It’s March and being the fact we have already been enchanted by the spring weather {here anyways}, I felt like it was time for a fun, new spring wreath!Plus, March is National Craft Month… it’s true!
Anyways, last year, I made a simple spring wreath for the front door and another wreath for the inside, but this year a little something bolder and brighter seemed to take the ticket. I am crazy about yarn wreath’s {especially since I made my first yarn wreath during the holiday season}. I really wanted to get playful with this wreath and boy did I ever…
Cute right? I love it and I may be a bit obsessed about making these for awhile… {I might even add them to my new shop when the site launches with the graphic prints, photography prints & other home decor items}.
I thought you might want to make one {or two} yourself. Here’s the whole Design Story….
I ran over to Michael’s the other day and grabbed some supplies…
Here’s what you’ll need for this budget friendly wreath:
Inexpensive Foam Wreath
Yarn
Stick {I grabbed mine from our yard}
A bird {mine was pulled from another wreath}
Felt {I already had this}
Hot Glue Gun {Already had this too}
This wreath was really easy to make and only took me an afternoon from start to finish. I popped in a girly movie and sat with some coffee and got it done yesterday! It was fun getting playful with this one…
First, I took a small nail and tacked my first piece of yarn to secure it to the foam wreath to start the wrapping process. {You can also use hot glue.. it works either way}.
Then the wrapping began… keep in mind the bigger the wreath, the more time it takes to wrap it!
I hot glued the end of the each section and started the next with a hot glue gun dab as well…
I decided to use both yellow and green, so I had to divide the wreath and make sure the sections were going to be even.
Here’s the wreath all wrapped up…
Now for to glam it up a bit…
Next, I grabbed a limb from a tree out back…{true story} and wrapped it up too…
I also made some flowers out of felt by cutting a fun curvy circle and then cutting a spiral out of it. Then, I formed the flowers and hot glued them to keep the in tact.
Then I played with the accessories for a bit and made sure I liked where they were positioned before I hot glued each one in place. I also added the bird last and he isn’t glued… I like the fact that he has two wire pieces that I use to attach and detach whenever I want to use him somewhere else! You know… since he has already called another wreath home, I didn’t want to glue him in case I needed him to move!!
and…
TA-DAH
{This post was linked to these parties: House of Hepworths, Shabby Chic Cottage, Beyond the Picket Fence, Somewhat Simple, Blue Cricket Design, Domestically Speaking, Remodelaholic, Serenity Now, It’s a Hodge Podge Life, Just a Girl, Thrifty Decor Chick, The Stories of A to Z, Inspired by Charm, & Beneath my Heart’s March Diy Party.
What do you think? Cutie Patootie, right? Have you made a wreath recently that you are still oohhing and ahhing over? DO TELL. Send me a link over to your recent DIY so I can check it out!!
Excited about spring? What’s your favorite thing about the season???
LOVE THIS. How long did it take you to wrap the entire wreath?
Hey Sarah,
Thanks!! Yeah, it only took me an afternoon… about 2.5 hours from start to finish {and that was with drinking coffee and watching a movie}!!
Very cute! I love the use of 2 colors in your wreath! I made a yarn wreath for my daughters Birthday party and now I am trying to figure out a way I can use it again because I love it so much! LOL!
Here is a link to my wreath, would love for you to come by and check it out!
http://livingcraftilyeverafter.blogspot.com/2011/01/pinkalicious-wreath.html
Kelly
Kelly,
Thanks so much! Yeah, I try not to hot glue any items I might want to take off and use again!! Isn’t it so fun making yarn wreaths?? I am loving it!
love the sunshine yellow colors. perfect for spring.
I had to use yellow… it was just calling my name!
Love the wreath!! So fun for the spring.
Thanks Chrissy!!
OH I love this! I’m becoming obsessed with wreaths!?!? This is so bright and cheery and sweet with the little bird and flowers. GREAT colors. I want to make one : )
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Jaimee,
I am totally obsessed with wreaths too..
Very cute! I love how you added the yarn wrapped twig and the bird to your wreath. They add the perfect spring touch.
I’m visiting from Amanda’s party. I’ve made two wreaths recently for spring. Hope you’ll check them out.
http://virginiasweetpea.blogspot.com/2011/02/spring-wreath-ii.html
http://virginiasweetpea.blogspot.com/2011/02/spring-wreath.html
Paula,
Thanks for stopping by!! I am absolutely going to stop by and check out your wreaths too!
Lindsay, I LOVE the yarn-wrapped stick. That is just plain fabulous. 🙂 This is an awesome wreath. It’s fun and fresh! Thank you so much for joining my Weekend Bloggy Reading party. Have fun finding some new reads, and I hope you’ll stop by Serenity Now again soon. 🙂
Amanda… I have really enjoyed reading through the blogs that linked up to your party!! Thanks for stopping by!! I am glad you liked my wreath, I had so much fun making it!!
Hi! I love the wreath! I noticed that there is a spring decor party going on at Inspired by Charm. You should check it out. Here’s the link http://www.inspiredbycharm.com/2011/03/welcome-to-my-little-party.html
Hi Jane… Thanks for stopping by! I dropped by Inspired by Charm & linked up! Thanks for the link!!
OMG, love this wreath. I recently did a yarn wreath that took me forever to wrap but when I was done, I was in love. I love the bird and stick. So sweet!!! I needed inspiration because I made a spring sign and knew I needed a spring wreath to go with it. So, I love this. Thank you for sharing.
http://ladeedacreations.com/2011/02/finally-a-wreath-completed/
My spring sign….
http://ladeedacreations.com/2011/03/is-it-spring-yet/
I am now totally obsessed with this wreath!!!! So cute! And, how cute would this be in a little girls room?!
http://lanis-hammertime.blogspot.com/
I LOVE this!! I would love for you to share it at my Linky Party!
*ENTER LINKY PAR-TAY Here! *
xoxokara
Lindsay, I haven’t checked in lately – I LOVE this wreath! I’ve been looking for a spring wreath that’s not too complicated but very colorful… love it! And wouldn’t you know, it snowed again, so I really need some spring colors!! Have a great week!
lindsay wreath is awsome..but tell me felt and fomic sheet are the same?