Friday, April 25, 2014

diy moss wreath & a Spring-inspired chalkboard


My husband helped me make this framed chalkboard last Spring.

It undergoes a transformation with every holiday and season. I have so much fun with it! Here are a few of my favorite chalkboard photos from last Summer, Fall, Christmas, and Winter.

I'm a fan of moss, so I thought I would make a moss wreath to hang on the board for Spring. I wanted to share a quick diy, but time escaped me and I really wanted to get it done before the Easter weekend. I managed to take a quick photo of it while I was working on it here.

Supplies
Arlene's Craft Glue & brush
grapevine wreath
bag of moss



It was so simple to make this wreath! No joking, after setting up my supplies, it took me less than 5 minutes to brush glue on the wreath, and then patch the moss on the glue until the wreath was covered.

I found the printed cotton ribbon at Hobby Lobby, and used it to hang the wreath from the top of the frame.

There's a small, shallow shelf under the chalkboard where I love to display pretty flowers. The black backdrop of the chalkboard always makes the flowers pop. It's one of my favorite 'corners' in our house.

Do you have a favorite 'corner' that you like to make-over when the seasons change?







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39 comments:

  1. Anonymous7:33 PM

    Suzanne,
    I made it! You have a beautiful gift and clearly love what you do. It's obvious you pay attention to every detail of what you create. I love this wreath! It's so fresh and makes me happy. Your food creations look absolutely delectable. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Lisa

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  2. This is beautiful, Suzanne! I was surprised it was so simple to make. Definitely something I'd like to try! :)

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  3. You have a magical touch with blooms Suzanne, your vignettes are always stunning~
    Jenna

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  4. Love the transformation.

    Thanks so much for bringing this to Seasonal Sundays.

    - Alma, The Tablescaper

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  5. Pretty, pretty, pretty! Have a great week too Suzanne!
    Sherry

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  6. Oh, I love this wreath! And I love that chalkboard! I hopped over to that post and saw that you used a chalk marker! Genius! I need to pick up one of those for my chalkboard that I made (from a picture frame, too!) but using a different method! I think I'm going to try your chalkboard method when mine wears out!

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  7. BEAUTIFUL, Suzanne! I'm pinning and featuring your wonderful wreath on fb!!! LOVE it!

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  8. Oh it is so pretty and I love the bouquet of hydrangeas too. Such a pretty display. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.

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  9. Oh I just love your wreath, the hydrangeas and the beautiful shades of green - so pretty!

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  10. Love the whole thing..beautiful!

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  11. that wreath is so pretty! looks like you might be a gardener? would love to have you link up to Fishtail Cottage's garden party sometime? The first party is this Thursday May 1st! xoox, tracie

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  12. This is so gorgeous! I adore the hydrangeas and the frame! Perfect!

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  13. I love this shade of hydrangea's and how it compliments your beautiful wreath along with all your other great creations. Would love it if you came by and shared it at http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2014/04/share-it-one-more-time-features-and_26.html….Tammy

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  14. Thank you! I have recently fallen in love with moss, succulents and other spring beauties!! This was a fun visit and I appreciate your ideas. Beautiful pics!
    http://balmtomysoul.com/2014/04/strawberry-dream-cake/

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  15. Hi! Visiting via A Delightsome LIfe :) Love your wreath! I just bought some moss on a spool; I'm thinking I might try that. I need a moss wreath. Really. Bad. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  16. So pretty and perfect for Spring! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!

    Alison
    Nancherrow

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  17. The greens look so lovely against the chalkboard.

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  18. I love how the wreath turned out, and it goes really well with the chalkboard. :)

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  19. Another gorgeous post! You really take the most stunning photographs.

    If you have a minute to spare I'd be thrilled if you could share your post at my weekly Say G'day Saturday link up. It has just started and this would be a fantastic addition.

    Best wishes for a great weekend,
    Natasha in Oz

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    1. Hi Natasha,
      I tried to leave you a comment on your blog, but wasn't able to do so. I don't have a Google+ account.
      Thank you for extending an invitation to join!
      Have a great weekend,
      Suzanne

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  20. Super cute Suzann! I just made a moss wreath also. Yup, very easy like you said. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  21. So pretty...love those shades of green! Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  22. Liking the moss wreath, Suzanne. I think I need to make one. It looks so pretty with the hydrangeas.

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  23. Just beautiful. You're so right - the flowers do pop against the black board. Very, very pretty.
    Cindy

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  25. its lovely ,fresh and green. The perfect addition. Thank you for sharing your wonderful blog at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop ♥

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  26. The flowers and the wreath both "pop" nicely off your chalkboard backdrop, Suzanne! The wreath turned out great and it is a nice change to use moss over flowers. Sometimes I spend so much time trying to decide what florals to use that I wind up not making the wreath at all! A moss wreath is a good alternative.

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  27. Simply gorgeous! I love the fresh green color of Spring. Thanks for the inspiration and blessings to you,
    Patti

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  28. The mossy green wreath like this would complete my Spring mantel! Off to Hobby Lobby I go... ;)

    Pinning to our Party Board!

    Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us at Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party!

    ~ Ashley

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  29. Very classy looking and simply elegant wreath - I'm hoping to do one similarly for my screened porch. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  30. very nature love it makes the house feel alive thanks for sharing have a great day

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  31. Your wreath looks marvelous and quite striking before the framed chalkboard! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  32. Beautiful wreath Suzanne! Love the idea of placing it in front of the chalk board and those hydrangeas are so lovely!!

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  33. So cute and easy... love it! I am going to do it with the wreath I have lying around. Thanks!

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  34. Such a pretty wreath! I love the moss with that ribbon! Thanks for linking up to my Creative Ways Link Party.
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  35. It is so pretty Suzanne! I am featuring it today at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  36. You blog is just Lovely! I was trying to find the 'follow'. Please point me in the right direction. Thanks!

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  37. This is gorgeous, and you're right--so versatile! Thanks for sharing.

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  38. It turned out so very pretty! I made one last year and hung it outside. Needless to say the moss turned all brown and now I need to start over. Thanx for sharing at THT Suzanne!

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