Sunday, April 3, 2011

Welcome Spring

I love the spring time....one of my children was born in the spring and especially growing up and living in the Midwest, springtime was a wonderful time after the harshness of winter. Now living here in Florida, I really love springtime because (along with Fall) it is some of the best weather that we have down here...perfect tempertures and low humidity....what more can you ask for? To celebrate the arrival of spring this year I made this wreath. The colors of spring really inspire me...I love the pastels of new flowers and new growth and the freshness in the air. I received this grapevine wreath and a couple of others from my local freecycle...it was destined for the landfill before I rescued it. It had some ugly old flowers and ribbon on it. I removed those and added a new roll of sheer green polka dot ribbon from Michael's which along with the flowers is the only thing I purchased on this whole project. The flowers were in a large ziploc bag that I got at my local resale shop for $1. The chipboard birdies were from my friend April and the materials for the "SPRING" pennant were just scraps and brads from my stash. Total cost for this project was under $3. I am currently collecting materials for a beachy one for the summer.
Challenges entered: Wee Memories and Paper Issues and Moxie Fab World Home Decor Challenge

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11 comments:

  1. BEAUTIFUL, Sandi!! Way to RECYCLE!! Can't wait to see your Beach version! Have a GREAT Day,
    Me-Ma Kim

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  2. Hi Sandy,
    I just love your stuff, but unfortunately due to my Behcets I have eye issues. I can't read what you wrote and I love to read your blog! Would you mind typing in a black type so those of us with vision issues could also enjoy what you have written? Thanks!

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  3. awesome Sandi! dontcha just love when a recycled project comes together so nicely?

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  4. Absolutely gorgeous Sandi. That was a totally awesome, frugal project. Your wreath is a breath of fresh air.

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  5. What an absolutely GORGEOUS project! I love the way you've incorporated the banner and birds into this wreath! Beautiful! Thanks for playing along at the Wee Memories Scrappy Saturday Challenge!

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  6. What a beautiful project!!!!Thanks so much for playing along with us at Wee memories!!!!!

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  7. Sandi! This is so fabulous! We featured you today on Paper Issues! Come on over and grab a featured button!! http://paperissues.blogspot.com/2011/04/spring-wreath.html

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  8. Saw this featured on Paper Issues. This is just gorgeous! I love, love, love, the "Spring" banner!

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  9. Love those all together- the daffodils have to be my favorite- that is a major score! Spring- great for your mood and great for good old' Momma earth! Thanks for linking this project to Paper Issues!

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  10. Hey Sandi! Thanks for linking this up to the Home Decor Challenge in the Moxie Fab World in celebration of 350 Cards & Gifts Week! Good luck in the random drawing! :)

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