29.10.14

Just Call Me Martha

I decided to make my house a little more homey and took on the task of making a homemade wreath.  I got the idea from Pinterest and it didn't turn out all that bad if I say so myself.  


You'll need a small wire wreath skeleton, 6 fake hydrangeas (2 colors, 3 in each colors) green wire, scissors, wire cutters, ribbon, and glue gun/glue.


You can also use the leaves from the fake flowers to fill in the holes between the flowers.  They're pretty easy to pull off by hand


You'll want to cut the flowers with the stem about right here on the flower, below the base.


Wrap the flowers with wire to the wreath skeleton - alternate colors.


After wrapping all of the flowers and leaves around, find an opening section where you want your ribbon. Cut the ribbon long enough for you to tie in a bow and hang (you can always trim the edges if there is too much later).  Wrap around the skeleton and hot glue.together like so.



Hang a 3M hang and tie around.



Voila!


47 comments:

  1. That looks awesome!! Love the flowers your chose and the thick ribbon to hang it with!

    Paige
    tomatoesforcucumbers.com

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  2. You are really skilled, I like the result!
    xx from Germany/Bavaria, Rena

    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  3. Girl I looooove DIY's! I'm a sucker for those!

    www.jerseygirltexanheart.com

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  4. This wreath is super cute! I am impressed you pulled it off. My pinterest projects never turn out like they should.
    The Doctor Diva

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  5. Oh wow! You crafty soul-- that's beautiful! I love how those colors can transition into winter too. Great DIY, Sarah!

    Daisy | Simplicity Relished

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  6. I LOVE this! It's gorgeous. Great job! xx

    lovejoanna.com

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  7. El resultado es precioso!!!
    Un beso, Sarah

    http://cocoolook.blogspot.com.es/

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  8. Fabulous dear! great DIY project!
    kisses from Miami,
    Borka
    www.chicfashionworld.com

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  9. So beautiful! Nice work.

    Heidi D.
    www.wishesandreality.com

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  10. Wow you did a great job, love it! xoxo
    http://stylesensemoments.blogspot.com/

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  11. Wow, this looks amazing! You've done such a good job.

    TRENDGALORE
    BLOGLOVIN

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  12. I love this! You've done a really good job x x
    Jess x
    www.momentsofbeautywars.blogsot.co.uk

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  13. You did great! It looks so pretty!
    xo Erin
    www.winkandatwirl.com

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  14. I actually love making things like this, there's something really lovely about sitting down and creating something and then each time you look at it you'll always know that it's a unique piece and you put your hard work and time into it - I always seem to get a lot more creative around Christmas….. :)

    Layla xx

    www.sprinklesofstyle.co.uk

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    1. You're so right! I feel very possessive of my wreath lol. And Christmas time is perfect for crafting - snow is perfect to set the crafty mood.

      - Sarah :)

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  15. Beautiful wreath dear! x

    Erica
    www.eggcanvas.me

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  16. Beautiful! Hydrangeas are one of my favorites...job well done ;)
    Charity
    lifeafterbaseball.net

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  17. I love DIY projects! The wreath came out so cute! Love it!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

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  18. wow the wreath turned out really pretty! what a great DIY job, well done! :)

    Metallic Paws

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  19. So pretty love it! That's actually one of my favorite flowers!

    God bless,
    XO, Claire
    Http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com

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  20. so pretty!!

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  21. Seriously how cute is that!
    LOVE the wreath!
    www.adashofsophie.com

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  22. Very cute DIY!
    ♥XO♥
    Jeanne
    http://fashionmusingsdiary.com

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  23. Well look at you, craft girl! Love the finished product!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  24. Looks amazing! And that's quite the undertaking! I adore pinterest for that very reason, just makes you want to try new things and makes it so easy to learn.

    xx Hélène
    www.FashionOverReason.com

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  25. Um that turned out GREAT! I absolutely love it!

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

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  26. Oh. You gave me idea I missed this wreath making way back my secondary school days. You are talented.

    www.milallos.com

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    1. Aw, thank you! It's really not that hard - you can do it!

      - Sarah :)

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  27. That looks great! I wanted to decorate my door but the season is already half way through!'

    xo
    www.style-wire.com

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  28. Awesome DIY idea! Thank you for sharing!!
    xo, Jane
    http://www.fitfabfunmom.com

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  29. wow! that's seriously impressive! x
    www.vicariousLA.com

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  30. That looks so great, definitely going to have to give this DIY a go, thanks so much for the inspiration!!

    xx 365hangers

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  31. Its amazing! they're so many awesome ideas on pininterest

    http://itsjustshalay.blogspot.com/

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    1. I know, right?! Thanks for stopping by, Shalay!

      - Sarah :)

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  32. I like the wreath you made. Hydrangeas are my favourite flowers.
    xo
    Elmira
    www.wellputtogetherstylebyelmira.com

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  33. So pretty! Great DIY!

    xx,
    www.mellowyellowblog.com

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  34. Such an awesome idea! I really wish I had the patience to do something like that! Loving this! If you ever want to come to Chicago and make one haha!

    Denise
    www.fashionloveletters.com

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  35. Wow, that looks great and easy enough.
    Happy Halloween!
    xo Annie
    New England Romance

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  36. It turned out great! I just love Pinterest. I used to be famous for pinning and not actually attempting to duplicate anything I had pinned. Recently, I have started to actually put my pins to use and am having fun trying out new crafts and recipes!! Thanks for sharing this, a new one for my board :)

    Hope you have a great weekend!
    Brooke
    www.pumpsandpushups.com

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  37. That turned out looking awesome! Our door is a little bare too, so I'll have to try it out!

    http://howtomakehome.blogspot.com

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