Either way, I'm excited to show you the wreath I finally finished. I love the idea that Myra at the Casabella Project had to make a simple wreath and put velcro on it so you can change the wreath easily based on the season. Genius!! (Especially for someone like me who just last week realized I forgot to reset one of the clocks at daylight savings. Oops) You can find her original post about it here.
We had a roll of twine on hand (you know, just in case of a twine emergency) so I started wrapping. At first I was thinking the project would be easy-peasy and it didn't even seem like it was taking very long.....then this is when I took a break to check Facebook.
Aaand another break when I was starting to think I would never ever finish. Why do I always pick projects like this?
Anyway I finished wrapping and was very happy with myself. : ) But I still had no idea what I was going to put on the wreath. I tried making some rosettes with fabric scraps and found that I can make a rosette, but I don't think it's my forte. I had some small wooden letters leftover from another project and decided to spell out 'Welcome.' Unfortunately, I was short one letter.
I didn't let that deter me (although looking back I kind of wish it had). I cut one out of cardboard! That proved to be way harder than expected! Then I had to paint all of the letters so you wouldn't be able to tell which one was cardboard. Only the cardboard one wasn't as smooth so I used puff fabric paint to try to disguise it even further. Did you know you can use that on wood and cardboard? Because you can.
I am going to have to switch to the short version of this because this post is turning into a mini-novel (sorry!). Made a fabric bunting.
Added velcro to wreath and bunting.
Didn't feel like making another rosette so I cheated by wrapping fabric around paper. Shhh, don't tell. : )
And viola! This is on the door at the top of the stairs coming into our place. (The house is split into two units so we have a front door on the ground level, but you immediately go upstairs and through this door)
One more picture because I actually bothered to bust out my camera for the final product.
If you made it to the end, thanks for hanging with me! Have a wonderful weekend!!
I love that pennant banner on the wreath. I love it.
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kathryn
www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com
super cute :) love the bunting and use of twine!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! This came out great! I am visiting from TT&J and new follower!!!
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www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com
p.s. I am having a giveaway this weekend, you should come check it out!
Oh my goodness, this is darling! I actually started making a wreath -kinda- like this today! I totally may have to add a welcome bunting like you did, it really makes the wreath! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable!Well done. Very very cute.
ReplyDeleteYour wreath turned out great! I would never have guessed you made one of the letters. Love the velcro idea, and the mini bunting!
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I love it! It turned out fabulous! I would love it if you would link this up to my Inspire-Me Mondays Party at Homemaker in Heels! Have a great day! :) http://www.homemakerinheels.com/2011/05/inspire-me-mondays-week-2.html
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Homemaker in Heels
that's adorable! i love the bunting, the "twine emergency" and the all of a sudden short version, lol.
ReplyDeleteTurned out super cute. Love your story, too. Thanks for linking up at I Made It! Monday at Ninth Street Notions. Can't wait to see what you have this next week.
ReplyDeleteI loved your wreath so much I featured it on this week's Ten Buck Tuesday! Email me at youngnester(at)gmail(dot)com to get the code for the "I've been featured at Young Nester" button! Have a GREAT week!
ReplyDeleteHi, Susan! Can you please join us again at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop? Hope to see you there at the party :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the idea of being able to switch decorations mid-season without having to create/buy a whole new wreath! I'm definitely trying this. Thanks for the tip!
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