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Friday, April 1, 2011

Springtime Wreath Tutorial

You may remember my little sob story of last week about how I don't have many spring decorations!  I've committed to trying to make at least one a week this spring!  Last week, I made those adorable little candy jars.  This week, I tried out a springtime wreath.


I started off with a half yard of green taffeta and a half yard of pink.  That was WAY more than I needed.  I suggest just using remnants unless you plan on making 4 or 5 wreaths!  Also, I found that my taffeta burned pretty easily so you'll likely want to use satin instead.  I also used scissors, a foam circle, straight pins, decorative brads, small hole punch, candle, and tongs or tweezers.
I cut my fabric into three sizes of circles.  Circles don't have to be exact.

I held the fabric circle over the lit candle to melt (or, in my case, burn!) the edges to form the petal look. 

Then I stacked the three petal sizes together and punched a small hole for the brad to go through, securing them tightly with the brad.

I used a scrap of the pink taffeta for a hanging ribbon and then began attaching the flowers to the foam circle with the straight pins.  I put the pins behind the medium or smallest petals so they wouldn't show.

Once the circle was full, I hung it from this neat window pane that some dude downtown thought was junk...and added it to my springtime display!!  Whew!  Two down...how many more weeks to go?


12 comments:

  1. HAPPY PINK SATURDAY SARA,
    Your wreath is so beautiful...I have 3 I am working on but I will definitely try to make this one.
    What size of wreath did you use?
    Have A Sugar Sweet Day
    hugs
    Simply Debbie

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  2. How creative you are! It is wonderful & so spring-y.

    Happy pink April lst ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

    GIVEAWAY ENDS 4/5

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  3. You do very well with whatever you create. The wreath is very pretty.

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  4. Sarah! Oh my goodness thank you for that beautiful tutorial. Beautiful wreath. Grace xoox

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  5. Those are beautiful roses, Sarah, and a really good tutorial. I'd like to make a few flowers for a pin or corsage. Thanks for sharing. :) Nancy

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  6. What a sweet unique wreath! Looks great. I also love the window. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello. Blessings to you, Lynn

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  7. Happy Pink Saturday Sarah, Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the wreath tutorial. Hope you continue to have fun making your spring decorations.

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  8. Happy Pink Saturday...Ladies....another week-end traveling the pink highway....God Bless you and remember to hug someone...only if they want it!

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  9. Hi Sarah,
    What a pretty and creative wreath you have made! Great tutorial too. Happy Pink Saturday weekend and thanks for your visit.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  10. Sara,
    This idea is so adorable! Love, Love, Love it! Thank you for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday.
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  11. Hi Sarah, sorry I am so late but I do wish you a Happy Pink Saturday and hears wishing lots of pink for your whole week. Love your taffeta flowers! I know all about burning as I have to singe my pillowcase ribbons all the time. I always do it outside. :)

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  12. Hi Sarah

    What a beautiful wreath! Love the tutorial - great instructions!

    Thanks for sharing and stopping by The Old Parsonage!

    Come back soon!
    Leann

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