Sheet Music Eggs

Can you believe it's already March?! I can not express how excited I am about warmer weather and all the wonderful things that come along with Spring! These next few months will be exciting and stressful as we finish building our house. It seems like it's been a long planning process, but the actual build has flown by so fast. I'm looking forward to moving in, decorating our new home, and making it our own.  

Today I'm sharing with you a simple project that would be great for Easter or spring.

To make these sheet music eggs, I started out with a pack of inexpensive plastic eggs, then I tore strips of sheet music and randomly modpodged them to the eggs. 

I let them dry, then I added bird, butterfly, and floral scrapbook stickers to the eggs for a bright and springy look. 

I have the eggs displayed in moss and I love how they look all grouped together.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

I'm linking to The 36th Avenue, Just us Four, Rooted in Thyme, Somewhat Simple, Craft-o-Maniac, Uncommon Designs, Thistlewood Farms, and Whipperberry.

Read More

Butterfly and Bird Art

I know it's only February but I already have spring fever. I'm always thinking in advance for the seasons ahead so I can decorate the store. 

If you remember I made a Spring Moss Wreath last month for the store. Today I'm sharing another fun project using moss.

I simply used sheet moss and a foam core board cut to fit inside the frame and then I attached the sheet moss with spray adhesive. For a collected, natural looking piece of artwork I added butterflies, birds, and nests to the moss. 

It's no secret that I'm pretty much obsessed with anything nature- inspired, so I try to incorporate nature into my displays as much as I can.

Thanks for stopping by!

I'm linking to Too much time on my hand, Tatertots and Jello, Twigg Studios, Jennifer Rizzo, It's Overflowing, Sand and Sisal, and Liz Marie.

Read More

Spring Moss Wreath

During the last week I have been redecorating and finishing a few projects since the weather has been so dreary and rainy. I wanted a little freshness and brightness so green moss, birds and nests have brought a little glimpse of spring around the store.   

To make this spring moss wreath I simply bought a bag of moss and used spray adhesive to attach it to a straw wreath form. 

Then I added a bird and nest and hung it with burlap ribbon on an old chippy door. So now when people walk in the store it's hanging there to greet them. 

I'm sharing this wreath at Clean & Scentsible, Primp, The Winthrop Chronicles, Homework, Liz Marie, Silver Pennies, Home Stories A to Z, Sand and Sisal, Craft-o-Maniac, Uncommon Designs, Thistlewood Farms, Funky Junk Interiors, and The 36th Avenue.

Read More

Spring Burlap Wreath

Hello Friends! I hope you are having a good day so far.

I wanted to share with you a cute little burlap wreath I made for spring. The weather has been beautiful here in Alabama so I have been decorating and spring cleaning.

I love how this wreath turned out, originally I wanted to use natural colored burlap, but purple was all I had at the time. I knew I wanted it to be easily interchangeable because I plan on gifting this burlap beauty to a friend.

Here's how I made it.

Materials:

A straw wreath form

Approx. 1 yard of burlap

Straight pins

Extra decorative accessories of your choice 

{I used a newspaper bird, birds nest, and my DIY moss initial}

1. I started out wrapping the wreath form with 3" wide strips of burlap {I cut along the length of the burlap so the strips were long}. It took about 3 strips to get all the way around. I just pinned them in place.  

2. I cut A LOT of 4x4 square burlap pieces. It doesn't have to be perfect at all. 

3. Next, I took the squares one at a time and folded them in half.

4. And then in half again.

Then I simply used straight pins to pin them into the wreath form. I pinned two together {side by side} at a time, which sped up the tedious process of folding and pinning. Go all the way around until you're done. 

I made the moss initial from a wooden letter wrapped in sheet moss using craft glue. Just cut the sheet moss about an inch or so extra around the letter- then wrap and glue. So simple! It was made for less than $5.

Then, I just added a burlap ribbon and hung it up. Now I'm ready for spring!

Thanks for stopping by today.

I'm linking this wreath to Craft-O-Maniac, Skip to my Lou, Tatertots and Jello, Creations by Kara, Lolly Jane, and Itsy Bitsy Paper Spring Party Hop.

Read More

Spring Moss Wreath

Happy Monday! I want to share with you a little craft project I worked on yesterday as I helped decorate a friend’s parents' house. We had a great time shopping for home accessories and creating this springtime moss wreath. She already had the moss wreath left over from her daughter's wedding, so we just tweaked it a bit and took what we didn't need off.

While in a local craft store we found a small wood and metal birdhouse, a redbird, and a wooden letter J {we painted brown} that was perfect for the wreath. As we were putting the wreath together we came across another charming, vintage redbird to add to our spring wreath. Needless to say, this wreath now has another purpose; it's hanging beautifully on a mirror from our store, in their newly decorated living room.

I love just about anything related to natural materials and natural colors, so this mossy wreath mixed with burlap fabric makes me smile!


Thanks for stopping by.

I'm linking to Under the Table and Dreaming, Two Thirty-Five Designs, and Bits of Splendor.

                                

   

Read More