Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Happy May Day! + Free Image

Have you ever got to twirl around a maypole?  I have to confess I've always wanted to - but never have.  We don't really see May Day celebrations here in America.  But I think it's time to bring it back.

I'm going to do my part.  I've come up with a little treat that even has a maypole!


What do you think?  This was pretty darn easy to do (so I need to go make a few more to share) and it's quite festive.  I simply twisted some ribbons together and stuffed them into the jumbo straw.  Then I just added a flag and flower - both on toothpicks.  I held it in the nutcup and poured in the  M&Ms.  The M&Ms are heavy enough that they hold it in place.




I love this sweet maypole image!  It's by Mary Blair - she did a lot of fun stuff for Disney in the 50s and 60s.  While we're talking about May Day, I've got a suggestion for you:


Visit my daughter, Lauren!  Her blog is Lovely.  You'll find out some interesting things about May Day and get a recipe for a very pretty May Day salad.  Have you ever made anything with edible flowers?  I'd like to try after seeing Lauren's post.

If you would like a copy of the vintage May Day image, click here.

So, let me know if you celebrate May Day and what you do.  And somebody find me a Maypole!!  Happy May Day to you! 


10 comments:

  1. Adorable. It's been forever since I have heard of May Day.. Way to bring it back my friend.

    Hugs~

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  2. Your maypole turned out really well. I'm all for bringing the festivities back! (And now I'm off to download the Mary Blair illustration.)

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  3. Fabulous treat and maypole Lori..Loz

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  4. Beautiful projects Lori, a joy to see. Annette x

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  5. This is adorable.
    Even here in the UK we don't celebrate May-day as we used to. Many folk look down their noses at these celebrations which is such a shame because it is another bit of history & tradition that ends up fading away.

    Toni xx

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  6. What an adorable card and project! Am now off to visit Lauren's blog!:-)

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  7. oh my goodness! Your blog! This Card!! LOVEEEEEE!!!! :D

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  8. Beautiful card and I love the May pole! TFS

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  9. Wonderful - wonderful - wonderful! Your May day card is fantastic - gorgeous!!
    Sandy xx

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