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February 6, 2012

Christmas Garland turned Valentine’s Wreath

Now, let’s just get one thing out in the open.
There are Crafters and then there are People Who Attempt Crafts.
I definitely fall in the latter category!
Nothing I do will ever be super involved or complex but what I can do is try to figure out how to stretch a dollar and get multiple uses out of an item.

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So, when I was packing away my Christmas decorations and carefully wrapping up this berry garland I used on my banister, I thought about perfectly it would work with Valentine’s Decor.
But….hmmmm…what do you do with garland?

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Well, why not bend them into the shape of a heart?

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Stack them together so they are a little bit fuller and then use floral wire to hold them in place.

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And, how about instead of just one heart…

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…you turn them into 3?

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And create a Tear Drop Heart Wreath?!

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That’s about as complex as I get folks!
It ain’t rocket science but I think my Christmas Garland turned Tear Drop Wreath is pretty cute.
And the best part of all, it was free! I love me some free!

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Now, while we are on the subject of Tear Drops and Valentine’s Day, we wanted to make sure you knew about this amazing project:


We are so thrilled to be partnering with Susan of My Place to Yours and her wonderful ministry
 Hope Unlimited for Children in the desire to bring smiles to the faces of young girls in Brazil through an amazing Valentine’s Day Project.

And our friend Vicki at Curly Willow Collections has generously provide the most BEAUTIFUL card created just for this project that you can print for Free!!

Visit Vicki at her blog Vicki Designer Joyful Expressions to download a PDF file of this card!

So there is no excuse not to participate! You can print off this card and include your own personal note for a lovely young lady, hungry to see God’s love THROUGH you!

We can only imagine their joy as they open their cards and feel the love coming through!
Please go HERE to read more about how you can be involved in this project.
Thank you so much for joining me today at the Fence,

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  1. Eclectically Vintage says

    February 6, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    Love it – and now that I’ve organized my basement I just might be able to find my berry garland in the Christmas boxes!!
    Kelly

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  2. Its So Very Cheri says

    February 6, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    I pinned your wreath–super cute.

    Cheri from Its So Very Cheri

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  3. Pam - diy Design Fanatic says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    So pretty Vanessa! Your wreaths look great against your black front door!

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  4. debbie refresh restyle says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Love these! It’s beautiful! 🙂

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  5. Lakeshore Cottage Living says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Wonderful idea on the wreaths…so pretty! and very SWEET!

    and I love the cards for the girls…GREAT idea!

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  6. Kelly says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    I’m very impressed! That was a neat idea to stack them like that. The neat thing about that is someone may ask where you bought it and then you can reply, I made it! That’s always so satifsying.

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  7. Robin says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Great idea. I love that you used three hearts. Makes such a great look all together.

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  8. Honey at 2805 says

    February 6, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    Fabulous!

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  9. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    I love what you did with that garland, Vanessa! It looks great on your door and I love that it is a trio!

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  10. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    What a great idea Vanessa, I love it! Pretty ribbon too!

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  11. Judy says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Such a clever idea. A great use of the garland. I love the triple hearts and the ribbon. Beautiful job.

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  12. Susan (My Place to Yours) says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Great wreath idea, Vanessa! I love pretty AND “cheap!”

    Thanks again for the mention about Hope’s Valentine Project! Please be sure your reader know that they can either download/print Vicki’s fabulous card OR make/purchase cards of their own. Variety is good! Enjoy your week. 🙂

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  13. Chatty Chics says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Um, hello! Beautiful! You go girl!
    Melody
    ChattyChics.com

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  14. Melissa at HOUSEography says

    February 6, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    So cute!! I still have my red berry Christmas wreaths up on my side doors, so I can pretend they are no intentionally Valentine’s Day wreaths!!

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  15. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    February 6, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Just love it and especially that you made three of them in graduating sizes!

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  16. Kristin says

    February 6, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    I think it’s adorable! It’s perfect for winter/Valentine’s decor!!

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  17. Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says

    February 6, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Gosh, Vanessa, anyone who can think this up must be pretty crafty! It’s so cute.

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  18. ❀❀❀Ðαωᾔ❀❀❀ says

    February 6, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Splendid idea, and it turned out just darling:)

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  19. NanaDiana says

    February 6, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    I love it. It is simple and sweet and I think it is just so pretty. xo Diana

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  20. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    February 6, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    It’s darling Vanessa! 🙂

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  21. Debbiedoo's says

    February 7, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    Well you girls are just so clever. I love this idea. Looks so pretty on the door.

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  22. Deserae says

    February 7, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    Very pretty….and such a clever idea!!!! It looks great on your door :o)
    Have a great week!!!
    ~Des

    PS. I am now follwing you on Google….hope you will follow me back :o)

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  23. Grammy Goodwill says

    February 7, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    I love how that turned out and that you didn’t stop with one.

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  24. Ann from On Sutton Place says

    February 7, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    Ha…you are so a crafter! This is very cute and I love that there are 3 wreaths. Very well done. Have a good week!

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  25. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    February 6, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    I think this is fantastic! I love the 3 wreaths – very pretty!
    Jo-Anna

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  26. Debbie says

    February 7, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    I’m in that second category. Perhaps there’s a third? One prone to random acts of senseless craft STARTS? That would be I.

    I love what you did with the garland. Simple and cute.

    I already have my card ready to send to Brazil. Hopefully, my SS class gals are doing the same and we’ll be sending an envelope of them.

    Followed you on linky ’cause I do NOT want to lose you.

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  27. Sue says

    February 7, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Love it!

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  28. Zuni, Chickadee Home Nest says

    February 8, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    Love the “3” effect–very pretty and very unique. Thank heavens we all live far from each other, because we’ll probably all copycat this cute idea! 🙂 Thanks for the reminder to send the card to those precious girls.

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  29. Christine @ Stonehouse Living says

    February 8, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Hi Vanessa,
    What a great idea!
    I love the tear drop, makes it so unique and one of a kind…
    It looks so sharp on your door!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  30. Miriam@BeBookBound says

    February 9, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    That is so adorable! I think it definitely qualifies you for “Crafter” status. 🙂

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  31. toilet paper holder stand says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Great idea. I love that you used three hearts. Makes such a great look all together.

    Reply

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