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Spring Yarn Wreath

Posted by Melissa Y on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, In : Wreath 
I really liked my Fall Yarn Wreath and thought what an easy way to make a spring wreath.

Follow the instructions for the Fall Yarn Wreath and add whatever items you would like to it! I added Butterfiles, Bumblebees, Dragonfiles and a mix of spring flowers I picked up at Joann's.

I did make a wreath hanger cover out of the ribbon that I used for the bow. I made it simple and hot glued down the edges of the wire and slipped it over the hanger. Easy peasy!













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Twine Bowl

Posted by Melissa Y on Thursday, April 5, 2012, In : Decor 
I've seen Yarn Bowls online and wanted something a little more "natural" looking. What better than twine?

It's really easy to put together, the biggest part is waiting, and it is messy!

First make a Paper Mache Paste. You probably have all of the ingredients right now, and if you are going to make one bowl you can probably half the recipe and be ok! I made the whole recipe and had left overs. I stored them in a glass dish with pop on lid and stored it under my cabinet. When I went to use it a...
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I'm Dreaming of A {DIY} Black, Silver & White Christmas

Posted by Melissa Y on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, In : Christmas 
This year I've been wanting to change our Christmas theme. Our first (actually 2nd) married Christmas I bought Red, White (Silver) & Blue ornaments & a big yellow ribbon to go on top to symbolize deployment...that was in 2005! Since then we have had 2 Christmas' that we didn't decorate because we weren't home..other than that we have had a combo of the colors since then. BORING!! Growing up my mom would change the themes pretty much every year! We used the same ornaments just different...
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Crayon Wreath {Teacher Gift}

Posted by Melissa Y on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, In : Wreath 


For Christmas I wanted to make my sons teacher something to show appreciation for all she has done so far! He's in Kindergarten and before Christmas break knew how to write all letters in cursive, could count to 100, reading 2-5 letter blends & words and already starting addition..I'm impressed to say the least! I have seen a few crayon wreaths online and really liked them..but wanted something different!

Off to Michael's we go!

Here's what we used -
Unfinished wood frame (has a 5x7...

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