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Creations, Sun, Sand, Salt, Summer

April 1 marks the beginning of the summer season on the Alabama Gulf Coast, the dolphin boats are out in force,

 

 

the Snowbirds have migrated back north, the Spring Breakers are in full swing, and everyone is ready for some Summer Fun

 

 

I think my neighbors are probably saying, “Good grief, that bucket again?”

 

 

Yep!  It went from this

 

 

To this

 

To this

 

 

to this…

 

 

A May day basket!

 

 

With a sign celebrating the coming of Summer

 

 

Guess where the sign came from?

 

 

It’s the back sign of HOP

 

 

A coat of light paint

 

 

An inspirational sketch done on PicMonkey

 

 

I decided to paint it white so the details would pop more

 

 

We’re ready for a new season!

 

 

Park your Flip Flops here-

Juicy Details

I made the ribbon “flower” poufs by looping ribbon over a wooden skewer [3 loops per pouf] and securing it with wire.  The pointed end of the skewer is perfect for poking it through the mesh to secure the pouf

 

 

You can find the tutorial for the Easter Basket Pail here

Mardi Gras Bucket here

Halloween Buckets here

 

 

 If it’s still cold where you are, head South for a visit!

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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs

Celebrate and DecorateRustic and Refined,

Between Naps on the Porch, Coastal Charm, Cooking and Crafting with J&J, The Scoop, Something to Talk AboutA Stroll Thru Life 

Crafty Staci,   Tickle My TastebudsWow Us Wednesday

Full Plate Thursday, Share Your Style, Work it Wednesday

Home Matters, Idea BoxGet Your DIY On, Poofing the Pillows

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