I purchased the items below plus some florist's wire for about $15, not bad when the going price for a store-bought wreath is over $20.
It was pretty simple actually - I used wire cutters to snip the flowers off with enough stem to poke into the branches, placed them where I wanted, and voila! That was it!
Here's the finished product:
It's a little bottom heavy but that's because I couldn't decide in what direction it would hang or where I would tie the bow...I could re-do it but I think it looks fine as-is. I think I might add a bigger bow at the top next time, it seems a little small compared to the flowers, but since it was my first time tying a bow like that I wasn't sure how much ribbon I'd need.
Here's my fall mantle so far...it's a work in progress though! I still need to add some vertical pieces in the background because it's a little too low. Either way, it's make my house feel a little more home-y :)
Watch out for more projects coming up! Adrian has challenged me to sew at least Gabriel, but preferably all of us, Halloween costumes. Since I don't even know how to thread my new sewing machine this could get very interesting...
So exciting Jess! I can't wait to have my own place to decorate, who knows I might need to follow your blog to get some ideas. :) Can't wait to see the Halloween costumes, any ideas on the actual costumes? Going to make a family theme?
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Loove the wreath. Sending you $20 so you can make me one ;)
ReplyDeleteLes - Gabriel has decided that he wants to be an elephant so he got a face mask that has a trunk and I'll be making his ears and outfit. For Adrian and I, we have a costume party so we're going as a pregnant housewife and milkman. I'm going to try to make an apron for myself and possibly a dress, depending on how ambitious I'm feeling. When are you moving??
ReplyDeleteErin - you betcha! You can have it for less since I still have some leftovers ;)
I have so much to tell you!! Life is amazing and I could be moving as early as Dec. 26th (not sure) I will be able to publicize as soon as I get an acceptance letter to school. Keep your fingers crossed :)
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