I wimped out at Christmas.
I really meant to make our own wreath but I am a coward when it comes to crafts that I can't pass off as legitimately flaky "children's crafts".
The only way I'll get my courage up this year is if I start getting in some practice right now when it doesn't matter and so I'm putting myself through "Wreaths 101" ;-)
And I'm amazed at how much easier it is than I thought ...
You understand at this point that I haven't actually started making my first wreath but I have written a fab list of all the materials that make it way easier and lots of ideas how I can decorate it!
Even if you're an old hand at this, I think you'll love some of these ideas from far craftier hands than mine ... and if you've got your own fabulous creations do link them up at the bottom of this post.
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Wreath Rings
- Styroform foam wreath rings
- Oasis rings
- Grapevine wreath like this one by Clean Lean Mommy Machine
- Foil charger plate as used by Diana Rambles
- Artificial box wood garlands like these Krysta Steen found on Etsy
- Book board wreath frame as used by The Chicken Chick
- Wire wreath ring which Day 2 Day SuperMom shows how to cover in moss
- A "pool noodle" like Confessions of an ADD Housewife
- An old bought wreath like As the Card Rack Turns
Wreath Decoration
- Wool or yarn like Mum in the Mad House and This Silly Girl's Life
- Burlap like Fidlers Under One Roof, As the Card Rack Turns and Real Life Notes
- Fabric strips as demonstrated by Not Done Growing
- Paper cones like Life with Moore Babies
- Artificial flowers like Tumbleweed Contessa & Clean Lean Mommy Machine
- Ribbon
- Felt flowers
- Cardboard numbers
- Fabric rosettes
- Succulents like Day 2 Day SuperMom
- Crayons as in this fab idea from The Chicken Chick
- A "life story" of photos like My Life of Travels
- A centrepiece picture frame like Life with Moore Babies
- Ties for a father's day wreath like Patty's Pretty Things
- Lei garland like Confessions of an ADD Housewife
- Twigs from the garden like Confessions of a Serial DIYer
- Jump / skipping ropes like Sowdering About!
- Pages of vintage books like Dewdrop Gardens
Wondeful Wreaths
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