DIY TULLE HALLOWEEN WREATH

Good Morning Friends!

I hope you all had a great weekend! It's all about Halloween today. I was in Michael's a few weeks ago, just as they were stocking the shelves with all of the Halloween goodies. I saw the cutest Halloween wreath made with tulle. Yes, like the tulle in ballerina dresses! I loved the colors and it sure looked like a quick DIY......so I thought I would share it with you.

At the time I spotted the wreath there were no directions posted with how to make it. The sales girl that made the sample walked me through how she made it. I added a bit more detail that should make the project a bit easier for you.

Items you will need for the project:
3- spools of 6" wide tulle (1-orange, 1-purple, 1 black)
1- 12" foam wreath
Decor to attach--I used a spider

Directions:

1. Cut tulle into 20" long strips. I used about 32-35 per color.
2. Alternating tulle orange, black, purple pattern, add each strip of tulle to the wreath with a lark's head knot keeping them tightly pushed together. If you are not sure how to tie this know you may find it here on UTUBE--
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyzUmetVJFA
3. Trim the tulle ends when you are finished so they are the same length and glue on your choice of spooky decoration.
4. I used an extra piece of tulle to hang the wreath on my door.

It's as easy as this............

I think I may add some more creepy bugs or eyeballs to make it look more scary. Have fun and decorate yours with your own personal touches.

Have a wonderful day!


Kathleen

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DIY AUTUMN WREATH

I ventured out to some of my favorite craft stores yesterday in search of Autumn inspiration. I was basically looking for a new way to make a wreath for my front door, something a bit different by using a square shape. The selection was pretty limited. Square is just not that popular, however, the square wire wreath frame below seemed just perfect.

Then came the dilemma of how and what will I attach to the frame?? Searching up and down the aisles at Joann Fabric I came across a beautiful leafy garland with shades of gold, brown, red and orange. It was more than sufficient in length to provide all of the leafy fullness that I needed to cover the frame.

I started by attaching the garland with florist wire directly to the frame.  

As I worked around the perimeter, then trimmed some of the leaves from the garland and hot glued them to strategic places so that the metal frame was not exposed.

To embellish the wreath adding faux acorns, small purple berry clusters and pheasant feathers seemed just enough for that touch of Autumn. In lieu of a bow, I chose a simple piece of burlap ribbon to secure the wreath to the top of the door.

The materials used made it difficult to create nice sharp corners, but the final DIY showcases a brilliant display of Autumn greeting our guests at the front door.

Are you making an Autumn wreath this year? What are you using for your frame.......grapevine, wire, twig? Feel free to share your ideas with us....it's a great way for all of us to learn!

Wishing you a wonderfully creative Wednesday!

Kathleen

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DIY Fall Wreath

As I turned the page of my calendar to September and the school buses began to drive the streets, my thoughts turned to Fall. I love Fall! It is such a beautiful season in the North and one that my husband and I really enjoy. He of course for football, and me because I love the crisp air and beautiful displays of color that can only be seen this time of year.

After taking a trip north to Rhinebeck, NY and into NYC for a little exploring over the weekend, we spent yesterday purchasing my yearly fall mums for pots and decor around the house. Of course this means that part of my day today was spent planting our new mums. My first step outside starting the Fall decorating process.

This afternoon I spent crafting a new Fall wreath for our front door. I am absolutely in LOVE with the purple/plums of the 2013 Fall fashions, therefore, it was only fitting that I incorporated this color into my new wreath for our front door below.

The following is what is needed to make a wreath similar to mine:

1.  One 24" grapevine wreath
2.  One spool of ribbon.
3.  Two sprigs of flowers of your choice.
4.  Two sprigs of leaves of your choice.
5.  Two sprigs of a coordinating softer fill-in green.

You will need a hot glue gun, and a couple of tacks. Disassemble the stems.  You may remove flowers and greens from stems or leave a short stem which enables you to glue a bit easier to the wreath. The wire like stems can be wound around the wreath and glued also.

Arrange your flowers first and then fill in with your leaves and soft greens. Make sure that everything is secure with glue. Measure the distance from the top of your door frame to where you want the wreath to hang and add about 6 inches or so. (remember you are doubling this as this loops around the top of the wreath, leaving the opening to overhang on the back of the door about one inch)

Wrap (loop) the ribbon around the wreath leaving the opening at the top, adjust the length where you want the wreath to hang (using a step stool makes this easier) and hammer two tacks into the wooden top edge of the door. Trim excess.

  Photo reflects one tack, but two is ideal for added strength. Most exterior doors will have a wooden core enabling you to use this process to hang.

I hope you enjoy making your Fall wreath....... adding a beautiful bit of color as you WELCOME FALL into your home!

I am looking forward to sharing another DIY project from my kitchen on Friday......stay tuned!!