Inspired by. . . trash

You may remember the Winter Door Hanger I shared a couple of months ago. I decided it needed an update for Spring!

 

 

This update cost me absolutely nothing! I already had the flower pots and the ivy. I'd purchased them last summer in hopes of creating this beautiful Flower Pot Wreath that Debbie shared on her blog last June.

 

 

The orchids and other silk greenery my mother found in a dumpster! As they say, "One persons trash is another persons treasure!"

 

 

Just for the record... my mother was not dumpster diving {smile}. The silk flowers were actually wrapped in plastic and she found them in the same dumpster she uses to deposit her trash.

I tied the pots to the star frame using some jute I had left over from the original project. Some green styrofoam tucked into each pot and a bit of glue hold the stems in place. A quick, easy update, just in time for Easter!

 

 

From trash to treasure!

What treasures have you found lately?

 

Have a wonder-filled day!

 

 

 

 

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Inspired by. . . winter

We've been under a cold front here in the Hill Country for what seems like weeks, and the cold, grey days are starting to get me down. Yup, I'm one of those "summer" people! [smile} It was nice to wake up to a brighter sky this morning.

There was plenty of sunshine the day I hung up my new winter wreath. I'd like to share it with you today.

My "wreath" came about from a couple of different inspiration sources. One idea I've had pinned on my Pinterest board for over a year now. The other I recently found through a link party. Unfortunately, I forgot to "pin" the idea, and now I can't re-locate it, to give proper credit. (If you know whose blog this was on, just before Christmas, please let me know!)

 

Winter Star Wreath

 

 

 

I chose five pieces of cedar branches, all about the same diameter, and cut them to the same length.  Then laid them out, and bound them together with jute.  I searched all over for a pair of mittens. Doesn't anyone wear mittens anymore? Alas, there were none to be found. I'm fairly happy with the gloves. They add an interesting, fun element to the wreath, and I like the way the greenery contrasts with their white, fuzzy tops.

 

 

 

If the cold weather persists, I may need to dismantle my wreath to keep my hands warm!

I liked the large star so much, I made two smaller stars to use on the porch railing posts.

 

 

I wanted the natural, rustic look. But you could always paint yours, and nail them together rather than using the jute. There are a lot of possibilities!

 

What's hanging on your front door?

 

Have a wonder-filled day!

 

 

 

 

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Inspired by. . . a picture

 

I know most of you have moved on to Christmas. But hopefully there are few of you who plan to celebrate Thanksgiving {smile} and still need some inspiration for your front door.

It's been months since I've had the opportunity to craft and I've been itching to make a new wreath for our front door.  We're in the process of putting in flower beds and making a few other changes to the front porch, so the front door needed to have something pretty and welcoming amidst the general chaos!

While at Jo-Ann's picking up some supplies for the wedding invitations and wedding favors {post still to come} I was inspired by this picture:

 

 

Love the rich gold-tones and little pears peeking through the leaves!  A dear friend had given me a gift certificate to another craft store, so I was $$$ flush and ready to shop for my wreath supplies! 

Have you noticed all the little owls making their appearance around blog land?  Isn't it fun when something you're already fond of becomes popular!  My grandmother was partial to owls and I have a special affection for them because of my memories of her.  After seeing Sarah's lovely creation over at Lacquer and Linen, I knew I wanted to add a sweet avian accent to my wreath, too!  After a quick review of my Inspired by... wreaths pinterest board and seeing the Fall Argyle Wreath from Create and Celebrate that I'd pinned last year, I was sure of it.

 

 

The most expensive part of this wreath was the sprig of pears at $8.00 {ouch!} – even with the gift certificate, that hurt. But the good news is, I only used half the sprig, so I have half left over for the next project!

 

 

After spray painting the wreath gold, I actually decided I liked it better in color, but there was no turning back!  However, after adding the ribbon, a few sprigs of some coppery colored bush (that I had not spray painted) and the little owl there was enough contrasting color to improve my opinion.

 

 

And I really like how it looks against our green front door!

 

 

What's inspiring you this Fall?

 

Blessings,

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Inspired by. . . pieces of me

 

Trying to make today's prompts a little more interesting. . . .

 

Prompt: Kitchen Faucet

 

 

Prompt: Your (my) Front Door

Textured iAM, by Kim Klassen

 

Like the sign?  I found it and other fun things at Fairy Freckles Studies.

 

Textured with True Grit, by RH West

 

Have a wonder-filled day,

 

 

 

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Inspired by... yarn

 

Yarn seems to be my Fall theme this year, although it has been too hot here in Texas to actually wear any yet (as in sweaters).  Last week I shared with you my yarn votives and now I'm back again with my Fall Yarn Wreath.

 

 

Those of you who have been following for awhile might recognize the, ah, form. Yes, this is the third go 'round for this poor, slightly mis-shapen wreath form. You may view the other two wreaths here and here. In the latter post I may have mentioned that it would be the last recycle, but a girl has a right to change her mind, right?? Right?!

I've seen so many beautiful yarn wreaths around blog land and I knew I wanted to make one. Fall seemed like the perfect season for a wreath made with yarn! I've been working on these tedious beautiful Kusudama flowers, making them for a Kusudama Ball and decided, after completing six, that I really wanted to do one for Christmas, using different paper.

 

 

When it came time to decide what to use to decorate the wreath, I thought these would be perfect!

 

 

Somehow my Fall wreath didn't seem complete without some dried flowers, so I added those too.

 

 

I am pleased with the blending of the colors and think they work well against our warm, honey-colored front door.

 

 

What do you think?

 

Have you made a Fall wreath for your door yet?

Whether you have or not, I encourage you to click on over to Rhoda's place at Southern Hospitality to check out all the inspiration at her Door Decor Autumn Link Party!

 

Happy Fall Y'all~!

 

Blessings,

 

 

 

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