Every year I have such a hard time waiting past January 1st to go nuts and begin making tons of stuff for Valentine's Day. I don't think I am alone in this as I am seeing soooo many cute projects out there right now!
I have a wreath on every door, and the backs of many doors, the door to the pantry, and garage, and now I find myself layering wreaths with mirrors etc..How can you not love super easy and beautiful projects that don't take much time or supplies to make? That was definitely the case with my latest project. This one was so fun to make and super easy, you ready?
Here is what I used:
1 yard of chevron pattern cotton fabric
1/8 yard of contrasting fabric for the hanger
4 pieces of hot pink felt
Glittered pastel hearts (Dollar Store)
Pool noodle (Dollar Store from summertime)
Scissors, tape, hot glue, iron
Directions:
I began with my strip of contrasting fabric, folding a small section on each side in and pressing well for a smooth edge. I set this piece aside while I worked on the chevron fabric. Cutting the fabric in 4" wide strips, and using the entire yard gave me plenty of fabric to cover my wreath base perfectly. If you have a pool noodle to use as your base, simply connect the ends with strong tape. They make a great wreath base. If not, any wreath base will work great, especially if the edges are smooth to give the fabric a nice smooth finish.
I glued one end of a strip down, and overlapping slightly, wrapped each strip around the base, gluing into place as I went. Working my way around the entire base until I was done, and out of fabric too.
Next I folded each piece of felt lengthwise and cut two large circles out of each piece.
I folded them in half, and ran a thin line of hot glue along the edge as in the picture about, then pinched each piece together to hold.
I repeated this step again so each piece would be folded twice, and when I opened them up each made a pretty, soft rose by twisting the center and gluing the "petals" here and there to get them to hold and look pretty. Flipping down the outside edge gave each flower a full bloom look. They were really cute!
I glued the pink sparkly hearts together in a few groups like this...
And along with a group of felt roses on each side, attached them with glue around the wreath. Tying the hanger around the top in a knot and trimming the excess fabric next, and I was done. Now I just needed to find room for my new wreath!
I am really loving the combination of the bold black and white chevron behind the soft flowers and hearts. I think the project may have cost about $8 total, not too shabby :)
Thank you so much for crafting and creating with me today!! I cannot wait to share the amazing projects that have been linked up this week at the Pretty Things Link Party. It opens every Monday night at 5pm PST, save the date and join the party!!!
xoxo, Tanya
Weekly Link Parties & Buttons where you can find me posting projects:
Friday
MyRomantic Home, Whipperberry, Redoux Interiors, Thirty Handmade Days,French Country Cottage, Simply Designing, Tatertots & Jello,Chic On A Shoestring, Shabby Nest, At The Picket Fence, Serenity Now, Blissful & Domestic, Simple Home Life, See Vanessa Craft (Button below), Faith Trust and Pixie Dust (Button below), Create Craft Love, Liz Marie Blog (button below), Design, Dining & Diapers, The Humble Brag Link Party , Jennifer Rizzo, Tidy Mom, 504 Main
Fingerprints On The Fridge
Saturday
It's Overflowing
Funky Junk Interiors, Positively Splendid, I Heart Naptime, Family Ever After, Too Much Time, Be Different Act Normal, Six Sisters Stuff, Natasha In Oz, Power Of Pinterest Party, Classy Clutter, eqa
It's Overflowing
Funky Junk Interiors, Positively Splendid, I Heart Naptime, Family Ever After, Too Much Time, Be Different Act Normal, Six Sisters Stuff, Natasha In Oz, Power Of Pinterest Party, Classy Clutter, eqa
Sunday
Just Us Four, Nifty Thrifty Things, Flamingo Toes (button below)
Cherished Treasures, Polkadot Pretties, Under The Table And Dreaming (button below)
Monday
Between Naps On The Porch, Craft O Maniac, The Southern Institute, Keeping It Simple,
Skip To My Lou, Brassy Apple, C.R.A.F.T, Get Outta My Head Please, Alderberry Hill (button below), My Favorite Finds,Just Dawnelle, Mad In Crafts, The Farmhouse Porch, The Girl Creative, Sumos Sweet Stuff, Reasons To Skip The Housework
Tuesday
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia,Sugar Bee Crafts, A Diamond In The Stuff, Home Stories A to Z, Reasons To Skip Housework, Domestically Speaking, How To Nest For Less, Ladybug Blessings, Cherished Bliss, The DIY Dreamer, The Winthrop Chronicles (button below), Cozy Little House, Homework (button below), Today's Creative Blog, House On The Way, The Inspired Room, TheNY Melrose Family, Shanty 2 Chic, Thistlewood Farms
Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style, Someday Crafts, Ginger Snap Crafts, Clean & Scentsible, Uncommon Designs, Southern Lovely, Lil' Luna (button below)Practically Functional, Vintage Gwen, I Gotta Create, Tales Of A Trophy Wife, Pincushion Creations, http://simplykierste.com/, http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2013/01/wow-us-wednesdays-99.html, Sew Much Ado
Thursday
Delightful Order,The Shabby Creek Cottage Somewhat Simple
Embracing Change, House Of Hepworths, 52 Mantels, Not Just A Housewife, Beyond The Picket Fence, AKA Design, Crafty Scrappy Happy,Christina's Adventures, The 36th Avenue, Two Yellow Birds Decor, One Artsy Mama, Saving 4 Six ,http://www.chocolatechocolateandmore.com/, A Glimpse Inside
