I’ve been loving all the new and creative wreaths that are showing up in home decor, magazines and of course Pinterest. That being said…I have to admit I’m not a big fan of seasonal decorating. Not that I don’t love it when it’s done but it’s exhausting. The unpacking, placing, fussing, moving and dusting only to have to start the process over again in what perhaps a month. And don’t even get me started on storage of said items!!
I decided that a decorative wreath could be just that…decorative…without being seasonal if done right.
I love the look of burlap… It’s neutral yet interesting with the texture. A great base. I did a search on YouTube to find out how to create my base.
This was an excellent video.
So I purchased this wreath base…
and this roll of burlap and set to work.
The video was perfect and helped me create the basic burlap wreath.
Now came the fun part. Figuring out all the elements I wanted to include. Off to Michael’s!
The monogram was from the dollar section and sort of set the tone. Knowing it would end up somewhere in our livingroom, I wanted to find colors that would blend nicely.
After adding the items I purchased, I decided to include several of my paper flowers. I loved how they made sense with script the monogram and tied the elements together quite nicely.
I simply love how it turned out! It’s a little more feminine than I had intended but it has the vintage feel that flows throughout our livingroom.
I love having access to a creative communities both in real life and online. Elements and ideas from the multitude of wreaths inspired my own unique creation.
How do you use online creative communities such as blogs, forums and Pinterest?
- Step by step direction to create the exact item you fell in love with?
- Inspiration?
- Something to get you started?
- A resource?
- ??
Kathy bought a wreath and roll of burlap, then created a burlap wreath for autumn for her front door last year. She made hers based on one she saw on Pinterest. Kathy has a tendency to make things exactly the same as one she saw on Pinterest. I’m more an inspiration person. Something will spark an idea I have and I run with it. I don’t like to copy anything, but always try to put my own twist on things. I also have a tendency to look at something I’ve been given and come up with an idea. Sometimes it takes me YEARS for the idea to come together, but when it does, it’s always something of my own design, not someone else’s.
I like your wreath, and think you will be able to use it for years to come. And including your paper flowers was the perfect touch.
Your wreath came out really nice, and I agree that it can be enjoyed all year long. It looks very balanced–which is often what I struggle with–and so unified with the addition of your paper flowers.
I use you tube to learn new techniques and sometimes to get reviews on how products work. Pinterest is fun to browse, but in terms of projects, I mostly use inspiration from real flowers to recreate them in beads. As for blogs? I enjoy see how creative people are and being part of a friendly community.
I can see why you are pleased with your wreath Halle.
It turned out great!
Burlap certainly is popular isn’t it.
I only peek at Pinterest every now and again.
I seem to run out of time and spend so much time in this chair as it is ;-)
oxo
Wow Halle, that wreath is GORGEOUS! I love the flowers you chose, and the big letter ‘G’ too! yes, I absolutely use Pinterest for inspiration, more like Elizabeth mentioned, using what I have on hand. It has more than once helped me figure out what kind of greeting card to make…especially at the last minute!! lol…wonderful post!