Fur Wreath Decorated with DCWV Paper!

 The ultimate question of this post... Which wreath do you like best? First I made a plush white fur wreath... I had a used, reused wreath form and white faux fur.  I cut a piece slightly larger than the wreath form...about 2 inches. and then cut the center circle out.  I cut notches in the center...  So the fur would be easy to wrap around the wreath.  I used hot glue and just glued the fur around the wreath.  Bit by bit with lots of hot glue!  Until it was all wrapped. The backside doesn't look the best... But once you flip it over, It's plush and perfect! Fur is so in right now! The fur also kind of acts like a pincushion... so I decided some decor on the wreath was needed. I received this big stack of fun papers, vinyl and tape from Die Cuts With a View--or DCWV! I've bought their paper for years now and absolutely love it! They sent me lots of great holiday papers! So much, I couldn't decide the t...

How to Make a Faux Fur Wolf Tail (Costume DIY)

 Faux Fur Wolf Tail!  A fluffy wolf tail is a fun dress up prop or addition to a big bad costume!  Faux fur is actually quite easy to work with if you know the tricks.  When cutting faux fur...or fur for that matter,  only cut the backing, that will leave the fur long and natural. Otherwise you will get "Bad Haircut" blunt chunks.  Take little nips with the scissors across the back to cut the size of tail you want.  Fold fur in on itself in half. Sew along the edge, tucking the fur inside as you go.  Sew it down to a point at the end. Then roughly cut the fur about a 1/2 inch away from the sewn line.  Flip the tail right side out! Use a stick or pen to reach inside and push the end out completely!  Now add some batting. Not a lot...unless you want it to stick straight out!  Whipstitch the end closed with a needle and thread.  Voila! Perfect tails! Now you can just safety pin them on t...