And now, let Christmas begin.
I had this styrofoam wreath form and some leftover red fabric, so I began by wrapping the wreath in strips of the cloth. The multi-colored balls were part of a great yard sale find last summer. I began by simply gluing them on the top of the wreath and planned to stop at that.
However, when I hung the wreath it was obvious I needed to add balls to the inside and outside edges. I stopped by Richmond's new Christmas Tree Shop and found just what I needed at a really great price. I can already tell I'm going to love that store.
This bow was the first I've ever made ... of course learned from a tutorial on a blog site (sorry, don't remember where), so I'm kind of excited about it.
Remember last week when I was on a "felt, fabric, and paper flower" kick? Watch out, it could be ribbon and bows this week!
This bright wreath is going to be the star of my mantle show this year. I'll be back in a few days with the mantle reveal.
Have you hung you wreath by the mantle with care? Made your list (of crafts to make) and checked it twice? We'd better get busy!
Dec. 30, 2011 Update: This post was my most viewed in 2011 - I never dreamed my simple wreath would raise so much interest!
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Your wreath is gorgeous! I made a similar one years ago! Hope your thanksgiving was wonderful.
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shelia :)
Great job on the bow and the wreath! I want to make a wreath like that, too! No black friday shopping for me! Too scary! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful wreath, Mary. Hope you had a great day yesterday. xo
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is GORGEOUS!!!! Oh my goodness you did a beautiful job!!! Great photos too!! I'm so glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I haven't gone Black Friday shopping for about 10 years now. I agree with Holly it's just too scary lol! Big hugs, Jennifer oxo
ReplyDeleteYour lovely wreath is a good way to begin the Christmas season. It looks so pretty.
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is gorgeous! This is one of the things I have wanted to make for years and just haven't! Maybe I will now!
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking your terrific wreath to Potpourri Friday!
I've so longed to make one of these wreaths! Maybe this year will be the year. Your's turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI love the wreath!!! Nice job- you've definitely inspired me to get going on a holiday wreath :) I'm your newest follower! - would love for you to follow me over at summitstreetjoy.com NICE JOB :)
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summit street joy
That is such a pretty wreath! I love it. No Black Friday shopping for me!
ReplyDeleteSounds like your Thanksgiving gave you plenty to be thankful for! Your wreath turned out great. I have seen a bunch of them and I think yours has turned out the best!!!!
ReplyDeletethis wreath is drop dead gorgeous! The composition of color is perfect especially where you placed the blue and moss green balls.
ReplyDeleteWe did a little black Friday shopping, but we are not the type to get in on the madness part. I worked in retail too many years to know that you can get many of those same good deals other times of the year if you shop right!
Hi Mary, love this wreath! You did a great job, and yay for you hosting 43 guests for Thanksgiving. Glad you had the energy to put this together! thanks for joining in for VIF!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the wreath! Someday I'm going to try making one.
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is gorgeous - so full and so colourful!
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous wreath! I can tell that took a bit of time to put together!
ReplyDeleteI am a BIG fan of ornament wreaths and I am GIVING ONE A WAY to one lucky follower. Check it out @ http://mommyiscoocoo.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-make-christmas-ornament-wreath.html
ReplyDeleteHi Mary! Oh, I'm bowing at your feet with all the kind sweet comments! :) Thank you for liking my header and my tree! I always wonder when I change my header if anyone notices. Thank you for noticing.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Love it :)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing how to make one. I saw your post over at "Weekend Bloggy Reading".
ReplyDeleteI love your wreath, it's so bright and colorful. I can't wait for your mantel reveal.
ReplyDeleteLove the wreath!!! So cheerful and whimsical :-))
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! The colours are so vibrant and fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheery wreath! :D Awwwww shucks!
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Smiles, Suzanne at WhyCuzICan
Your wreath turned out so cute!! I love the ornaments on it and You did an awesome job on your bow:)
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is just beautiful! Dazzling!
ReplyDeleteGreat wreath! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! I am having a Christmas Linky Carnival and would love for you to link up! http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-in-december-link-carnival.html
ReplyDeleteYour wreath came out great! But 43 people for dinner i think I'd have to shoot myself! Laura
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!!! Love this!
ReplyDeleteHope your day is wonderful :)
Melanie
So pretty! Would LOVE it if you would link this up at my turquoise lovin' party going on right now!! (and red during the holidays!) http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/11/turquoise-lovin-15.html
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! I love all of that festive color!!! I popped in from A Diamond in the Stuff :)
ReplyDeleteI cannot image having that many people around at one time. Blows my mind. I love your wreath.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I've always wanted to make one of these, but I'm afraid to get started. Afraid the hot glue will ruin the vintage ornaments, afraid it will somehow get ruined when it's stored up in the attic. I hope I conquer my fear, because I collected a ton of ornaments in the last two years!
ReplyDeleteHappy REDnesday,
Carol
Super pretty and super festive! Wish I had some extra Christmas balls so I could make one!
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is so colorful and pretty Mary...you did a great job on it :) I have got lots of extra balls in my storage room...maybe I'll make me a ball wreath too!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
Queenie
Very gorgeous Wreath!! I’m having a giveaway….please visit, I would love to see you enter!!
ReplyDeleteDaisy~
Great wreath! I'm so inspired.
ReplyDeleteCute wreath. LOVE your bow!!! Hope you are having a wonderful day! I am your newest follower. xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous wreath!! I'd love to make one someday!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Hopped over here from Project Queen. I love how colorful and festive this wreath is! Thanks so much for sharing!!
ReplyDelete-Melissa, Walking in Faith
http://faithfulmelissa.blogspot.com
Very pretty! Love this! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry
So colorful and pretty. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove your ornament wreath! (I'm trying to finish my own up right now. Wish I would have thought to wrap the wreath before I started gluing ornaments on.) Great job. It looks beautiful on your mantel.
ReplyDeleteCute post! I'm having a Linky party too! I would love it if you would link up your favorite posts. Here is the link http://www.thesouthernproductqueen.com/one-stop-shoppe-linky-party
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