Tag: St. Patrick's Day

Craft Project 6 – St. Patrick’s Day sign

Even the simplest of projects can be fun. I have decided that I will be removing the Mardi Gras door decorations a few days before putting up her St. Patrick’s Day door decorations. Since she has dementia, I decided to make a sign to put just outside her door to remind her that new decorations will be coming soon.

I purchased the unfinished wooden frame at Hobby Lobby one day when I was there for a completely different purchase! The first thing I did was to sand off the rough edges. Then I dusted it off and painted it white. After the first coat was dry, I sanded the frame again and applied another coat of white paint and set aside to dry.

I knew that I wanted this sign to stand out an get her attention so when I purchased the frame I also purchased some green glitter alpha stickers and a wooden St. Patrick’s Day gnome. It seems that gnomes are going to be a part of our decorations this year.

While the paint was drying, I decided what I wanted the sign to say. I bought four packages of the glitter alpha stickers so I knew I would have plenty, and then some. For the first line, I placed the letters starting on the right side of the sign. I did this so I would know exactly where the gnome would fit. After all the letters were in place, I put a coat of Mod Podge over the entire sign and set aside to let dry. I also put some Mod Podge on the glitter areas of the gnome. I also applied a second coat of Mod Podge on the entire sign.

Once everything was dry, I attached the wooden gnome to the sign using E6000 adhesive.

But I then realized that is looked a little too plain. So, I sent a text to some people and asked which they would prefer. The buttons or the clovers. The green chevron buttons are something I had on hand. The green and white foam clover stickers were purchased at Hobby Lobby on this same shopping adventure.

It was decided that the clovers would look best. So, I used my trusty E6000 to attach the foam clover stickers to the frame.

Now it looks so much better. I cannot wait to put it at her door.

There are still a few more crafty type projects I need to finish before I remove the Mardi Gras decorations so please return to see what project I do next!

Preparing to decorate mom’s door and walker for St. Patrick’s Day.

My mother is loving that her door gets decorated regularly for the different holidays. I will also be expanding to season decorating inside her apartment which she is thrilled about!!!! But now it is time to prepare for St. Patrick’s Day which means I will need to do some shopping!

First stop, Dollar Tree! Of course, I will need to go to Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, and Michaels. So let’s see what I purchased and how I plan on using them.

Dollar Tree always has a variety of items to use for decorating any holiday. This time, I purchased 2 feather boas, some green beads, gold coins, a small hat, and a banner. The boas will be used on the frog outside her door, the hat will be one top of the tree, and the beads will be used as garland on the tree. The banner will be modified to use on the front of her walker.

The signs will be placed around her door area and the hat will be placed on the frog.

From Joann’s I purchased a stuffed Gnome, and green boot, some clover picks, and some green and gold beads. The Gnome will be on the table area outside her door as will the boot. The beads will be placed on the frog. I have not decided exactly what I will be doing with the picks. I might make a flower arrangement to use them in. But, then again, I might use them on the tree.

From Michaels I purchased this sign that I thought I would use on the wreath I’m currently making. I have not made a final decision on that. If it is not used on the wreath, it will be on the table by her door.

Amazon always has what I need to really make her door stand out! This time, I purchased a St. Patrick’s Day themed banner, some clover shaped garland, gold coins, and clover shaped ornaments. The banner and garland will go around her front door, the clover ornaments will be placed on the tree, and some of the gold ornaments will be used for a craft project or two and the remaining will be put around the frog and in the green boot.

I will need to do a few modifications to some of the items I purchased and make some decorations with some as well. But those will be shown and discussed in a separate blog.

My mom had a small container in her closet that I brought home with me. I will be using these items inside her apartment.

Decorating will begin on Sunday so please stay come back on Monday to see how her door looks after we have finished decorating.