Yay! I finished my Spring (and probably summer) wreath last night! I love it! Such a fun pop of color on the porch!
Here are the supplies:
I bought all of these from Joann Fabric! The wreath was less than $3, the little 3-pack of H letters was around $1, and the seven 2inch strips of fabric were less than 25cents each, so around $1.75.
I already had the moss on hand from a previous project, but it is $5.99 at Hobby Lobby.
I chose a strip of fabric to represent each color of the rainbow except green, since the enitre wreath was green. I also chose two more neutral fabrics with some color in them.
I followed this awesome rosette tutorial to make my seven rosettes. Sorry, my hands were full and I didn't take any pics! Here they are all finished!
Before I started gluing on the moss I spray painted my little H with Valspar's Exotic Sea. I painted it the same color as my front porch chair so it would match!
Then I got started on the wreath. I read on several blogs that the moss would stick better to the plastic, so I left it on. I should have spray painted the wreath brown beforehand, but I was too impatient so I didn't! Next time maybe. I would grab a chunk of moss, apply a generous amount of hot glue to the wreath, then press it on. I always use lo-temp glue because I got a gnarly hot glue burn when I was little.
I didn't want to glue the rosettes directly to the moss cause I didn't think it would stick well. So I grabbed my felt. After I found the placement I liked on the wreath, I transferred the rosettes onto the felt and hot glued them on.
I cut off the excess felt and hot glued the three rosettes as the base. Then I arranged the smaller rosettes into a pattern I liked and hot glued them to the larger rosettes.
I wanted to make sure the flowers wouldn't fall off (it's been really windy here) so I grabbed a few nails and pierced through the felt and the wreath. Those bad boys are snug now!
I thought about gluing the H onto the rosettes, but I liked it better on the ribbon. The ribbon was left over from some pillows I made. I cut about a 12inx2in strip and tied it around the top of the wreath!
I love! Now I just need to spray paint that ugly red hanger! Knowing me though it will probably stay like that!
This is super messy:
And it's shedding pretty bad too:
I probably should have sprayed it with hairspray so it wouldn't shed as bad. I might end up doing that later! I still love it though!
Cheers!
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it looks great and i think the red wreath hanger is just fine as is!
ReplyDeleteadorable, katie! that is sooo fun! i love hte moss and the bright spring colors.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!
ReplyDeleteThat's REALLY cute. I love the moss, gives off that earthy feel. Looks fabulous on your door.
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite Spring wreath that I have seen so far! thanks for linking up!! its FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteAmy
www.SistersoftheWildWest.blogspot.com
I love this wreath!! And I love the moss idea, so Springy! Found you through Sisters of the Wild West Link Party:)
ReplyDeletehow cute!! this is def on my list of to do's so cute so cute
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Love the rosettes!!
ReplyDeleteVery very cute. I loved using the colors of the rainbow. Now that should take you into summer as well.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
The rosettes really perked up your wreath. Beautiful! Really appreciate you, linking up at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! It looks great and I'm sure you'll figure out a solution to the shedding. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteThe wreath came out really beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing it at my Swing into Spring party.
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is very pretty and sure does look like spring!
ReplyDeleteKim @ tiarasandbowties
Too cute! I didn't inherit the crafting gene so I have to live vicariously through those of you that did!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome! I'm loving those rosettes... I'll have to try making a few!
ReplyDeleteWow, fabulous! I wish I was more crafty. I would love this, Thanks so much for sharing and for linking up to the handmade hog:)
ReplyDeletexoxox Hanna
It's so cute! I really like it. :)
ReplyDeleteLove this. I don't know if you've ever heard of pinterest, but this was on there http://pinterest.com/pin/8379679/ and I thought of you. This also makes me think of you with the letters http://pinterest.com/pin/7274618/ .
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Enjoy!
Thanks so much for linking this up to our Wicked Awesome wed party.
ReplyDeletevery very cute! I love how festive it is :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking to "20 Below Thursday"! :)
It looks fabulous Katie! Love where you decided to put the H. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty and perfectly Spring. I adore the rosettes and the monogram at the top. My front door is currently sans wreath so I need to make one. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing with air your laundry friday!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Jami
Super cute! I love the moss with the bright colored rosettes!!
ReplyDeleteAudrey
@adaywithadomesticengineer.blogspot.com
Sweet...love the roses. Love moss too...but not the mess. It looks great!
ReplyDeletegreat tutorial stopping by from the 504 main blog hop
ReplyDeleteCame over from 504 Main..
ReplyDeletethis is as cute as can be. You did a great job.
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xo bj
I absolutely adore this project! I am hosting a Springtime Craft and Project linky party today and I would love it if you would particpate.
ReplyDeleteThere is a giveaway involved. :)
Hi Katie~ This wreath is so charming and sweet! Love the rosettes for a bit of color and it's great on your door! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love this springtime wreath. Great job and thanks for showing the tutorial. Love your door, too. :)
ReplyDeleteI have a weekly linky party called Terrific Under Ten Tuesdays. It's for projects made for $10 or less. I would love for you to link up sometime!
Very cute wreath. Love the rosettes. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat tip about adhering the moss straight on the plastic...
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Creative Juice Thursday...hope to see more of your work this upcoming week!
That looks so adorable Katie! Bright and cheerful just like you. :-) Thanks so much for sharing it at Inspiration Friday this week!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Very Spring(y)
ReplyDeletelove the colors
gail
We are featuring your wreath at Weekend Features and our Sister Sunday link party! thanks again!
ReplyDeleteAmy
Beautifull!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper Cute! Love it! Gave me some ideas to do with a twig wreath I got last fall! :)
ReplyDeleteI like the red hanger...but then again I'm totally out od date and still like the 2005 red/aqua color combo.
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Thanks so much for linking up to Terrific Under Ten!
ReplyDeleteI love this!!