Evergreen Believe Holiday Wreath

I made a simple Holiday Wreath this year.

It was somewhat inspired by my Hello Wreath

Something about being able to write different things 

is kind of fun !!!

Presenting......

My Evergreen Believe Holiday Wreath

I used a grapevine wreath as the base

Thanks to Home Depot I got some fresh evergreens for FREE

Added some white and crystal berries and small pinecones

I used a small silver plate I picked up from a thrift store

and added some Blackboard Fabric with a little spray adhesive

This way I can use the plate for something else later on

And hung it up with some red checked fabric.

It's the perfect accent for my front door.

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My Fall Mantel with Oscar the Owl

Fall officially starts this Saturday.

Officially here its still very warm.

But I needed my New England touches.

I loved last year's Fall Mantel

But this year I wanted to do something different.

I did use a lot of the same elements.

My  Fall Wreath

My Grown Up Wee Little Pumpkins

Dictionary Page Canvases.

And of course all of my favorite materials

Burlap and Book Pages.

The biggest makeover I did was paint my Mantel shelf

I was getting tired of the black.

I used the same grey I used on my Ugly Duckling Makeover

and I even added a shelf.

I am liking my two tiered Mantel now.

Best thing is all that I purchased was the twiggy branches.

(on 75% off at JoAnn's in the damaged pile)

And Mom bought me the Owl

His name is Oscar.

And I named him....not the 6 year old.

The more I look at it the more I love it.

I can enjoy it for a few weeks 

Until the 6 year old starts on me about Halloween

So what do you think about the two shelves?

Hanging out with my Friends....

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My Little Addiction......Book Page Crafting

Its the end of August.

And I am ready for Fall.

So I have working on some ideas for my Fall decor.

One item keeps appearing.

Book Pages.

When I look back over my creations

There is an abundance of book pages involved

For some reason I just swoon over them

From old books to new books (from the dollar store)

I have used them all.

1. Book Page Wreath - inspired by Jones Design Company

2. Upcycled Book Jack O Lanterns -  here

3. Book Page Wall Treatment - here

4. Backdrop for photographs for Etsy Shop

5. Rolled  Book Page Wreath - here

6. Dictionary Page Canvases - here

And of course my board on Pinterest

What material is your crafting addiction?

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It had me at Hello......

My poor front door has had nothing on it since

well......Valentine's Day

Sad yes I know.

I did throw an undecorated grapevine wreath up there.

Because it was something.

Now finally I got around to making one.

It had me at Hello.....

I have addiction to scrapbook paper

(it could be worst right?)

I saw this tutorial and knew I had to do something.

So I bought myself one of these

And went to town.

And of course I had to get one of these too.

(yes they are addicting too, I love how they work !! no wasted paper)

I just wrapped a wreath form in burlap.

Attached a small chalkboard from Michael's

I used a white paint marker, chalk wasn't cutting.

I think I will need to get a couple more chalkboards to change out the saying.

(depending on the day and my mood)

Now I never knew how dirty the front door actually was

until I saw these pictures.

Guess that is another project for another day.

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Summer Mantel - By the Seashore

I have been working on my Summer Mantel.

Even though Summer has been here for months.

The 5 year old and I have been busy shell collecting

So I knew I wanted to incorporate them.

The inspiration.....By the Seashore.

I pulled back out my trusty dictionary pages canvases

(these make such a difference on the white walls)

I gathered lanterns and glass jars

shells and books

and added a touch for the 4th.

Lanterns from Yankee Candle (years ago)

Glass Jars - Goodwill

By the Seashore sign - made by me

Framed Starfish with tissue paper background

(starfish from Mom/background tissue paper from Target dollar bins)

Pinwheels - from Michael's

Coffee Filter Wreath - made by me

Best thing is we can just keep adding shells as we find them.

I love how simple and neutral this turned out.

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Spring Mantel 2012 - Polka Dots and Cherry Blossoms

I kept it simple this time.

I wanted to change it up a bit.

I stepped out of my design box.

Well at least one foot did.

Pink seemed to dominate.

And if you know the 5 year old you would understand.

The frame behind the wreath I have had forever.

It is suppose to be a picture frame, but I have yet to use it as one.

I painted it this yummy minty green

Added the pink cherry blossom fabric behind it

Which the bunting is made from too.

And placed my Fabric Wrapped Spring Wreath on it

Painted glass jars and twig branches

Books and birdhouse

Spray painted Dollar Store tray and ceramic eggs.

It all gives a simple Springtime look.

And it is pink.

Which in my world makes the 5 year old happy.

Happy Spring !!!

Hanging out with my Friends.....

Fabric Wrapped Spring Wreath

Been working on my Spring Mantel.

And I knew I wanted to do a wreath.

I love doing a fabric wrapped one.

I have done a few of them.

(here, here, and here)

The base is a straw wreath I had picked up.

I love using this type of base.

Just leave to plastic on.

Because I use pins to attach everything and sometimes with styrofoam it starts to fall apart.

Approximately 1/4 yard of fabric is what I used.

I cut it into even strips, about 3" wide

Just wrap and pin, wrap and pin......

Added a few rolled roses.

Can you guess the accent color of my Mantel this year?

Yeah someone around here is addicted to PINK.

My Spring Mantel reveal coming later today.

I love the polka dots.

Linking up with my Friends....

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Valentine Wreath

I loved my Fall Wreath alot.

So I took that idea and made a Valentine one.

I used muslin to wrap a straw wreath that I had on hand

Used both red and pink felt to roll some flowers

Hung it from some fabric scraps I had left from my Flannel Scarf

And of course a tag

Simple and easy.

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Let's Be Merry........Holiday Wreath

I wanted to do something different for my front door.

Something like a wreath.

Something outside the box.

Not the same old thing.

So let's BE MERRY !!!

I had these skates I had picked up years ago.

They are made from felt and cardboard.

I changed out the rope laces for some pretty red ribbon.

I used a frame I had and painted it a leaf green.

Tied on the skates using ribbon and fabric.

I found these wooden tags at Joann's for $1.00 for 12.

Painted them white and used sticker letters.

And clipped them with small clothespins painted red to a piece of twine.

(I glued small magnets to the back on the frame so it would stay put)

Very easy to switch my saying after the holidays.

WINTER

LET IT SNOW

GO AWAY

lol

So let's BE MERRY and enjoy this Holiday Season.

Hanging out with my friends.....

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Thanksgiving Wreath

Packed away all of the Halloween decor.

Now its all about the Turkey.

I needed something for my front door.

Something simple, easy, and cheap inexpensive

I have been drooling over the flannel at Joann's

So I treated myself to a little

Wrapped it around a straw wreath

Added some felt poms, burlap and feathers.

And of course a....

GoBble, gObBle

I love these tags

Just added a few sticker letters.

Now my front door is ready for Turkey Day.

Hanging out with my friends....

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My Halloween Porch/Patio 2011

I have been so excited to show this off.

I have been working on it off and on all last week.

I wanted real pumpkins and mums

Yeah that wasn't going to happen.

Budget = Zip, Zilch, Nadda

Ok I had a few bucks.

Thats why I love the Dollar Tree.

And repurposing, reusing, and upcycling.

And alot of digging in my craft stash.

(Click on Picture to make larger)

1. Pumpkin Friend inherited from my Mom

2. Door Valance upcycled from my Fantel

3. Fence Board Pumpkins ($1.14 at HD)

4. Spooky Tag (stickers and vintage ink)

5. Halloween Tree with Bats and Coffee Filter Ghosts

6. Halloween Burlap Candy Corn Bunting and EEK Pillow

7. Front door overview

8. Halloween Tree Vignette ($1 for bucket + free sticks)

9. It's All About The Candy Picture (used a command hook to hang on brick wall)

10. Again...because I am loving it !!!

11. More of the Halloween Tree (I love my brick wall)

12. Front Door Wreath and Valance

13. Upcycled Yellow Stool (spray painted)

14. Updated Simple Halloween Wreath

One week to Halloween.

I am done decorating.

Just one thing left to do.......

I need to finish the five year olds costume.

UGH !!!!!

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