Patriotic Wreath Project {USAF}

Here's my Patriotic Wreath! 

For the most part, I'm pleased with how it turned out. I probably could have sprayed a little more paint on it for better coverage but I'm impatient and didn't want to wait. In other words, I procrastinated and made it at the last minute. ;-)

I found the idea for the light wash of color on the 'palette' from Pinterest too. Adding silver glitter to the white letters gives it a sparkle! They were rather dull and flat looking otherwise.

Our front door is teal colored and it looked ridiculous hanging up there, so I decided to hang it on one of my repurposed shutters and sit it out on our deck. We spend a lot of time out there and it's perfect for this USAF family living near an AF base. 

I think this wreath is versatile for any of our holidays that celebrate America and our Military.

I'm going on a short blogging break (as mentioned in my previous post) so I can spend time with our very own Airman who is coming for a visit, along with his brother.

See y'all in a couple of weeks!

May the Lord bless you!!!

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Patriotic Wreath Inspiration

My fingers have been itching to get back in the craft room and make a Military themed wreath. I saw this project on Michael's Pinterest board this morning and knew it's just the inspiration I need!

Michael's

Since I already had a Grapevine Wreath I found at Goodwill for $2.00, I thought this would be an easy and economical project. I have to modify my 'sign' since the one at Michael's is a whopping $25.00! That, my friends, is not in my budget. Not even with a 40% off coupon. I combed through their clearance area and found an alternative 'board', alphabet letters and glitter, along with the prerequisite red bandana. I also found some cute clear stick-on stars that will work for a flag I am painting as my sign. Hopefully, it will look good and not need to go in the trash when I am finished. It's been a while since I made a wreath!  I'm looking forward to working on my project this evening. I'll post finished wreath pictures later.

Have you made any decorations for Military holidays? Where do you go for ideas/inspiration?

~Happy Crafting~

Let Freedom Ring!

This AMAZING American Bald Eagle landed on the beach right in front of our condo the other day!

~Happy Snapping~

 

 Isaiah 40:28-31 (NASB)

Do you not know? Have you not heard? 

The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth 

Does not become weary or tired. 

His understanding is inscrutable. 

He gives strength to the weary, 

And to him who lacks might He increases power. 

Though youths grow weary and tired, 

And vigorous young men stumble badly,

Yet those who wait for the Lord 

Will gain new strength; 

They will mount up with wings like eagles, 

They will run and not get tired, 

They will walk and not become weary.

Happy Independence Day!

The Land of The Free
Happy 4th of July!
Posted by Story of This Life on Friday, July 3, 2015

Vintage graphics courtesy of Abby @ Little Birdie Blessings