I’m really not big on decorating for St. Patty’s Day. Usually I just decorate my front door and hang my flag out front. But since I have my wonderful Ballard shelves, I thought I’d add a little green for St. Patty’s Day.
I found the St. Patrick’s Day subway art {free download} from A Little Lovely. I put it in my thrift store frame. I wasn’t sure what to do with the other frame that I had on the shelf, so I thought I’d try making a moss monogram.
This is all you need. The wooden letter came from Hobby Lobby and the moss came from the Dollar Tree.
I worked in small sections, applying hot glue to cover all sides {except the back}. I “dipped” each section into the moss and filled in the holes with my finger. OUCH! I did burn myself several times. Be careful!
This is what it looked like when it was finished.
I glued a black ribbon to the back and tied it around the frame. I think it would have looked a little better in a larger frame, but oh well, it works.
I filled one apothecary jar with wicker balls that I had from a bag of potpourri. The other I filled with leftover garland greenery from yesterday’s project.
I placed my Ballard inspired topiaries on the bottom shelf and left the family photo where it was. Just the right amount of green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day {and spring}, don’t you think?
Oh, and one more thing, and I promise, this is the last I’ll mention it. . .
Voting ends tonight at midnight for Saturday Mornings February Finalists.
My Old Junky Windows are neck and neck for first place. Head over and cast your vote. Please, please, pretty please!
My Old Junky Windows are neck and neck for first place. Head over and cast your vote. Please, please, pretty please!
Super cute!! I am a sucker for monograms!! I will have to add this to my collection, too.
Those are so cute! I made moss letters for our wedding via glue gun… I totally feel your pain!
So cute! Love love love your post today!
The moss M is a clever idea. I like your display very much!!
Cute! I voted for your window! Hope u win
I love shabby stuff. just finished my little girls shabby chic room.
Lina
I love this display! It looks great! I followed you from SAS on JAG!!!! So glad I discovered your blog!!!
Love your vignette! Especially your apothecary jars!
gail
visiting from the circle of bliss. (could you please place the button on your blog?) thanks!
Such a cute display! My husband's and my wedding anniversary is St. Patrick's Day so I am trying to figure out some nod to it for our everyday decorating.
Congrats on the win, Jen! I knew you would make it!
Can't believe St. Patrick's Day is here again! Your shelves look gorgeous!
I love the mossy letters! And yours is too fabulous! Totally lovin' your blog name!
I love the whole shelf set up! looks great
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Hi Jen! I received the Stylish Blogger Award and I am passing it on to you!! I would be completely shocked if you haven't already received this award multiple times, but your blog is one of my FAVORITES, so I had to send it your way! Audrey
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WOW! I really need to get on board with more St. Patrick's Day stuff!! I love all of your decor! I am SOOOO excited to meet you at Creative Estates!! So fun!
Love how you accessorized the shelves and I LOVE the moss monogram that you made. I'm going to have to try that. Martina
Very cute idea! Will have to try this.
Very cute, and I love the apothecary jars. I just scored one at GW the other day. I am seeing a mossy project in my future. I'm your newest follower. Would love to have you stop by my blog the nest eclectic.