Ok... I think I can say my Family room is completely decorated for christmas. I can stop now! I really wanted to hang a wreath from my starburst mirror over my couch this season, but every time I found one {yes I was will to buy one and save me some time} it was too big, or too small, or not the colors I was looking for. So... like most things it is better if I just make it myself.
I am very happy with the end result, but this project just drove me a little insane! I will say that it wasn't that hard, but I had to be patient... and as you may know by now that is not my strongest trait!
I picked up a foam wreath at Joanns and then headed to the dollar store for all of my ornaments. Those long tubes of 8 - 10 balls were only $1! I also picked up some ornaments at Big Lots; $3 for 8. Super cheap!
I used the floral wire I had from the $ store to make a hanging loop.
Then I removed all of the hanging attachments and began glueing and then sticking them in the foam. I was planning on using hot glue, but I didn't have any glue sticks =(. So I used E600 that works amazing, but you just have to wait for it to dry! That is why I had to be patient... I had to wait for the sections to dry to add on.
I started with the bigger ornaments; randomly placed...
Then I thought I should make a foundation on the outside and the inside.
Once that was done it was a lot easier to glue other balls to the foundation. Keep on layering and layering until there are no empty holes. I also had to use some very small balls that I had on hand to fill in some space.
I just added the perfect holiday touch above the couch! Yes I still haven't shopped.. incase you were wondering!
11 comments:
Beautiful, but I would never have had the patience to wait for the glue to dry!
Tiffany your wreath looks great thanks for sharing. Be sure to come by and see mine. We are on the same wavelength :)
Looks gorgeous. I've always wanted to make one like this, but never seem to get around to it. You are a wonder woman!
Love, love, love it! I've been thinking about making one for myself, and I do love to hang wreaths over mirrors! How did you attach it to the mirror?
It looks beautiful! I wanted to do one this year too but time flew and I never got around to it. I spy a glass of wine during your crafting...we would get along perfectly ;)
I made one of these this year as well and it's my favorite new Christmas decoration! I love seeing everyone's different variations of them. They are so personalized! You can see mine here: http://www.lifeonmarsblog.net/2011/12/vintage-ornament-wreath.html
I love this project and am going to give it a try. Great job!
What a great tutorial! It turned out fabulous by the way! Love!
I would be thrilled if you stopped by and linked this and any other projects you want to my new party I'm hosting!
http://ablondesdiylife.blogspot.com/2011/12/come-party-with-blonde-features.html
What a gorgeous wreath. The only way I knew how to do this is really difficult. I will have to make this next year. xo
Wow, I really like that ornament wreath. My daughter is making a Saints one as I write this!!
BTW, I just googled how to add a printer friendly button to blogger and it gave me instructions on how to do it. I don't really remember the site. I added it back in Feb. Hopefully this will help.
Merry Christmas!!
I love it, Tiffany! You did such a great job!
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