Late last year, a relative traced the Sexton name (my maternal family) all the way back to Dennis Sexton, who lived in Limerick, Ireland in 1524, so this year the St. Patrick's holiday is more meaningful to me. I love genealogy research, especially due to the tidbits of information one can gather along the way. For instance, the research stated that most of the Irish Sexton men stood well over 6-feet tall. Our earliest descendants in America were makers of coaches and wagons. Fun stuff!
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to Ireland. I also read that the shamrock was a tool St. Patrick used to teach about the Holy Trinity. I wonder if we have St. Patrick to thank for our family name. Sexton means 'a keeper of a church.' Anyway, after reading this, I could happily get on board with St. Patrick's Day.
So in celebration, I made a wreath for our front door. I found three at the Dollar Tree to provide the seasonal color for a pretty wreath. Two had shamrocks on them and the other was brightly striped green and white.
I already had a oval grapevine wreath to use, so I covered it in velvet green ribbon so there would be no bare spots. Then I proceeded to hot glue the scarves to the ribbon-covered wreath. I fluffed and puckered the scarves until it appeared suitably full, then I added the green beads for a little sparkle.
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What a great idea using scarfs! Turned out awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cassidy! I thought the scarves were pretty and thought that would be a good way to show them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely wreath! Such a clever idea!
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ReplyDeleteI love that you have a family connection to the holiday now too :)
That is the most clever use of scarves ever! So cool that you have learned that much about your family history, and I love the info on St. Patrick's Day! Makes me want to celebrate too.
ReplyDeleteThat is a smart idea! I will look at (thrift store) scarves with new eyes now! Love it!
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I love how flow-y and airy it looks! Welcome to being Irish, it's a great thing to be!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to make a splash with you over at Steph's place! I like your wreath. Thanks so much for sharing it at the Kiss Me I'm Irish party over at my place, too!!
ReplyDeleteI love the scarf idea for the wreaths...I told you I'm currently in love with wreaths...love it!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining my party and showing this cute wreath. I agree with you that learning family genealogy is very interesting. My Grandmother is a history buff and wanted to find out about our family. I'm afraid we are just simple God fearing, hard working folk, no presidents or celebraties in our past. Heehee. Some of your relatives must have passed down a creative gene because your wreath is very clever. Thanks again for coming to the party.------- Shannon
ReplyDeleteNellie - Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSteph - Thanks for hosting Make A Splash! It was fun!
Anita - How nice...thank you! I was happy to learn the family history but equally happy about the history fo St. Pat's Day too!
Sherry, Thanks! I know...I'm gonna do the same! Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteLissa, the scarf material was super soft...I wish I had kept one to wear! ha! Thanks for the welcome!
Christina, I was glad to see you there too! Thanks and thank you for hosting such a fun party! I like knowing it's always there! :)
Erin, I love wreaths too! Now that I've used the scarves I keep looking for other things to use too! ha! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteShannon, Thank you for hosting! Sounds like a great family tree...I think the God fearing hard-working genealogy is the best kind! Thanks for stopping by and your kind comments!
Cool wreath idea. I found you through your Make a Splash post. (I'm participating in March, yay) I'm having a St. Patty's link party and would love for you to come share your post. :)
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So cute!! and festive too! Thanks so much for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
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Well, isn't that just creative!? Great wreath. I hope you will link up to my St. Patty's Day Project Parade.
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You are so smart!! Scarves!! looks fabulous! thank you for linking up to our Uncommonly Yours link party! Bonnie ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty!
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Neat idea...and festive too! Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays!
ReplyDeleteHello again! I know I stopped by before, but wanted to come today to let you know your wreath was included in my St. Patrick's Day features today. Thank you for linking it up to my party! There is a featured button for your sidebar or a featured page if you would like to take it. Have a wonderful weekend!
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