I have a new craft up over at B:Kids.  I'm so happy with the way this turned out, so take a look, won't you?  Even though the craft projects I design are sometimes appropriate for kids, that doesn't mean that they aren't just as fun for adults.  This one has a really low degree of difficulty, but I think the final product is so cute.  Every time I walk by this on my table I feel happy, hence the name, the Happy Apple Mat.

One project note: burlap is not highly washable, so spot clean it only; if you want a machine washable final product, use a loose weave linen for a similar look.  When using textile paints on items that will be machine washed, make sure to heat-set the paint by ironing over it lightly.

Feeling the apple love?  Check out Apple Week over at A Field Journal.