Summer Wreath

I have a favorite summer wreath with rope and flags, here is the post, but it keeps falling off my door. It is a little bit heavy. So I have moved on to my next summer wreath. For some reason I really don't like my front door to be bare. This one was very easy and budget friendly too. And it was finished just in time for the 4th of July.

I started out with a straw wreath form from Hobby Lobby but Walmart also has them.
Two bandanas from Hobby Lobby, in whatever color you want. And some red ribbon. I also used some scrap fabric and felt that I already had on hand.

I started out by cutting my bandanas into two inch strips. It didn't work out to an even number if I folded then exactly in half so my first cut is just a single strip not doubled over. I hope that makes sense.

I used straight pins to attach the strips to the form then wrapped it around and attached it with another straight pin at the end. It only took 2 bandanas.

I wanted to add some decoration to the front so I pulled out some red and white felt and traced a star with chalk. I did a couple different sizes.

I also wanted to add some flowers, I have seen these cute loopy flowers and this was the perfect chance to make some. I cut a 19" strip of felt that was 3.5" wide. I just guessed at what size would work so yours could be longer for a bigger flower or wider for a taller flower. I folded the felt in half and cut slits a little past half way down the whole length. Then I rolled it up adding hot glue along the way to hold it in place. I cut a small piece of felt to glue to the bottom to help hold it together. 

I also added some rosettes made out of fabric for more dimension. The white fabric is plain but the red fabric actually has snow flakes on it, so as long as the color is right it doesn't matter what is on the fabric. Just use what you have.  Everything was hot glued in place.

This turned out to be a fun little wreath and it is a lot lighter so hopefully it stays up all summer long.

Have a wonderful week and 4th of July! I will be spending time with family and friends and no to-do lists!


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Simple Valentines Decor

Happy Valentines Day! I know, I know I am a day early, better to be early though. Actually, I am late because I wanted to post this last week so you could use some of these ideas. You will have to file it away until next year.

I don't decorate much for Valentines Day, just a few things here and there. We don't really do much around here to celebrate either. Some years we go out sometimes not, just depends on if it works or not. It is more fun for the kids. They love their class parties and picking out the Valentines. I remember the class parties as a kid. Good memories, what fun!

I made my wreath the same way I made my winter wreath, but used a heart shaped foam form instead.

I love my garland and it was very easy to make. Using a template (because I don't do freehand well) I cut hearts out of felt in two different sizes. I glued two of the same size together and then used embroidery floss to add a nice detail around the edges. I glued two together because they were too flimsy by themselves. If you used thicker, nicer felt you wouldn't need to do that. Then I just stitched them onto the ribbon. 

I made this felt ball the same way as the wreath just used a ball instead, duh!

I pulled out my chipboard letters again and made a new sign. My old one was from Christmas. I love these letters! So many options.

I changed my chalkboard because Baby it IS cold outside, actually it is freezing! I keep hearing it will be 30 next week. I will believe it when I see it, 30s would be so nice.
I added some pom poms across the top. I used a fork to make them. Have you seen that? I saw it on Pinterest of course, but my link goes to nowhere, don't you hate that. I just wrapped yarn around the fork and then tied them up. I really like how they came out and you can pick your own colors, perfect.

I hope you have a fun Valentines Day! Do you have big plans? Or is it more for the kids in your house?


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Winter Wreath

I had such a wonderful girls weekend, but it takes longer to recover than it used too. I guess that means I am getting old. It was worth it though, so good to hang out with some awesome ladies.

Well I am back today to show you how to make this adorable winter wreath. It is so versitile. It could be any color or shape depending on the wreath form. I also have a red heart that I use for Valentines day. I love the look of these. They are easy but a little time consuming to make. A good craft to do in front of the TV.

I started out with a yard of white felt, a circle template, disappearing ink pen, straight pins and a wreath form (not pictured).

First cut out a bazillion circles, it might take a few evenings. I used a template because I had one on hand but a juice glass or other small bowl would also work.

Fold your circle in half so it is a semi circle, then fold it in half again.

Put your straight pin in the top corner as shown below.

And start pinning all the way around the wreath. You want to pack them in tight for a nice full look.

I pinned my ribbon on the back but you could tie a ribbon on as well.

I love how this wreath looks. It has so much texture and fullness to it.

It is a great easy project that is easy to customize. Pick a different ribbon or felt color and it has a whole new look.

Have a great day and Happy crafting!


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Holiday Yarn Wreath

After taking down my Halloween wreath I needed a new one until I get an evergreen one for Christmas. I was in the mood for lots of color and as always trying to use what I had around the house.

My Mom was cleaning out her yarn stash and I volunteered to take some off her hands. I just picked some fun colors that seemed to work together. I used a foam wreath form I already had on hand.

I started by tying all the yarn together and securing it to the back of the wreath form with a few pins.

I foolishly though I could keep the yarn in their spools and just wrap it around the wreath form. Well that didn't work. at. all.  It became a tangled mess very quickly.

So plan B was to stretch the string out around my family room.

Then wrap it neatly around a folded paper plate. Then it went so much smoother and faster.

Of course I ran out of yarn and had to stretch it around my family room again, but I just tied another knot and pinned it in the back.

Now for the poinsettias, I found a few templates online. One was from Better Homes and Gardens. I used some left over pink and purple felt for the flowers.

I glued the pink onto the purple so it was layered.

I found some tiny pom poms at Michaels for the middle of the flower and glued them down as well.

After the flowers were done I hot glued them onto the wreath and hung it up with some ribbon. Pretty easy and it came out so fun.

Have a wonderful day everyone! I am getting the itch to start decorating for Christmas, is anyone else?

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Winter Pom Pom Wreath

I don't usually decorate much for the holidays upstairs but I though it would be fun to add a few things to the girls rooms. They always love crafty stuff. These pom pom wreaths seemed perfect for their doors.

I found a cardboard box to use as the wreath form. I didn't have a bowl the right size so I used a string and pencil to make my circle. I decided I wanted a 12" circle so I tied my pencil to one end and marked the string at 6". I then held the string down and marked my circle with the pencil.

 I also marked a smaller circle in the middle to cut out making the wreath 3" wide. With my first wreath, I starting gluing the pom poms on and realized I needed to paint the cardboard white because it showed through in between the pom poms. So do yourself a favor and paint yours first. I started with the outer edge and with hot glue, glued them all the way around. Then moved my way into the center.
By the way I got my Pom poms from Hobby Lobby. It was the only place I could find them large enough and not in a variety pack.

 And after three packages of Pom poms, lots of hot glue and of course a cute pink ribbon they were done.

They turned out really cute and the girls love them, so I call that a win.

With Thanksgiving falling so late this year I feel like I need to bring out the Christmas decorations soon. Is it too early? Have you started decorating? I love Christmas but I don't want to bring it out too early.

Have a wonderful day!


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