November 28, 2009

a small wreath with a big discovery

I have been admiring
the Pottery Barn inspired Christmas wreaths
in blogland



Equipped with some very creative ladies out there
who include
instructions on their blogs ... I just had to try it myself!

... HOWEVER ...

I have made a discovery that forced me
to stop
my crafting therapy and take some pictures!
Check this out !

The mish mash of different instructions that I was using
for this wreath include twisty ties to hold the ornaments in place
(fantastic idea by the way).
but...once I got started
twisting and twisting and twisting
I thought to myself
"there has to be an easier way"

{and I was only making a smaller wreath}

... this is what I came up with ...

carefully take the knobby thing off the top

then separate the top



place squigly thing around the wreaths wire
and some of the greenery if need be

reattach the top
I used a little hot glue at this point

Voila!

I may still put a ribbon on it...and more color

I am linking to:
Between Naps On The Porch 46th Metamorphosis Monday


Cottage Instincts

Kathy's Cottage

18 comments:

  1. Where there's a will, there's a way. LOL! Great job!

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  2. Look fabulous and what a great idea!

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  3. Beautiful ... sometimes there are just too many instructions!!!

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  4. That is fantastic! I am inspired!!!

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  5. Tricia, you are a genius! I always prefer the simplest solution and this is it. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  6. Yes PLEASE copy cat away! I would be honored! The reason I share is to hopefully give others ideas. I'm thrilled you liked it. Be sure to let me know when you post yours. Can't wait to see it. :-)

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  7. Your wreath turned out beautifully. Thank you for swinging by to see the "new" kitchen valance. I sure enjoyed putting it together..hugs ~lynne~

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  8. What a great idea!!! Looks beautiful!

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  9. OH. MY. GRAVY! You, my friend, are brilliant!

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  10. Sometimes the obvious is right there and we dont see it, huh? Fantastic tip!
    And lovely wreath! :o)

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  11. It turned out fabulous! I have been admiring them too, but haven't made one yet. Great tip!

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  12. Nifty idea! I've always wondered how to add those pretty balls to a wreath :) Yours turned out beautiful!

    Thanks for linking up~
    cindy

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  13. Wow--this looks great!

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  14. great project! I like the ornaments that you chose. very pretty!

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  15. Hello Girlfriend !
    I am catching up with your blogging - you have been busy !
    You are so clever with that beautiful wreath ! I want to make one now....
    I love your posting on how thankful you are for your family - I always feel the same way and I feel like I won the lottery years ago.....
    I love Veggietales ! I really love that pirate song (aren't I too old to like Veggietales ??) and now it is stuck in my head....oh well...LOL !
    Hugs ~Kammy

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  16. Beautiful! I havent' tried a wreath yet but this might spur me on! Thank you. Oh and thank you for visiting junkblossoms! Please come back as often as you can.

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  17. Brilliant idea. That's why you are in charge. ;-)

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