How to Make Outside Spring Decorations
Outdoor spring decorations give a lift to a yard's appearance. When the winter holidays are over, many of the yard and home decorations are put away for the next three seasons. While some homes are surrounded by naturally blooming flowers, others lack owners with green thumbs. Even homes with gardens may need or want a punch of decoration to give them an edge in the neighborhood in springtime. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Plain straw hat
- Scissors
- Plastic spring flowers
- Rubber bands
- Hot glue
- Hot glue gun
- Door hook
- Plastic vines
- Ribbon
- Recycled tire
- Twine
Instructions
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Spring Hat Door Decoration
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Cut a hole 2 inches in diameter in the top of a brimmed straw hat. Pinch the area between your fingers and cut with scissors.
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Arrange a small bunch of plastic spring flowers. Cut the stems to 3 to 4 inches in length. Secure the bunch with a rubber band.
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Place the flower arrangement into the hole cut into the hat. Spread out the bunch to cover the top of the hat.
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Glue the bottom petals or leaves to the top of the hat. Use hot glue for a better grip.
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Wrap the brim of the hat with ribbon and create a bow at the back. Use a color to complement the outside of the home.
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Hang the hat on hooks or fasteners typically used for holiday wreaths.
Decorative Tree Swing
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Wash and dry a recycled tire. A smaller tire works well, but any size is usable.
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Tie a long piece of twine through the middle of the tire and around a low hanging branch of a tree. Hang it so the tire is approximately 1 to 2 feet off the ground.
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Wrap plastic vine around the project. Tightly wrapped vines will cover the twine, looser will leave some of the rope visible. Wrap the tire loosely.
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Create a small group of flowers and secure it with a rubber band. Situate the arrangement at the base where the rope meets the tire. Secure it with a small piece of twine.
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Tips & Warnings
Use an old gardening hat that is no longer perfect to create the door hanger. An uneven brim or small tear will give the project a more individual look.
When decorating the swing, you may need to use a ladder. Seek assistance before climbing on an unsecured ladder.
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