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Autumn Wreath & Printable Tags

October 4, 2014

Decorating with wreaths is a wonderful way to welcome guests into your home. It’s also a great way to show off the beauty of the season or to announce a special occasion.

Today I will be sharing two autumn wreath ideas with you. This came about from a recent cleaning and gathering of old wire hangers that found their way into the different parts of my house. I noticed the color variations on some of the hangers, almost copper-like. I took one of the hangers apart and bent the wire into a circle then twisted the two ends around each other to make a wreath form. It was sturdy and it held the shape well when branches were added. The copper/gold tone on the wire also blended nicely with the branches. This simple wreath became the inspiration for the autumn wreath drawing {above}.

I converted the wreath image into two different sizes. The small image was made into printable gift tags. I used one of the tags to tie on a gift package in a recent blog post, Welcoming the Autumn Season.

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2014, Favorite Beach Accessories for the Home

August 16, 2014

Not everyone lives near the beach, but one can always bring a little bit of it into their home. These beach accessories and treats are some of my favorite things I’m currently enjoying and using in my home.
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1. Bring out decorative bright napkins {by Caspari } printed with coral, shells and starfish will put a little beach feel to a lunch or dinner. It’s available at many specialty retail stores, grocery stores and online store such as Paper Style.

2. Pewter shell/coral hors d’ oeuvre forks are great as a multipurpose picker-upper for cheese, shrimp, crab, veggies, fruits, and other yummy goodies. I purchased it at a local specialty store, hedge & vine. Here’s a link to an online store currently carrying these forks, The Bowl Company.

3. My new favorite candle scent is ocean by Linnea’s Lights. The scent is a soft ocean breeze, with a subtle hint of fresh citrus. It’s a nice addition to any room in the house.

4. Printable vintage coral print from the Zoological Society of London {1895}. To print a copy, click here.

5. Try a sailboat craft project made from driftwood. Click here for the tutorial.

6. A bowl of fun chocolate beach pebbles to snack on by Sunflower Food Company.

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DIY Driftwood Sailboats

August 9, 2014

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I’ve been wanting to make driftwood sailboats for quite some time and finally I did it this week … three of them. This craft project has been formulating in my mind for awhile. I’ve combined bits and pieces of ideas from other driftwood sailboats I’ve seen in magazines, Pinterest, and at some retail stores to make these. The two steps during the process that took the most time and tested my patience were working with tiny eyelets and eyelet screws. Do not skip these steps because they gave the sailboats a clean finish. Last thing, there will be no sewing involve in this project.

The driftwood I used were collected during our recent family trip to the beach at Seabrook, Washington, click here to read more.

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Memorial Day & diy Red, White & Blue Magnets

May 24, 2014

{print Memorial Day… Thank God … freedom, Here}

Fun Patriotic magnets to adorn bulletin boards or the refrigerator this Memorial Day and into the coming months {flag day, 4th of July ….. }

Supplies

• Mod Podge {matte-mat}
• Mod Podge {dimensional magic}
• Q-tips {or disposable brushes}
• Toothpicks
• Scissors
• round magnets {¾”}
• Red, white and blue tissue papers {cut into small ½- ¼ inch strips}
• star paper punch {optional}

Before starting the project, protect the surface area you will be working on with disposable paper or other materials.

Step 1 With a Q-tip as the brush, dip it in Mod Podge matte-mat and apply a light coat on the top side of the magnet. Start adding the little pieces of tissue and layering them on top of each other. Use the tip of a toothpick to hold the tissue pieces in place while apply Mod Podge. Finish it off with one last coat of Mod Podge. Let it dry for 30 minutes.

.Step 2 Apply glue and tissues to the sides of the magnet. Let it dry for 30 minutes. These magnets are completely done…. just wanted to show the side view.

Step 3 The last step is to apply the Mod Podge Dimensional Magic. The liquid will come out of the bottle cloudy/milky and dry clear and glossy in 24 hours. Start at the center and move out to the edges of the magnet. Add enough liquid to form a dome shape {it will not spill over easily}. Use a toothpick to pop any air bubbles and to move the liquid closer towards the edges if needed. Let it dry for 24 hours.

I like how the Mod Podge Dimensional Magic adds a shiny 3-dimensional surface to the magnets.

{Printable Memorial Day mini banner and other cutouts ….. Here}

Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

Memorial Day Printables
{Thank God … freedom, Here}
{mini banner and other cutouts ….. Here}

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posted by: Kay

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Easter Table Settings and Decorations

April 12, 2014

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This past Sunday I had an unexpected and wonderful surprise from a friend. Hannah helped my good friend Ruthie put together an event and afterward she came home with a large tray of wheat grass and daffodils. Ruthie knew I would enjoy decorating with it.

Thank you Ruthie!

Wheatgrass is available at most grocery stores in the produce department and some home and garden retailers. While I will be decorating with it, most people will buy and use wheatgrass as nourishment for their bodies by juicing it. In terms of nutrition, it is rich in chlorophyll, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. A multipurpose plant to enjoy as a drink and for decorating.

Here’s how I used wheatgrass and daffodils to decorate my house…

The containers wheatgrass came in were not the best for displaying. A simple solution was to wrap a long strip of white paper around the sides to cover it up. A white tray was used to hold two containers together.