DIY Cork Wreath

I have received so many compliments on my cork wreath that I decided to share this fun project!

The first, and most important, step is to collect about 100 corks.  If you are like me this will not take long, if not you may want to reach out to friends and family to help with the wine consumption :)

Wash, rinse and dry all of the corks.  If you prefer the stale wine smell then you can omit this step but I don't recommend it.

                      

Cover your foam with a tan colored fabric or burlap, gluing it as you go.

                                  

Begin gluing the corks to the fabric.  You may want to put them all in the same direction or every other making sure you completely cover the fabric.

                                         

Add ribbon and a bow...and Tada!

                              

Please share your corking adventures!! I'd love to see how yours turned out!

You will need:

About 100 Corks

Hot Glue Gun and glue sticks

Round floral foam

Tan Fabric

Ribbon

Bella Umbrella!

Bella Umbrella What a cute name! And can you guess what they have- yup you guessed it, umbrellas for rent!  Whether you want a prop for your bridesmaids or shelter from the sun or rain for your guests, there are so many different styles and colors to choose from.  If you love them so much they have ones you can buy, as well.  How fun!
Happy singing in the rain or sun!

(Sneak peek from Bella Umbrella)

Easter Crafts

Here are some of the Easter crafts and recipes I found in my first round of  "spring cleaning". First, I finally put my CRIcut machine to work with Happy Easter banner flags. I strung them with white ribbon, then tied them together.

Next, I made chalk eggs from the March issue of parenting magazine. I bought wooden eggs from Michaels and painted them with chalkboard paint.

It was a little tricky but they were a hit. I wrote on them with chalk but I think chalk markers would look better.

My spring cleaning

I recently realized I have quite a collection of magazines in various baskets and bookcases throughout the house. I decided to start going through them again and I found some fantastic articles. My goal this spring is to try as many new recipes, crafts, and decorating ideas that have been hiding on my bookshelf. I am excited to share them so stay tuned!

Ravens Themed Superbowl Party!

I'm just going to get right to it...The RAVENS ARE IN THE SUPERBOWL!!!! It inspired me to put together an easy, yet delicious spread for Sunday.

From the top left, Fiesta Dip; Ravens serve ware; Baltimore-inspired Old Bay chips; Football-shaped brownies lined with icing; Triscuts topped with white cheddar cheese,apple slice, and spicy peach jelly; Triscuts topped with pepperoni, white cheddar, and Dijon mustard; Purple cake pops, and "Football" pretzels!

Some other great and super easy crowd pleasers:

• Jellied meatballs in the crock pot

• Pigs in a blanket

• Sausage and Peppers

• Any dip with any chip!

And don't forget our homegrown  favorites:

• Old Bay Inspired EVERYTHING!
• Crabs
• Berger Cookies
• Natty Boh

Sparkle fun!

The hustle and bustle of Christmas is over, but now is the perfect time to take advantage of after holiday sales at your local stores like Pier 1, Kirkland's, Kohl's, and Home Goods.  Stock up on votives, vases, and other decor you can use for your wedding.

Lay on a table for a centerpiece or hang behind the sweetheart table.

Gorgeous votives!

Card box

Fill a large vase with ornaments for a silver and gold  themed centerpiece.

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