Easy-Peasy Lavender Door Hangers

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Today's post will feature very simple door hangers that are fragrant and elegant, and will keep for several months. 

You will need:

Freshly trimmed English lavender 

Freshly trimmed Spanish lavender 

Rustic twine such as hemp thread

Burlap ribbon or rustic fabric

Wired ribbon of your choice 

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

I began by meandering around my garden.  My English lavender aren't grown in fully yet, boo-hoo...I'd prefer to use all English lavender because of the long, elegant stems.

My Spanish lavender were pretty full, so I decided to combine the two.  

I trimmed some of the English, and more of the Spanish. As you trim, it really brings to life the delicious fragrance of these wonderful herbs.  They smell just incredible!  

Before you bring these beauties indoors, I suggest you shake vigorously!  Ants and other little buggers love these plants.  Isn't this lovely?

Next, I separated the florals into two bunches.

Align. 

Trim so the stems are symmetrical. 

Next, tie a bit of hemp thread around the bunch.  Leave a little excess hanging.  Wrap the thread around several times, binding it, and tie down using the excess thread you left from before.

Next, thread another small strand of the hemp thread through the binding you just created.

Tie in a knot, creating a loop.

Move your loop around so that the tied portion is next to the binding, this way it will be hidden.

Next, set your bunch on top of your burlap ribbon or rustic fabric. 

Glue down, then wrap around,

and glue down again. 

Press down to complete the closure. 

All complete!  Now, just hang on your door with the hemp thread loop you created.  If you like a rustic look, leave as is.

What is good about lavender is the scent is just as lovely fresh or dried, so these can last through the summer. 

Here are couple of closeups.

If you prefer, once hung, adorn your hanger with a ribbon bow made of wired ribbon.  Shown here.

To see these featured in my Spring into Summer décor, please visit the post on my blog Parsimonious Décor Darling here.

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Peter Cottontail Ornaments

Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail.....hippity hoppity, happy Easter day!  Ahhh, those popular words sang by the late Gene Autry.  Does anyone else remember that song?  My mother would sing that song to us when we were little.  It's been such a long time since I've heard those fun childhood lyrics sung to me, but that song still resonates with me today.  It stirs up nostalgia, and makes me miss the carefree joy childhood brings.  Today's post, a tutorial for a simple ornament, was inspired by those lyrics.  I hope you enjoy.  

You will need:

Small rabbit ornaments

Curling ribbon

Tiny cotton balls

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

First, add a small cottonball right on the pre-existing tail of the ornament.

So cute!

Since the ornaments I used were actually salt and pepper shakers, the number of holes on each didn't match.  The salt shaker had two holes, whereas the pepper had three.  I decided to cover the third holes with a small pre-made bow which double as cutesy bunny whiskers.  I glued a bow right below the "eyes" of my bunny on the salt shaker.  For the pepper shakers, I beaded a small bit of glue right into the third hole. 

Place bow. 

Bead a small dot where the bow is tied on each so they don't become loose.

All set!  This is a very simple upgrade you can give an inexpensive ornament to make them a little fun!

To see these ornaments featured in my Tablescape for Easter 2014, visit the post on my blog Parsimonious Décor Darling by clicking here.

All items in this post, The 99¢ Store

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Mini Easter Egg Topiary Tree Place Settings

Hello, friends!  Thank you so much for coming to visit my blog!  In just a couple of weeks, it will be Easter, such a wonderful holiday!

As I began planning my tablescape this year, I wanted to do something completely fun and whimsical, which is a departure from my table for last year's Easter celebration.  Today's post will feature how to make Easter-themed topiary trees.  These may be used as décor, or as name-place settings.  I hope you enjoy. 

You will need:

Mini foam eggs

Spanish moss

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Pre-made mini topiary trees

Begin with pre-made mini topiary trees.  You may view the tutorial in my archives by clicking here.  Follow directions, but you may opt to omit painting the treetops. 

Next, hot-glue mini eggs onto your tree in a spread-out sporadic fashion. 

Once you have glued down your eggs, bead glue in between them.  Add moss.  I used a toothpick to hold down until the glue cooled (also a good way to prevent burns).

Trim away any errant flyaways.  

All set!

To see these trees featured in this year's Easter Tablescape, visit the post on my blog Parsimonious Décor Darling by clicking here.

Eggs and moss, The Dollar Tree

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O Happy Cross

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Sometimes in the rigmarole that is the hurry of the holidays, we can lose sight of what is important.  I know I have been guilty of succumbing to the constant images we are inundated with; consume, consume, consume.....not that I don't enjoy that.  :)  However, Easter Sunday will be here in a short time, so I wanted to create at least one craft reflecting my sentiment of what is truly important about Easter.  I hope you enjoy the post.  

You will need:

Wire hanger or floral arranging wire 

Raffia

Faux spring blooms

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Wire cutters or other crafting tool

Ruler 

Writing utensil 

Wire ribbon or raffia in a different color of your choice

Large paper or poster board

Begin by creating a template on your paper or poster board.  Use the ruler to create a symmetrical cross shape.  I measured a three-inch top by three inch sides and arms, and on the lower portion, I measured ten by three inches.

 

Wire hanger instructions:

Remove the paper from the wire hanger, if needed

Unravel the top portion of the hanger. 

Stretch your wire out. 

Use the image you drew on the poster board as a template.  Mold your wire around the image as accurately as possible to create a form.  

Where the wire is disconnected, reconnect by using your tool.

Floral arranging wire instruction: 

Use the image you made as a template.  Mold your wire around the cross shape. The floral arranging wire is incredibly pliable and easy to mold. Use your cutting tool to trim excess, allowing a tiny bit of overlap. 

On the top of your cross, affix a small bit of raffia to create a hanger.  Create a loop. Overlap the raffia onto itself, and glue down with your hot glue gun. 

Make a loop and repeat. 

Next, bead a small amount of glue onto the form.  Wrap and glue, wrap and glue the raffia around the cross outline, and allow to cool.  

Where your cross is open (and there is overlap), glue together and wrap with raffia.  

Your form outline should now be completely covered. 

Now, wrap raffia completely around the entire form until it is completely covered, and repeat the same step at the end.  Wrap and glue, wrap and glue the raffia onto itself. Allow to cool. My desire was to create arustic cross, so perfection is not necessary. 

Once cool, glue your florals onto the front of your cross, and tie a raffia ribbon around the whole form.  All complete!  Here she is, hanging on my cabinet. This is an easy and extraordinarily inexpensive craft you may use as home décor, as a door hanger, a fun craft for children, or as gifts for friends.

Here is a closer look. 

All items in this craft courtesy of The Dollar Tree.  Have a blessed and wonderful Easter!

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