Sunday, September 29, 2013

Halloween Wreath

This has been quite the crafting weekend for me.  I made three cards and this wreath.  The wreath was inspired by Angie from My Chic 'n Scratch.  She made a great YouTube video demonstrating the whole process of creating it.  I didn't have the Stampin' Up paper Angie used so I  improvised.  I've been trying to use up a Halloween stack from K & Company / Tim Coffey for years.  It's getting low but not used up yet.  I think it may be time to donate it to a school!

I started with a 12" styrofoam wreath from Michaels.  I then selected several coordinating patterns from the Halloween stack.  You can use any size wreath - just adjust the paper requirements accordingly.  Cut the paper into 12" x 1/2" strips.  Curl them using the edge of your scissors or bone folder and attach them to the wreath using straight pins.  It will take about six 12" x 12" sheets of paper to fill the 12" wreath.  (I left the back side empty.)   Use your ribbon of choice to either tie a bow on the wreath or as a hanger above the wreath as Angie did.  I suspended a decoration in the center using black hemp.  I think it came out cute.  I'm thinking about making a larger wreath for Christmas using Graphic 45 papers.

Angie estimated that it would take two full hours to complete the wreath.  It took me over four!  I wasn't really surprised by this fact as I'm generally slower than the average bear when it comes to crafting.  Do you like it?

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  1. Jodi, I love this wreath. the papers you used are so pretty in color and yet still have the Halloween flair to them. I think I may have to CASE this one. wonderful job.

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    1. Hi Donna, I'm so glad you like the wreath. CASE away! I also wanted to thank you for the suggestion - check out my new blog mascot above and to the left.

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  3. Jody this is just adorable, wow it must of taken you a while to put the wreath together.

    Hugs Diane

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  4. Wow this is really cute! Think I might have to try my hand at making one. How long did it take you?

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    1. Hi Shari, I'm glad you like it. It took me about 4 hours to make - but I'm very slow. Once you get in the groove of pinning your paper curls, it goes pretty fast. I'd guess it should take around 3 hours. Send me a link if you make one. I'd love to see it.

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