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  I mentioned on Monday when I posted my round up of 17 St. Patrick's Day ideas that I never craft or decorate for this holiday, but here are the results of the lure of all those fun shiny things at the Dollar Tree: a wreath for $7 total.   Below are the supplies (all found at Dollar Tree)   vine wreath garland clover pack of foam clovers three stems of flowers (I used three different ones) Leprichaun hats   This was pretty quick to assemble too. Aren't all my projects? If they aren't quick, I don't have time to do them.   I grabbed the hot glue gun and glued the garland shamrock to the top half of the wreath. I cut the stems from the flowers and arranged them on the bottom until they almost met the shamrock. Then I filled in with a couple of the foam shamrocks. Then I glued (er, melted the hat- be careful with that plastic) to the shamrock.        This was a lot of fun...and I have supplies left ov...

For the first time ever, I'm into decorating for St. Patrick's Day. In the past, it was just one of those holidays I didn't decorate for. Wearing green is about all the celebrating I do. Which is ironic, since I have Irish ancestors and live within driving distance of the famous Savannah, Georgia, celebration. I do like the color green and this year I was won over by all the shiny sparkly green craft supplies in the stores. I'll be showing you a few things I've made for St. Patrick's Day in a few days, but for now, here's a round up of 17 crafts and decorations . The Pampered Chef     Centerpiece by Cupcakes and Crinolines     Shamrock tree by Lolly Jane     Shamrock button art by Happy Clippings     St. Patrick's Day Garland by This Girl's Life   Door hanging by BHG     Framed shamrocks by Life in Wonderland     Leprechaun pants treat bags   ...

I'm in need of a new Valentine's Day wreath, so I've be scouring the web for ideas. Here are ten creative Valentine's Day Wreaths. via Polka Dot Chair via Love of Family and Home via Making Home Base via Unoriginal Mom via Chalk and Chocolate   via Frugal Coupon Living via Live Like You Are Rich via Brown Sugar Toast v ia Confessions of  a New Old Homeowner   via home.made Also check out 14 Valentine's Day Decor Projects and One Dozen Valentine's Day Home Decor Crafts Linking up here: Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * * DIY Sunday Showcase * The DIY’ers * Masterpiece Monday * Motivate Me Monday *   Mop It Up Monday * Monday Funday * Give me the Goods * The Scoop * Project Inspired * Take a Look Tuesday * Handmade Tuesdays *   Tuesday Talent Show * My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia * Tip Junkie * Get Your Craft On * Pretty Thin...

When you're out getting back to school supplies together, grab a few extra rulers or yardsticks. Here are projects using rulers and yardsticks. Ruler wreath by The Polka Dot Chair

Turkey for you, turkey for me.... It's getting closer. We had one of our Thanksgiving celebrations this past weekend. One more to go. Put a whimsical touch on your Thanksgiving decor and celebrations with these turkey crafts.

We are over half way through June now and in a few short weeks it will be the Fourth of July. Time to get your red, white, and blue on! Here are 20 patriotic projects to decorate your home and tables for Fourth of July entertaining.   Sparkle hat door decoration

    When I take down my Christmas wreath, I'm left with nothing for my door until spring . I decided to remedy that this year by making a white winter wreath. White always seems appropriate for the new year- a fresh clean start.    I made a wreath form with a pool noodle. I bought several during the summer to make wreaths and for a couple of other projects. All you have to do is tape the ends together.     I took my thrift store sweater that I used for vases and cut a strip off the bottom. I actually cut the band off first, then cut a strip.     Next I took the strip and pinned around the wreath. I then glued it together with hot glue. It makes a seam around the back, but it's on the back so it doesn't show.   After I covered the form, I took some felt and fleece from my stash and made flowers. I also made a flower from a stip of the sweater. I embellished the flower centers with some...