May Day Baskets

May 1 is fast approaching, so why not surprise a friend or neighbor with a traditional May Day basket, without the tradition of an actual basket. Use thrift store finds to decorate and create your own version of a basket filled with flowers. Last year, I used a salt shaker, a mug,  and a glass jar to create the below baskets. I decorated each with paper, ribbon, and embellishments and added wires for hanging the baskets from doors. Beautiful, fun and a great use for old items.

Earth Day Favor

Why not give friends and neighbors a taste of the green life for Earth Day? Present them with a seed packet all dolled up with a mini-pinwheel, tag and twine. Simple and easy, just how Earth Day should be.