Inspired by something she saw on etsy, my friend Haley convinced me to join her in a little arts and crafts project last weekend. You know I’m such a fan of DIY Anthropologie copycat and wanna-be projects. Oh, and birds…and twigs…and gray…and cream. At least I’m consistent.
Supplies:
-1 grapevine wreath (around $4)
-pages from an old dictionary or book (check thrift shops, around $1)
-a few sheets of scrapbooking papers (around .50 a piece)
-hot glue gun and glue sticks
-package of faux butterflies or birds and nests (check craft stores, around $4)
-a sheet or two of craft felt (less than a dollar)
For felt roses:
Cut a circle around 3 or 4 inches in diameter.
Cut a spiral into the circle. The tighter the spiral the tighter the rose.
Wind the spiral of felt to look like a rose, gluing edge with hot glue as you go.
Paper flowers:
Using scalloped scissors, cut circles of various diameter. Cut a slit to the center and make a cone. Glue together. Glue stacks of cones together to form paper flowers.
Attach leaves of paper and felt, flowers, and other little critters to the wreath with hot glue.
Voila! You’re done…for less than $10!
It’s really more suited as an indoor wreath, but if you have a covered porch or storm door, you could welcome your guests with your personal creation!
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YAY! I made it on the blog! Nothing like a little paper project to stir up my creative mojo. Thanks for doing this with me! It was a nice reminder that anyone can be an ArtEEst!
I’m not usually the crafty type, but this is beautiful! I may have to give it a try
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clarityandgrey: I like to feel successful when I craft. This one does the trick…anyone can feel like a winner.
Lovely!
Ruth ~ how nice to bump into your blog again! It’s been forever! I saw your comment over at Pleasantview School House and had to come and say hello and see what you are up to.
Good to have you stop by, Betsy! I just commented over at your blog. Funny, I was just thinking of you the other day!
Winter hues with the promise of spring. Lovely.
Hey Ruth! I thought this wreath was such a cute idea! Kate and I made one today! I’m sure yours look a ton better but I thought it turned out pretty good! Thanks for the suggestion as well as the instructions!
Meg-I’m so excited you made one! What a fun project to do with your little girl. I’d love to see pics!
Thanks! This is gorgeous! I also love wreaths, flowers, birds, cream, and gray
Awesome idea – I’ve been looking for a great wreath idea for a grapevine wreath I’ve been harboring. Thanks again! Lovely blog 
Thanks, Erin! That wreath you’ve been harboring is ready for its makeover! Hope it turns out great!
This is darling! Such a clever idea. I love the colors, too. Now I’m itching to make one of my own. Thanks for sharing!!
Nice work! I love that the wreath is so natural looking. I want to make this one for sure!
OK I AM IN LOVE!! I have seen A LOT of spring wreaths on blogs lately but I truly LOVE this one and just may have to make it!! Your blog is so cute…so glad blue berry’s blog linked to you today….nice to “meet” you….come “meet” me http://www.myriahmae.blogspot.com…I‘m hosting a book swap come join!