Hi, Everybody! I hope that you all had a great weekend and that the weather is just as beautiful where you are as it’s been here in New Jersey! It feels more like the beginning of summer, not spring here! I’m loving it! I realized that Easter is just three short weeks away… time to get started on some Easter decorations! I’m so excited to share my Easter Ruffle Wreath with you today, and teach you how you can make your own!
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EASTER RUFFLE WREATH
TUTORIAL
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For this project, you will need a wreath form (I didn’t have one on hand, so I cut one out of a piece of cardboard!), some burlap and two other different colored fabrics (about 1/4 yard of each), a little nest, three faux eggs and some ribbon! And don’t forget your glue gun, of course! First, prepare your fabric strips. You will need three different kinds of fabric, you can pick whatever kinds and colors you like. Cut them into 2 x 8 inch strips. Begin making your ruffles by taking a strip of fabric, folding it over and creating layers and bunching them together in the center. Glue each ruffle down onto your wreath form using your glue gun. Continue making ruffles and attaching them to the form, overlapping them slightly, as the picture shows, and cover the whole wreath with the ruffles. Now, use hot glue to stick the eggs inside the nest, then using hot glue again, attach the nest onto the wreath. Now pick some ribbon that complements your wreath and use it to make a bow and to hang your wreath up! Here are some more pictures of the wreath…
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I hope you are inspired to make your own wreath, and customize it to fit your taste! I love the neutral colors I used, and they fit perfectly into our living room! And the best part was… I already had all my supplies and didn’t have to go out to buy anything! The fabric was all scraps I found in my craft room and I already had the ribbon, eggs and little nest!
Have a great week, Everyone!
Happy Crafting!
I found you via Mrs Happy Homemaker. Your recipes are divine! I’m your newest follower. (Keep up the yummy work!)
Love this…the neutrals are fabulous…thanks for sharing it…I saw you over at Skip to My Lou.
Megan from Chaos Served Daily
This is so cute! I love that you used cardboard for the wreath. I’ll need to try that. I just became your newest follower and I would love for you to link it up to my link party this Wednesday at http://weliketolearnaswego.blogspot.com/.
I love this. I even have all of the supplies on hand. I may have to give it a try. Definitely pinning it for future reference.
love this wreath! Thanks for stopping by my blog!!!
It looks so cute! I love how it turned out.
How beautiful, and fabulous that you made it with items on hand!
Maria that is so beautiful and I love the fresh clean look of it much like Spring! Thank you for stopping by my blog! I hope you follow me, I am following you! Looking forward to seeing all your creations! Happy Spring!
I’m a Jersey girl too! Isn’t the weather amazing? Your wreath is too! It’s so sweet! I adore ruffle wreaths! Would you link up to my party??
http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2012/03/features-and-latest-and-greatest-24.html
Okay….This is sooo cute! Thanks for the great instructions! I think I am definitely going to try this one!
Love this wreath! I had to pin it.
I would love it if you added your wreath to my Easter Inspiration Party!
http://crafty-kate.blogspot.com/2012/03/easter-inspiration-party.html
Thanks for the inspiration!
Kate
Very nice – something I just might have to give a try. Thanks for sharing!
Hugs –
Carol @arewethereyet
This is awesome and unique and fun and fantastic! LOVE the ruffles.
And I would LOVE it if you’d stop over and share this at Feature Friday
FREE-FOR-ALL, which just went live!
Can’t wait to see you there!
http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/03/feature-friday-free-for-all-12.html
P.S. New follower! Great blog! : )
~Abbie
Ahhh- I love this!! I am going to make one- I had been looking for a wreath that was cute and didn’t take a ton of time. This one is adorable. I also think it is a great idea to use the cardboard. The space between my door and screen door is pretty shallow so I that will work perfectly for me!
Thanks for the inspiration! I am your newest follower!
Zoe
Thanks for the sweet comment you left on my blog! I LOVE this wreath…anything with ruffles makes me happy! It is adorable!!
Sally
loveofhomes.blogspot.com
Thanks for sharing how you made this darling wreath with us, Maria! You are right, it could be customized for so many different types of occasions. I saw your post over at “Dear Lillie” Easter party. I “like” your entry.
Your wreath is just beautiful! I really love the colors too. ~ Jamie
This is beautiful!!! And love the color scheme!
How lovely! Thank you for the inspiration!
Many Blessings,
Melissa
Card board is GENIUS! I haven’t heard of that before but what an AMAZING idea for a form!
Bellissima!!! Molto elegante. Complimenti!!!
Iaia