How Not To Make A Wreath-Wood Monogram Sign

I bet you think I’m kidding and there is some glorious wreath I whipped up just waiting further down the page.

Nope.

I titled this post “How Not To Make A Wreath” for good reason.  A wreath maker I am not.  Don’t get me wrong, I try and I try and about 25% of the time I’m happy with the results.  Those aren’t very good stats.

It’s the truth about me.  It could be that I’m a perfectionist, or, it could be wreath making is “not my jam”.   Wreath making may not be my jam, but woodworking is my cup of tea.  I created this wood monogram sign instead.

I created this little Welcome wood monogram sign out of pure frustration.  I spent the better part of two afternoons working on a wreath for my mom that would knock her socks off.  It just never quite looked right.  I ran back to the store and picked up more ribbon, and a floral stem, and a black chalkboard sign and I thought adding more was going to make all the difference.

But the truth is, more isn’t always better.  Sometimes, more gives you a wreath with so many do-dads and thing-a-ma-jigs hanging off it people would have stopped at my mom’s door and said, “Bless her heart.  I bet one of her grandchildren made that for her and she feels obligated to hang it up”.  *gulp*

So I ended up ditching the wreath and wandered into the garage searching for something I could pull together to give my mom because I had already promised her the wreath to end all wreathes.  I ended up using some leftover plywood and pulled out my jigsaw to create this scalloped wood monogram sign.

Is it perfect? No.  Just like me.

Is it kind of sweet with a little awkwardness?  Yes.  Just like me.

Was this sign cheap frugal (less than $2.00)?  Yes.  Just like me.

I think it adds a little punch of character and the extra two holes I drilled thinking I needed some cute rope to hang it up with will be covered with some wood appliques en route as we “speak”.

Dixie had just returned from the groomer so I had to take her along for the ride and snap some pictures of her.  What is it about dogs on front porches?

Yes, my mother’s Poinsettias are still alive and thriving.  In Florida everyone puts their Poinsettias outside for the season.  Needless to say, my mother was very happy with it.  It will hang there until I create something else I think is even better.  I guess I’m still bringing home my “art work” to mom to hang up.

Bless her heart.

Have a fantastic day!

My awesome friend Lucy from Patina Paradise put together this incredible party list. Lucy and I, we like to party at the same places. You should come to the party…it’s a blast:

 

MONDAYS
Something to Talk About @ The Crowned Goat 5AM CST
*Show and Share @ Coastal Charm 8AM or 8:30AM

Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on The Porch
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 3PM
Inspire Me Monday @ Sand and Sisal 4 or 5PM

TUESDAYS
Moonlight and Mason Jars @ Cherished Bliss 10 or 11AM
* Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style 6pm
* Vintage Inspiration Party @ My Salvaged Treasures evenings at 7 PM
* Dream Create Inspire @ Refresh Living evenings at 7PM
* Swing into Spring @ DIY by Design at 10PM
What’s It Wednesdays @ Ivy And Elephants

WEDNESDAYS
Creative Spark @ Two Purple Couches 9AM
Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson 2PM or 3PM

Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch to Yours 6PM CST

THURSDAYS
DIY Like A Boss @ The Heathered Nest
*The Creative Circle @ Up to Date Interiors 8AM
Vintage Charm @ Charm Bracelet Diva 9AM
* Shabbilicous Fridays @ The Shabby Art Boutique 1:00PM
*Feathered Nest Fridays @ French Country Cottage 3PM
Simple and Sweet Fridays @ Rooted In Thyme 6PM

AKA Design-Weekend Retreat party 7 pm

Creativity Unleashed @ Practically Functional 6pm
*Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home 6PM
the weekend retreat @ AKA Design 6pm
Inspiration Friday @ The Painted Drawer 9PM

* A morning Cup of Joe @ The Cottage Market 6AM

SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS
* Silver Pennies Sundays @ Finding Silver Pennies 6 or 7 AM
Inspiration Monday @ Our Southern Home + 6 more blogs! 1 PM
**Amaze Me Mondays @ Dwellings 5PM