Tipsy Tuesday Feature!!

It's that time again, Tipsy Tuesday time. Do you have a tip, tutorial, recipe, etc. to share with us? If not, here's a little secret...you can always come back and link up later, it doesn't expire. So, no worries! For those of you who are just stopping by for the first time you're probably wondering what I'm talking about, click here to find out the details.

Instead sharing a tip with you this week I thought it would be nice to feature some of those who have linked up in the past couple of weeks! Being featured every now and then is just a little perk of linking up. Now that I've enticed you, let's get on with it. ;)

Lyndi, from NWAfoodie shared why you would or wouldn't want to rinse your rice!

Samantha from The White Orchid Studio shared how to make a Roll-up Fabric Paintbrush Brush Holder

 

 

Earl from Earl-Leigh Designs shared a tutorial on how to make what she calls The Dirty Girl's Wallet :)

& the next week she shared an Easy, Cheesy Eggplant Parmesan recipe!

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yummy!

I'd say these are pretty valuable tips! Much thanks to all who have been participating in Tipsy Tuesday! And if you haven't linked up with us before I hope you'll consider linking up today and in the future! You never know, you may end up being featured or winning a fabulous prize. ;)

Linking up is simple, just put your name and the link to your specific blog post in the box below.

Have an awesome Tuesday!!!

-Mandy

Spring Moss Wreath

I was definitely inspired by the tutorials I found yesterday. I was hoping to come up with a thrifty wreath like number two. I spent around $30 which isn't too bad compared to spending $70 for one that is pre-made. I was surprised to spend as much as I did as the flowers were half off; luckily. Oh well! I'm still feeling good about it. So let me walk you through what I did...

I started out with a straw wreath and hot glued spanish moss all over it. I decided not to use the smaller package of light green moss, it didn't look how I thought it would.

Then I cut the ends of the flowers off of the stems and placed them around the wreath different ways until I decided on a combination that I liked. As you can see I used butterflies like tutorial number three. :)

I glued them down and....viola! Finished!

I'm happy with it but it isn't as eye catching from the street as I was hoping it would be. We live and we learn right? This is only the second wreath I've ever made. I'm excited to make one this summer with bigger flowers and more vibrant colors, most likely on a grapevine wreath (The gluing of the moss was very time consuming!!!! Way more than I thought it would be). 

On a side note: this is the first day of Spring! What are your plans on this most beautiful day? I already completed my goal for the day so I guess that means I get to play now! Well, I can hear Noah jabbering in his crib, I better go get the little man.

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I learned from Sarah that I need floral spray to ensure the moss stays on! If you decide to make a moss wreath, invest in some floral spray. :)