Wreath Google Hangout on Air Time - #WreathHoA

It's time to learn how to make an easy wreath from scarves, sponsored by Styrofoam Brand.

Watch LIVE below.

Dollar Tree Scarf Wreath Google Hangout Coming Soon!

This month, I am hosting another Crafty Hangout!  On Monday, May 20th at 2 p.m., I am going to show you how to make a wreath with Dollar Tree Scarfs.

However, I'm not the only one in on the wreath making fun.  There are 18 other bloggers in on the action, each one with their own unique wreath created from a Styrofoam brand wreath provided by our fabulous sponsor.

So, start it off with my Scarf Wreath tutorial on Monday at 2 p.m., then visit CraftyHangouts.com to see the full #WreathHoA schedule.

If you happen to miss any of the hangouts, you can visit www.CraftyHangouts.com to catch up on them later.

Happy Crafting!

Niki 

105th Birthday Party - Yellow & Gray

Yellow & Gray Party Decor for 105th Birthday Party

Not many families get the opportunity to celebrate for the same reason we did last month.  My great grandmother turned 105!  Believe it or not, we have 6 living generations.  We are truly blessed to still have Grandmother, as we call her, still in our lives.  She is a total sweetheart: kind, loving, and nurturing.  She is extremely healthy, remembers and recognizes us, still reads, plays bingo, and more...it is astounding!  She certainly doesn't look or seem her age.

The Birthday Girl

I had the pleasure of decorating for the occasion.  However, I had a few dilemmas to take into consideration.  The party was held in the afternoon at the elder care home where she resides.  This meant that we couldn't set up until after lunch was over and cleaned up, and it had to be taken down before dinner could be set up.  So whatever I did had to be done quickly.

Birthday Cake

Since 105 is a monumental year, I decided the number should be the theme, so to speak.  It was found on the cake, candles, balloons, and flower arrangements.

Number balloons to emphasize 105 years

Yellow and Gray seemed like a perfect combo to fit the happy occasion.  In an Earth Day post last month, I gave a tutorial showing how I made the containers for the flower arrangements.  However, I used oatmeal canisters instead of the cans in the tutorial.  You can catch up on the how to here: Recycled Crafting.

Yellow and Gray Party Birthday Party

I created four flower arrangements in the oatmeal canisters.  This way I could just set them on the table, rather than arrange something on site, since I had limited time.  I used yellow streamers as an accent ribbon and birthday cake embellishments.  I then added yellow flowers and a coordinating sign which said, "Celebrating 105 Fabulous Years".  I used yellow circular place mats to give a pop of yellow under each arrangement.  I also had several clusters of yellow, gray & white balloons at the ends of the buffet table.

105th Birthday Party

We had such a great time!  The local paper even did a great article about my grandmother and her celebration.  What a blessing she is to us all!

Have a Great Day!

Niki

Easy Monogrammed Ring in 15 Minutes or Less

Monogrammed Ring in 15 Minutes or Less

If you consider yourself a crafty person, then you probably know what it is like to have an urge to get creative, yet not know where to find the time to squeeze in a little project.  Last year, I joined Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage and Carolina @ 30 minute crafts for Craft Lightning -- crafts in 15 minutes or less.  You can read that post here: Embellished Hair Accessories.  Today, I am joining them for another round!  Since accessories are easy to craft in 15 minutes or less, I decided to create a monogrammed ring for today's crafty quickie.

Some of the supplies needed for making a monogrammed ring.

Supplies Needed

Glue
Ring
Jewel
Sharpie Paint Pen
Regular Sharpie (optional)

How to create a Monogrammed Ring in 15 minutes or less.

Step 1 - Prepare Ring for Embellishment

I started with a pom ring that I bought at Michael's for less than a dollar.  So, I had to remove the pom.  As you can see on the right, the top of the ring had a metal lip around it with a cotton pad on top.

Step 2 - Glue a Large Jewel to the Ring

Because of the metal lip, I used wood glue to add my jewel because it would expand as needed to fill the inner area.

Monogram Ring with Sharpie Paint Pen

Step 3 - Monogram Ring with Sharpie Paint Pen

I discovered the Sharpie Paint Pen when I was standing in line at an office store.  I knew I had to buy one and try it out.  I decided to use silver for this project, but they come in a variety of colors.

Ring after First Layer of Monogramming

Step 4  Option - Outline Monogrammed Initial with Sharpie

As an additional option, you can add a second layer to your monogram by outlining the initial with a regular fine tip Sharpie.

Monogrammed Ring in 15 minutes or less using Sharpie Paint Pen

I love personalized items! 

Hopefully this shows you that you can get those creative juices flowing, even if you only have just a few minutes to craft.  I hope you will go check out all of the other Craft Lightning posts over at The Country Chic Cottage and 30 Minute Crafts.

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Happy Crafting!!

Niki