Saturday, October 26, 2013

DIY Fall Corn Cob Wreath


 
Here's the corn cob wreath I spotted in a garden center for $15 !

Here’s the corn cob wreath I spotted in a garden center for $15 !

My version of the corn cob wreath made for just $4.00 !
My version of the corn cob wreath made for just $4 !
 
While buying some winter pansies this week at a local nursery, I spotted a wonderful corn cob wreath. The price was too high at $15 for my wallet, so I decided to recreate it. Since I don’t grow corn, I had to purchase some, but it was only $4 for two bunches of Indian corn. I chose a larger bunch with five ears of corn in darker colors and a smaller bunch in lighter color.

You will need the following materials: 5 large ears of Indian Corn, 2  ears of small Indian Corn, about 30 inches of wire or a straightened wire coat hanger, an electric drill and wired burlap ribbon.

I started by snapping each large ear into three pieces (a total of 15 pieces) and then drilled a hole through each one. Make sure the hole you drill is large enough for the wire. Do the drilling over a piece of wood, so when the bit breaks through the end it doesn’t damage your work table.  Make a twist at one end of the wire before threading the corn pieces so they stay on. Once all the drilled pieces are threaded, twist the wire end pieces together to form a circle. Now attach the small corn pieces using some wired burlap ribbon (which I had on hand!).

Your wreath is ready for decorative seasonal use and will double as a pretty fall birdfeeder too!
After breaking the large Indian Corn into thirds, drill a hole through each piece and insert the wire.

After breaking the large Indian Corn into thirds, drill a hole through each piece and insert the wire.

 
Twist the wire ends together to make a circle.
Tie the smaller Indian Corn on with wired burlap ribbon.

Tie the smaller Indian Corn on with wired burlap ribbon.

Corn Cob Wreath finished & ready to hang !

Corn Cob Wreath finished & ready to hang !


You can see the original article here

This post is thanks to Barb Rosen
 

Friday, October 4, 2013

Update On Tobias & Titus

It was a 5k race that meant more to two little boys than any of us can imagine. Tobias Bass, 10, got his selfless wish, to be the legs for his brother Titus who has cerebral palsy and push him in a race. #News9

Click on this link to read more of the story: http://www.news9.com/story/23553995/tobias-and-titus-finish-their-5k


Photo: It was a 5k race that meant more to two little boys than any of us can imagine. Tobias Bass, 10, got his selfless wish, to be the legs for his brother Titus who has cerebral palsy and push him in a race. #News9

Click on this link to read more of the story: http://www.news9.com/story/23553995/tobias-and-titus-finish-their-5k 

http://blushingbeebyme.blogspot.com/2013/10/update-on-tobias-titus.html 

Tobias And Titus Gear Up For The Big Race

 

Posted: Sep 27, 2013 7:23 PM EST Updated: Sep 27, 2013 7:23 PM EST

10 Year-Old's Act of Brotherly Love for his brother



If You Have a Heart, This Boy’s Letter is Going to Obliterate It.

October 1, 2013 In the News

 
Tobias Bass is only 10 years-old, but he is kind-hearted, selfless and wise beyond his years.
His younger brother has severe cerebral palsy and cannot go outside and play like other children. Because of his pain, Tobias was inspired to do something incredibly selfless. Your heart will be in your throat when you read this letter Tobias wrote for his little brother.

Tobias is only 10, but he has the compassion and wisdom of a saint. He wants to be a pastor when he grows up and he is determined to help his younger brother is cerebral palsy enjoy life.

Tobias is only 10, but he has the compassion and wisdom of a saint. He wants to be a pastor when he grows up and he is determined to help his younger brother is cerebral palsy enjoy life.

When his little brother sees children playing outside, he cries since he is unable to go outside. Tobias wanted to change that and help his little brother play outside.

When his little brother sees children playing outside, he cries since he is unable to go outside. Tobias wanted to change that and help his little brother play outside.

So, he decided to train and push his brother in a 5k. However, he doesn’t have a jogging wheelchair, only a babystroller.

So, he decided to train and push his brother in a 5k. However, he doesn't have a jogging wheelchair, only a babystroller.

He wrote this letter and sent it to a news station, asking not for money but just for someone to loan him a jogger for one day while he races with his brother.

He wrote this letter and sent it to a news station, asking not for money but just for someone to loan him a jogger for one day while he races with his brother.
It’s hard not to read that without getting emotional. Share this brave little boy’s amazing letter.

See the article here

http://blushingbeebyme.blogspot.com/2013/10/10-year-olds-act-of-brotherly-love-for.html