Late, as usual...

Better late than never, right?? Seems that is how I roll...Anyhow, I decided that my mantle needed a little freshening up for the Fourth of July and the summer. I retired the big window and wreath for a while and brought out my scrapbook papered window. I added my star from Kindra, a barn star that I spraypainted and glittered, and a sap bucket filled with flowers and an aged flag. I made a scrappy garland with the kids and hung it up as well. This photo was taken very late at night so its not the greatest. Sometimes I am too impatient to wait for daylight!!

Here is a shot with the flash on.

Oh, and I already showed y'all the stuff I sent for my partner for Emilie's Americana swap, so here is my goodness from Jenny. Oh yes, her again!! LOVIN' the yo-yo flag!! The pillow is awesome as well and little Fisher had just about claimed it for his own, carrying it around. So cute!! I loved that star Jenny made and secretly hoped I would get one and I did!! That necklace is uber-fab and I have so many ideas stemming from that one!! Jenny also sent my birthday gift way early, and I will share that with y'all another time. It is AWESOME!! Thank you Jenny, for another fun, happy box!!

*** For the scrappy wreath I used an embroidery hoop for the base and just tied ribbons and ripped fabric on. You can find them at the thrift shop for next to nothing.

***Oh, my neighbor loved her pot and last Thursday I went over to her home to show her mom and sister how to make them!! And her mom taught me how to crochet. Now, I might have forgotten how, but now I have a needle/hook so I can mess around and maybe make something. Yay!!