Gather Supplies Wreath Blank Mesh Ribbon, 4 to 5 inches wide Contrasting ribbon, 1 inch wide Large Bow Large embellishment (or coordinating collection of smaller embellishments) Colored Balls in different sizes -- limit to two colors, but can use several different finishes Small zip ties, green or black Scissors Do a Rough Layout Plan where bow should be placed Determine where largest embellishment should go Plan where next largest embellishments should go -- should be an odd number and somewhat evenly spaced Plan how largest ribbon will lead the eye around the wreath -- zig zag, straight, loops Fasten elements securely Begin with the largest elements and fasten securely When you have fastened the elements planned in the rough layout, ... [Read More]
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How to make a simple mesh garland
Our front porch decor needed something new for winter. In fact, it could even use a little bling for Christmas, I thought. We love traditional on the inside, but the outside can be fun and daring. The mesh wreath I made for Halloween was so quick and easy I decided to try my hand at a simple mesh garland for the front door. I looked through the possibilities at the hobby store. The lime green and red kept calling my name. Hmmmm -- gray house with white trim in a neighborhood of lawns and conventional houses. Definitely daring. But -- it's only up for a month -- and in the basket it went! (And wait until you see the door swag I made to go with it!) Below is a quick step by step of how I made a simple mesh garland. Scroll down for the video version. Or click here if you want ... [Read More]
How to Make a Halloween Wreath
I love wreaths of all kinds. No idea why! I just like the looks of a lush full circle hanging on a door, a window, a mirror. It just sings! I first saw mesh wreaths on Kristen's Creations and fell in love with the fullness and possibilities! It helps that her site is full of gorgeousness and rich colors and tons of creativity and inspiration. Halloween seemed the perfect time to try my hand at making a mesh wreath. I knew I wanted to use a feather boa -- just for fun. I hesitated because I didn't want to use greenery for Halloween and the black wreaths I found weren't . . . ummm . . . fun. And fastening the mesh to the not round grapevine wreaths I found seemed rather daunting. And then. . . . I found the solution at HobLob. A sixteen inch work wreath -- two levels of ... [Read More]
Take time for you . . . .
Wheels’ work schedule includes 12 hours each on Saturday and Sunday, the days people normally get together with friends and family, go to movies and church, and relax. If we aren’t careful our lives become nothing but work – work at work, work at home, all day every day and half the night. We have to be intentional about building in time for rest and renewal, reflection and rejuvenation. Usually we get a few hours here and half a day there, our daily half hour walk. When I saw a story in the local newspaper about an unusual garden tour, we decided to set aside that entire day for us – no phone, no computer, just leisurely taking in whatever the day would bring. A big breakfast started the day. Yes, that is dessert! Who said you can’t have dessert for breakfast on a special ... [Read More]
25 ways to wear a scarf
Scarves are a great fashion statement -- and a necessity for those of us who live in cold weather areas. Here are 25 different ways to tie a scarf to fulfill both fashion and necessity! Wendy from Wendyslookbook shows an amazingly entertaining and easy to follow presentation in a short amount of time. More detail? At the end of the video, follow Wendy's directions to click on the scarf tying tutorial you want. Have fun with today's Saturday Share! ... [Read More]