and love this color palette!

    molly
    applecyder.wordpress.com

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  35. q-bellaMarch 6, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    I love this. I posted it on my blog and linked it back to you.
    Thanks,
    Shauna

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  36. UnknownMarch 23, 2010 at 2:51 AM

    How did u do sew the invitation? ...

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  37. Zane WooderJanuary 19, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    I admire people like that too. That try and try until they get it right.

    zane

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