Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Fall Wreath

I'm super excited about this post because I am in love with the outcome.  I have been seeing a lot of wreaths on blogs that I follow in addition to Pinterest.  Here are a few I stumbled across when I searched for "fall yarn wreath" images.

high-heelfootinthedoor.blogspot.com
www.indiespotting.com
www.joyous101.blogspot.com
I've had the wreath project in the back of my mind as one of those things to do...eventually.  Well, when I was doing a quick walk-through at Goodwill a few days ago I came across this wreath for $2.99 and it got me going.


To cover the wreath I wanted yarn with some texture instead of using the real thin yarn.  I headed to Joann's and WOW do they have an extensive supply of yarn.  After walking up and down the aisles (I think there were 2 and a half aisles of yarn on both sides) I decided on this one.  I purchased 2 bundles, but only ended up needing one.  I returned the unused one, and with a 40% off coupon, the yarn was $4.00.



I left the plastic covering on the wreath because it made it easier to wrap.  I would wrap a bit, then scoot the yarn together, wrap a bit, and scoot...until it was completely covered.

So onto the craftier part of this project, the felt flowers.  I did not take pictures along the way as a tutorial.  I will say that I started with the tracers below.  I ended up cutting 6 of each pattern to make the petals.  Then, using embroidery thread, I stitched the bottom of each petal in an "up, down, up down" manner until I had done that to the 6 pieces.  Next, I pulled on the string to gather the petals and tied a knot.  After that I moved the petals around, got them where I wanted them, and glued them onto the wreath.


But here's the deal, after a while I quit using the tracers and just free-handed some on a whim.  I created flowers as I went and here is the final outcome.









15 comments:

  1. LOVE the wreath you made! The color combos of the flowers plus the softness of the yarn you chose is just perfect. I've pinned it for inspiration!
    Andrea @ justdownthehall.blogspot.com

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  2. OH MY GOSH! I LOVE this!! I've seen these on Pinterest too, and I appreciate the tutorial! I can't wait to make one..great job!
    Blessings,
    Myrna
    (I'm in Nor Cal,too!) ;-)

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  3. Okay, I've seen several of these yarn wreaths but I've got to tell you--- yours is my favorite!! I love the colors and shapes of your flowers. I'm so happy I found your blog today, and look forward to visiting again soon!
    Hugs,
    Jill

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  4. Just stumbled across your blog through another blog that I follow. I LOVE your wreath! It is amazing. I made two wreath's last week, and I was quite stoked with them, until I saw your gorgeous one and it put mine to shame haha!!

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  5. Great job on the wreath. I will have to make one myself now...

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  6. I LOVELOVELOVE this! Your's is just as pinterest worthy! I'm definitely pinning it. I love the colors and the style of flowers. I haven't seen anything like it. Thanks so much for sharing!
    joysoflifewithlucy.blogspot.com

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  7. Wow! You did an amazing job! Your wreath turned out beautiful :) Would love to have you link this up to the Scatter Girls Fall Porch Link Up Party- going on right now! http://scattergirls.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-porch-linky-party.html

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  8. I am so in love with those colours! I have been wanting to make one, but totally doubt my abilities everytime I hit the craft aisle :)
    -Jade
    www.jadesteckly.blogspot.com

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  9. I love your new wreath! The flowers are just so pretty! I'm your newest follower - can't wait to explore more of your blog!

    -Mel the Crafty Scientist

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  10. Love this idea!!! I can't wait to make one for January -- I might do some kind of winter white theme, even though I live in California.

    Thanks for sharing, and for linking up.

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  11. This is fall perfection! I love the shapes of your flowers. A refreshing change! Really beautiful colors as well:) Found you at Scatter Girls.

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  12. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. You are being featured this week at Lines Across My Face.
    Rachel
    http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/10/cure-for-common-monday-11.html

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  13. I love your wreath! You are so clever. I have made a few things that I have pinned from Pinterest too. Isn't it a great resource?!

    I have posted about a few of my favourite pins on my blog and if you have 5 Minutes to spare please pop by! I would be honoured if you could also link up your post to my Pinning and Singing Linky Party as this post is just fabulous! I have also created a Pinning Bloggers Master List at my blog that you might be interested in joining.

    Best wishes and happy pinning!
    Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me

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  14. Thanks for linking up to Serenity Saturday.
    I just love your wreath, just gorgeous!!

    I've featured it on this weeks link party, and i hope you can come and link something up this week too.

    Natasha xx

    www.serenityyou.blogspot.com

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