Hurray for the Red White and Blue Blog Hop

Welcome to the Hurray for the Red White and Blue Blog Hop  

 

 

 

 

 

Today we invite you to come check out this great group of crafters who will be showcasing cards, layouts, or projects featuring America's Patriotic Colors. 

 

Connie Can Crop (that's me!) is the  first stop on this fun Blog Hop.

 

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate  your leaving a comment to encourage all my fabulous crafty friends to continue  sharing their ideas and creations.  

 

We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!

 

 

 

Heartstring Designs has given us an awesome monthly kit to raffle off to one lucky person.  

 

 So what do you need to do to win? Easy... become  a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of us a  comment letting us know what you like best about our projects.  

 

Then come back to Connie Can Crop and post that you  followed the rules.

 

You will have until 9:00 pm Sunday to finish the  hop and leave your comments. 

 

Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment  along the way!

 

 Ready to join in the fun?

 

 

I created my very first Deco Mesh Wreath. My sister in Colorado had one and I was in awe! So I came home and watched a few You Tube videos and decided why not!

Here are a few pics of  the process:

First thing to do is buy your wire wreath form. Then take pipe cleaners and attach them to the wire wreath like this. I used 18 pipe cleaners.

Next I cut my mesh. I used 3 different colors and cut 18 pieces of each at a width of 10 inches.

Now you start to roll them one at a time. I rolled one, stuck between my legs while I rolled the second, and then after all three colors were rolled I laid them on top of each other and folded them in half. Then attached them to the pipe cleaner. Keep going until they are all attached to the pipe cleaners and then you can fluff them and move them around.

 And here is my finished Wreath!! Isn't it the coolest! I just love the spiral curls!!
When it is finished you can add extras. I added some flowers, sparklers, and ribbon to mine.

 I will be proudly hanging this all summer long! I hope you enjoyed my "tutorial"! 

 

 Up next is Lucy! Wohoo!

Here's our lineup in case you get lost:

 

1.  Connie - http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com You are here

2.  Lucy - http://love2createitall.com

3. Angela - http://www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com/

4. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/ 

5. Carla - www.racincrafts.blogspot.com

6. Vicki - http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/

7. Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

8. AJ- http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/

9. Sandy- http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com

10. Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com