I thought for my first post this holiday season I would post about some beautiful fall wreath tutorials that I've found in blogdom.

2) Crafts and Coffee has a roundup of 7 wreaths for you to check out. My favorite is this one that I've just posted the picture. The shimmery leaves almost look like a light is behind them and they kind of glow. Isn't it gorgeous? It's made using a paper punch and shimmery paper to create the leaves. You can find the tutorial here. She also has a wide variety of other varieties of wreaths - everything from crafty, to a Fall Penny wreath, to a Feather and mushroom wreaths (tutorial on another site).
3) Make It and Love It has a wonderful autumn greetings wreath that is simple and won't break the bank when you get the supplies! I personally suggest you get the sign (if you aren't an artist) from Hobby Lobby when they have the wood signs 50% off. It seems like they go on sale every other week - so it won't be a hardship to find a week they are on sale. =D Here is the tutorial, The tutorial shows you not only how to make the wreath itself but also has a good example of how to make the bow.
And, here's my wreath that I made last night:

Fall Posies Wreath
I had a lovely spring wreath that I bought at a big craft show about 6 years ago. I think I loved it to death! Anyway, I was going to try and fix it and put it back together using a hot glue gun and I couldn't. All the sticks kept falling out and I gave up. So, then I thought "I'll just buy a new base & use the flowers from the original wreath" - and of course, then I saw a "bush" of these flowers at Hobby Lobby and used those instead.
When I make my wreaths I like to group the flowers (or whatever) in groups of three and either do the design in a crescent design on a round wreath or I'll do it just across the bottom. I had so many flowers for this one I ended up doing it all the way around.

(Sorry, it's a little fuzzy. I used my camera phone)
I'd love to see some of your wreaths! Why don't you link up your pics and toots?

(Sorry, it's a little fuzzy. I used my camera phone)
I'd love to see some of your wreaths! Why don't you link up your pics and toots?
Link Up your wreath designs for the fall! Pics & Toot's welcome!
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Thank you so much for featuring Crafts 'n Coffee and our Wreath Roundup! Sharon
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! I LOVE wreaths.
ReplyDeleteLovely,thanks for stumbling by :)
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love the book page wreath!
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Jamie @ www.mamamommymom.com
Lovely wreaths!!
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Those are beautiful wreaths.
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I love that first one. It's so classic.
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