Wreath Refresh

Up until a week ago, I still had up our Easter decoration on the front door.

In all fairness it did say "Welcome"... but also eluded to painted eggs and the Easter bunny. Definitely time for a change. 

First, I gathered supplies:

- Burlap - I cut 4" strips from leftover fabric, but you can easily find burlap ribbon

- Wire wreath form

- Faux flowers of choice - I'm usually not a fan, but used sparingly they can be effective

- Letter of choice - I found one with metal and wood go give an rustic/industrial flair

- Wire - thin gauge that is easily bent

- Wire cutters

Attaching the burlap to the form with the wire, I started wrapping the fabric around the wreath, making sure to overlap the fabric. At the end, I attached it to the frame again with the wire.

It was still missing something so I took some strands of burlap, and tying them end to end made a long string and wrapped it the opposite way of the fabric to add a bit more visual interest.  

Then I added the flowers. Less is more with fake flowers! I cut and bent the stems, securing them to the back of the wreath with the wire. This took the most patience of the project.

Clearly Eva did not have enough patience, and ended up sacking out on the burlap... always the helpful assistant!

Attach the letter also with the wire, and make a loop on the back of the wreath so you can hang it. 

If you look close, the wreath hangs crooked because the letter made the left side too heavy. But I won't tell if you don't, and not THAT many people would notice!

I also made strawberry rhubarb jam again this year. I made a triple batch thanks to some home grown rhubarb from a family member! It tastes just as good as I remembered, but I didn't let it boil long enough because it is rather thin... like a strawberry rhubarb sauce or syrup. Ah well, it is only my second time making it, and I will try to remember for next year. 

One last thing... I have NEVER taken a picture of my dinner to post online, but this one is different. I grew this spinach all by myself! It is my first time growing spinach, and we have already gotten a few salads out of it! Some of the leaves are huge, but they aren't bitter yet. I just planted the lettuce seeds, so we will see if those are just as successful!