Christmas Dandelion Wish Sign...

Don't you just LOVE dandelions?

Don't you just LOVE wishes?

I do, so I thought let's create a dandelion wish sign just for Christmas...

Mine is quite big,

as I wanted it as a statement piece for the front porch,

 but you could downsize it if you want.

Paint a piece of wood (130cm x 18cm) bright RED.

Print the letters to the wish word
Make sure you flip it and mirror image it.
This is easy to do if you have Microsoft word.
Follow the instructions on how to do it at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGhSiREPy8w
I tested this out, and it works well.

Cut around each letter.

Place it into position on the wood.

Tape to hold.

Then brush water on it...this transfers the image.
Go over it in paint if you wish or leave it as it comes out.
Instructions on how to transfer this way can be found at
Upcycled Treasures...
http://upcycledtreasures.com/2013/05/diy-wood-sign-using-your-printer/
Or you can freehand draw the letters
  as I did using a black sharpie ink pen.

Then Paint it.


Next paint on some dandelion flowers...
and when dry give it a coat of clear varnish.
And here it is.

Wishing every visitor to Mia Bella Gardens a Dandelion wish.... 

Stop by tomorrow to see the completed Christmas front porch...

See you then.

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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.