We're back from our holiday out west in Edmonton to visit with the kids and grandkids. What a wonderful time we had, but now I need to get back to work. :)
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| How To Make A Winter Wreath |
A few weeks back, I saw karianne from Thistlewood Farms post about a winter wreath she made. I absolutely loved it and had to make one for myself. Isn't it gorgeous?
My husband had a couple pieces of hosing that had holes in them from our swimming pool barracuda. He's getting really good at not throwing things out...he actually asked me if I could use it for anything! Smart man. I cut one of them to size and glued it into a wreath form. If I had been thinking properly, I would have painted the form then, but I was caught up in watching the DVD of '24'. Kiefer Sutherland is mesmerizing...
I had collected a variety of sticks off shrubs on our property and started gluing them on the 'wreath'. 
I love how some of them still have the berries attached.
When I had enough twigs attached, I spray painted the whole thing white and sprinkled with silver glitter.
I added tiny mirror squares, small styrofoam balls, crystals, the letter 'B' and a silver & white bird, all products I had on hand.
And here it is hanging.
I love the white on the blue door. And it all started with a piece of busted hose.
Did you make anything for your door after the Christmas decorations came down? Do you hibernate for the winter season or jet away to exotic locations?
I'm sharing with:
That is a great wrath. I could do with one like that to replace the Christmas one I had on the garden gate. If only we weren't in the middle of a storm I might venture out and get some twigs. A project for a nicer day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. Soon you should be able to get out, the weather will be getting warmer in the next couple days. We were lucky & didn't get the freezing rain they called for...lots of snow but it's melting already. Stay safe!
DeleteDebbie :)
I love your knock off wreath. So pretty! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back ! Glad you had a good visit ! I go out if it is sunny and the temps aren't to bad I just bundle up and take Miggs for walks , play in the yard and go take photos . It is a rainy sloppy foggy day here today not going out weather for us . I don't put anything else up on my door till spring ! I do like your winter wreath though very pretty ! Have a good evening !
ReplyDeleteWell this is one of the most resourceful projects I've seen in a long time - how creative is that???
ReplyDeleteIt looks gorgeous - absolutely gorgeous ( I love all white decor - so this piece speaks to me - and it says you should mail it to me for my front door! )
XOX
Hi Debbie,
ReplyDeleteThis is incredibly beautiful! I just love it :) Your projects always amaze me and I love seeing what you create. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs and blessings,
Stephanie
Very creative and pretty! Great that you can use the things you have on hand! I don't have anything on my door right now. Nancy
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy :)
DeleteGreat idea.. love that you took tubing and repurposed it :)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I remember seeing a show where once of the islands celebrate Christmas with all white decor, and it was so pretty. I am a hibernator in winter, but always wish I could visit an island (Jamaica, or Caribbean area) at Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie! Oh yes, wouldn't that be wonderful to be in the islands? :)
DeleteYou made that look so easy to make! Love the look and it's a perfect winter wreath. Do you have a hard time spray painting in the cold weather? Maybe a tip to share that would help me. Here in Oregon it seems like spray painting gets put on hold till spring and I hate that.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful and I love you used the pipe for a base. Thanks for coming by yesterday, following you back - in fact I have been going through your blog, amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat? I'd never think of that. It's so pretty. I need to dig around in my junk more! Thanks so much for coming by- it's always fun meeting new bloggers. I'm following and will be back tomorrow for some reading. :)
ReplyDeleteOh your husband is a man after my own heart! You've trained him well! I love your wreath! It's gorgeous! I loved the tutorial on it too! Those little mirrors really make it sparkle! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove it! (I love what Karianne does, don't you?) Thanks so much for stopping in at my blog and commentin! I see that you are from my home and native land--sort of.
ReplyDeleteLove the reuse of the pool hose. We have some of that lying around. My husband will laugh when I tell him what I need it for. Great looking wreath. It is lovely.
ReplyDeleteSaw you on http://www.familyhomeandlife.com/p/grandparent-blogger-directory.html
So I guess is from one grandparent to another:)
I am your newest follower. Have a great week,
Bev
@ http://eclecticredbarn.blogspot.com
Hi Debbie! Your winter white wreath is so pretty, and I love that you made it from pool hose, of all things. I'm all for recycling, and it takes a creative imagination like yours to see the potential in things. The best part is passing it on and giving people the idea that almost everything on the planet can be reused somehow. I'm also loving your blue front door. Great color! I'm curious about your swimming pool hose-eating barracuda. (?!) Glad you had a nice vacation! Laurel
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wreath! I love the natural elements on yours and on Kariannes too!
ReplyDeletePerfect for a frosty winter wreath!
ReplyDeleteI think so too, Tanya. Thanks :)
DeleteSo pretty - and what a great place to get inspiration - KariAnne is fantastic! Great job and so clever! Take care, Laura
ReplyDeleteDebbie,
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I LOVE it! I think yours is much prettier!
blessings,
karianne