Grapevine Magic

Recently, in a catalog, I found a really cute front door decoration. It got my creative juices flowing. The important component, that I didn't have, was grapevines. Luckily, I have a friend with access to loads of grapevines and she generously offered to pass some my way. I guess I wasn't sure exactly what I would be picking up. When my husband and I stopped to pick them up in my car, they proved much larger than expected and would not fit. My husband rolled his eyes! My friend's husband just laughed. The next day, my husband picked up the grapevines in his truck.

I immediately ran the tub with HOT water and dropped some into it. I read online that this is the best was to make them pliable. After several hours in the hot water, I was able to bend the grapevines into this shape ~ exactly what I wanted. I used light gauge wire to keep them together and in place.
I added some silk flowers that I bought from Michaels (40% off coupon, of course!!!).
Adding some wired ribbon and a pastel egg were the finishing touches. It looks awesome hanging on the front door. When I get complements on it, I can proudly say, "I made it!"
HAPPY SPRING!!