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Flowers"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"We were challenged to do something to \"Welcome Spring\" in our Sustainable Pinterest Challenge Group. Our\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;hosts, Julie from\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sumoftheirstories.com\/blog\" style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #a27f6d; cursor: pointer; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESum of Our Stories\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;and Gail from\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purplehuesandme.com\/\" style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #a27f6d; cursor: pointer; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPurple Hues and Me\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003Echallenge us to be more sustainable in our crafting.\u0026nbsp; We also are asked to take our inspiration from pins on Pinterest and I found these two pins to help me create the idea I used this month in this challenge.\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/239887117642521000\/\"\u003EPin 1\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/443675000799478178\/\"\u003EPin 2\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Quattrocento, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Quattrocento, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiqV43niN9FSHkr7ROW-pOGstclR6rDS-Wl_p19umbDG7e050RcyxY5yM4xFf_Rz4aWMJDsADke4ITeRLKy6dOLKhD2M3oHgL-Weq79ZJzfxKcT0z1hTI0zs3GIA6f-QRVc0O96A6gHgBc-laSCittgMEMFCfFgdjh4WVVSuZHVbJ3TWpR0Gg\/s1500\/Homemade%20Chalk%20Paint.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiqV43niN9FSHkr7ROW-pOGstclR6rDS-Wl_p19umbDG7e050RcyxY5yM4xFf_Rz4aWMJDsADke4ITeRLKy6dOLKhD2M3oHgL-Weq79ZJzfxKcT0z1hTI0zs3GIA6f-QRVc0O96A6gHgBc-laSCittgMEMFCfFgdjh4WVVSuZHVbJ3TWpR0Gg\/w426-h640\/Homemade%20Chalk%20Paint.png\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Quattrocento, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003ETo understand the \"sustainable\" part of my craft, you will be interested to learn what is in commercial chalk paint.\u0026nbsp; Annie Sloan, the best commercial brand, in my opinion, is full of ingredients, but it is considered low toxic.\u0026nbsp; The smell is much like any artist's paint, but mild.\u0026nbsp; Making your own chalk paint requires three ingredients:\u0026nbsp; baking soda, acrylic paint, and water.\u0026nbsp; The smell is extremely mild.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjT7iWgCx-9mI-C1tEVuaz0T9vUcpaqgMnixYD08ShIcLXSmyrW7o7cYwB3_v7oAXWBl5rs49lB9CEAO7S0pZoaV0LcIYpG6frQBU2_s_mqDoVh8pNGW7Qc6o_M_IBw1kPfc9YMw2momz3sL9QhwHDC9MGJsIhqGz-J9NYH0bBEcx_lL9NgxA\/s1058\/welcome%20spring%20.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1058\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjT7iWgCx-9mI-C1tEVuaz0T9vUcpaqgMnixYD08ShIcLXSmyrW7o7cYwB3_v7oAXWBl5rs49lB9CEAO7S0pZoaV0LcIYpG6frQBU2_s_mqDoVh8pNGW7Qc6o_M_IBw1kPfc9YMw2momz3sL9QhwHDC9MGJsIhqGz-J9NYH0bBEcx_lL9NgxA\/w484-h640\/welcome%20spring%20.jpeg\" width=\"484\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Quattrocento, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ETo make homemade chalk paint, use 1 cup latex or acrylic paint, 1\/2 cup baking soda, and 3-4 tablespoons of water.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Combine the paint and water.\u0026nbsp; Stir well.\u0026nbsp; Add the baking soda and stir until thickened and well blended.\u0026nbsp; The consistency should be that of shampoo.\u0026nbsp; This paint works best on craft projects versus furniture.\u0026nbsp; When your paint dried, you can spray it with a paint sealer.\u0026nbsp; I don't do this for my craft projects that are for a single season.\u0026nbsp; Like this vase, it will be used for a few weeks leading up to Easter, then I will wash it and put it away for another craft.\u0026nbsp; So I won't be sealing it.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Quattrocento, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Quattrocento, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Quattrocento, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Let it dry thoroughly!\u0026nbsp; You can add a second coat, but only after the paint is completely dry.\u0026nbsp; If you try to paint on wet paint, it comes right off your brush, leaving a bare spot on your jar.\u0026nbsp; Once completely dry, seal it if you are going to!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Quattrocento, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Quattrocento, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ECheck out these other amazing projects for Welcome Spring!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Quattrocento, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E \u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJulie | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sumoftheirstories.com\/ \"\u003ESum of their Stories\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGail | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purplehuesandme.com\/\"\u003EPurple Hues and Me\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETerri | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/\"\u003EA Good Life\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELydia | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lifebeyondthekitchen.com\/\"\u003ELife Beyond the Kitchen \u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ET’onna | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sewcraftycrochet.com\/\"\u003ESew Crafty Crochet\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJulie | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.treasuresmadefromyarn.com\/\"\u003ETreasures Made From Yarn\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAllyson | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/southernsunflowers.com\/\"\u003ESouthern Sunflowers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMel | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/decorcraftdesign.com\/\"\u003EDecor Craft Design\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENiki | \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lifeasaleowife.com\/\"\u003ELife as a LEO Wife\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E Here's the linky code:   \u003C!--start InLinkz code--\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"inlinkz-widget\" data-uuid=\"6f6ecb8f6b0c4b91a6a93de65ee93d01\" style=\"background-color: #eceff1; 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This month we were challenged to \"Shop Our Stash\" which is such a great idea. I have tons of craft supplies that need to be used!\u0026nbsp; This month I decided to aim at the same target twice. I needed to organize my necklaces and I had a ton of champagne corks that I had collected. I came up with a super simple idea that I am in love with!\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhEf6lam0ButfgDiASmT_g1s3QKmXPt-j1QTIynipzRTUcR0JGj_fL-iwUTyV0b0mTbMVQ1AaBuTM9_x7Xd7WekxhOFnhzVq1HQNRwoxNsQVOC-G3lJkvsppVx5VaZg_C4YlgkYsY0qmuKmiOwKHU7FMBvqO0v8E2eOcM0nwQP1ZUbFyVcqxg=s1500\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhEf6lam0ButfgDiASmT_g1s3QKmXPt-j1QTIynipzRTUcR0JGj_fL-iwUTyV0b0mTbMVQ1AaBuTM9_x7Xd7WekxhOFnhzVq1HQNRwoxNsQVOC-G3lJkvsppVx5VaZg_C4YlgkYsY0qmuKmiOwKHU7FMBvqO0v8E2eOcM0nwQP1ZUbFyVcqxg=w426-h640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYears ago my husband made me a cork trivet he had made for Christmas. I used it to hang my necklaces and bracelets on.\u0026nbsp; I had grown my collection and moved a couple of times, and in my current closet, needed more space for my necklaces.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg0l-zc95yHq6LZ7m9yrRVsTWr-nU-qGPCSguphkZUrkbJvLpEfmIDNL1m893WB1rxKl1QGR0HZmdG343itQbnbCzEEoWDvBB0ggK47_cdJ6WKwcN_RRXFSOUsnlatWftBA0KzM2gCq0lVs43Mdh23EBEAm6rD4x4t4Moo9LnkgCUHukkmvNg=s450\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"450\" data-original-width=\"450\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg0l-zc95yHq6LZ7m9yrRVsTWr-nU-qGPCSguphkZUrkbJvLpEfmIDNL1m893WB1rxKl1QGR0HZmdG343itQbnbCzEEoWDvBB0ggK47_cdJ6WKwcN_RRXFSOUsnlatWftBA0KzM2gCq0lVs43Mdh23EBEAm6rD4x4t4Moo9LnkgCUHukkmvNg=s320\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI decided on using champagne corks to organize my necklaces.\u0026nbsp; I was inspired\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/842313936557052234\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eby this pin\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;by Andrews Reclaimed.\u0026nbsp; The knobs on the wood reminded me of corks, and there you go!\u0026nbsp; My idea was born! Champagne corks have a natural, built-in \"stopper\" at the end which will keep my necklaces from falling off.\u0026nbsp; I save these corks from the \"bubbles\" I have tried or have had at restaurants.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgDFZQFz0Hgq17hENiUIBQZtlX5WjEPL7Q9OqgS6NtEIRQBcURc_K0_mjsuPTtCNIxooKz3YHmNJecgW33HCQ1Dt7p5Ul4yp1Gaz8NZk4OmxqaU4azaebALwhq0AEGRWiUWA7delIDPtGUf8W_aFNpXnC6VXAT4gv53KjhE-qBR-xNQUiTcyg=s755\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"755\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgDFZQFz0Hgq17hENiUIBQZtlX5WjEPL7Q9OqgS6NtEIRQBcURc_K0_mjsuPTtCNIxooKz3YHmNJecgW33HCQ1Dt7p5Ul4yp1Gaz8NZk4OmxqaU4azaebALwhq0AEGRWiUWA7delIDPtGUf8W_aFNpXnC6VXAT4gv53KjhE-qBR-xNQUiTcyg=w508-h640\" width=\"508\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI tried multiple methods for attaching the cork to my wall.\u0026nbsp; I tried a two-way tape, 3-M strips, and hot glue. For me, the hot glue was the clear winner.\u0026nbsp; It was easy to apply and stuck the best.\u0026nbsp; I used the hot glue sticks, but if you are concerned about tearing the drywall, or removing paint, I'd use the cold glue sticks or 3-M strips.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhUyPM4TMeYFL90MwxT22HfYdGdb_y-GnMgW1-2RJ2TlaPjTGphlgSoJT3_j7lllPGxQ2rrmMkos0szjlZhFUKm7sjFooFHRBwnoMugdYvHhpfn4jwv3zCYTiqWjwET_6m0_6NOZZf1ghxyNHWvi4Rm8UlROQq8QcAReCKAIPzHeIKO3Xk79w=s2016\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2016\" data-original-width=\"1512\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhUyPM4TMeYFL90MwxT22HfYdGdb_y-GnMgW1-2RJ2TlaPjTGphlgSoJT3_j7lllPGxQ2rrmMkos0szjlZhFUKm7sjFooFHRBwnoMugdYvHhpfn4jwv3zCYTiqWjwET_6m0_6NOZZf1ghxyNHWvi4Rm8UlROQq8QcAReCKAIPzHeIKO3Xk79w=w480-h640\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBefore.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI heated the glue gun.\u0026nbsp; I measured and marked where I wanted the corks to go on my wall.\u0026nbsp; I applied glue to the flat end of the cork and stuck it to the mark on the wall. I held it in place for a few seconds, then moved on to the next one.\u0026nbsp; I did seven corks in all.\u0026nbsp; The corks were ready instantly so I hung my necklaces!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhrtQzbWUhACHogH92rDK-KvJhvUHTDBqR5SVRYB9qcmAppQyuBlkK8hFb_1pyO48qQbK1zWXvrMgIrWS8Axwm2_EdhGDbptkcPzBouzIBujONzKOl2xApg_XaH1ALJmglQjsxwM8KIIens1ok5KY02uAiSmBHce06VKc8IFVDeHaK_VijdqA=s1260\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1260\" data-original-width=\"945\" height=\"640\" 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Steffes"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02544793349029524184"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XkW8S9lj8zI\/XFeghB0TR_I\/AAAAAAAAub4\/ct5hgGjEcPACwOf_vHf7hGfXeqiBSAvqQCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/IMG_1746%2B%25281%2529.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhEf6lam0ButfgDiASmT_g1s3QKmXPt-j1QTIynipzRTUcR0JGj_fL-iwUTyV0b0mTbMVQ1AaBuTM9_x7Xd7WekxhOFnhzVq1HQNRwoxNsQVOC-G3lJkvsppVx5VaZg_C4YlgkYsY0qmuKmiOwKHU7FMBvqO0v8E2eOcM0nwQP1ZUbFyVcqxg=s72-w426-h640-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"22"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20353823.post-3061299610175050043"},"published":{"$t":"2021-04-20T02:00:00.004-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-04-20T18:40:52.836-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"crafts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pinterest"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Upcycled Mason Jar Hummingbird Feeder #pinterestchallenge"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Welcome to April Pinterest Challenge! The host, Alexandra, is the creator behind \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/#\"\u003EEyeLoveKnots\u003C\/a\u003E, where she shares her own crochet designs, plastic canvas projects, and other yarn-related crafts, and On Rockwood Lane, where she shares everything else! If you don't find yarn and a coffee mug in her hands, you might find her baking in the kitchen, tending to her garden, re-decorating for a new season or holiday, or cuddling with her two cats.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis month for the Pinterest Challenge the theme was to upcycle things in honor of Earth Day.\u0026nbsp; I found \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/AcaxDagrJJ3olZX8Kv457DtW4SpTwdWfUCEMapBpfosyyl898HU88gA\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis pin\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;from Sweet Tea Makery for this adorable hummingbird feeder and I knew that would be my challenge.\u0026nbsp; Part of the challenge was that a piece of the craft was purchased new, so I would have to go into a store for the first time in months... until I found out they had curbside delivery!\u0026nbsp; Woo hoo!\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_bWG8SEEUMY\/YH4Kfjw7TZI\/AAAAAAAA0y4\/5k80S0mR7KgqJOok0_f7c9U_OesEmqYrgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/hummingbird%2Bfeeder.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_bWG8SEEUMY\/YH4Kfjw7TZI\/AAAAAAAA0y4\/5k80S0mR7KgqJOok0_f7c9U_OesEmqYrgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w426-h640\/hummingbird%2Bfeeder.png\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAll you need to make this adorable feeder is the following:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMason jar\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMason jar hanger\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHummingbird nectar\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMason jar insert (from Michael's Craft Store)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETrace the Mason jar onto red plastic.\u0026nbsp; Cut out and punch four holes into the plastic for the birds to drink from.\u0026nbsp; Make your nectar, pour it into the jar once it has cooled.\u0026nbsp; Put the insert on top of the jar, then screw on the jar hanger.\u0026nbsp; Hang it where you want to feed the hummingbirds!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ihkn4XTHJA0\/YH4KmIxua1I\/AAAAAAAA0y8\/bKz-fOq-xsQMXZ6sFXYq1D4D1H3C5LQagCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2000\/Hummingbird%2BFeeder%2BPIN.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2000\" data-original-width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ihkn4XTHJA0\/YH4KmIxua1I\/AAAAAAAA0y8\/bKz-fOq-xsQMXZ6sFXYq1D4D1H3C5LQagCLcBGAsYHQ\/w320-h640\/Hummingbird%2BFeeder%2BPIN.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ECome and check out the other Earth Day inspired crafts at these other blogs.\u0026nbsp; You will be so excited to see what they have come up for you!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;  \u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.farmgirlreformed.com\/2021\/04\/2-easy-thrift-store-flips\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFarm Girl Reformed\u003C\/a\u003E  |  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sewcraftycrochet.com\/2021\/04\/denim-and-crochet-scarf.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESew Crafty Crochet\u003C\/a\u003E  |  \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/momhomeguide.com\/diy-suncatcher-mason-jar-beads-duck-tape-craft\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMom Home Guide\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.treasuresmadefromyarn.com\/2021\/04\/pinterest-challenge-group.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETreasures Made from Yarn\u003C\/a\u003E  |  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.littlevintagecottage.com\/2021\/04\/upcycled-yo-yo-lampshade.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELittle Vintage Cottage\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/southernsunflowers.com\/upcycled-denim-blue-flower-in-a-frame\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESouthern Sunflowers\u003C\/a\u003E  |  \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stonecottageadventures.com\/2021\/04\/diy-pocket-bunting.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStone Cottage Adventures\u003C\/a\u003E  |  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/eyeloveknots.com\/2021\/04\/shay-collar-free-crochet-pattern.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEyeLoveKnots\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/onrockwoodlane.com\/2021\/04\/transform-an-ugly-bookshelf-with-wrapping-paper\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOn Rockwood Lane\u003C\/a\u003E  |  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/theapplestreetcottage.blogspot.com\/2021\/04\/upcycled-brooch.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Apple Street Cottage\u003C\/a\u003E  |  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/04\/upcycled-mason-jar-hummingbird-feeder.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOur Good Life\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ppandorasbox.blogspot.com\/2021\/04\/pinterest-challenge-blog-hop.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ppandorasbox.blogspot.com\/2021\/04\/pinterest-challenge-blog-hop.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPandora's Box\u003C\/a\u003E  |  \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oursuttonplace.com\/how-to-make-an-upcycled-t-shirt-boho-wall-hanging\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOur Sutton Place\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E \u003C!--start InLinkz code--\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"inlinkz-widget\" data-uuid=\"33ba727dd4504d128de96492460d6992\" style=\"background-color: #eceff1; 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The purpose of the Pinterest Challenge is to motivate us to not just pin, but to make it happen! This month's challenge is all about Spring Wreaths.\u0026nbsp; I found this adorable Spring Wreath using a plate charger \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/refreshliving.us\/modern-diy-spring-wreath\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere by Refresh Living\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e_AidtQ6BME\/YCvdvjoBCDI\/AAAAAAAA0c0\/7lKogKHuPdgW54kxyx9PdumzbAaxW4WvQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/Spring%2BWreath%2B%25281%2529.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e_AidtQ6BME\/YCvdvjoBCDI\/AAAAAAAA0c0\/7lKogKHuPdgW54kxyx9PdumzbAaxW4WvQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w426-h640\/Spring%2BWreath%2B%25281%2529.png\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wanted something simple but cute to place between the windows in my Dining Room. I loved the rustic nature of this charger.\u0026nbsp; I have had it for years and have a bunch of them.\u0026nbsp; I decided I could repurpose one for this wreath!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kx-tL1jBaWk\/YCvdRz_ftBI\/AAAAAAAA0cs\/3RM3xIo8aNIZzn5CVQu8ipJ3h2OnmMRFQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/Spring%2BWreath%2BPIN%2B%25281%2529.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kx-tL1jBaWk\/YCvdRz_ftBI\/AAAAAAAA0cs\/3RM3xIo8aNIZzn5CVQu8ipJ3h2OnmMRFQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w426-h640\/Spring%2BWreath%2BPIN%2B%25281%2529.png\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:paragraph--\u003E \u003C!--wp:paragraph--\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:paragraph--\u003E \u003C!--wp:paragraph--\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMaterials needed:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1 plate charger\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1 package foam St. Patrick's shamrocks\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2-3 pieces of ribbon for a simple bow\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1 heavy duty ornament hanger or paper clip\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Eglue gun and glue stick\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gSyvrzLfiC8\/YCrhNj3Tr8I\/AAAAAAAA0cI\/KfZNhtlyGgAfNiO2aoe_N9NSaBUpFPIYQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1280\/IMG_0214.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1280\" data-original-width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gSyvrzLfiC8\/YCrhNj3Tr8I\/AAAAAAAA0cI\/KfZNhtlyGgAfNiO2aoe_N9NSaBUpFPIYQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h640\/IMG_0214.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESteps:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1. For the hardest part is deciding what goes where.\u0026nbsp; Each and every time, while my glue gun is heating, I do a dry run on where I want to place my items.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2.\u0026nbsp; Once I decide where everything is going to go,\u0026nbsp; I hot glue each item to the charger.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E3.\u0026nbsp; Once everything is cooled, I tug on the items to make sure they are secure.\u0026nbsp; If not, I add a bit more glue.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E4.\u0026nbsp; Turn the charger over and glue on the ornament hanger (or paper clip) to serve as the hanger.\u0026nbsp; I use plenty of glue for this as to be sure it will be secure.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E5. Let cool for about an hour before hanging.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:paragraph--\u003E \u003C!--wp:paragraph--\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor more Pinterest inspired projects from this month's Pinterest Challenge hosts, check out the links below ↓\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:paragraph--\u003E \u003C!--wp:image {\"id\":39118,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"}--\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39118\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Pinterest-Challenge-Blog-Hop.pngw825ssl1.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:image--\u003E \u003C!--wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"}--\u003E\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENow, let's see what the 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href=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Spring-pizza-pan-wreath-hanging-on-the-front-door.png\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41136\" src=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Spring-pizza-pan-wreath-hanging-on-the-front-door.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:image--\u003E \u003C!--wp:paragraph--\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca data-id=\"http:\/\/www.cookiescoffeeandcrafts.com\/cute-spring-pizza-pan-wreath\/\" data-type=\"URL\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cookiescoffeeandcrafts.com\/cute-spring-pizza-pan-wreath\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESpring Pizza Pan Wreath\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E @Cookies Coffee and Crafts\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:paragraph--\u003E \u003C!--wp:image {\"id\":41138,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"}--\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_5569-001-1.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41138\" src=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_5569-001-1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:image--\u003E \u003C!--wp:paragraph--\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca data-id=\"https:\/\/www.purplehuesandme.com\/2021\/02\/braided-rope-spring-wreath.html\" data-type=\"URL\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purplehuesandme.com\/2021\/02\/braided-rope-spring-wreath.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBraided Rope Spring Wreath\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E @Purple Hues and Me\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:paragraph--\u003E \u003C!--wp:image {\"id\":41139,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"}--\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wreath-closeupWM-1024x768-1.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41139\" src=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wreath-closeupWM-1024x768-1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:image--\u003E \u003C!--wp:paragraph--\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca data-id=\"https:\/\/www.oursuttonplace.com\/easy-two-color-burlap-wreath\/\" data-type=\"URL\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oursuttonplace.com\/easy-two-color-burlap-wreath\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEasy Two Color Burlap Wreath\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E @Our Sutton Place\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:paragraph--\u003E \u003C!--wp:image {\"id\":41112,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"}--\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/spring-tulle-rainbow-wreath-1.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Spring tulle rainbow wreath\" class=\"wp-image-41112\" src=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/spring-tulle-rainbow-wreath-1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:image--\u003E \u003C!--wp:paragraph--\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca data-id=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/spring-tulle-rainbow-wreath\/\" data-type=\"URL\" href=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/spring-tulle-rainbow-wreath\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESpring Tulle Rainbow Wreath\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E @My Pinterventures\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:paragraph--\u003E \u003C!--wp:image {\"id\":41137,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"}--\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/St.-Patricks-Day-Shamrock-Wreath-SMALL-1.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41137\" src=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/St.-Patricks-Day-Shamrock-Wreath-SMALL-1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:image--\u003E \u003C!--wp:paragraph--\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca data-id=\"https:\/\/www.littlevintagecottage.com\/2021\/02\/diy-shamrock-wreath-for-st-patricks-day.html\" data-type=\"URL\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlevintagecottage.com\/2021\/02\/diy-shamrock-wreath-for-st-patricks-day.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESt. Patrick's Day Shamrock Wreath\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E @Little Vintage Cottage\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:paragraph--\u003E \u003C!--wp:image {\"id\":41141,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"}--\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Spring-Wreath-1.png\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41141\" src=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Spring-Wreath-1.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:image--\u003E \u003C!--wp:paragraph--\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca data-id=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/02\/stpatricks-wreath-using-plate-charger.html\" data-type=\"URL\" href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/02\/stpatricks-wreath-using-plate-charger.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESt. Patrick's Day Wreath Using a Charger\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E @Our Good Life\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:paragraph--\u003E \u003C!--wp:image {\"id\":41142,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"}--\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ivy-bird-grapevine-wreath-1.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41142\" src=\"https:\/\/mypinterventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ivy-bird-grapevine-wreath-1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:image--\u003E \u003C!--wp:paragraph--\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca data-id=\"https:\/\/momhomeguide.com\/bird-grapevine-wreath-ivy\/\" data-type=\"URL\" href=\"https:\/\/momhomeguide.com\/bird-grapevine-wreath-ivy\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESpring Bird Grapevine Wreath with Lace and Ivy \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E@Mom Home Guide\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:paragraph--\u003E 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Steffes"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02544793349029524184"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XkW8S9lj8zI\/XFeghB0TR_I\/AAAAAAAAub4\/ct5hgGjEcPACwOf_vHf7hGfXeqiBSAvqQCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/IMG_1746%2B%25281%2529.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-e_AidtQ6BME\/YCvdvjoBCDI\/AAAAAAAA0c0\/7lKogKHuPdgW54kxyx9PdumzbAaxW4WvQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-w426-h640-c\/Spring%2BWreath%2B%25281%2529.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20353823.post-3112277272254276834"},"published":{"$t":"2020-09-15T06:37:00.008-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-09-16T22:00:01.329-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"crafting"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"crafts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"watercolor"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pumpkin Painted Notecards  #pinterestchallenge"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;This month a group of friends will exchange handmade fall cards.\u0026nbsp; We have been doing this for over 20 years, skipping some years in between.\u0026nbsp; Covid-19 had us looking at restarting this event as many of us had time on our hands for the first time in years.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zzgKz9ilPFo\/X2CnCOQdbbI\/AAAAAAAAzTk\/8RZjZgbKHLMTkjdZKQl62YyE__w6jwgcwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/Copy%2Bof%2BUntitled.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zzgKz9ilPFo\/X2CnCOQdbbI\/AAAAAAAAzTk\/8RZjZgbKHLMTkjdZKQl62YyE__w6jwgcwCLcBGAsYHQ\/w426-h640\/Copy%2Bof%2BUntitled.png\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis simple card was inspired by the cards made by The Crazy Craft Lady.\u0026nbsp; You can see her work on her site, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/here.\"\u003Ehere.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; She has a lovely, delicate touch that I greatly admire.\u0026nbsp; None of my cards were delicate, but I enjoy trying!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hki2SYXHE8M\/X2DMri_-gcI\/AAAAAAAAzUA\/4ROgu9bfQNwkE4tZVzhxUINKVz1ypEdqACLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/IMG_9255.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"640\" data-original-width=\"480\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hki2SYXHE8M\/X2DMri_-gcI\/AAAAAAAAzUA\/4ROgu9bfQNwkE4tZVzhxUINKVz1ypEdqACLcBGAsYHQ\/w300-h400\/IMG_9255.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother thing I decided to do was to do a pen outline.\u0026nbsp; This allows me to be a lot more forgiving when it comes to the actual watercolors.\u0026nbsp; They can be messy and not in line, but that adds to the charm!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LIeFhvyOz_E\/X2CnMJs-SOI\/AAAAAAAAzTo\/OxVX8IKWr_gKXye0VxFsgrZK25rlOmUEwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/IMG_9252.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"603\" data-original-width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LIeFhvyOz_E\/X2CnMJs-SOI\/AAAAAAAAzTo\/OxVX8IKWr_gKXye0VxFsgrZK25rlOmUEwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/IMG_9252.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll you need for this easy card are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Enotecards\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ewatercolors\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ea round brush\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ethin Sharpie marker\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI always do my greeting first.\u0026nbsp; It helps me \"site\" the other pieces I am going to do.\u0026nbsp; Then I add the splashes of color and let them dry thoroughly.\u0026nbsp; Next, I add the drawings. 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