Spring Wreaths

Another thing at my sister/mom retreat were wreaths. I love how everyone has their own style...  I acutally love how my moms turned out.. She made her own wreath form out of poster board!  I'm probably going to make one for a 4th of july wreath...

Spring Topiary

So I found these iron-on felt transfers at the dollar tree.   Since I had just got done doing my Clover Topiaries I thought they were perfect for some spring topiaries.

So you need 1.5x1.5 blocks, dowels, the iron on transfers, paper and ribbon.

 1. Paint your blocks and dowels.
2. Mod Podge your paper to the blocks... you wouldn't have to do this...

3. Cut your dowels to the sizes you want.

4. Drill holes in the blocks and glue dowels in the blocks.

 5. Glue the transfers to the dowels. I used two so that these could be used both sides.  I used E-6000. Wait until dry.

 6. add your ribbon. Done!

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Felt Four-Leaf Clover Topiary-ish Things Tutorial

Ok, Honestly I don't know what to call these, but they are cute and the perfect addition to my St. Patricks Day Decor.   There isn't a lot of St. Patricks Day decor out there, so I resort to making them. So topiary/standy things/ I don't know what they are, but they sit in the middle of my table and are a perfect center piece.

Materials:
Felt-I used 3 sheets of 8.5x11
Dowels-(2) 12". I cut one into a 7" & a 5". And one into a 6".
Blocks- these are 1.5x1.5
Shamrock templates
Ribbon-Optional
Paper and Mod Podge-optional
Paint
Glue Gun
Drill
E-6000

1. Drill a hole in the middle of your block to fit the dowel. Use E-6000 to glue the dowel in the hole. Let dry.

2. Paint your stands.

3. Mod Podge your paper to your blocks. Let Dry.

4. Trace your Shamrocks on your felt and cut them out. I used different sizes, colors and cut with pinking sheers on some. I did double layers, so it has a front and back. If you opt to not do a back that's fine, just make sure you at least do two of the base that way you have something to sandwich the dowel and ribbon.

5. Hot glue your layers together. When you glue to front to the back DON"T glue the middle, that's where you'll put the dowel.

6. Add your ribbon to the dowel.

7. Now put some glue in the middle of the sandwiched layers and shove the dowel inside. Then you'll kind of shove the ribbon up to so the felt hides the knots.

All Done!

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