Monday, November 14, 2016

Falling For Wreaths


The seasons are changing - Mother Nature is beginning to show herself by way of fiery colors and crisp cold nights.

It's time to sit by a warm fire and get that glue gun out! Even if you don't have a fireplace to sit near, you can still create a fabulous fall wreath to adorn your front door, use as a table centerpiece, or present it to the host of a Thanksgiving party!

To make this wreath, here's what you will need:


Materials


  • Wreath frame - I used a 12 inch grapevine wreath but wreath frames made of  wire, straw, or styrofoam are fine to use, any size you like.
  • Various fall-colored faux leaves, flowers, berries, small foam pumpkin, gourds, etc.
  • Glue gun and glue sticks
  • Optional: decorative ribbon for hanging the wreath
  • Tip: I found many of these items at the local dollar store - nice quality and assortment without breaking the bank!

Let's Make This

Adding the details


  • If desired, glue or wrap a pretty ribbon to the back of the wreath for easy hanging
  • Use the glue gun to adhere leaves and flowers around the front and sides of the wreath frame so that the frame is hidden.
Lin's wreath in progress
  • Add the decorative pumpkins, gourds, and other items in several places around the wreath
  • Tip: Lin used a wire wreath and wrapped orange mesh ribbon around the frame before gluing on flowers (both from a dollar store!). This gave it a nice colored background to start with and ease in gluing items to a solid backing.


There you have it! A lovely showpiece that will last for years and you can say "I made it myself!"

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