Hello! I know I promised to reveal my wreath yesterday, but sometimes real life trumps blogging. In this case, “real life” meant going to our bi-annual Library sale and picking up a bag full of books for $5 and correcting Chemistry tests.
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Fall Leaves Wreath
This has been the easiest wreath I’ve made yet. If you have been reading this blog for awhile, you will know that wreaths are usually time consuming (Moss Wreath) for me, and sometimes even fail.
Well, I had seen Nest of Posies’ Fall Felt Leaf Wreath and instantly fell in love!! I thought about varying the wreath slightly, but I just love everything about it! The bright colors, the shape of the leaves. I had to have one of my own. Here is a picture of hers:
I actually went out and bought the materials. The wreath base was on sale for $2 at Hobby Lobby!! Felt is pretty cheap and the yarn I found in the clearance section for $3! The yarn is so soft – I need to make something special with the leftovers!
First
I kept the plastic on this wreath, then started wrapping the brown yard around the wreath and secured with scotch tape. I only wrapped half of the wreath.
Second
I used a template I found online at Enchanted Learning (it’s what Nest of Posies refers to) and traced the leaves onto the felt and cut them out. This is what took the most time. I arranged them around on the wreath to make sure I like the colors I chose and to make sure I had cut enough. 12 did the trick:
Third
I took 4 strands of colorful thread and sewed the stitches on the leaves. I love how colorful this looks!!
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So cute! I love it!
–Katie
This is the cutest wreath. This is such a creative post. I would love it if you would share this post at our WIW linky party. Hope you can join us.
Paula
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Thanks Paula – I will! Glad you visited and commented.
Great project Betsy! Hope you’re doing well!
I am Hilani – thanks so much!
Cute, I love the leaves! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
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Fabulous!! I found your blog from the DIY Dreamer BlogLovin Blog Hop! So jealous!! Loving your blog!! Im your newest follower on BlogLovin!! Feel free to follow back!! Have a great weekend!
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Thanks so much Tami! I’m so glad you found my blog and commented. Thanks for following! I will definitely check out your blog.
LOVE the wreath Betsy! I so need to make one!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
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Thanks Christine!
Love the bright colors! Thanks for sharing at I Made It! Monday. Can’t wait to see what you link up this week.
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Thanks Amanda!! I’m glad you stopped by.
So cute! I love your color choices. Found you through DIY Show Off link party. xoxo
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I’m so glad you found my blog April!! Thanks for comment.
your wreath turned out awesome! it looks great.
it’s was a fun project for me to do while watching tv, one night. thanks for the link back!
HAPPY OCTOBER!
kellie
Thanks so much for the inspiration for this wreath and for letting me copy it.
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