Southern Charm Wreaths

Our Blog as Moved!

2013-06-14T08:23:00.000-07:00

This blog has been moved. Please follow our new blog here: http://southerncharmwreaths.com/blog our new blog includes How to Add Ribbon Streamers to Deco Mesh Wreaths, How to Fix Needle Tie Problems with Deco Mesh Wreaths, and much, much more!

5 Ways to Add Deco Mesh to a Christmas Tree

2012-11-17T20:41:00.000-08:00

I am in FULL swing decorating my home for the holidays. I just love making my home warm and inviting for my family and guests who come to call. Do you know how to add fun and funky deco mesh to your Christmas tree? Well let me show you how! I've made a few videos giving you FIVE different ways to do just that. You can choose the method you prefer best; I share on the video my preferred method.

How to Make a Christmas Tree Topper

2012-11-12T14:05:00.000-08:00

This is such a busy and hectic time of the year with all of the decorating, shopping and working to do; however, all the extra effort is worth it when you see your children's eyes light up when they see the Christmas tree or when your home transforms into this warm and magical place to receive family and guests. To help you out, I created a short video I want to share with you on how I make my

How To Make A Wreath Craft Show Display or Storage

2012-11-04T20:14:00.000-08:00

Do you need more room for storing your wreaths? Are you a fellow wreather like me? If so, then I know you crave more storage/crafting space and smarter storage areas. I want to share with you my idea for storing my wreaths until I sell them. It's so easy and no tools are required! This display would also be perfect for displaying your wreaths in craft shows; you can easily disassemble and

Make Your Own Wreath Easel How To

2012-10-22T19:14:00.001-07:00

I just LOVE my wreath easel! I love it because a wreath easel enables me to hang my wreath vertical when designing so that all I have to do is step back and then I can see what my wreath will look like hanging up on a customer's door. Many people design their wreaths on the wall to also get this same effect. In my ebook, Learn Deco Mesh Wreath Design, I mention where I purchased my wreath

Christmas In July Sale 2012

2012-07-08T09:47:00.000-07:00

First Annual Christmas In July Sale beginning July 12, 2012. HUGE discounts never given before including 20% OFF Christmas Wreaths, 25% OFF Summer Wreaths and 20% OFF DIY Learn Deco Mesh Wreath Design Ebook bundle!

Summer Wreath Sale 20% OFF

2012-06-20T10:23:00.003-07:00

Southern Buttery Pound Cake

2012-06-06T18:18:00.000-07:00

With strawberry season in full swing, I wanted to make a pound cake for some yummy strawberry shortcake! I found a good recipe for pound cake at foodnetwork.com (a Paula Deen recipe) but added more vanilla and cooked it for a little longer. This pound cake is very moist, dense and forms a little bit of a buttery crust on the bottom that is flaky. Yum! Here is the recipe: Printable Recipe

How to Make Ribbon Deco Mesh Wreath Instructions

2012-05-24T05:27:00.004-07:00

Since I will be staying with family this Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to make a small wreath to give as a hostess gift. This wreath came together easily and I thought I would share with you my simple instructions. Supplies You Will Need 14" straw wreath (an 18" would work also) 10 yards ribbon (this is wired but satin would work) 3 rolls of 10" deco mesh ribbon (one each red, white and

Save your fingers from hot glue burns

2012-05-19T12:46:00.001-07:00

If you are a fellow wreather or even a serious crafter who uses a hot glue gun on a daily (or if like me, hourly) basis then you will love this product. I've been using this for about 3 months now and I have to say everyday I love it more and more. It is called Hot Glue Gun Helpers and it is a 7-piece set for $19.00 plus shipping. Here is the product image from their Etsy page where you can

Spring Deco Mesh Garland

2012-03-22T14:27:00.000-07:00

I hung my spring garland and decor a couple of weeks ago; however, I am just now getting around to taking pictures, so please excuse all the yellow haze from the tree pollen coating everything. SPRING HAS SPRUNG in Columbia, SC and at the Siomacco house! I like this spring garland because in April, I will be wiring in Easter decor such as eggs, bunnies & maybe baskets. Once Easter is over, I

How To Make a Deco Mesh Egg Using a Wreath Form

2012-03-15T17:29:00.002-07:00

Please feel free to Pin this post on Pinterest! I love finding new ways to use deco mesh in addition to making fabulous wreaths with mesh. I came up with this idea about 2 months ago but I am just now finding the time to get pictures taken and instructions typed. Here are the instructions for creating an adorable Easter egg decoration using a round wreath form. Please feel free to share and to

How to Clean Up the Back of a Deco Mesh Wreath Using Wreath Forms

2012-03-01T09:33:00.000-08:00

Many followers have asked me how I clean up the back of my deco mesh wreaths. In my ebook, "Learn Deco Mesh Wreath Design", I mention how to cut the floral stems in the back; therefore, the instructions that follow are assuming you've gotten that far on cleaning up the back of your wreath. Let me show you how I finished off the back of this deco mesh wreath... As you can see from the photo

Sending Wreaths as Gifts using Tapeswell.com

2011-12-15T21:23:00.000-08:00

I have many customers who send my wreaths as gifts. If you would like to send a wreath as a gift it is easy; when you place your order, you can either tell me via phone, email or contact form that you will be sending this as a gift or you can make a note during checkout. Additionally, I will include a hand written card (with your message of course) to your recipient to include inside of the

It's A Deco Mesh Christmas

2011-12-11T17:37:00.000-08:00

Once the Christmas custom orders started to settle down, I had to get busy with decorating my own home. And due to the success of my ebook, Learn Deco Mesh Wreath Design, I decided to decorate the outside of my house with deco mesh. Since the colors of red and lime green were extremely popular this year, I decided to use these colors for the outside of my house. First, I started by making

Holiday Deco Mesh Wreaths

2011-12-04T13:32:00.000-08:00

Poly Deco Mesh, Deco Poly Mesh, Geo Mesh, Decorator Mesh, Art Mesh...it's all the same and extremely popular right now though it's been around for many years. It's a great and inexpensive way to add a punch of color to your decorating, whether it be for the holidays or for special occasions such as birthdays, graduations or weddings. Depending on how you dress it up, it can either be funky or

SALE! Save Money By Making Your Own Wreaths!

2011-11-21T13:26:00.000-08:00

My absolute FAVORITE reference book is newly REVISED and ON SALE for a limited time!! Nancy Alexander's Secret Vendor List saves me $100s EVERY DAY, still! How? Because I've implemented Nancy's proven techniques! This ebook is so full of tips, SECRETS and techniques, it will have you saving money too! Get introduced to vendors you have NEVER heard of including a deco mesh vendor selling 20-inch

Another Amazing Deal to Share With You!

2011-11-02T10:50:00.000-07:00

This deal is just too amazing to pass up and I had to share it with you! I know my competition will be upset with me for sharing with you my secrets to making successful wreaths and decorations but some things I just can't hold back on...that is just how I roll! If you have purchased my ebook, Learn Deco Mesh Wreath Design, then you will recall that I spoke of a DVD I purchased when making my

Sam's Club Sells Deco Mesh for $6.98 & Ribbon (50 yrds) for $7.98!

2011-10-13T05:38:00.000-07:00

2011 Sam's Club Display As I find great deals, I want to pass them on to my followers! There is no hiding the fact that I absolutely love, love, love wired ribbon and purchase it in great quantities! For the holidays, I love adding ribbons to my trees, wreaths, garlands, presents and more. Sam's Club is a great place right now to purchase ribbon and deco mesh for your decorating and gift

30% OFF Sale

2011-09-21T11:23:00.000-07:00

I have to share this awesome deal with you!

2011-08-16T19:55:00.000-07:00

If you have purchased my ebook, Learn Deco Mesh Wreath Design, then you will recall that I spoke of a DVD I purchased when making my first fall wreath, Pumpkin Patch by Nancy Alexander with LadyBugWreaths.com. I have also purchased Nancy Alexander's other DVDs and they are ALL very professional and very informative. Nancy is a great teacher and motivator giving such detailed steps slowly that

July Means Peaches

2011-07-25T07:08:00.000-07:00

Hubby stopped by the produce stand and picked up a bushel of peaches last week and I finally got around to making a cobbler. I thought I would share my peach story and cobbler recipe with you! As you can see I already used half for the recipe below I have always loved peaches! As a little girl, my mamaw introduced me to the fruit when I was visiting with her one summer. I remember the sweet

30% OFF Summer Wreaths

2011-07-24T15:05:00.000-07:00

Summer Silk Wreaths For Front Door

2011-07-16T19:35:00.000-07:00

I chatted with a lady on twitter the other day. She lives in Australia and she was asking if people in the states still put wreaths on their doors all year round. We'll of course given my wreathing passion, I had to respond back to her. "Of course we put wreaths on our door all year," I responded. Most put wreaths on the front, back and side entryway doors. LOL Wreaths make our homes

Non Traditional Door Wreath

2011-07-07T16:38:00.000-07:00

This article was borrowed from the blog seasonalhome and I wanted to share it with you... Photo courtesy of www.lostyourmarblesonline.com These are a unique idea instead of a traditional door wreath. They are die-cut wooden wreaths that have been hand-painted and personalized. A neat idea for screen door entries too. Below are a few different designs, again posted by seasonaldesign. Eileen