Spring Abounds

It was an Ahhhhhh Day - Pom Poms, Friends, Ducks, Goats...

It was DEFINITELY a springy day on the Central Coast. I met a friend / former co-worker from Aleene's Creative Living for lunch. It was so awesome to catch up with her - we couldn't remember how long it's been, but I'm thinking at least four years. It was great to catch up on family, work and everything life!

Before lunch, I went to The Apple Farm Inn in San Luis Obispo for Apple Blossom Day. The petting zoo was fun and the bbq smelled amazing, but I knew I was headed to lunch so I had to pass that up. The pom pom tree was sooooo cute!

I snuck in some time today to get some Europe travel books - so much to see and do - I CAN'T WAIT!!! I'm thinking Monet's Garden is a must see...must make plans.

Tomorrow's an orchid show and to catch up on some paperwork.

Make it a fabulous moment in time!

Joan

Eggshell Mosaic

Easter Eggshell Mosaic

Don't discard the shells from your colorful Easter eggs!!!!

Peel the eggs. Let dry completely.

Brush Aleene's® Original Tacky Glue® on the piece.

Place eggshells on glue and press with fingers to crack and lay flat.

Continue applying glue and pressing on eggs until the item is covered.

Isn't this cool looking?

Let the glue dry.

Brush a wash of black paint over the entire surface. Let dry.

I wanted sparkles, so I brushed on a coat of Tulip® Sparkles 3D Fashion Paint™ - Gold. The Fashion Paint protects the surface.

Spring Wreath

Last Minute Easter and Spring Ideas
Happy Spring Wreath

I love this time of year and I just have to meet the changing of the season with a wreath on my door.

This is one of those quick projects that you can do in a matter of minutes and the secret is Aleene's® Crystal Clear Tacky Spray™. Just spray it on the back of your silk flowers and ivy and place them into the openings of a grapevine wreath. It holds instantly, yet there's a longer open tack time so it gives you time to reposition flowers.

If your silk flowers are looking a little dated or dusty, use floral spray paints to spruce them up.

A soft bow adds a finishing touch and you're ready within moments to greet your guests with a little touch of the outdoors.

Usher in Spring with a little something special today.
Joan