Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Christmas Wreath

Well I got a late start on my Christmas decorations and making of my wreath BUT it is done and hanging proudly! It was a simple make and you to can tackle this project. This wreath can be made in any color and done to your theme if you like.

Here is the supply list:

1.Wreath (I got mine at Hobby Lobby for 5.99)
2. Ribbon (purchased mine at Joanns on sale and Costco) at least 3-5 contrasting colors and wired ribbon helps)
3. Floral Wire ~ 24 gauage (Joanns or Michaels) 
4. Ornaments ( I purchased mine at Dollar Tree) The hard plastic ornies are the best because you don't risk breaking them.
5. Filler stems: feathers, berries, leaves, glitter, pine cones, candy canes, etc (I got mine at Joanns and used pop of color that had glitter)
6. Letter (optional: I put my last name "letter G" in my wreath but that is personal preference. It comes in a raw wood finish. I took acrylic paints and added my own touch. Then mod podge to add glitter for the final touch)
7. Message sign (optional: found the 'tis the season sign at Dollar Tree and couldn't pass it up because it went with my theme. I just worked it into my idea!)
8. Glue Gun (placing letter or other items that can't use wire)


If you can hang your wreath with your "wreath hanger" inside while you work on it, much easier to visualize as you go. I laid out my ribbons first and kind of went from there. Just remember you can always change something if you don't like how it is coming together. Unfortunately this project wasn't planned for my blog to explain "How to" but I was so happy with it and it really was pretty easy to make that I decided that I wanted to share and encourage others to try! If you have any questions please feel free to ask and I will walk you through any part! Happy Holidays to you all...

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Christmas is coming...Eecckkk!

I think I have to skip Thanksgiving! Sorry...I've been working on several projects and one being my wonderful cousin Katie's birthday gift. That will come up on a later post but for now I finally got a few items on Etsy and still working on others.

I first saw this idea at Anthropologie but decided their prices were outrageous! I had to build off their idea and make something similar but with more detail and more vintage so, THIS IS what I came up with! Enjoy! 



These three are already on Etsy so go take a peak! Great gift items or just buy for yourself, I won't tell! Hope everyone is enjoying this holiday time and the cool weather. I'm loving my warm sweaters and boots!