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Fredericksburg, VA on Jul 07, 2012

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SUMMER GRAPE VINE WREATH - One of my Summer decorations on MY FRONT PORCH ;~)

#1) Wreath from 2005 - Pastels

#2) 2012 Wreath Re-Do.

After 7 years this wreath was starting to look a little bedraggled so she got all new flowers & a new 2 tone ribbon. But this time she wasn't feeling shy & demur. Noooo, NOT this lady!! She was ready to strut her stuff so she came out BRIGHT & BOLD!!

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Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Sherrie - Now that would be fun!! I actually made this one before WE got into the frog thing BUT, on my front porch I do have a life sized green frog sitting on a table semi-hidden under the leaves of a plant! When I started looking around at "THINGS I REALLY NEED TO GET GOING ON" - there are a number of ornamentals in the back yard that need serious attention as in cleaning and touched up w/paint. Poor things are so faded out it's hard to tell what they are BUT I do know a few of ...»
them are frogs and a couple of turtles. Hey, do you suppose the craft places would have lily pads and frogs and other things aquatic I could use on a wreath??? WARNING WARNING - IDEA BEING "SPAWNED"!! Your Fault!!
Oh, and thank you very much for the "approval" stamp!!! That means alot to me and I appreciate your kind words!! ; ~)
FYI - for the record, weather report giving an official high of 105 -DC temp. In our 'burg we were a balmy 103 today.

on Jul 07, 2012 · Like 2
Leida R Tampa, FL

VERY CHEERY!!! So much like you. I love it!!!

on Jul 19, 2012 · Like 1
Bernice H Yakima, WA

Susan, I would love to see an aquatic theme also, I can not imagine how it would go , treasures, surprises, not too obvious, but fun! Please let us in Hometalk land see this cool idea !

on Jul 20, 2012 · Like 0
Sherrie S Debary, FL

Susan, why is everything my fault? Well I can take it so I do want to suggest cleaning up the ornamental frogs and turtles. Just make believe you have a natural habitat.

on Jul 20, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Sherrie - HUH???? Did I miss something?? Aside from inspiration . . . . .who said anything was YOUR fault???

on Jul 20, 2012 · Like 0
Sherrie S Debary, FL

Susan S, tadpoles. I failed but I haven't given up.

on Jul 21, 2012 · Like 0
Marg C Middletown, NY

Susan these are beautiful! happy happy happy!!!

on Jul 22, 2012 · Like 1
Tammy@Deja Vue Designs Amherst, TX

I hadn't seen these....Awesome job Girlie!!!

on Aug 14, 2012 · Like 2
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Thank you Marg & Tammy!! I'm always running across something from one of my "buds" that I hadn't seen and wonder how in the world I missed it! Take a little nap and look what happens!!

on Aug 14, 2012 · Like 2
Tammy@Deja Vue Designs Amherst, TX

LOL....Yeah...I haven't heard a peep from you in a while....go check out my obelisk now!!!

on Aug 18, 2012 · Like 0
Sharron W Memphis, TN

Oh Wow Susan I love this!

on Sep 19, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Sharron are you just now finding this one? Still not what I was telling you about though!!

on Sep 19, 2012 · Like 0
Sherrie S Debary, FL

Sharron W, too late in the season - Susan S will have to produce another beautiful, awesome thing for fall or winter.

on Sep 19, 2012 · Like 3
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Ladies - you do realize the front porch post was in July right?? I don't know who decided to dig this up - Sharron I think. But, I'm not quite ready to give summer up either and it is still on display. Guess I ought to give some thought to something else huh??

on Sep 19, 2012 · Like 3
Leida R Tampa, FL

Yes, get creative again, Susan. Let's see what the next one will be like.

on Sep 19, 2012 · Like 3
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

OK, I'll put my thinkin cap on and see what I can dream up - since you asked sooooo nicely!! ;~) You don't think birdhouses & table runners is creative enough???

on Sep 19, 2012 · Like 3
Leida R Tampa, FL

Susan S, HAHAHA!!! Table runners for the door???

on Sep 19, 2012 · Like 2
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Riiiiiight Baby Girl!! I'm starting a new trend!!

on Sep 19, 2012 · Like 3
Sherrie S Debary, FL

Susan S, believe it or not Fall for 2012 begins in the Northern Hemisphere on September 22, 10:49 A.M. EDT. That means you have 2 days of summer remaining.
I'll have many summer days in Florida after 9/22/12. hee, hee.

on Sep 20, 2012 · Like 2
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Sherrie - rub it in why dontcha girl??

on Sep 20, 2012 · Like 2
Sharron W Memphis, TN

OUCH! Sherrie, come-on...be nice we're suffering here...I woke up freezing this morning...

on Sep 20, 2012 · Like 2
Sherrie S Debary, FL

Awww, it will get worse as it gets colder. I'll try to take it easy on you.

on Sep 20, 2012 · Like 3
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

@Sharron - My husband put on his heavy robe to go out & sit on the deck w/his coffee this morning. He said the temp. was 48 degrees!! Brrrr. Right now our temp is 74 - NO HUMIDITY!!! It is great weather for sleeping though. I can have the windows open and just slide down between the covers - zzzzzzzz ;~)
Do you get the impression Sherrie has no sympathy for us whatsoever???

on Sep 20, 2012 · Like 2
Sherrie S Debary, FL

Susan S & Sharron W, I want you both to know that I really do have sympathy. I've been there and done that (winters in Pennsylvania or worse winters in Wisconsin).

on Sep 20, 2012 · Like 3
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Sherrie - yeah but I'm sure it's such a distant memory!!

on Sep 20, 2012 · Like 3