Patriotic Rainbow Leaves Maybe?

Today I'm thinking about leaves. Of the maple kind.

There are a few events happening this month on the web that interest me and I'm seriously considering playing along. I mostly live in my own little bubble over here (because that's where I'm most comfortable honestly). But sometimes it's important to step outside, get some fresh air, stretch a bit, play with the other kids.

The first event on my list is June's Point of View run by my good blog mates Gwen and Amy. This month's theme is "Patriotic". I'm somewhat embarrassed to admit that I've never made anything that shows my love of my great country... BUT, I'm hoping to rectify that situation very soon.

So, here in Canada, our nation's symbol is the maple leaf. I'm thinking maple leaves will figure into the project, whatever that project may be.... Hence the above sketch.

The second event in which I'd (maybe possibly) like to participate is The Refashion Files June Challenge. I'm actually wondering if it would be possible to create one project that, somehow someway, meets both events' criteria. Sneaky, eh? Don't know if it's entirely legal but it's worth a shot. What do you think? By the way, The Refashion Files is a new site run by Amy and Jen, two crafty bigwigs you might have heard of. This month's theme is "Rainbow" and there are some lovely prizes to win. So stand aside because once I decide to (maybe possibly) join in, I will (maybe possibly) be "in it to win it" and you'll be going down. Yeah, that's right.

For more info on both these events, click on the many and varied links above.

Have a glorious weekend!

♥M

Tutorial: Hexcellent Headband

EDITED TO ADD:

As stated below: As of June 5th, 2012, the tutorial is now in The Shop and additional information is blogged here. Thanks.

'Tis Tuesday.

And yes. My hexagonal foray continues. I'm severely smitten. But you know that already eh? This time I hopped on a six-sided tangent and look where it got me... To the land of cute headbands!

See, it's a kind of adorable, and even a little bit retro, headband! Because everyone needs a rainbow for their head. Right?

You have a lovely day now, won't you?

♥M

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This tutorial will be posted here for free for 7 days, after which time it will be available as a PDF in The Shop. Thanks so much!


EDITED TO ADD:
As stated above: As of June 5th, 2012, the above tutorial is now in The Shop and additional information is blogged here!