I actually made this wreath last fall. I even cheated on the picture--it's from last fall at my old apartment! But I didn't have a blog then so I thought it was only fair that I get to share it with you now! I can't take credit for the creativity (although I wish I could because I love the way this wreath turned out!). The idea came from one of the free projects that they have hanging in the aisles at Jo-Ann's. But I'll let you know how I made it, anyway! :)
I started with a grapevine wreath, then hot glued magnolia leaves and those "fall picks" that they have at Jo-Ann's (but you could use a substitute such as faux apples, gourds, pumpkins, berry sprigs, or whatever you like for a different look) all over the wreath. Next, I lightly coated the whole thing with gold spray paint (again, you could use whatever color you like) and loosely wrapped the ribbon around the circumference of the wreath, tying it in a bow at the bottom and hot gluing it in place as needed. And viola! It was beautiful and I'm still proud of it a year later!
Have you made any fall decorations that you're particularly proud of? Tell me about it or share a link with me in the comments! I'd love to see! :)
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How pretty, and what a great way to celebrate the changing seasons! I think a silver wintry one would be really nice as well! :)
ReplyDelete@Soleil Doux @ Soleil Doux BlogI was actually thinking that, too, as I was writing this post! Great minds... ;)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Thanks for linking up at The Crafty Nest!
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful! Can you believe I have NEVER crafted with spray paint? So lame. I always want to but never do. One day. =)
ReplyDelete@Elisa
ReplyDeleteYou should definitely try it! I believe this was my first spray paint project, too, but once you try it you'll never go back! Spray paint is so cheap and it's so easy to do. Just be ready to have gold fingers for a few days. ;)
Thanks for stopping by! :)
I love that your wreath has magnolia leaves! It is really pretty!
ReplyDelete@The Shady Porch
ReplyDeleteThank you! And, at least where I live, magnolia leaves are so easy to find and use for free, rather than having to buy silk ones!
Just letting you know I will be featuring your project later today on my blog:>
ReplyDelete@Danielle
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Thanks for letting me know. :)
I don't mind that it's from last year, it's still a beautiful fall wreath! You did a great job making it. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDelete@Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowers
ReplyDeleteThank you! I appreciate you visiting my blog. :)
Pretty - I made a magnolia leaf wreath but kept the leaves natural. Thought about gold spray paint though, and I think it looks great on yours! Maybe I'll have to give mine a little makeover when fall's over :)
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you! I was actually not sure about the color originally. I wanted it to be more copper than gold (like the ribbon) but I couldn't find any spray paint that color. I'm glad you like it! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the gold with the pears! I decorated a grapevine wreath with red and white poinsettias once as a Christmas wreath for my aunt's house.
ReplyDelete@Jordan McCollum
ReplyDeleteThat sounds really pretty! Thanks for stopping by. :)
So pretty! Thanks for linking up to the Creative Genius Link Party! I'd love to see you link up again tomorrow!
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