Monday, April 30, 2012

Patriotic Wreath

It feels so good to be home!  We have been in Orlando Florida the past week.  The weather there was really cool.  I spent most of my time wearing a sweatshirt until two days before we were scheduled to leave.  Then I got sun burned and spent the last day under an umbrella by the pool.   Now that I am home, it’s time to get busy and start working on some much needed outside projects.

   Having a son and a son-in-law in the Army, I thought I would show my patriotism and change things up on the front porch this year.  For starters, I made this wreath to hang on the front door. 

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  This was an easy wreath to make.  If any of you are interested on how I made this wreath, just leave me a comment and I’ll do a tutorial on how I made it.  

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This is just the beginning, I have a lot more things in the making for this patriotic front porch make-over.

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As always, thanks for your visit and your sweet comments.  They always make my day!

  Gail

31 comments:

  1. I'd love to see a tutorial on your wreath! It's super cute!!!

    LaKeta @1luckeegirl.blogspot.com

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  2. I do love the wreath, when I saw the thumbnail I thought "I hope she mentions where she bought it":) I think it looks great on your door and I love your little garden flag too!

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  3. I LOVE your wreath Gail. How very clever.

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  4. Hi Gail!

    Love your wreath! I just put mine up, too, when I hosted our monthly DAR group meeting this month. It needed a major overhaul this year! Mine stays up through Memorial Day, Flag Day and then Fourth of July. Then I'll get a summer one up.

    Blessings,
    Donna

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  5. I love the look of this wreath, something a little different.

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  6. Love the Wreath! I think that is the prettiest patriotic wreath I've ever seen! would love to see a tutorial!

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  7. I love your wreath, Gail! I hope you don't mind that I pin it to my 'door decor' board on Pinterest.

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  8. Gail, I'm in awe with your wreath! You did a beautiful job!

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  9. Can you explain how you made this? I'm particularly interested in the colors on your flag. It looks so vintage. I love it! Buffie

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  10. Welcome home are you peeling?

    ~Bliss~

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  11. What a pretty and unique looking wreath. I like that the flag looks old too. Memorial Day is coming up, so it is a good time to show our patriotism.

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  12. I love the wreath and would love a tutorial.

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  13. I very much love the patriotic theme, I decorated lots of space in my home red,white and blue. love the wreath - looks like a long thin panel instead of a flag. great idea

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  14. Please do a tutorial! I love this wreath

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  15. I so love to see a patriotic theme. Thanks to your son-in-law for his service, and yours as mom-in-law to a military man. My son recently got out of the Marine Corps and I'm well aware of all that goes on behind the scenes having someone who serves in the family. Your project turned out beautifully! Such a unique idea. Love it. Hope you'll stop by and visit at Quirky Vistas sometime. I'd love to see you there!

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  16. I "Love" your wreath and everything else! Please do a tutorial!

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  17. Your wreath is absolutely beautiful and unique. Please let us share your handiwork with a tutorial. I would love to see this on MY front door.

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  18. Would love a tutorial on that flag wreath. I've wanted to make one for a long time.

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  19. Just wanted to know how you made the color of the flag look old???

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  20. Your porch is lovely. The wicker furniture and geraniums are so southern and beautiful. I adore your porch and patriotic decor. Would you care to share how you made the flags look so vintage. Tea or coffee staning perhaps, if so how much did you use?

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  21. Love your wreath! There is just something about it.I couldn't stop thinking of it.After reading your post and watching your tutorial,I could not believe how easy it really was. I already had everything on hand to make this. The only thing I didn't see was how you managed to make the colors look vintage. Please share your secret before I make mine. Thank you so much for sharing your easy but creative craft. Hugs!

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  22. Your porch is beautiful. Love how you decorated with the patriotic theme, and just in time for the holidays.The wreath was the icing on the cake. You are a very talented lady. I would love to sit in your swing and have a cold glass of lemonade.

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  23. Peggy Lee PrestonThursday, May 31, 2012

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful porch with us. I could imagine spending a lot of time there,if it were mine I wouldn't want to go inside. Your wreath is brilliant yet so simple. With todays economy it is nice to know we can have every day items turned into wonderful creations. I hope you continue to share your creativity with usless gifted ones.Kudos to you!

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  24. I would love your tutorial on how to make your wreath.

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  25. I would also like a tutorial! I've been looking for something like this forever!

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  26. I would love to learn how to make the wreath!!

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  27. Thank you for sharing all your wonderful ideas! I am an avid follower and I enjoy reading your blogs. I'd just like to comment on one of the photos though (the one with the flag displayed horizontally, the one hanging from the pole in the planter) the union (stars) should be to the observer's left. It may be just the angle of the shot the picture was taken ~ but I am sharing that one flag etiquette all the same. To quote from http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/more/displayonly.htm

    "When the flag is displayed in a manner other than by being flown from a staff, it should be displayed flat, whether indoors or out. When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag's own right, that is, to the observer's left. When displayed in a window it should be displayed in the same way, that is with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street. When festoons, rosettes or drapings are desired, bunting of blue, white and red should be used, but never the flag."

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  28. I'm sorry to hear that you got sunburned. I hate when that happens. Cover up better next time or hide under your umbrella.

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  29. I would love to see your tutorial! My 20 yr old just left for Korea last week. Miss him so. Beautiful wreath!

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