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 […]
Wreath
How to make a large, lighted outdoor wreath
Christmas time in a new house totally different from the last abode. How to decorate for Christmas? We were spoiled with our 10 minute exterior decorating. Ease of installation in potentially frigid air was at the top of our list. Weather is a huge factor and everything has to be able to withstand wind and […]
Elegant Halloween
Halloween is not just for kids. Nor does it have to be creepy. Fun as those things are, there are options. How about an Edwardian Halloween? Elegant and classy. More Edgar Allan Poe than Friday the Thirteenth. A pumpkin covered in black lace. A stack of books. Story — that bottom book — the […]
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 […]
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