Painted Hydrangea Centerpieces

We have a huge hydrangea bush at our house and I have never really thought about using them for decorations.  Well, maybe for dried arrangements but not fresh.  I was trying to think of a 4th of July centerpiece, as I was picking up tree clippings, and saw the hydrangea’s. Just white they are beautiful but since I am a little paint happy lately I wanted to try red and blue.  Read More


Fourth of July Pinwheels

Making Pinwheels is pretty easy and who doesn’t like a good pinwheel?  I included a few in my tissue pom decoration.  I did use my Silhouette to make the template but if you don’t have one all you need to do is cut an 8″ x 8″  square and cut up 4 1/2 inches on each corner.  Read More


Fourth of July Tissue Poms

 A great way to decorate for the 4th of July is tissue poms.  I use them for many things as you have seen such as bows for presents or decorating a room.  Last year I tied each individual pom to the roof of our gazebo and it took me over an hour to get them up.  Not this year!  Read More