I’m really really excited about the fall wreath I made! Want to see?
{thanks for humoring me}
Here it is…..TA DA!
I combined some of my favorite elements from the gorgeous wreaths I pinned and shared with you in this week’s challenge post.
First, I love the monogram idea…makes it so personal!
Second, I love bright fall colors, oranges in particular!
Third, I like things that aren’t just a traditional wreath base; I really like the look of the ribbon on this.
Fourth, I am crazy about the fabric flowers I’ve been seeing everywhere in the blogosphere and on Etsy. I just had to learn how to make me some…so I did.
Fifth, I think it’s fabulous when people figure out how to use removeable elements so you can reuse for other seasons and projects.
So, I put all that together to make my own creation…want to see how I made it?
FABRIC FLOWER MONOGRAM WREATH
Materials:
fabric in desired colors
felt in matching colors
buttons
scissors
hot glue gun and glue sticks
foam wreath base
wide ribbon
straight pins
wooden monogram letter
STEP 1: First, I made all my fabric flowers. I made 9 total, using different orange and yellow fabrics I already had on hand. I made three different styles.
The Button Flower
For these flowers, you cut 8 circles of fabric {I traced the bottom of a cup; you can use anything you want that’s your desired size} and cut a circle of felt that’s smaller than your fabric ones. Then, take each fabric circle and fold it in half. Place a tiny bit of hot glue in the center and fold in half again; it’ll look like a triangle. Glue four triangles to the felt base, then four more on top, staggering them. Then, add a button in the center. For a full tutorial with pictures, check out The Ribbon Retreat.
The Poufy Flower
This is exactly the same as the button flower except that you use nine circles instead of 8. Rather than putting a button in the center, glue your ninth piece of fabric in there and fluff it up. Full tutorial here.
I made one big one for the center and two smaller ones.
The Rosette
Cut a long strip of fabric. Fold in half lengthwise, then again. Roll it up to create the center, then start twisting as you roll. Hot glue it every so often to hold it together. Glue a felt circle to the back.
I made nine flowers, total, making sure I had different styles, sizes, and fabrics for variety.
Ok, back to the wreath…..
STEP 2: Wrap wreath form with ribbon. I wanted everything on this wreath to be totally removeable, so I used straight pins to secure the ribbon on. It took an entire spool to cover the wreath…in fact, at first I came up short, so I had to re-wrap.
STEP 3: Arrange and secure flowers onto wreath. Again, I used straight pins…I hid them inside the flowers. Sneaky, huh?
STEP 4: Attach wooden letter. If you don’t care about taking it apart, just glue that sucker on. I, in my quest for thriftiness, glued straight pins to the letter and pinned in in place.
STEP 5: Admire…and make your hubby {and neighbors and kids and blog readers} admire it profusely too.
It only cost me about $11 bucks; 6 for the wreath form, 3 for the letter, and 2 for the ribbon. I already had all the fabric, the buttons, the pins, and glue. Plus, I can re-use it all if and when inspiration strikes!
Normally, this is where I’d sign off and tell you to have a fabulous day, but it occurred to me that sometimes here in blogland, things are just a little too perfect. You only see what I want you to see {ie: Little Crafter happily painting} and you don’t see the full story {him covered in paint from head to toe or screaming that no, he doesn’t want to take a nap, he wants to paint more!. You see the carefully photo edited process and the finished product, but not what it really looks like in Artsy Mama’s world at the end of a project.
So, here’s a rare peek into what I like to call reality…my dining room table post-wreath-making-adventure.
And yes, I did neglect to mention that a Caramel Latte is absolutely necessary for this project. If you fail to consume one while crafting, I cannot guarantee your end result. 🙂
Anonymous says
I need to try those flowers…they are great and your wreath is very pretty…looks nice on your door…
mom
Jessabells says
Love your wreath!
Momma StJ says
Amy I LOVE this!!!! I did a yarn wreath a few weeks ago- hubby hates it. I think I’m going to do something more like yours- gorgeous!
Stephanie says
That is so fun! I love the fabrics you used. Perfect for fall! I have a party going on over at my blog if you want to join! I’d love to have you! Check it out under the “Stache Party” page on my blog: mylilpumpkinpatch.blogspot.com
Lindsay says
What a great wreath! Very welcoming & perfect for the new season! Wonderful job!
Stephanie of Gumdrop Pass says
This is OH too adorable. I love it! And I love how clear your tutorial is. I’ll definitely be including this on my Favorite Finds Friday post today. 🙂
odetoinspiration says
Very pretty! Love the flowers:D Cute touch with the L!
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
That is too funny! I posted my wreath inspiration today for my Friday’s Finds! I can’t wait to make my wreath and link it up. I hope I get it done this week in time to link it! Yours is adorable. Love the ribbon!
http://myfavoritefinds.blogspot.com/2011/09/friday
s-finds-fall-wreaths-and-pumpkin.html
Terry says
Oh, this turned out so nice. I love that brown ribbon!
Kimberly says
Very cool! I love that brown ribbon, very classy. You’re right the monogram is perfect, so personal.
Phil and Darby Hawley says
Amy this wreath looks fantastic! I esp love the monogram 🙂
Three's 4 Me says
This is my absolute favorite!
MiMi says
REALLY cute! Love it! 🙂
Jocelyn says
I love how your colors pop out on the brown ribbon! Too cute how you included the post story of how your child is screaming and the mess that is leftover…no one in blog land is perfect and I think it is nice to see the “real” story:-) And yes a latte when crafting is a must!!!
[email protected] Heart Crafty Things says
I LOVE YOUR WREATH!! It is so pretty! I love how it looks with the ribbon wrapped around it, especially the deep brown color. It looks great hanging on your door. I would be having my family admire it too! 🙂
Grandma says
I really like this wreath…
I have to try these flowers…
They are adorable.
Great colors too.
Carmella says
soooo pretty Amy! I will have to make one just like it…I am so excited to try a few of those flowers!
Brandee says
I love this! Perfect colors. I have a wreath from last year sitting in my basement, halfway wrapped in twine… I need to finish it and link up! Thanks for the inspiration!
Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy Happy says
I am loving this so much! I thought I wasn’t a wreath person butttt I am now in love I just made a bunch this week too! I think yours is just great thank you for even more wreath inspiration!
Jaime from crafty scrappy happy
Jessica @ O. Alouette says
Very cute! Love the monogram.
Jamie says
I LOVE this so much!!! I wish I had seen it before I made my own last night… I think I like yours better. :0)
Abby says
love it, again one of your projects is going on my to make list. I want to go to Michael’s NOW. But, it is 10 PM 🙁
Michelle says
Love it! Adorable! But I think what I like just as much is the keepin’ it real shot at the end of the post 😉
Paula says
I love this!! Can’t wait to try to make it! 🙂 Visiting from http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com
Jessie says
What a gorgeous wreath. So elegant!
I am a new follower:) Your blog design is super cute:) It is so different than anything else I’ve seen…LOVE it!!
Sandi says
I’m in love with this wreath! It’s so adorable and modern.
Christa says
Thank you so much for your sweet comments! I LOVE your wreath – so much that I Pinned it because I want to make one too! Thank you for the great tutorial. I’m loving your blog so far – going to read more now!
Jamie says
This is so adorable and perfect for fall! I love that you monogrammed it! :o)
Thank you so much for joining in the Make Yourself Monday blog hop!
Jamie
For Love of Cupcakes
Big D and Me says
I really love your wreath – I am going to make a ribbon wrapped one too – thanks for the idea – and your flowers are darling
Kelley @ TheGrantLife.com says
(found you on a link party)
Wreaths make me happy. And this one is gorgeous! Im in the process of making 2.. or 5. Ha! 🙂
Lauren says
Stunning! This turned out amazing 🙂 You did such a fab job! Would love to have you link this up to the Scatter Girls Fall Porch Link Up Party- going on right now! http://scattergirls.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-porch-linky-party.html
Amanda @ The Little Giggler says
It’s beautiful!! I love the monogram! I pinned it. 🙂
Promosyon says
A friend of mine would definitely take a benefits from your post. She is beginner of crafting pieces of paper, I sure to share your blog address to her for this type of project.
Handy Man, Crafty Woman says
Wow, this is beautiful! Thank you for breaking down the directions for each type of flower! Thank you for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!
Amanda says
What a great ideas. I am a new follower, please follow me back at lefthandedideas.com
Chantelle @ Mommyx3=Insanity says
Hi, I’m your newest follower…Love love LOVE this wreath!!! Cant wait to see what you do next!
Stacey says
I love your wreath so much that I had to tweet about it!!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Rach H @ FamilyEverAfter says
hey, this is being featured tonight on my party! its gorgeous! thanks for linking last week!
http://www.familyeverafterblog.com
Athena says
LOVE IT! Thanks for linking to Success U @ TheStuffOfSuccess.com
andie jaye says
this is beyond cute! thanks so much for linking this up last week! it will be one of my features tomorrow!!
Tonia @ TheGunnySack.com says
Such a great wreath! I started to make a wreath on Saturday but didn’t like how it turned out so it’s back to the drawing board for me! Thanks for joining last week’s What’s In The Gunny Sack? link party and I hope to see you again for tomorrow’s party!
Chef in Training says
I love this! This is so cute! Thanks so much for linking up to Tuesday Talent Show! I would love to have you stop by and link up again tomorrow with more great projects!
-Nikki
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/
Robyn Rasmussen says
I love how simply beautiful this is! Thanks for linking up to my Follow me Fridays!
-Robyn from http://tipsfromtheheart.blogspot.com
Allison @ House of Hepworths says
I loved your wreath and featured it today at House of Hepworths!
Feel free to stop by and grab a button if you’d like.
Have a great weekend.
xoxo
Allison @ House of Hepworths
Melissa says
Hi! Hopped over here from Passionately Artistic and I love this idea! This is so cute and can be customized for all different holidays or decor, which is great. Thanks for sharing this project!
-Melissa, Walking in Faith
http://mnarbaugh.blogspot.com
~Summer~ says
Hihi, the wreath looks so pretty! I chanced upon your blog recently and am blown away by all the fantastic craft ideas you have here. Yes, I love art and craft and it’s awesome to read on all the different ideas. Have nominated your blog for the Versatile Blogger Award, details found here http://ahappymum.blogspot.com/2012/01/versatile-blogger-award-it-just-made-my.html. Keep the great work coming!
Cheers,
Summer
http://ahappymum.blogspot.com
Fouzia says
Woahh this is so pretty but unfortunately the link for the flower tutorial is not working:( Do you know where else I can get the tutorial?