Our front door hasn't been very welcoming. I don't really do much holiday decor and I thought it was time to add a little somethin' somethin'. So, here is our new welcome wreath.
I was inspired by this William Sonoma wreath. I liked how it wasn't a circle and how the matching flowers were in sections rather than all spread out.
So, I headed to Hobby Lobby where I found this oval-shaped wreath. I also hit the 50% percent off on floral stuff day. Yeah, baby! I recommend waiting for a sale because flowers can add up quickly.
I came home with this....the wreath, a bunch of flowers, leaves, and moss.
I cut the flowers into smaller pieces with a wire cutter.
Then I put a fair amount of hot glue on the end of each piece and shoved it into the wreath.
I like to do all the flowers and then fill in the gaps with leaves and moss.
After a few minor hot glue burns this baby was done. I used a wreath hanger, but covered it as much as I could with a little fabric.
And now you are welcome to come on in!
Thanks for visiting! See you tomorrow.
I love it and I need something for my front door as well... inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI also like how the same colors are all bunched together.
Wow! You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteI *love* this! I love the oval shape, and I love the flowers in sections. Such a dramatic decoration!
ReplyDeleteCheri, I am a total Hobby Lobby sale hound!! I love the whole arrangement and the grouping of flowers! I know about those hot glue burns!! Got one last week covering a ball with crepe paper flowers...funny hubby went and purchased a DUAL temp glue gun to lower the burn factor! lol Did you mean to do the red white and blue flowers??? This just totally rocks!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! I need new wreaths for Christmas and summer, this would make a lovely Christmas wreath!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great! I LOVE it Cher! Way to go
ReplyDeletethis came out lovely!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I like your version better than the square one! I've been wanting to do something with my front door but I don't know what. I can't use hot glue though because it faces south and the sun would melt it ;-) But first I'm going to paint the door blue.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Reminds me that I need to paint our door.
ReplyDeleteGood job - now can ya make me one cuz I have no idea where my glue gun is at? ;)
ReplyDeleteNice job Cher! That glue picture takes me to the basement at 650 watching Mom make a bazillion wreaths back in the day.
ReplyDeleteI just love your blog!! Found my way here in a round about way, but am loving ALL of your projects!! Keep up the great crafting!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of words *wink* "shove it into the wreath". lol
ReplyDeleteGotta love Hobby Lobby 50% off sales.
I love how you use the proper, technical crafting terms - "shove it into the wreath." Martha Stewart would be proud! LOL!
ReplyDeleteSeriously - though! LOVE the wreath! Great job!
Beautiful! I kept looking at the WS wreaths but did not want to spend the $$$$. Yours looks even better! Feeling inspired to maybe make one. Thanks for breaking down the how to!!
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is beautiful! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis wreath is gorgeous! I've been eyeing those oval wreaths at Hobby Lobby and now I am going to get one! Thanks for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteStopping by from the shabby nest! LOVE this wreath! Next on my project list :) :)
ReplyDeleteHello, I just stumbled upon your blog this morning. :) Glad I did!
ReplyDeleteLove this wreath idea - thanks for sharing. My front door is shamefully naked right now and this wreath would be the perfect, new touch. Have a nice day.
Very pretty. I never thought of grouping the flowers like that. It is really pleasing to the eye.
ReplyDeleteI just saw this on One Pretty Things and wanted to come say how pretty it was! I love that it's an oval instead of the usual circle and the flowers look great on it!
ReplyDeleteHi!, this is so beautiful, thanks for posting wreaths,
ReplyDeleteI adore them!
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