Yarn Wreaths

Unfortunately, I have not been crafting regularly. And I miss it! December had me focused on getting everything bought & wrapped and finishing up my math class, and then Christmas came, followed by our vacation. Now I'm back in school taking college algebra and anatomy & physiology I. It's a tough semester. Hopefully I can find some time to craft, and soon. In the mean time, I'm going to share a few wreaths I managed to sqeeze in back in November & December.

You might recognize the rainbow wreath at the top of this post. It's not new, but since I posted it, it's been pinned quite a bit on Pinterest, and I've read a lot of  comments mentioning making it for other holidays, etc. So I decided to copy myself. This gold one above I made for Thanksgiving.

Then in December, I joined at Christmas Swap hosted by Crystal at Little Bit Funky. I wanted to send something handmade to my partner, so I decided to make another wreath. I started again with the rainbow wreath as inspiration, but ended up not copying it 100%. 

She decorates with traditional Christmas colors, which I somewhat do as well (I really loves blues & bright colors though), but it was kind of hard for me to work with these colors. The red glittery sticks were part of a Christmas pick from Michael's.

I had purchased these little trees at the thrift, but didn't like the gold bases. So I covered them with some silver glitter.

After I shared photos of that wreath on Facebook, my sister in law mentioned she wanted one. So I got busy making another. This time I used the white Christmas wreath as inspiration. This time I added a small white pearl to the center of each flower, and added a chipboard deer glittered white. I also tied a bit of red twine around his neck. Sadly, this is the only picture I took of it!

(I apologize that it's crooked. I didn't notice when I was taking the photo!). Then I decided it was time for another one for me. But it was so close to Christmas (like, Christmas Eve), that I decided I'd go ahead and just make it more of a winter theme. So I used this pretty aqua yarn.

And I bleached a few trees and glittered their bases. And this was as far as I got. I was playing around with adding a brown glittery chipboard deer, felt flowers, snowflakes... but I couldn't decide. I thought maybe if I left it alone for awhile, it would come to me. But it still hasn't. And it hardly feels like winter most of the time here anyway. It's been in the upper 70's/low 80's quite a bit. So it seems almost silly to make a winter wreath!

Any suggestions for finishing this thing? Or should I just put it away until next year and worry about it then?

Linked to: I'm Crafty Party at So You Think You're Crafty, Catch as Catch Can at My Repurposed Life, Weekend Bloggy Reading at Serenity Now, Delicately Constructed Friday at delicateCONSTRUCTION, Friday Favorites at Simply Sweet Home, Inspiration Gallery at Craftberry Bush, Friday Favs at Naptime Crafters, Weekend Wrap Up Party at Tatertots & Jello, Sundae Scoop at I Heart Naptime, Creative Bloggers Party & Hop at Homemaker on a Dime

Art Party Wreath

I enjoyed making the wreath for the rainbow party so much, I knew I wanted to make one for Layla's art party as well. The rainbow wreath would have worked fine, but I wanted something different. And this one was FREE!


I started with coffee filters & a leftover frisbee. I have a bad habit of breaking the pot to my coffee maker on our cast iron sink. And when I go to replace it, they don't have replacement pots OR, the pot is as expensive as the coffee maker. So this last time, I got a 12 cup instead of a 4 cup. Since I had these small filters leftover, I used them.


I folded them in half, and then in half again. Then I used hot glue and attached them somewhat standing up.


Of course, a few inches from the end, I ran out of small filters. I didn't see the point in buying another pack of filters in a size I can't use, so I improvised with my larger filters. Which is why that spot on the top is a little wonky.


When it was finished, I watered down some acrylic paint and Layla & I splattered it on. No pictures of this as it was getting dark outside & kind of messy!

Here's that darn wonky spot again. I was originally going to leave it plain, until that spot happened. Then I thought I could hang it from a wide ribbon to hide it. But then I had another idea.

I added a tray of watercolor paint, some paint chips & a paintbrush.

I think it turned out pretty good! Hopefully I can get the rest of this party together quickly. Less than a week to go!

Linked to: Think Pink Saturdays at Flamingo Toes, Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table & Dreaming, Sundae Scoop at I ♥ Naptime, Made by Little Hands at delicateCONSTRUCTION, Projects in Progress at Ma Nouvelle Mode, Get Your Craft On at Today's Creative Blog, Show Me What Ya Got at Not Just a Housewife, Too Cute Tuesday at Funky Polkadot Giraffe, Talent Tuesday at Vintage Wanna Bee, Market Yourself Monday at Sumo's Sweet Stuff, What's Up Wednesday at Sew Woodsy, Idea Sharin Wednesday at Women Who Do It All, Show & Tell at Blue Cricket Design, Inspired By You Wednesday at Eisy Morgan, Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts, Link Party #49 at Tea Rose Home

Rainbow Wreath

Things are slowly coming along for the rainbow party. I managed to get the wreath done, now I'm getting ready to work on her t-shirt. Lot's to do still! But I want to go ahead & share the wreath. I started with a $1 wreath form from the Dollar Tree, some batting & tacky glue.

I cut strips out of the batting (doesn't need to be perfect) and wrapped it all around the wreath.

This is what you will end up with.

I used this super soft baby yarn. It has 86 yards & was less than $3. I knew this would cover it & I wasn't looking to spend much on this.

After wrapping the entire wreath in yarn, you have this. I love how soft & fluffy it looks, almost like a cloud!

And here is the end result!

I don't have any photos of making the flowers, I was kind of playing with them as I went. At the time I wasn't 100% positive what I wanted to do. But the flowers are easy. Just cut a spiral in the felt & roll it up. I used a little hot glue to secure them together.

I haven't decided if I am going to make another bunting for this party (I made one for all three parties last year), so I wanted to add one to the wreath. It's just triangles of felt, glued together.

I strung them on a piece of baker's twine.

I think it turned out pretty cute! I might hang it in their bedroom when the party is over, not sure yet. Oh, and please check out my current giveaway, your choice of bow from Hailey's Bows. There is only one entry so far, so your chances are good!

Linked to:

Hookin Up With HoH at House of Hepworths

Too Cute Tuesday at Funky Polkadot Giraffe

Catch-as-Catch-Can at My Repurposed Life

Weekend Bloggy Reading at Serenity Now

Frugal Friday at The Shabby Nest

I'm Crafty at So You Think You're Crafty

Show & Share Day at Just a Girl

Weekend Wrap Up Party at Tatertots & Jello

Strut Your Stuff at Saturday Mornings

Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table & Dreaming

Sundae Scoop at I ♥ Naptime

Tute Yourself Tuesday at Little Eme

Get Your Craft On at Today's Creative Blog

Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts

Idea Sharin Wednesday at Women Who Do It All

Whats Up Wesnesday at Sew Woodsy

Show & Tell at Blue Cricket Designs

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Talent Tuesday at Vintage Wanna Bee

Looks What I Made at Creations by Kara

Halloween Wreath

I can't believe how long it's been since I shared a project! I started this wreath back in the beginning of summer. But of course, I procrastinate, and never finished it! I managed to get part of the white wrapped. I had planned on making it summery, but since it never got finished, I decided to try again for Halloween.


This is the first wreath I think I've ever made, and the first time making felt flowers. But I think it turned out really cute!

I also added a little bit of orange yarn on the other side.

Still trying to decide if it needs anything else? What do you think?

ALSO! Would you like the chance to win a set of crayons from my Etsy Shop? If so, head on over to Making Lemonade for a giveaway!

Linked to:

The Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table & Dreaming, Sundae Scoop at I ♥ Naptime, Show & Share Day at Just a Girl, Halloween Spooktacular at Making Lemonade, Get Your Craft On at Today's Creative Blog, Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts, Link Party #28 at Tea Rose Home, Look What I Made at Creations by Kara, Hookin Up with HOH at House of Hepworths, Transformation Thursday at the Shabby Chic Cottage, Get Your Craft On Thursday at Life as Lori, Fall Frenzy at Craftaholics Anonymous