Patriotic Wreath

I know that I should just be busy working on my cross-stitch project (my deadline to finish the outlines is quickly approaching), but I just had to do something quick and easy to get that instant crafting gratification.

I decided that it was time to retire for the year my Spring wreath with daffodils and peonies and update to something a little more Summery.  I wanted something that would work for a good chunk of the Summer.  Something that was patriotic with out screaming "I'm a flag!!!"

Here's what I used:

• 1 styrofoam wreath form that I got at Salvation Army
• 1 sheet of craft grass paper in blue and silver
• several stars of various sizes
• craft paint in white and silver
• red and white fabric from Wal-Mart

This came together pretty easily.  In fact, I managed to make it during nap-time!  Cut the fabric into strips and wrap around the wreath sticking it down as you go with plenty of hot glue.  I painted all of the stars with craft paint I had around the house.  Glue the big stars to the grass paper and trim to make circles (I just eye-balled it, but you could use something to trace and make a nice circle).  Glue all the stars to the wreath and try not to burn your fingers. 

 Voila!  Your wreath is done!  Now to get back to my stitching...

Stitching Away!

So, I've decided to start a blog in order to not only share with everyone what I'm doing, but also to motivate and hold myself accountable for getting things done.  With a two year old and a one month old here at home, I don't always have a lot of time to do what I want.  My hope is that this blog will help me show people what is possible with maybe only an hour a day...if I'm lucky...and not too tired.

So, what's up first?  I've had this awesome cross-stitch pattern of a Tiffany Glass Reproduction of hibiscus and parrots....for about two years.

This is the biggest cross-stitch pattern I've ever tackled!  I got it as a gift, but it comes from this great store on Etsy called Ladybug Designs.  I've done a pattern from here before of Matisse's "Beasts of the Sea"

My goal is to work on this every chance I get and get the outlines done by the end of this month.  

I think that that is an attainable goal....maybe.