by Debbee | Apr 17, 2018 | My Favorite Things, Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, Wreaths
Welcome to the April Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop and some bee wreath DIY inspiration!
This month is the first time I am participating, and I’m very flattered to join such a talented group of bloggers. You’ll want to read until the end of the post to see links to lots of recipes and projects.
The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all to not just pin, but to make it, cook/bake it, plant it, decorate it, wrap it….. you get the idea!
Hoping spring is around the corner, for April I chose to share Bee Wreath and Skep. Actually, three bee-themed, deco mesh wreath creations made as decorations for a My Favorite Things Party.
The wreaths and skep were inspired by not one, but two Pinterest pins and their associated blog DIY tutorials. (more…)
by Debbee | Jan 29, 2018 | Valentine's Day, Wreaths
After putting away the rest of my winter decorations and tableware, I couldn’t wait to get started on creating this Let Me Call You Sweetheart wreath for Valentine’s Day.
Gosh, I hate packing up holiday decorations and dishes! Tableware in particular, because I am constantly reshuffling things around in order to deal with a shortage of storage space. It’s my darn fault, because I just can’t part with my stuff.
I really don’t have much in the way of Valentine’s Day decor and specially dishes. In fact, it’s the holiday I have the least in terms of decorations. Maybe because it’s a more girly holiday and I raised two boys? And, there’s the calendar problem.
By that I mean, Valentine’s Day falls just after the big trifecta of holidays — Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Not enough time after Christmas and winter seasonal decorations go down. Before you know it, it’s time for hearts, flowers and chocolate. OK, there’s always time for chocolate!
So, I decided I needed to make a Valentine’s Day wreath, and I had just the thing to help indulge my crafting itch. (more…)
by Debbee | Dec 8, 2017 | Christmas, Wreaths
Whimsical Christmas Wreath
Today’s post features an elf Christmas wreath, I’ve named after a very old and dear buddy of mine.
This is the second post on Christmas wreaths I made for my sons.
See the first, Bringing Home the Christmas Tree DIY Wreath.
For both wreaths, I followed a similar, five-step process using deco mesh techniques. I share a supply list, as well as instructions, tips and photos to help you follow along the production process.
Let me begin with the inspiration for the elf Christmas wreath and it’s name, Elmer the Elf.
For that, I have to tell you a magical Christmas story of old. Elmer has been part of my family’s Christmas tradition for over half a century.
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by Debbee | Dec 6, 2017 | Christmas, Wreaths
Today I’m sharing a Christmas tree DIY wreath created for my son who lives in a Manhattan condo. I had to wait until he received it in the mail first, so I wouldn’t spoil the surprise. I’ll also show you the share the Elmer the Elf Christmas Wreath DIY made for my younger son living in Philadelphia.
I’ve named this wreath, Bringing Home the Christmas Tree. Can you see why?
The same basic construction steps and similar materials were used as the wreaths featured in Bewitching DIY Halloween Wreath and DIY Trick or Treat Halloween Wreath.
As I explained in those posts, deco mesh techniques can easily be applied to any holiday or theme wreath.
I provide a quick overview of the materials used, where I got them, tips and photos — in case you’d like replicate the wreath design.
There are six easy steps to creating the Bringing Home the Christmas Tree wreath design. (more…)
by Debbee | Oct 28, 2017 | Halloween, Projects, Wreaths
In Bewitching DIY Halloween Wreath, I explained how to create a deco mesh style wreath called, Eye of Newt. Today’s post illustrates and explains how to tweak that process to create a second Trick or Treat wreath design.I hope both Halloween wreath creations inspire your own decorations.
For more seasonal ideas, check out Gonna Need a New Broom Wreath or Not-So-Scary Home Tour, and Decorate with Halloween Costume Photos, Artwork.
The seven-step approach can be easily applied or modified for any holiday or seasonal wreath. If needed, please refer to the previous post for more detailed instructions on some of the basic, general steps.
Let’s apply those steps to this second Halloween wreath design, with a few options and modifications along the way. (more…)
