Fun Easter Wreaths

Easter is just around the corner! (Yeah! I really feel like it's sneaking up on us this year!)

So I got to browsing around yesterday for some Easter wreaths to share with you guys.

I found all of these on the great and wonderful source that is Pinterest! (Follow Me!) 



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Grape and Berry Garland

 In a previous post some months ago, I mentioned that our kitchen had a bit of an identity crisis. Since then I've gotten it a little more "together." I've went with predominately red accessories, except above the cabinets where the majority of my antiques and things were blues and tans.
But after I decided to go with reds, my awesome mom brought me a whole box of grape garland. It was really pretty, so I just had to use it, but I also wanted to add some red elements to bring the top of the cabinets together with the rest of the space. So today I'm sharing my solution!
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Free Digital Scrapbook Kits and My Memories

Today I've got a fabulous offer to share with all the digital scrapbookers and crafters out there. As many of you know, I am an affiliate for My Memories, a digital scrapbooking software company. Any day and every day that you purchase their My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking Software using my coupon code: STMMMS63042 you get $10 off!
But starting February 24 through March 31, there's a bonus deal for you! Anyone who orders the software using my code STMMMS63042 during these dates will also receive a One Year RAKStar Membership for FREE!
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Fun Homemade Valentine Ideas

Today I've got some really fun ideas to share with you for children's Valentine cards and favors.  And they all feature puns!  Don't you just love puns?  

Well, even if you don't normally like puns, I think you'll agree that these Valentines are super cute and (dare I say it) just LOVEly!

I'm Bananas For You! tutorial from Fiskars. I think this one is my favorite, either because I love monkeys, or because I love those little banana Runts!
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Craft Organizing Ideas

Have you visited Houzz? It's a place where design experts share off their portfolios in design, decor, and remodels, and it's a great place for homeowners and design enthusiasts to go look for designers in their area or look for ideas and products for their own interior design.

If you're thinking of starting a new home decor project, or if you just like looking at other people's photos and ideas, you can sign up at the site, and add your favorite photos to your own idea book so that you can come back and look at them any time!

They have design ideas for every room in the house as well as the exterior, but I decided to check out their ideas for craft organizing!

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Fun Holiday Ideas with Pringles

I always love thinking of new ways to use and reuse things, especially containers!  Instead of throwing away  that Pringles can after the chips are gone, consider reusing it!  There's so many possibilities for those little cylinders!
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Christmas Pillow Box Tutorial

On Tuesday we shared our Christmas Recipes with Nikki at Chef in Training. And on Wednesday, Day 3, of our Holly Bloggy Christmas Event we are sharing Christmas crafts over at Just Sew Sassy!  The craft party also includes a great giveaway from AliLilly, so head on over there and link up your posts!
I have to admit that I've had almost no time for making anything lately. But hopefully I'll have a little more creative time in the next couple of weeks.  But today for the party, I've got some Christmas favor boxes (or pillow boxes) to share with you.  
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Guest Post and Giveaway for A Crafty Creative Christmas

This week I'm participating in A Crafty Creative Christmas over at Me Making Do, and I'm excited to not only be guest posting but also to be sponsoring a giveaway!
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Pumpkin Wall Hanging

During the summer I shared a couple of projects made with embroidery hoops.  And here's another! This Pumpkin Wall Hanging is very easy and very budget friendly!

I made with it with a couple of sheets from scrapbook kit that I got at the Dollar Tree and (believe it or not) the fabric from an old shirt.

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Harvest Halloween Sponsor #2 Paramore Art Works

It's time to spotlight another Harvest Halloween sponsor.

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Stuff to Scrap Review

Having just started working with digital scrapbook kits over the summer, I was very excited when I got the opportunity to try out a kit from Stuff to Scrap.

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Fall Letter Craft Tutorial

I love fall crafts and decor!  I made this shabby style fall craft the other day.  I guess you'd call it a wall hanging (even though I've hung it on the fridge).  But the concept behind my little fall letters could also be applied to banners, cards, place mats and more.

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Z-Access 3D Display Frame Review and Giveaway

Today I've got a great new display frame to share with you. The Z-Access 3D Rotating Display Frame is the perfect way to showcase your favorites items.  You can creatively display family photos and keepsakes, sports memorabilia, awards, collectibles, and more!

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Fall Leaf Jar

At Christmas I just love jars filled with Christmas balls, so last year I took the idea and applied it to fall. 

It turned out really cute, and the best part of all is that I didn't have to spend a dime. I already had the gold Christmas balls that I used.  And the leaves actually fell off of some fall garland that I had. Rather than throw them away, I figured why not use them for craft materials!

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My Memories Suite Review & Giveaway

I've got a fantastic review and giveaway to share with you this week! I recently received My Memories Suite, a digital scrapbook software package.

This software is an amazing value because it can be used to create tons of projects!  Apart from digital and printable scrapbook pages and photo books, you can also use the software to create videos, as well as calendars, photo cards, gift tags, business cards, printable crafts and even homemade party supplies. (I'm thinking cupcake toppers!)

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Summer Pinwheel and Burlap Wreath

I think pinwheels are so cute and fun for the summer!  Several weeks ago while making my flag wreath, I also put this little pinwheel wreath together.

Since it's made using the scrapbook paper of your choice, it's a very versatile project.  And I made fairly easy by using "flat pinwheels."  Hope you enjoy this tutorial.

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Country Style, Shabby Chic 4th of July Wreath

My mom gave me this wreath. Isn't it cute?  I have this on my door right now for 4th of July, but I really love decor like this year round because I adore the country style!

To make this wreath, you start with a vine wreath.  Next a string of garland featuring small metal stars was added.  Also strung on this garland are some small bells, which are painted red or blue.  I've seen similar garlands sold at decor retailers (perhaps Pottery Barn or Current), so I'm sure you could find something similar with a simple internet search.  Or you could go the less expensive route and buy some wire/foil type garland from Wal-mart or the dollar store.

Next wooden hearts and stars were painted and added to the wreath using hot glue.  The ribbon at the bottom can be tied and then added also using hot glue, or you can loop the ribbon through the vine and then tie it in lieu of glue.

Finally the star and welcome sign are suspended down the middle using a simple wire wrapping technique.  And another wire is wrapped around the top for easy hanging.

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Easy Flag Wreath and Wall Art Tutorial

I love 4th of July! I don't usually do any decorating for it, but I had this flag handkerchief with a couple of paint spots on it, and because I hate to throw things away, I decided to upcycle it into a nice wall hanging.

This is such an easy and affordable project, I just had to share it with you!

What You Need:

embroidery hoop (mine was 12 inches)

flag (mine was about 15 inches wide)

scissors

hot glue gun

ribbon

First you need to position the flag inside the embroidery.  Make sure that the area inside the hoop is the exact area you want display, and then tight the hoop.  (For mine, I did the "up and down" hanging flag as seen in the Olympics, but as you can see in the picture below, it looks great horizontal as well.)

Next take your scissors and cut out the excess fabric, leaving about 1/2 an inch to an inch all the way around.  Your cut doesn't have to be perfect because you won't see any of the excess after you're done.

After you're done cutting, take your glue gun and glue your excess fabric to the inside of your embroidery hoop.  Finally take a piece of ribbon (about 8 inches long).  Loop the ribbon through the hoop.  Tie the ribbon in a knot.  Hang on your wall or door and enjoy!

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Easy Easter Egg Banner

I was decorating for Easter a few weeks ago, and I had all these foam eggs.  At first I was going to hang them in various places in the kitchen, but then I got this fun idea to turn the eggs into a banner.

This is a very easy and inexpensive project, and I was really pleased with how it turned out.  And it just happened to go great with this "Happy Easter" banner I already had. 

What you need:

Foam Egg Sheets

Ribbon

You should be able to find the foam egg sheets at Wal-Mart, a craft store, or possibly a dollar store.  The holes were already punched in these, but you can always use a punch that works with foam if you can't find any sheets like these.

Cut your ribbon in to 6-8 inch pieces.  You could actually go shorter with the ribbon, but I like the look of the longer ribbon.  Loop the ribbon  through the holes of two foam sheets. Tie the ribbon into a knot.  Keep adding eggs in the same way until you have the desired length.  On each end of the banner, take a piece of ribbon and loop it through a hole; tie a knot.  (These ribbons on the end will be used for hanging.)   To give the ends a more cute and "finished" look, take a second ribbon and loop it through the hole, but this time tie the ribbon in to a bow. 

Another thing to consider is adding additional ribbons.  I thought about tying additional ribbons through the bottom wholes or tying ribbons through the middle of the eggs, but in the end I just decided to keep it simple.

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I Love Easter Wreaths

Photo Credit: UpTown Originals

Here lately I've been all about wreaths!  Last month I created an etsy treasury of St. Patty's Day Wreaths as well as a Celebrate St. Patty's Day treasury, and so this month I followed these up with a treasuy of Easter Wreaths and another called Celebrate Easter.

Also, this month (actually last week) I joined Pinterest. It's a new bookmarking and social network site.   I've pinned some lovely things for Easter on there as well.  So today I'll be sharing some wreaths from my Etsy Treasury and my Pinterest Page. (By the way, if you're already a Pinterest member or you're going to sign up, please visit my page and follow me, and I will follow you back!)

I hope you enjoy these finds!

Springtime Easter Egg Wreath from A Work of Heart

Easter Wreath from CraftyArtist

Bright and Colorful Easter Egg Wreath from Always Present

Feather Easter Egg Wreath from Every Crafty Endeavor

Spring/Easter Wreath from Loving Every Second

Easter Egg Wreath from Crocheted Creations

Easter Wreath Topiary from Cozy Home Scenes

For more Easter Wreaths, please check out my treasury.