Homemaking is whatever you make of it. Every day brings satisfaction along with some work which may be frustrating, routine, and unchallenging. But it is the same in the law office, the dispensary, the laboratory, or the store. There is, however, no more important job than homemaking. As C.S. Lewis said, "A housewife's work... is the one for which all others exist."

James E. Faust


Thursday, July 21, 2011

She Sells Sea Shells


Being summer and all I've been in sort of a beachy mood so when I came across this seashell wreath in my mom's Woman's Day magazine, I knew I had to make it. I think it turned out great and I love the eclectic feel it has mixed with my other decor. The only thing I wish now is that my wall were painted a different color so the shells would really pop. A project for another day perhaps... :)

Here's the instructions if you'd like to make your own wreath.

To make the one I made you have to modify Woman's Day's version a little.

-Instead of a 16 inch foam wreath I used a 14 inch one. The 16 inch one was just too big

-They call for 5 bags of shells which is way too much in my opinion and way too expensive. If you make the 14 inch wreath you can get away with two bags easily.

-I also added glass jewels in colors that match my decor. I think it makes the wreath a little more funky and a little more colorful.

Making things for my home makes me happy!

1 comment:

jgirl said...

so stinking cute!