Make your own Flag Stand

When I was taking a walk in my daughter's neighborhood one day, I saw in someone's yard a decorative house flag hanging from a very inventive flag holder made from PVC poles.  It was a very simple design yet very functional.  Considering the cost of some flag holders especially for larger flags the whole concept of making your own from inexpensive materials seemed like a great option.  I also realized probably lots of people had come up with similar clever ideas, so I decided to do some research and sure enough there they were.

I found one such flag pole with a tutorial on how to make it at www.JustBuildStuff.com  a great little blog with great ideas.



The one I saw on my walk was different than this with a second verticle pole at the opposite end.  I wasn't able to see up close much detail.  But it had more of an upside down "U" shape to it.

Someone mentioned to me a very simple idea for a garden flag stand out of wood.  Just take two small wooden planks maybe 3 or 4 inches wide and drill 3/4 inch holes near the top of each .  Secure the boards in the ground about 14 inches apart use cement if desired .  Cut a 5/8 in dowel about  16 inches long slip the dowel in the first hole slide on your garden flag and then continue to slip the dowel through the hole of the opposite plank. Large rubber washers could be slipped over the ends of the dowels to keep it from slipping out of the holes.

With all the creative minds out there, I am sure there are lots of other ideas and we would love to hear them.  Please post them here or here on our Facebook page. 

Thanks for reading.
Josie and Marilee
Custom Flags and Gifts
www.flagsandgifts.com

Spring

Spring is finally here. It officially began with the vernal equinox which was yesterday at 7:02 A.M. (EDT)  in the Northern Hemisphere. The word equinox is derived from the Latin words meaning “equal night.” Days and nights are approximately equal everywhere and the Sun rises and sets due east and west.

The beginning of spring brings hopes of warmer weather and enjoying more time outside. The flowers are starting to bud, our birds are returning and spring garden flags are being displayed.  If you haven't cleaned out your birdhouses now is definitely the time.  Its also time to plant early cool weather flowers.  I scatter all sorts of flower seeds this early.  I buy a lot of them at the dollar store so they are cheap and I figure its worth the risk of a frost in hopes of early blooms.  I'm always amazed at how many actually survive.  I use the flower mixtures so its a fun guessing game sometimes as to what made it until they flower.

Visit our website at www.FlagsandGifts.com to see what Spring Garden Flags we have to offer.

Thank you for reading.
Marilee & Josie
Custom Flags and Gifts

Welcome Garden Flags

At Dictionary.com the word "Welcome" is defined as; to greet the arrival of (a person, guests, etc.) with pleasure or kindly courtesy.  There are many traditions and symbols that will show that.  The pineapple has long been a universal symbol of "Welcome" and hospitality. In Hawaii, flower necklaces, or Leis, are given as a sign of welcoming and to show affection.  Garden flags  placed in the front yard are also a nice way to greet visitors.  With so many welcome flags available you could have a different one for every holiday and season.  Here are some that we have available at
Custom Flags and Gifts.

Custom Ladybug Garden Flag

Thank you for reading.
Marilee & Josie
www.CustomFlagsandGifts.com