DIY Tin Can Christmas Wreath...

Tin Cans, burlap ribbon, Christmas ribbon, string and a can of spray paint...

And in a jingle of a Christmas bell, you have a wonderful wreath that is a little different!

 I thought to myself that this pinterest found idea would be SIMPLE to create...

In hindsight, that thought is actually quite funny,

as getting a whole bunch of strung tin cans 

to stay in a circular shape is DIFFICULT to say the least.

So this is how it went...

Spray paint 8 tin cans in the colour of your choice.

My colour of choice was Cherry red, 

as I really wanted a bright and Christmas colourful front porch.

When dry,

 Decorate four of the cans with ribbon...

Just like this.

Thread string through the holes you have punched in the end of each can,

alternating the plain can with the decorated one.

Now this is the fun bit.

Pull the string tight and knot,

and try your hardest to maintain that lovely circle of cans!!!

I admit this is where the glue gun appeared...

and that helped a little bit.

My very oval wreath became a very, very wonky circle.

(Next time I do this I'm thinking soldering may be a better plan!)

Make a hanger and tie in position at top of wreath,

then glue on a decorative a bow.

Burlap was used,

 as my Christmas theme this year 

is to incorporate burlap with the colours I've chosen.

Even though the end result is far from perfect,  

(OK - I hear you...it is completely imperfect,
it's wonky, and yip it is OVAL!)

- I LOVE this idea...

And it certainly ticked the box for a POP of Christmas RED

and a little bit of burlap on the front porch display.

 The best thing ever is this tincan wreath is 'George Proof'!

For my new friends, here is the link for George's story:

http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2013/08/george.html
For the second attempt at creating a tin can wreath, see the 'Beach' version:
wreath.htmlhttp://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2015/10/beachy-tin-can-christmas-wreath.html

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Music Sheet Angels Wings Just for Christmas...

Preparation for Christmas is in full swing,

so I today I thought I would share these wee darlings...

Music sheet Angel wings!

You could use them anytime of year on any project,

but mine will decorate a Christmas tree...

But they would look super cute on a wreath, don't ya think?

The first thing to do is print some old music sheets on card or paper.

Windowsill Flowers - Pink Roses and Sweet Peas...

What is not to love...

about a vase full of flowers? 

 With the brightness of the sun peeking through the frosted glass

Illuminating the flowers.

 Gorgeous blooms in shades of pink.

Roses and sweet peas,

 with a perfume that only nature can provide.

 It is amazing how one small vase of beauty

...can inspire a photoshoot!

 But the flowers are too beautiful...

Not to share with you all.

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