I had some butterflies and flowers left over from the spring sign project. I decided they would be perfect to attach to the green leaf ribbon and make a garland. So I gathered everything up and got to work.
I used Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive to attach the flowers and butterflies to the ribbon.
I cut the ribbon in approximately 24 inch pieces. The first garland I did has 6 flowers and 3 butterflies.
The second garland has 5 flowers and 4 butterflies.
And the final garland 10 flowers only. No butterflies.
There are 3 butterflies left that I decided I would use as part of the tree topper. Stay tuned for that!
All items used for this project were purchased from Amazon!
I must admit, this wreath took a lot longer than I expected. But that was only because I changed my mind on a couple of things along the way.
With the inner and outer rings complete, I decided that I did not like the way I had originally done the stem. So, I removed what was there and took some time to think on it while I finished the middle ring.
Once the middle ring was completed, I realized that the center of the wreath looked bare. I had purchased a sign at Joann’s on one of my trips there so I thought it might work. But, to me, it looked like it would be too green for the wreath.
I also had a flag that I removed from the banner I will be using on my mom’s walker that I was also considering. The flag doesn’t have the sparkle that my mom would like, but that is something I can fix easily.
I did what any normal person would do and asked some people that know my mom well what they think would work.
They said they liked the flag best so it was time to make the flag sparkle. I grabbed by container of rhinestones, NUVO Deluxe Adhesive, No-Sew fabric adhesive. Time to make another decision. What color of rhinestones to use.
Obviously, green would be the perfect choice. So I covered the holes at the top with the green rhinestones and attached it with the NUVO Deluxe Adhesive.
Since I have some FolkArt Glitterific FINE glitter paint, I decided to use the paint to cover the burlap area.
The flag definitely sparkles for my mom.
To complete the wreath, I used some twine to wrap around the stem which definitely came out much better than the fabric I had originally used. To give the stem a little something extra, I attached some gold coins.
And now the wreath is complete.
Next time I make a clover shaped wreath, I will try something different. Like wrapping the entire wreath in twine!!!! But that will be another day, another time!
Thanks for taking the time to read my blog. All that is left to do is to decorate my mom’s door and walker!
We are down to the final 4 masks!!!! To make this easy, I have decided that the will show what I originally had planned for the mask. Any changes will be noted on the first photo along with where each product is used. On with the masks!!!
Mask #9 is the butterfly mask. It feels like there is so much going on with this mask that I decided to accent the eyes, of course and the hearts I saw on the mask. I used a soft pink glitter around most the outer edge to accent the wings. I did add some silver rhinestones to the center of the mask but that was the only area.
Mask #10 was an interesting challenge. I’m not sure why because it really did not need to be one but I took me some time to figure out exactly what I wanted to do with it. I ended up using rhinestones, Stickles in gold, mermaid tail, and tangerine. I also used some white Czech seed beads, size 10, to add some sparkle to the “diamond” in the top center.
Mask #11 gave me a lot of trouble. There were a lot of things I thought would work but it just didn’t. I’m not sure I am even going to use this when I decorate my mom’s door. I guess I could put it on back of the tree where no one can see it. That might work. The used fine glitter in the color grape, silver Stickles, and purple Glitterific paint around the out edge. This one was tough but the last mask was the real challenge.
Mask #12 gave me nightmares and was always on my mind as to how I could possible make this mask really stick out above all the rest. In the beginning, I thought I would be able to use some faux pearls and some micro beads to make it pop. To test out my idea using the micro beads, I decided to try it on the mane and tail of each horse. They stuck thanks to Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive. But working with the beads was a real challenge. I decided that the hair would be the only area the beads would be used. Now I had to figure something else out. I decided the pearls would not give me the outcome I was wanting for the bottom edge of the mask so that mean I would have to go shopping. I quick stop at Michaels and Hobby Lobby in search of something but not sure what. I knew I wanted a paint product. I do not remember which store I purchased which product at but I came home with DecoArt Metallic paint in White Pearl from Michaels and DecoArt Holographic Illusions in the color Crystal Ball from Hobby Lobby. Once home, I quickly discovered the metallic pain would not work. So I have put it aside to use for another project down the line. The holographic illusions paid worked perfectly along the bottom edge of the mask. I decided to use the faux pearls in the eye area then use gold Glitterific for the remainder of the eye area. Holographic illusions was also used in the top area where there are what looks like pearl clusters. To really make things pop, I decided to use fine glitter in the color peacock for the saddle. I’m happy with how this mask turned out. It definitely took a long time to get this mask finished.
I just realized I did not include a list of the times used on the masks in part three. So, here is a complete list of all items used for this project.
From Amazon: all rhinestones and the Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive
From Dollar Tree: the flatback faux pearls.
From Hobby Lobby: Extra fine glitter in the colors Crimson and Light Blue, Tree House Studio glitter in soft pink, FolkArt Glitterific FINE glitter acrylic paint in the colors gold and purple and DecoArt Holographic Illusions glitter paint in the color Crystal Ball.
From Michaels: Czech seed beads in size 10/0 in the color white, DecoArt Dazzling Metallics metallic acrylic paint in the color White Pearl, Stickles in two different shades of blue and also in gold, mermaid tail, silver, and tangerine, and Recollections micro beads in the color clear, and Recollections find glitter in the colors Blush, Bubblegum, Grape, and Peacock.
Please keep in mind that a lot of these products may no longer be available. The only things I specifically purchased for this project were the Glitterific paints, the Holographic paint, and the Czech seed beads. Everything else I had on hand from other projects.
Well this has been a lot of fun and a challenge as well. I feel like this type of project is something I would like to do again in the future.
The first 4 completed masks. To make this easy, I have decided that the first photo will be what I intended to use on the mask. If I decide on something different, the second photo will show the products I actually use. Each mask will have4 a list of items I used and where they were purchased from.
The first mask I worked on is the one with a yellow rose. My mom loves yellow roses so it just seem appropriate to use it. I used Folkart Glitterific in the color gold, purchased at Hobby Lobby and gold Stickles purchased at Michaels a long time ago.
Mask #2. Not changes to the selections of item I pulled for this mask. Purple Glitterific was used along the outer edge of the mask, the gold Stickles was used around the eyes, and the other Stickles was used to accent the filigree above the eyes only. Rhinestones were glued in place at the top of the mask using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.
Mask #3. The only change I made on this mask was switching the purple Glitterific with the gold Glitterific and I did not use the silver Stickles at all. The gold Glitterific was used on the outer edge of the mask, gold Stickles for the eyebrows, Stickles in the color Mermaid Tail and small light purple rhinestones were used around the eyes. Larger purple rhinestones were used with gold Stickles surrounding the rhinestones.
By the time I got to mask #4, I decided it was time to do something more simple. Along the lines of less is more. Blue rhinestones and faux pearls made great accents as did the gold and silver Stickles. But I think my favorite part is the blue Stickles around the eyes. Yes, that is definitely my favorite part of this mask.
Here is a list of the items used on these masks and where I purchased them from.
Folkart Glitterific FINE gold paint and Folkart Glitterific FINE purple paint purchased at Hobby Lobby
Stickles in Gold, Mermaid Tail, Blue, and Silver purchased at Michaels.
Rhinestones in all colors and sizes along with the Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive were purchased on Amazon.
Faux pearls were purchased at Dollar Tree.
Part 3 coming up with 4 more masks completed. Who knew this could put such a strain on my old eyes!!!!
Once again, it is time to make Kimmie’s Disney Theme frame for her Photo with Santa her kids do every year. I decided that this years them is Toy Story. Of course, every frame requires a shopping adventure!!!!
My first stop was to Party City. I found a couple of things that could possibly work for the idea in my head, but I needed to see the items up close. I decided on an 11 piece table decoration set. I know there are pieces that I will not need, but the three I had in mind would work perfectly.
My next stop was to Hobby Lobby. Luckily, I knew what I was looking for so I didn’t stray from the task at hand. I decided on a frame that would resemble a fence and this one is exactly what I had in mind. I also purchased a sticker set that had blingy MERRY CHRISTMAS and also Christmas lights. and a couple jingle bell necklaces that I thought I could repurpose the bells for this frame. Unfortunately, I did not remember to take a picture of the stickers, but it definitely is on the finished project.
My final stop was to Michaels. For the first time in a very long time, I only purchased what I knew I needed. Varathane premium fast dry wood stain in weathered gray and Varathane ultimate polyurethane water based, crystal clear gloss.
Now that I have all the supplies I would need to purchase, it was time to get started on the Disney Toy Story inspired frame. The figures I decided to use o this project were Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie. I trimmed them down to remove as much of the red background that I could. I know it isn’t perfect, but that’s okay.
I decided to not sand down the frame as I wanted it to feel like a fence so stained the frame. And it only took one coat of stain!!! I love the color and I have plans for other projects to use this stain on!!!
Once the stain dried, and it did dry fast, it was time to paint the inner portion of the frame. I used a white acrylic paint I had on hand that I purchased either from Hobby Lobby or found on Amazon.
After the white paint dried, it was time to decide on the numeric stickers I had on hand. I was not sure of the size of numbers would be best so I sent pictures to Kimmie to let her decide.
She decided on the smaller numbers so I placed them at the bottom of the frame and tried to decide on the placement of the Toy Story characters. I decided that I thought I would add character if I could place Jessie at the top of the frame to make her look like she was climbing over or something like that. So, this is the final placement of the characters with the Merry Christmas sticker below Jessie and the Christmas Lights stickers around the white frame. Jingle bells were added to Jessie’s hands and are held in place using E6000 glue. The 2021 stickers were so old they would not stick on their own so I used my Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive to keep them in place.
I am currently in discussions with my daughter regarding next year’s frame. I think it my be Disney Aladdin inspired. My mind is going crazy with all of the possibilities for the 2022 theme.
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