Joyous Springtime

The hubby and I are so fortunate to live close to campus. Not having the extra expense of driving has really been a blessing. PLUS the daily walks and dose of fresh air ain't bad either.

Just today, I was skipping on my way to school when I realized just how beautiful Spring really was! The perennial flowers have popped up and leaves are finally filling all the tree branches. With excitement, I couldn't wait for class to be over (not to mention it ran 10 minutes later than normal). I rushed home, grabbed Little Miss and a left over grocery bag, then headed right back out the door to the most perfect patch of overgrown grass I'd ever seen!

After I had picked a good handful of grass (the neighbors must think I'm crazy), and Clara picked a few wild flowers, we headed back home.

My little attempt to bring Spring into our home was a success! PLUS So so easy! 

What you will need:

1/4" ribbon

1/2" ribbon

Wild grass or wheat (I happened to find what is called bulbous bluegrass)

Wild flowers 

Hot glue gun

A ruler

And scissors  

First I took a small handful of grass

(Roughly the same amount as one serving of spaghetti)

I then arranged a few of my favorite flower pickings into the clump of grass

(The flowers are optional but I loved how they complimented my ribbon)

I used both white and purple ribbon for this next part

Using 13 inches of the quarter inch ribbon, I tied both colors around my little bundle and secured it with a double knot 

Your little bundle of Spring has probably shuffled around by now. Feel free to snip the bottom of your grass so that the stocks line up once again 

Now for the final touches. 

It's time for your half inch ribbon (roughly 13" or so). Tie your thread into a bow and hot glue it to the smaller ribbon over the double knot

Last but not least, trim the access ribbon until you are satisfied with the length 

Wallah! You now have a little bundle of Spring for your home. 

These are great for photo props or placing in bottles like I did here

One tip for clean up. I have found that rubber bands hold left over ribbon like a charm! No more pesky tape, yay!