New Leaf  Handmade Goods

Last week I decided that despite the snow still covering most of my yard and despite the forecast calling for more of the white stuff, I would believe the sunshine and welcome the spring and make a wreath for my door.   I had a horrendous time finding a wreath form in Swift.  I looked in both of the thrift shops, WalMart, and both of the Dollarstores and there wasn't a wreath form in one of them.  Luckily, I decided to check the Herbert thrift store - low and behold! - a wreath to dismantle and use for my own purposes!  The following day, I took my supplies and myself and, while Ava napped, I sat in the beautiful sunshine on my deck and wrapped yarn around my (seemingly gigantic) wreath form.  (I may never undertake a wreath of this type again - it was a little time consuming as well as a bit tedious).  I haven't worked with yarn too much and I don't know if it's the cheap stuff only or all yarn - but I had quite a time trying to keep it from forming ridiculous knots.  I found most of my time was spent unravelling the latest knot from my 'ball' of yarn.  Thankfully, the sun was lovely and I was even able to get a slight tan to REALLY welcome spring! and, I think, the wreath turned out lovely!  I love the bright colors of the flowers (which I made with felt) and I think it really brightens up the doorway.  Maybe you can tell from the picture - the day after I finished the wreath and hung it on the door, the sun stayed hidden and the snow flew once more: hence the gray-ness of the picture...though, don't you think the wreath still looks bright and cheerful?  I am thinking of adding a bird to it yet...we'll see. 
-Cecelia