If there’s one thing you should know about me it’s that I love wreaths. I also enjoy finding new ways to make them. This week I decided to make a winter wreath but in an unconventional way. For my winter wreath I used an Elmer’sFoam Board rather than a typical styrofoam wreath form. It was super easy to make and with one foam board you can make 2-3 wreaths. Isn’t it pretty? I love the white and grey combo.
Supplies:
an Elmer’s Foam Board
Krazy Glue
felt
a glue gun
ribbon
white berry picks
an X-ACTO knife
To make the wreath form I traced a large plate then used a smaller plate in the center
Then used an X-ACTO knife to cut it out
I ended up with this wreath form…
I used a dab of Krazy Glue to glue the yarn to the board…
Put in a movie and started wrapping the yarn around the wreath form.
Once I finished wrapping I hot glued the white berry picks on
Then made some white felt flowers. I have a tutorial for these here.
When I was finished I added some ribbon and hung it on a mirror.
update: the weight of the flowers were causing it to tilt a little so I used removable mounting squares and it now stays in place nicely :)
And here’s my white and grey winter decor.
And here’s my white and grey winter decor.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you’re all having a fabulous weekend!
It looks really pretty girlie.
I love it!!! I just made a Winter wreath out of some Christmas supplies too. So nice to have some wreaths up with all the Christmas stuff gone.
–Katie
@Creatively Living
I love the gray/white yarn! It's beautiful :o)
Oh thats beautiful!! I love it and it looks so simple to make!
It turned out great!!!!
I LOVE that!! I just made my first yarn wreath and made the mistake of going big. Oh my goodness, I think I wrapped yarn for a solid 3 hours. Lesson learned. I like small yarn wreaths :)
Beautiful!! You come up with some great ideas!
Wow! Your mantle looks fantastic – and I am definitely going to check out your tutorial for those felt flowers. I love the way they look!
I love the yarn color you chose for your wreath. the winter decor has a very sophisticated look…beautiful!
It is sooo pretty! I love the colour scheme and the way it looks with all your other decor!
And I love that the foam board wreath shape totally worked {those styrofoam ones are soooo expensive} – I'll probably use that next time!
Great job!
That turned out great – very elegant
Love the grey!
Love it! Wreaths are so fun and versatile to make.. love that you used a flat wreath circle to hang on the mirror! Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
xoxo
Amie
Love it! So pretty! :)
I love the yarn you chose! It almost looks like baker's twine. Great job!
Oh.My.Word! girl, this is amazing!! I am posting it to my FB page right now. :)
It's really gorgeous! I love making wreaths but have never made a "flat" one before. I'll definitely have to try that way next. :-)
How cute is this! What a great idea with simple supplies!
Very lovely.
The yarn you used is gorgeous! Makes for a beautiful wreath!
Thanks for linking up Crystal! I LOVE seeing your stuff!!
This is absolutely lovely :)
If you get a chance, love for you to share this at my Link Party: http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/01/made-by-me-13-linky-party-and-features.html
-Q
Beautiful!!! all of it.
I would love for you to link this up to the CSI Project this week. The challenge is winter crafts and decor.
You just might WiN the giveaway too!!!
http://www.thecsiproject.com
I love this wreath!! TFS!! Stopping by from Ladybug Blessings linky party.
Here is what I shared: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-first-amp-cover.html
It's beautiful. I am looking for winter wreath inspiration, so I pinned this. Thank you so much
Love this idea! So simple, yet so elegant. Thanks for the great tutorial.
Pretty and simple I love it great job :)
Your winter wreath is so pretty! I just pinned it :) I thought it was baker's twine too before I clicked on it. I'm your newest follower and I'd love for you to stop by my blog and follow me back if you'd like.
xo,
Laurie @ Gallamore West :)
This is really pretty! I love the idea of using the foam board so that you get more bang for your buck.
I love everything it!! The gray and white is so chic and I love that you used foam core! I would LOVE it if you linked it up at my very first party: http://www.52mantels.com/2012/01/thursdays-are-your-days-inaugural-link.html
~Emily @ 52mantels.com
Lovely! I have some spare foam board right now and some leftover yarn from my January project. I could do this today during my Snow Day!
This is SO pretty! I would love for you to share this at our Link Party.
http://www.ourdiydiaries.com/2012/01/fab-not-drab.html
Jen
Super cute! I found you via Catch a Glimpse Thursday and am a new follower. I have a new meme called Thematic Thursday and this week's theme is Winter/Snow. I'd love to see this post linked up. Find Thematic Thursday here.
i love the colors and the 2-d shape of the wreath! it looks awesome!
Beautiful…so calm and classy.xo
Beautiful idea!
So pretty I love it!!
Love it!!!
Saw you on CSI. This is so elegant! I'm hosting a Winter Wonderland link party on Monday and would love it if you linked up!
-Melissa
http://www.serendipityandspice.blogspot.com
This is absolutely gorgeous! Great job!!
Stopping by from Remodelaholic's linky party.
I'd love for you to stop by and visit me!
http://www.adventuresofourfami-ly.blogspot.com
Lovely Wreath. It is gorgeous.
Greetings from Germany
Catrin
Ohhhhh, so gorgeous! I love the white/gray combo, it's just so stinkin' classy! I'd be thrilled if you'd come and share this at the Head to Head Showdown, going on right now at http://www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com ~Jen
People often wonder how to decorate "after the holidays" for the continued, Wintry season. This is great and love the final image with the other accents. Great color palette.
Love it, Crystal! I have some yarn I've been wanting to use for a wreath and have been debating about the "form" – debate solved! Thanks!
That is totally gorgeous. Seasonal, pretty, original…love it!! Would you consider sharing it here? It would make my day!
http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2012/01/shine-on-fridays-10-and-some-fabulous.html
Very cute!
Gorgeous!!!!!!! This is so beautiful!
As always – very darling my dear! I love it!! Thank you for linking up!
Amanda
everycreativeendeavor.com
So sweet and simple. Love it!
How pretty!! I featured it at my blog here: http://passionateandcreativehomemaking.blogspot.com/2012/01/seasonal-wednesdays.html
I am featuring Winter Wreaths during my Wednesday Pinterest link party today…and I chose yours as one of them. Stop by if you want and check it out :)
So pretty! I will definitely be adding this to my collection :)
I made this flat wreath out of card board cake rounds! The 14″ and then the cut out center makes another wreath! Thank you so much for this great idea for all the extra yarn I have!