Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Festive Feather Wreath!

Thank you for all your comments about the new blog.  I have to admit that it’s taking some time to get used to!  Does that mean I had my old design for too long?  Nah…

So today I got started on some fall/Thanksgiving decorating.  My friend Beth made this wreath a couple of weeks ago, and I knew I had to make one too!  Copying is a form of flattery, right?  Right, 799?

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She was kind enough to give you a tutorial, and I was dumb enough to forget.  Well, I was actually dumb enough to think I had already taken pictures of it.  Nope. IMG_8169-1

Just for you, I went back and “pretended” a tutorial.  I don’t know that this wreath is the best, but it was definitely the cheapest.  I didn’t even take the plastic wrapping off.  That way-no mess.

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I purchased a few of the “skinny” boas in ivory.  It was buy one, get one 1/2 off, so I spent about $20.00 total.  More than I would have liked, but I’m in love with the wreath.IMG_8191

Secure the ends down with a glue gun (or staple ‘cause I got tired of waiting for it to cool) and continue to wrap until you get to the end.

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Hang it in several places in your home because you can’t figure out where you want to hang it.IMG_8150

Hang it and walk away.

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36 comments:

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Very pretty! Even the ribbon you used is gorgeous!

Beth@The Stories of A to Z said...

799 says, "oh yeah Justa!" Except just a (no pun intended) little tip: When you copy said friend, it's not exactly flattery to totally show her up :). Kidding. I love the wreath, and now I'm off to copy you with some fab ribbon.

Nancy Hood said...

I have long admired these feather wreaths but had no idea it would be so easy to duplicate! Thanks!!

Jacey Autumn Photography said...

beautiful! I love it :)

Shell in your Pocket said...

Yours looks wonderful! I love it...if I did it -it would probaly look like a raccoon tail wrapped around a wreath.

It's so unique!
sandy toe

Tammy@InStitches said...

I am loving that furry baby !

Heather L. said...

I love it! What a pretty color. Great job!

susan said...

Something about feathers...! So cute and you could use so many different color boas! Endless possibilities. Love the new design!

jules said...

That is totally gorgeous, and looks so easy to make.

Jamie, the Very Worst Missionary said...

too cute!! I LOVE it!! I think I'm gonna have to try it myself...:)

michelle@somedaycrafts said...

so beautiful! I'm drooling. I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com

Georgia Girl said...

Love the wreath! I have a birdhouse just like yours...pretty cool now I feel. hehehe

Jess said...

Love it! Had I known it was that easy, I would have one hanging on every door by now!

Anonymous said...

Love the fuzzy wreath...ideas...thats what blogs are all about. Love the new look too~

Laurel @ Ducks in a Row said...

definitely making one of these for Christmas!

trish said...

Very nice!
Love how soft it looks.
:o) Trish

Michelle said...

Oh, I love it. I want to make one in red. :)

pendant lighting said...

What a great idea!

LWLH said...

Very cute, I would have never ever thought to make that! :)

Melinda said...

Very cute!!

Melinda

Sally said...

I've been copying your wreaths for a while now, so thanks for another great idea!

laura @ so alaurable said...

Oh my goodness! I am alway saving off blog posts into a DIY (someday) file, but I am most definitely making this! I am in love.

Cathy said...

Oh,,, I love it.. I think I need one of these..

Anonymous said...

I finally took the plunge and tried one of your creative ideas. Yes, I like to pretend I am creative. Hehehe.

I did the little soap dispensers for Halloween.

Here's my version. Be nice, it was a first attempt.

http://proverbs31womanintraining.blogspot.com/2009/11/cute-gift-idea.html

http://lifewithelijah.blogspot.com/2009/11/cute-gift-idea.html

the blu moo said...

wow! how easy does that look? may have to go to Joannes and have me a little project this weekend!! Now...what color..hmmm?
New to your blog and I love it!!

Anonymous said...

cute, very cute and finally something to do with that boa stored in my closet all these years. do you thing a purple wreath will be a bit tacky?

Unknown said...

Cool! And I loooove the big fat shiny orange ribbon!

Rocio @ CasaHaus said...

Hi Chris! It's very pretty! I love your new page design!

Red Lipstick said...

I just want to hug it! (because it looks so soft, thought I'd better clarify that...) It is gorgeous!

Sandy said...

Love the new look. The feather wreath is lovely, I'm going to try it.

Maureen Stevens said...

Love the fuzzy feel! Makes it so warm!

Lori said...

I love your new look! This is so diva-ish ~ I adore it...

Andrea said...

love this wreath! going to copy it ;-)

Gretchen said...

We were on the same wave length ...I made one of these this week and LOVE it!!! I'm stealing your idea of using a big fat ribbon to hang it!

Lacie @ Creative Attempts said...

love love love! what a great twist on an old fave!!

Brittney said...

Loved your wreath so I went out and made my own!! I tracked back to your website for the tutorial!

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