Shamrock Wreath

I have mentioned before how much I love holidays, it's just my thing. Recently I have loved changing my wreath on my door each month to fit a theme.
This month I couldn't find the time to get the heart shaped foam I needed to make this wreath I found on Pinterest. 

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So I used what I had and created my version of the shamrock wreath!

Here's what I came up with:

Here's what I did,
I found an old diaper box and printed a large heart shape off of my computer.

I traced the heart on each side of the box. 

Then I cut off the flaps on the box, this made it easier to cut the heart shapes out. 

I laid out the shape of the wreath, trimmed the edges that needed it and then taped it together

Next I wrapped the shamrock shape with green crepe paper streamers. I cut little strips and wrapped and then taped them on the back of the wreath. I didn't want any of the cardboard to show.

Next I found a pencil, some glue, and cut out a bunch of tiny squares from the same crepe paper streamers. I stuck them on the end, dabbed some glue on and started sticking them around the outside of the wreath. I also placed them where the sides of the petals would be. 

Here's the completed wreath. I left the criss cross of the pieces of crepe paper showing, I think it makes it unique. And I didn't want to spend all day gluing the square pieces on. :)

I added a ribbon and bow and then hung it on my front door! 

It was a simple, quick and easy Shamrock Wreath! 

If you try this tutorial, I'd love to see what you come up with, or if you've tried something similar! Good luck and Happy Tuesday everyone!

Linking up with:

Keep Calm and Pinch On Printable

I saw a printable like this on Pinterest and designed my own! It's a little different than the one I saw, I just switched the colors. I wanted to save on ink when I printed it, so here's my Keep Calm printable. It's on my shelf in my living room next to my St. Patty's Day decor.

  Get your FREE 8x10 download HERE. 

Enjoy!

St. Patrick's Day Banner - Pinterest Challenge #1

It's March 1st! St. Patty's is just around the corner and I had to make some DIY decor to celebrate! We aren't Irish here at 281, but we definitely love to celebrate each and every holiday. Why not have a reason to celebrate?! 

Today's Pinterest Challenge is a St. Patrick's Day Banner. I first saw this Pin by the Crafting Chicks and it seemed silly not to try this easy banner.
Find the full tutorial HERE on The Crafting Chicks' blog.

Here is their version:

Here is mine:

I followed their tutorial, made the individual clovers and added a stem. One thing I changed was I curled the stems with my scissors. I think it makes them look more like a clover! :)

The verdict: This craft was simple, easy, and quick! I was able to complete my small banner in just minutes. Give it a try and let me know what you think! 

This Pin is definitely