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Simple spring wreaths

Welcome spring!   It is warm today in St. John's and I finally feel like we are moving on from winter. My friend in England is mourning the disappearance of the daffodil while we are awaiting its arrival. With all the sunshine pouring in,  I knew it was time to add a little spring to the front entry.  It will be a long time yet before we see the forsythia and tulips.  If you read this blog you already know I am not a big seasonal decorator and recycling and dollar store finds are my go tos.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTIidHya6pPFaHCVtkVFaKfQzoL2x2xTKIlFHFBtJhxmPATsJjGE1uQUVYSyCq8fcqnDkDjm5CIyed7Gg_oYhibszZqVEpH31X08NBvyQSkbQ8rBeosUJfyrkGw1-8HaOK77eDYHPoYPM/s1600/simple-spring-wreath.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="green and purple simple spring wreath Margaret Ryall" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTIidHya6pPFaHCVtkVFaKfQzoL2x2xTKIlFHFBtJhxmPATsJjGE1uQUVYSyCq8fcqnDkDjm5CIyed7Gg_oYhibszZqVEpH31X08NBvyQSkbQ8rBeosUJfyrkGw1-8HaOK77eDYHPoYPM/s1600/simple-spring-wreath.JPG" title="Simple spring wreaths" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Designing Home  simple spring wreath</td></tr></tbody></table>This wreath has served me for three years and moved from a  natural colour, to silver, and then on to purple, but today thanks to two different  spray paints  it is green. Yes, I'm still painting things. Spring greens are so hopeful.  The dollar store provided five bunches of spring flowers that I tore apart and reworked . I was so happy to feel the warm breeze I even added  a ribbon and I never add ribbons to wreaths!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here four more favourites I've seen lately on Pinterest.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-7BqqZf7sl0ItkLL0euTOQViQTt5NQ7con4UPOHnJDuFOFYLZ3fCrBbFawNq8twZwd-SQwp3XKbzY6vPjPLaK02FAWJ9mpVFGfeVElr2o4kC6p_gjr55RNW3vIy0rpDr-J6Mno215-eVF/s1600/robin's-blue-egg-wreath.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-7BqqZf7sl0ItkLL0euTOQViQTt5NQ7con4UPOHnJDuFOFYLZ3fCrBbFawNq8twZwd-SQwp3XKbzY6vPjPLaK02FAWJ9mpVFGfeVElr2o4kC6p_gjr55RNW3vIy0rpDr-J6Mno215-eVF/s1600/robin's-blue-egg-wreath.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blogs.babycenter.com/life_and_home/04012014-10-diy-spring-wreaths-for-your-front-door/"><span style="color: black;">source</span></a></div>Love this one, because I love circle shapes and eggs are such a part of spring celebrations.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipkVHgOTj4eSwBbsaW-VO6RaSB-g6cKcFkR1YyMgJYiGVVszbB5zJb_nPvwFplY5_4tELk1VvgY07E_CRywc5kljftZMqGyONd7zo_o9rQyL1ZcP4cRHmQTNJsifRGIJ_IlvMAhvMP9q7k/s1600/tulip-+wreath.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipkVHgOTj4eSwBbsaW-VO6RaSB-g6cKcFkR1YyMgJYiGVVszbB5zJb_nPvwFplY5_4tELk1VvgY07E_CRywc5kljftZMqGyONd7zo_o9rQyL1ZcP4cRHmQTNJsifRGIJ_IlvMAhvMP9q7k/s1600/tulip-+wreath.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parker Kennedy Living tulip wreath </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Ah, tulips!  How can you go wrong when you use tulips and mass them into an inviting circle?<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23F0vyAFkr8Jy3IWTRatCNlH1a4UP3ublL-GOxjTJYvVhe8FsgoO-60Uv38bL2IA2KNC4KQIjtpYsxMuxHDlxB4CZuSpL5cC7K0x0qMiH6AaCDEQoAqpWy11EJPAXBXfoVyAzM9H5q1xh/s1600/daisy-pail-eggs-wreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="daisy pail eggs wreath " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23F0vyAFkr8Jy3IWTRatCNlH1a4UP3ublL-GOxjTJYvVhe8FsgoO-60Uv38bL2IA2KNC4KQIjtpYsxMuxHDlxB4CZuSpL5cC7K0x0qMiH6AaCDEQoAqpWy11EJPAXBXfoVyAzM9H5q1xh/s1600/daisy-pail-eggs-wreath.jpg" title="Simple spring wreaths" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56326507/sweet-daisy-days-pastel-gerbera-daisys?ref=sr_gallery_40&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=easter+egg+wreath&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ref=related&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">source</a></div><br />This would be called a sway I suppose.  The gerbers are so bright and bold and the pail anchors the design.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3V7Cuzm1jmaSerq5CZgzONzmcShPYCE7G0-G9447ciJ41EbFvKLTa4buSG8c_Q2L2kCO-An1rBIOYFIYTE5RZ9hCd-1r9YVsRGtSjSJKO4_tCnWXHi-gqOveZbzKmk_PxmLiY95yAUcIA/s1600/tulips-+container-+wreath.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3V7Cuzm1jmaSerq5CZgzONzmcShPYCE7G0-G9447ciJ41EbFvKLTa4buSG8c_Q2L2kCO-An1rBIOYFIYTE5RZ9hCd-1r9YVsRGtSjSJKO4_tCnWXHi-gqOveZbzKmk_PxmLiY95yAUcIA/s1600/tulips-+container-+wreath.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/browse/spring-celebrations/easter/decorations/wreaths?h=63dbb818&lid=90839306&ref=cat_subcat_tile_0">source </a></div><br />Go on!  Find a container  you could hang on a door and fill it with flowers and viola.  How easy is that? <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

Simple spring wreaths

Welcome spring! It is warm today in St. John's and I finally feel like we are moving on from winter. My friend in England is mourning...

6:54 AM

Christmas, Christmas, Christmas

I love repetition as a statement and it is a powerful vehicle for impact  in art and design.  As you get ready for the coming season perhaps  you would like some inspiration. These images illustrate simple, doable Christmas decor with an emphasis on repetition. Of course Pinterest is the go to site now for ideas of any kind.  These and more ideas  can be found on my  <a href="http://pinterest.com/mryall/tis-the-season/">Tis the Season</a> folder.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJbjFSpwqe3pKfy1z0r1IUPQC6xA9yttUe984Wtv0phhDoaO84uLZ4ul6nxg19UwctVi7-yku_PDygkVzBtqvMU3hkE3WyN8u9cypct41ehao-TiAfDYlVIINtpvVKYB9DFph7m47Iuigo/s1600/171277592049697719_L5OXenoc_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJbjFSpwqe3pKfy1z0r1IUPQC6xA9yttUe984Wtv0phhDoaO84uLZ4ul6nxg19UwctVi7-yku_PDygkVzBtqvMU3hkE3WyN8u9cypct41ehao-TiAfDYlVIINtpvVKYB9DFph7m47Iuigo/s400/171277592049697719_L5OXenoc_c.jpg" width="312" /></a> </div>So simple and effective.  I think this works because of its lack of colour and sparkle against the metal tray.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivQoU4BIwH9qOtegmzVJ-O8P0hjSQBVbgRtv01QILu3mqEs_wrh3FjKs3NbK_w4xmlRJ-AfIuQWf4hQQJVwBhPdxOvufkwOZkeqVHZo_oB2panegW-GKlm1PJc7ltUtiAdzTV4fDMCJAe2/s1600/75927943687341501_Cnqu5FGl_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivQoU4BIwH9qOtegmzVJ-O8P0hjSQBVbgRtv01QILu3mqEs_wrh3FjKs3NbK_w4xmlRJ-AfIuQWf4hQQJVwBhPdxOvufkwOZkeqVHZo_oB2panegW-GKlm1PJc7ltUtiAdzTV4fDMCJAe2/s400/75927943687341501_Cnqu5FGl_c.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div>  How simple is this?  Jingle bells, and white candles on a rectangular white tray.  The variations are endless. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFnri8k5mCx7eaU1mkNjsjQeHRwXz4TSh1iY8X22Oz81Jdq8TOKwOufnPBwsnv-hek0Ob8mg54JPby-20XBd-nniICVXr3E_1VNai5VTatjbeUm3rCIm8nSkC2pK_2MEYaVX-fYmEL34c/s1600/18295942205832444_utRuSmnq_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFnri8k5mCx7eaU1mkNjsjQeHRwXz4TSh1iY8X22Oz81Jdq8TOKwOufnPBwsnv-hek0Ob8mg54JPby-20XBd-nniICVXr3E_1VNai5VTatjbeUm3rCIm8nSkC2pK_2MEYaVX-fYmEL34c/s400/18295942205832444_utRuSmnq_c.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>  Pick your choice with this one. Greenery with candles or bulbs in sets of three or four.  I think I would stick to one or the other so it would get noticed more. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWH78NYmT8_kGNXFRP6P_58E9yGNMkbjtFAQsZ_vksIUGKv8XREoGUS2VSr1ls9Cr1yP9mVorg-sv1EQkMk88IZ25hva69xkH46XxRDm2t5Q73AnVlBTPhOVnHrbb2gghXFWgKUZoT67sa/s1600/77335318572530880_HHo0HnLX_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWH78NYmT8_kGNXFRP6P_58E9yGNMkbjtFAQsZ_vksIUGKv8XREoGUS2VSr1ls9Cr1yP9mVorg-sv1EQkMk88IZ25hva69xkH46XxRDm2t5Q73AnVlBTPhOVnHrbb2gghXFWgKUZoT67sa/s400/77335318572530880_HHo0HnLX_c.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> Boxwood wreath with slim tapers massed in the middle.  These little candles and holders usually in clear glass are often found at dollar stores. You could also drill holes of appropriate size in a piece of wood and cover it with aluminum foil for safety. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7kclvfpuv8SA35Q4smeQ-M3hMcgrJZxjCIXUFpG8ya5fSPrQrchHXOJAqEufdhkJ36mZBRYKD4xpj3TnlST1MhcUCq2TJ0TCv9x3sXxNDc0pkx92gB4UeIxMNGh_Fye3Va_aP17nAUqII/s1600/175921929165824896_uq1XqodM_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7kclvfpuv8SA35Q4smeQ-M3hMcgrJZxjCIXUFpG8ya5fSPrQrchHXOJAqEufdhkJ36mZBRYKD4xpj3TnlST1MhcUCq2TJ0TCv9x3sXxNDc0pkx92gB4UeIxMNGh_Fye3Va_aP17nAUqII/s400/175921929165824896_uq1XqodM_b.jpg" width="252" /></a></div>  While this isn't specifically  Christmas decor it offers all kinds of ideas about a similar shelf and a repetition of objects for different seasons. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF3rTGEy3uelPbApNxaCOJ86LcMpAtWcfgUH2drXdi-8nB6QbphOySxJ1rIolsXCiiqU0QRhX4HF8668_5UrzXKQavS6WFyxhpKIfYEtyfoZoznl2kBrGwcGThBZ6nDVrLadGZEVT4ppc6/s1600/194288171396079426_GkIe0ZVI_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF3rTGEy3uelPbApNxaCOJ86LcMpAtWcfgUH2drXdi-8nB6QbphOySxJ1rIolsXCiiqU0QRhX4HF8668_5UrzXKQavS6WFyxhpKIfYEtyfoZoznl2kBrGwcGThBZ6nDVrLadGZEVT4ppc6/s400/194288171396079426_GkIe0ZVI_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Love this idea for over a sofa.  Using those plastic snowflakes you can pick up cheaply and gluing them in a circle with  hot glue.  Velvet ribbon  is a must for the look.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEsVhtC7VDKgAVEGg-FcnP30uhbq24nS-PiUQ2VK_hPZxBrjPi3CYLm8vup0_CjHDjlJbOHpbrtMmL4cZ7BUNSLgDQ9DapDjkYOvJREmoc_aekFBeijLOoZcZsKlMduQRKaCb_8rkz9Jc/s1600/211458144973423878_OMpRjiR8_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEsVhtC7VDKgAVEGg-FcnP30uhbq24nS-PiUQ2VK_hPZxBrjPi3CYLm8vup0_CjHDjlJbOHpbrtMmL4cZ7BUNSLgDQ9DapDjkYOvJREmoc_aekFBeijLOoZcZsKlMduQRKaCb_8rkz9Jc/s400/211458144973423878_OMpRjiR8_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> And don't you just love the repetition of gold vases and two shapes of trees?  Gold is so coming back in vogue.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Bids_Bffr64Bipz8aAg96zEp4io0XJmQf5YWnz8gA4npA17qWoKSiHYTIm5PyYEt7MeKgiBxQw5HGX5g-XN7R9E-xvkk8z1gUNbbwfkn5gGldVa8WwyzG1sjXKYMSwngFzExdb6EVY1n/s1600/207165651580764062_HofDhlp0_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Bids_Bffr64Bipz8aAg96zEp4io0XJmQf5YWnz8gA4npA17qWoKSiHYTIm5PyYEt7MeKgiBxQw5HGX5g-XN7R9E-xvkk8z1gUNbbwfkn5gGldVa8WwyzG1sjXKYMSwngFzExdb6EVY1n/s400/207165651580764062_HofDhlp0_c.jpg" width="266" /></a></div> Another set of four but this time using very rustic pots with moss, greenery and candles.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ_dgnaY6Xxi8AyHF4QZfelJgA0_fWcLbaAmt5pJnwLyTPqcJHjVWlw2pcJYTOuS10BJUvwLzy5JpmvOHOKvrMehfsVhDH_zjjNYogzoy7y7R2vYp84g7zVEM3nkqS8mI4tR_T64Woei9_/s1600/280067670546657673_mqswLk1O_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ_dgnaY6Xxi8AyHF4QZfelJgA0_fWcLbaAmt5pJnwLyTPqcJHjVWlw2pcJYTOuS10BJUvwLzy5JpmvOHOKvrMehfsVhDH_zjjNYogzoy7y7R2vYp84g7zVEM3nkqS8mI4tR_T64Woei9_/s400/280067670546657673_mqswLk1O_c.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8YDt6p0t7jYhzs0sQh8NR8cVq4ZjnPk5OhmEu5C2vC90RCftqNQt_PkklKUCxW7JzLyQaBUnq6pkU-LxQMXYgtuqOBrue3zGtn7ztDbb69EIinsm_HF7Sdi8Od19dBL3xYFOTx29ZPS3/s1600/65443000806301157_QKNwh71L_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8YDt6p0t7jYhzs0sQh8NR8cVq4ZjnPk5OhmEu5C2vC90RCftqNQt_PkklKUCxW7JzLyQaBUnq6pkU-LxQMXYgtuqOBrue3zGtn7ztDbb69EIinsm_HF7Sdi8Od19dBL3xYFOTx29ZPS3/s400/65443000806301157_QKNwh71L_c.jpg" width="298" /></a></div> Lanterns of different shapes and heights can be used with all sorts of  seasonal decor.  I think they are handy to have around for  year around  use.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdAuClfOWvmaeCCJu35fNPlFV1neuvZxhiwJrg8tkdEYIaE_Uz1zToJrp7FsgvGsaFREstooPjxDPgWuyX-eqMfVZJQiQwXG7vHrUx_y6eYKE5PptYqTvQWjMkGKo0KgO9H48RDt9xoLGY/s1600/171277592050124140_XU15fOPU_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdAuClfOWvmaeCCJu35fNPlFV1neuvZxhiwJrg8tkdEYIaE_Uz1zToJrp7FsgvGsaFREstooPjxDPgWuyX-eqMfVZJQiQwXG7vHrUx_y6eYKE5PptYqTvQWjMkGKo0KgO9H48RDt9xoLGY/s400/171277592050124140_XU15fOPU_c.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> Love white and blue at Christmas.  Add in the sparkle of silver ornaments and the scene is set. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8tZdxNs0S3TRWsKqQezxuCxMTOlsEy3JI_66zDwRSnYxsyCSn8yKaw4qZ2wio9ASIv4L_XKV6VF4Wjtvr7Gm_29UFCJVvSzQkfO1MhzyxktMM8vIOVWPsT6dqrhtL4sZ707rxwmIgaSN/s1600/243827767295248143_O1CYyo8f_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8tZdxNs0S3TRWsKqQezxuCxMTOlsEy3JI_66zDwRSnYxsyCSn8yKaw4qZ2wio9ASIv4L_XKV6VF4Wjtvr7Gm_29UFCJVvSzQkfO1MhzyxktMM8vIOVWPsT6dqrhtL4sZ707rxwmIgaSN/s400/243827767295248143_O1CYyo8f_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember that you can hang wreaths almost anywhere. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you missed last year's posts about Christmas decorations check them out <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2011/12/making-christmas-sparkle.html">here</a> for my house,  <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2011/12/christmas-decorating-for-your-table.html">for your table</a>,   <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2011/12/christmas-decorating-12-unique-wreaths.html">wreaths</a>,and  <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2011/12/christmas-decorating-mini-trees.html">mini trees .  </a></div>

Christmas, Christmas, Christmas

I love repetition as a statement and it is a powerful vehicle for impact in art and design. As you get ready for the coming season perhaps...

12:52 PM

Christmas decorating - 12 unique wreaths you can make

Wreaths are part of Christmas and there are thousands of different designs in the market place. These wreaths are not the bought kind.  I selected them because they are quirky, interesting and easily crafted at home with a bit of elbow grease and ingenuity.  Check the links provided for instructions.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP5At9D-6XC_SzAbYZhGYAdT8XcPyBU3FMS9Jq00cN6cVk7xOAYkTbmDFFiPvDyqKc7VlCKghgE3hfxRw4y92GbbSJ-wceAwvM59M_elwqki0OQkbiri_6erop3o_5HKvbW0gGTZgJoCPf/s1600/106467978660415905_jCV7xnti_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP5At9D-6XC_SzAbYZhGYAdT8XcPyBU3FMS9Jq00cN6cVk7xOAYkTbmDFFiPvDyqKc7VlCKghgE3hfxRw4y92GbbSJ-wceAwvM59M_elwqki0OQkbiri_6erop3o_5HKvbW0gGTZgJoCPf/s400/106467978660415905_jCV7xnti_b.jpg" width="349" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://vintagemellie.blogspot.com/2011/11/nature-inspired-christmas-wreath.html"> Shabby Love </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> Cut twigs into slices on a band saw and glue on a foam wreath form.   Love it.  If you don't know someone with a band saw, you need to cultivate a new friend! I would skip the bow and just use a burlap loop. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlhwX1XZmagrnZLllm25jaN0QJ8lczm1M1yVricuGRBMitzD72KafEWpljCX9N4OuNhzrwUMq1TFPt6k6k3lMEaqJgZg0eHuX-t8bH6AixSzraGe0uZeCum5rktQ5-bXvf-97LmKV4wp0D/s1600/171277592048039699_RZUcImub_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlhwX1XZmagrnZLllm25jaN0QJ8lczm1M1yVricuGRBMitzD72KafEWpljCX9N4OuNhzrwUMq1TFPt6k6k3lMEaqJgZg0eHuX-t8bH6AixSzraGe0uZeCum5rktQ5-bXvf-97LmKV4wp0D/s320/171277592048039699_RZUcImub_b.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/home-accessories/wall-art/decorate-with-handmade-wreaths/?page=22"> BHG</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Cover a wreath form with satin ribbon and glue on seed pearls. That should keep you busy for awhile.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSyHgHnDsHd_ChRhuvBLYGEvJ_E8pSDftYmaf7E3psuC4Tm4se6DRvBzVG56JuxaE6PDOrZJiLqnWmyQ16X_3x1S_XcbXFC6X66mTdRWwVedBR1qEaQRbOtqjjC35bV7wBaOksF1vmf8Eq/s1600/171277592048042191_gXWWzbAE_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSyHgHnDsHd_ChRhuvBLYGEvJ_E8pSDftYmaf7E3psuC4Tm4se6DRvBzVG56JuxaE6PDOrZJiLqnWmyQ16X_3x1S_XcbXFC6X66mTdRWwVedBR1qEaQRbOtqjjC35bV7wBaOksF1vmf8Eq/s400/171277592048042191_gXWWzbAE_b.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://wwwourunexpectedjourney.blogspot.com/2011/11/let-decorating-begin.html">Our Unexpected Journey</a></span></div><br />You can purchase large MDF letters at Michael's  or cut your own.  It is important to seal MDF with primer or Varathane before beginning. Water and MDF are not a good match!. I would paint the form red before attaching the berries with glue.  If you can't find MDF letters, cut one out of foam core that can be purchased at any art supply store.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTuCx4HT_-mb20WhKkGCOaehkHLA4OX8N5uOHMIky44EayHPIBf09NJwaXbZKb8H-uw0i67sXkMvaxQtld5RX7BtlkVcd-CF85wAZmvYZw6Hyu2AEnf_bYd5-y8Js6DvEby-DtUSYjR0_S/s1600/171277592048075993_ilcbEHjf_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTuCx4HT_-mb20WhKkGCOaehkHLA4OX8N5uOHMIky44EayHPIBf09NJwaXbZKb8H-uw0i67sXkMvaxQtld5RX7BtlkVcd-CF85wAZmvYZw6Hyu2AEnf_bYd5-y8Js6DvEby-DtUSYjR0_S/s320/171277592048075993_ilcbEHjf_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> CasaSugar </span></div><br />Feathers are hot this year. The appearance of yours will depend on the kinds of feathers you can find. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpfu54RTxdb9JbPD9UtjP6AoJeecnwKLfKki7ycsVi37P6Jiyv3ob5jNrtzl7Aor0MmGusDi3jKD3PT18wr246Gf6d1ikukWurINkO11Qyeov_gdbp1RmAXlSigMYWtcsTtOwCxU9SDlO/s1600/171277592048085242_gjQDps7M_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpfu54RTxdb9JbPD9UtjP6AoJeecnwKLfKki7ycsVi37P6Jiyv3ob5jNrtzl7Aor0MmGusDi3jKD3PT18wr246Gf6d1ikukWurINkO11Qyeov_gdbp1RmAXlSigMYWtcsTtOwCxU9SDlO/s400/171277592048085242_gjQDps7M_b.jpg" width="329" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.basedecor.com/8-unique-wreath-ideas-for-christmas-decor/">Base Decor  </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> Love the warn wreaths that seem to be everywhere this Christmas.  It's a great way to use up odd bits of yarn. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqOjWIkOaSlwk-u49OPOK7Q2LRTgWlj3u8zOMihCn71-5-D7nx2DiKeUzPsTcKYzGAoSM_1mAs2InE76r9nHm_P0DOn4qONPQClSC48Ryb4VAkg6a3utESTkaETm21gKM3h1hQqOOGHP08/s1600/171277592048085244_0I9YqAJp_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqOjWIkOaSlwk-u49OPOK7Q2LRTgWlj3u8zOMihCn71-5-D7nx2DiKeUzPsTcKYzGAoSM_1mAs2InE76r9nHm_P0DOn4qONPQClSC48Ryb4VAkg6a3utESTkaETm21gKM3h1hQqOOGHP08/s320/171277592048085244_0I9YqAJp_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/creative-christmas-wreaths#slide-9">Good Housekeeping </a></span></div><br />I've loved buttons since I was a child.This white-on-white wreath is so cute. Simply wrap a straw  wreath with cream-colored muslin fabric and stitch on a multitude of  pearly buttons.It you're not in a stitching mood, use hot glue. <br /><div style="background-color: white; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqnA2eiAezX462bEXVcLPsSum78yepcf2cIyI9p2gHBaQbIemkmxT93JIP3Na635X0czq3-iZbrVCjyFqQsytW6nNDd36qdjMJ1ICGqjtxQ2o3Lr_5XypaDoBaj0FWAbLjlMGd_qv_aLWS/s1600/171277592048085235_vyYHXlV3_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqnA2eiAezX462bEXVcLPsSum78yepcf2cIyI9p2gHBaQbIemkmxT93JIP3Na635X0czq3-iZbrVCjyFqQsytW6nNDd36qdjMJ1ICGqjtxQ2o3Lr_5XypaDoBaj0FWAbLjlMGd_qv_aLWS/s320/171277592048085235_vyYHXlV3_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/easy-holiday-wreaths#slide-3"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Good Housekeeping</span></a></div><br /> 3 D paper stars are beautiful when  massed into a wreath. Directions can be found at link above.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_NTAc9GIY0dSlMYUOsq6TNsguY0LtxpTg3aBmteOVsiBgPQKEGf4wa-YbpvYiVhpQ0t8K4U5vAguDFQCrsazVwiKfMxDqORINz3CwDTIIpzso433365enDGoISLhop7mObR3VFij8CIh/s1600/171277592048085238_QZKPtb2V_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_NTAc9GIY0dSlMYUOsq6TNsguY0LtxpTg3aBmteOVsiBgPQKEGf4wa-YbpvYiVhpQ0t8K4U5vAguDFQCrsazVwiKfMxDqORINz3CwDTIIpzso433365enDGoISLhop7mObR3VFij8CIh/s400/171277592048085238_QZKPtb2V_b.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://sharyncarlson.typepad.com/living_artfully/2009/11/christmas-ornament-wreath.html"> Living Artfully</a></span></div><br /> This is a take on ornament wreaths that have been around for awhile.  This one is very effective because of the colour scheme and the variety in ornament sizes.There are detailed instructions on the link above.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMSulrwFWrgiTEUsKDOrxMfsR-m5EVtBYVOiw08MaQZWCh9VbQDLMjgkEJnWPQJ7LevGU4jnlVT6DonafLbW43YmHvz4nnrXAYdTN3ekLzpe7TDjYdULh2YaaL7riGA2ZN5wFDIKWK_Y3s/s1600/171277592048051239_NHT31SAD_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMSulrwFWrgiTEUsKDOrxMfsR-m5EVtBYVOiw08MaQZWCh9VbQDLMjgkEJnWPQJ7LevGU4jnlVT6DonafLbW43YmHvz4nnrXAYdTN3ekLzpe7TDjYdULh2YaaL7riGA2ZN5wFDIKWK_Y3s/s320/171277592048051239_NHT31SAD_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.creativedecorations.com/decorations/silver-star-wreath-w242"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Creative Decor</span></a></div><br /> I can't resist silver stars on green. This can be purchased but it would be so easy to make. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioiNkv71zoXu08TZDgYsusbEObqVYFSOmNzODS2RBN6PbY3F7EJf2A-sQPs_UsGZ-ClJaCk7BTKh5scQA2L-2sO70WqAZERJCAbe_EH_LNQuV0yOrssFPktHUgCmvOXPg9wjxt3b_dJaI5/s1600/wreath-birdseed-1200-fb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioiNkv71zoXu08TZDgYsusbEObqVYFSOmNzODS2RBN6PbY3F7EJf2A-sQPs_UsGZ-ClJaCk7BTKh5scQA2L-2sO70WqAZERJCAbe_EH_LNQuV0yOrssFPktHUgCmvOXPg9wjxt3b_dJaI5/s320/wreath-birdseed-1200-fb.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Good Housekeeping</span></div><br />This one is for the birds!  Recycle a wooden frame by  covering it with nontoxic glue, then sprinkling it with bird seed. Place  the wreath outdoors for all your feathered friends.             <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh15CUkXIZC4Y11b0foT_dDTpHWH7s9Ki9IDkldRgwxhsuHI0RC_V9rpjaxPm8LAR5d5iDhMfXyAoDKVOCW6FKmNfV6a-egT9_aYvBwYqeFHw1XTL4tMKLdfzFHOC7VeVMK0I62NUk7L5dK/s1600/171277592048051241_eafxAMGn_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV8jt4fIfh0B3-t4U2iCY3YmmAIxvTFp-ccJ6WJeOqvUPD3uGC7vPcy1KaVD8SYXhHfM5h4uTEwdf4d1-DbXSMdYE-C7cXD69NagiX9X_GsL6R52DSxXGpc1N82BsmbrBx4H1XdnI9Obvx/s1600/171277592048085234_09csYeSB_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV8jt4fIfh0B3-t4U2iCY3YmmAIxvTFp-ccJ6WJeOqvUPD3uGC7vPcy1KaVD8SYXhHfM5h4uTEwdf4d1-DbXSMdYE-C7cXD69NagiX9X_GsL6R52DSxXGpc1N82BsmbrBx4H1XdnI9Obvx/s320/171277592048085234_09csYeSB_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/creative-christmas-wreaths#slide-8"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Good Housekeeping</span></a></div><br /> First, wrap a straw wreath form with red ribbon, then use a hot-glue gun to attach each piece of candy.I've seen a similar one with striped peppermint candy. Very effective.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh15CUkXIZC4Y11b0foT_dDTpHWH7s9Ki9IDkldRgwxhsuHI0RC_V9rpjaxPm8LAR5d5iDhMfXyAoDKVOCW6FKmNfV6a-egT9_aYvBwYqeFHw1XTL4tMKLdfzFHOC7VeVMK0I62NUk7L5dK/s1600/171277592048051241_eafxAMGn_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh15CUkXIZC4Y11b0foT_dDTpHWH7s9Ki9IDkldRgwxhsuHI0RC_V9rpjaxPm8LAR5d5iDhMfXyAoDKVOCW6FKmNfV6a-egT9_aYvBwYqeFHw1XTL4tMKLdfzFHOC7VeVMK0I62NUk7L5dK/s320/171277592048051241_eafxAMGn_b.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioiNkv71zoXu08TZDgYsusbEObqVYFSOmNzODS2RBN6PbY3F7EJf2A-sQPs_UsGZ-ClJaCk7BTKh5scQA2L-2sO70WqAZERJCAbe_EH_LNQuV0yOrssFPktHUgCmvOXPg9wjxt3b_dJaI5/s1600/wreath-birdseed-1200-fb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="background-color: white; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">And who could resist a wreath made out of old bling? </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you have a favourite unique wreath I'd love to hear about it.  </div>

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