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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Cork Patriotic Tree Garland

Cork Patriotic Tree Garland


I saw some painted corks on Etsy and thought this would be a great way to decorate my tree on the lanai. I had lots of corks, so it was the perfect thing. 

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How to make this garland. I gathered up my corks. I used all "natural" ones. The ones that are waxy don't work well. I taped off one end and painted it blue. 

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Once the paint was dry, I peeled off the blue painters tape.  For the most part it was good. I would have to do some touch ups.

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Next, I taped off the other end so I could paint it red. Once the red paint dried, I removed the painters tape. That's when I realized that it was not the best idea to tape over some of the blue. Either wait longer for it to dry, I'm not good at that, or paint them by hand - my choice. 


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So I got out a small paint brush and just touched up the blue. I found it worked really well, just to hand paint it. When I made a few more corks, that's what I did. These were much better. 


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Next, I used a drill bit to make a hole through the cork. I placed them down on my work bench and drilled almost all the way through. Then, using a leather glove, I held the cork and drilled the rest of the way. At the beginning, I held it and drilled the whole thing. I found it went a little straighter if I drilled on the bench first. Either way works once they are hung. 

Next, I got a thin piece of wire and made a hook on one end. I looped a piece of twine over it and secured it. I used this to go through the cork and I could pull the twine through it as well. 

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Originally, I was going to paint the corks red, white and blue. the centers were to be white, but after painting the red and blue ends, I liked it that way and didn't add the white. 


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I placed the corks around 5 1/2 apart. I did move some so they fit nicely where I wanted them. I used around 40 corks for this garland. This tree stays out on the lanai all year. 

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These corks will stay until after labor day. I even have lights on this tree. You can see that it is actually in a Christmas tree stand. 

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

A Shop, Some DIYs, and a Platter on Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

Welcome to Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop!

Happy Wednesday!  It has been a little crazy here. My Louie, our dachshund, Is not feeling feel and has spent the day at the vets and another day tomorrow. They have been giving him IVs. We are hoping that by Thursday evening he will be on his way to recovery. I pray.

We have some great features for you this week, I hope you check them out. Please link up your wonderful posts. 


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On to the party!

Monday, May 22, 2023

Home Decor Ideas on You Are the Star

Welcome to You're The Star - Home Week

Welcome to another new week in May. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Ours was quite. My Louie (long haired Dachshund) was not feeling well. I had to keep him quiet all weekend, which was hard because the puppies love him. Poor little guy. I hope he is better by Monday morning.

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WELCOME to the May 2023 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!
Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

WELCOME to HOME feature week of the May 2023 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your HOME week Hosts
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This week is HOME feature week
Swing by the Home Hosts' Blogs:
Bev from Eclectic Red Barn
Niki from Life as a LEO Wife

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!
There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)


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(All features were chosen from the April 2023 "You're the Star" blog hop)



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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )







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Saturday, May 20, 2023

Patriotic Celebration on Happiness Is Homemade

Celebrating on Happiness Is Homemade

Welcome to the Happiness is Homemade Link Party 480. We are excited for another week of sharing, linking, reading, Pinning and inspiration. 

As I said last week though, when my life gets overwhelming I seek inspiration from all of you. Hoping to get some fun ideas this week with HIH 480, but if you missed HIH479 hop back and see all the fun.

Come dazzle us with what you are making, baking or creating this week. This weekend is Canada’s long weekend celebrating Victoria Day and next week is the Memorial Day long weekend so let’s celebrate a little patriotic fun shall we.

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Decorating Ideas on Thursday Favorite Things

Welcome to Thursday Favorite Things Party

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Happy Thursday friends.  I hope everyone is well. I spent last night with my friend down in Ft. Lauderdale. I always enjoy spending time with her. We laugh and eat and usually have one drink. neither one of us is a big drinker. 
One of the best parts is she always gives me a wonderful facial. I always feel bad because it get all of the benefits. Of course that is her line of work. I just enjoy it. 

I am heading home today. Have a great day!


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