Many years ago on May 1st ~ May Day
my grandmother and I would make paper cones, tie pretty ribbons on them
go out in her yard and pick flowers
we'd put them in the paper cones
we'd put them in the paper cones
then hang them on her neighbors doors!
This May Day tradition was a fun childhood memory
May Day is this Saturday ~ I'm making a few flower cones ~
This flower cone is from Hobby Lobby
I used this image from The Graphics Fairy
and Mod Podged it on the cone
and Mod Podged it on the cone
The crab apple trees are in full bloom - I couldn't resist taking these pictures outside
I'm sure you can picture these hanging on a door handle!
For this flower cone I used this image ~
I made my own flower cone pattern for this one -
Martha Stewart has this how-to.
Now, I need to start working on making a May Pole! {kidding} ; )
Update here: Here's my pattern I made.
I wish I was able to make it a nice graphic for you to use!
Click on the image to enlarge.
Fold on the lines and then use glue or tape on the flap!
I'm linking today to:
Brag Monday
Metamorphosis Monday
Update here: Here's my pattern I made.
I wish I was able to make it a nice graphic for you to use!
Click on the image to enlarge.
Fold on the lines and then use glue or tape on the flap!
I'm linking today to:
Brag Monday
Metamorphosis Monday
Sweet Marcy, and what a loving memory to have with your Grandmother. My Gram never crafted just gardened, and I was never interested til now of course, and she is not here to see me enjoy it...well she can, but I need her helpful hands!!~ Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteWe used to make these as children, too!!
ReplyDeleteTo answer your questions about the B&W knobs, no I so not spray them, however I use them in areas that are not often used. You could use spray acrylic to protect them...it it wears off over time, I would just color it back in!
very cute! for me, May day was a holiday and the real beginning of spring time, with Lily of the valley!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love them! I've tried to make cones before but let's just say that did not seem to be my forte. =( Your's are great!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
Oh these are gorgeous!!! What beautiful creations you have made!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Cindy Adkins
These are so beautiful! I looked at Martha's but yours seem to be made a little different, It looks like you have scalloped the top and also a front fold. Can you tell me more?
ReplyDeleteThese cones are brilliant. They give such a wonderful spring feel.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! You are amazing, I've decided you need your own TV show Marcy!!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used your Crab Apple as the backdrop, it's so beautiful!
Thanks for linking this one up for "Brag Monday". I'll be watching next week for your May Pole! Haha.
Karen
What a lovely idea, when I was in high school we had May Day with a May Queen and each class wore costumes and sang songs. The seniors wore pastel colors and did the May Pole. A private school here in Chattanooga, GPS, still has May Day. I love these traditions...like our May Flower Cones. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet memory and tradition!
ReplyDeleteThank you for following me, following you too :)
I would love if you link this to my French Obsession on the 1st. The French cone is so Pretty.
Gros Bisous
frenchy
Hi there!I'm so glad I stopped in. Thank you for stopping by my place and leaving such a kind comment.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is beautiful! I already copies your cone pattern and I'm going to make up a few of those today. Although I am normally a neutral whites/creams girl, I find myself craving the colors of spring and the promise of summer lately.
Thanks for your early morning inspiration!
Cori
Starview Sonnet (a new follower )
So cute! Glad Karen featured you!
ReplyDeleteI had fun making some this year too! Too fun to surprise someone with!
I'm going to follow!
Have a great day!
Shell
Both of those are so beatiful. What a wonderful tradition to carry on!
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