Rustic Glam Christmas Wreath
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This little Christmas wreath has some awesome rustic and glam vibes going on! I love how the silver and glitter contrasts with the hemp and grape vines. It was super easy and amazingly inexpensive to put together.
This is my first Christmas craft that I want to share with you, and I
have to admit that it is a bit random in how it came together. It all started
when I was wandering through the clearance section of Michaels back in
September, I think it was. I first found these letters for $.50. What a great
deal, I thought. Then I found these stars. There wasn’t a price tag on them,
but when I did a price check on them, I found out that they were $.25…what! So
I grabbed all they had. Then my sister mentioned that she had some grape vine
wreaths that I could have that she and her kids had made on a field trip to a
farm, so I accepted them graciously…without a clue what to do with them.
Then comes the super crazy part. At a local church’s fall festival they
had a guess how many is in the jar contest. My sister told me, “Oh, you’re good
at that, why don’t you try to win?” I was going to enter anyway, but that put
the pressure on…and I was pretty sure she jinxed me by saying such a thing. But
amazingly, I won…a $20 gift card to Walmart. So I bought craft supplies that I
wouldn’t normally have sprung for because I try to keep my crafting budget to a
minimum, but I’ve been dying to try: Krylon’s Looking Glass Paint, Krylon’s
Glitter Blast Paint, and Mod Podge. So you should be on the lookout for some
crafts using them in the next little while. Anyway, so the Glitter Blast I used
on this project was free-to-me, too.
In addition, I use ribbon (about $1 worth), and craft paint that I already
had on hand.
Yep. Some of you are probably totaling this up in your heads. $2.75 for
a Christmas wreath. Promise. This is the
lesson for today: if you don’t have a big budget for crafting, always shop off
season in the clearance sections, accept random craft items from family
members, and always listen to the promptings of your little sister to enter
contests J
Anyway, if you’re interested in how this came together, here it goes:
I painted the wood letters with craft paint. Note that in my
experience, the metallic craft paint takes about twice as many layers as the
regular paint to get the coverage and sheen that I desire.
I painted the star with the Glitter Blast.
I had some problems with the paint continuing to spray even when I wasn’t pushing on the nozzle. It kept spluttering. I probably spent about 10 minutes trying to get the can to stop spraying. I have read online here that this is a fairly common problem. It made it difficult to get an even coat. However, I really love the look and I hope that Krylon gets everything figured out. I don't have pictures of the painting process because I was fighting the nozzle and had glitter spray all over my hands.
I had some problems with the paint continuing to spray even when I wasn’t pushing on the nozzle. It kept spluttering. I probably spent about 10 minutes trying to get the can to stop spraying. I have read online here that this is a fairly common problem. It made it difficult to get an even coat. However, I really love the look and I hope that Krylon gets everything figured out. I don't have pictures of the painting process because I was fighting the nozzle and had glitter spray all over my hands.
I used the hemp string that was originally what the star was hanging on
at the store to hang the star onto the wreath. Then I created the bow by first creating an accordion with most of the ribbon:
I fastened the star to the grapevine wreath with the piece of hemp it was sold on and then added the ribbon to the wreath. Can I just say that I am proud of my niece (who just turned 9!) that made this awesome wreath? Thanks, sweetie, for sharing your craftiness!
And then wrapping the remaining ribbon around the center and tying it into an overhand knot.
I fastened the star to the grapevine wreath with the piece of hemp it was sold on and then added the ribbon to the wreath. Can I just say that I am proud of my niece (who just turned 9!) that made this awesome wreath? Thanks, sweetie, for sharing your craftiness!
Then we were ready to attach the letters. I took some narrow ribbon and glued the letters to it. I would suggest that you use masking or painters tape to attach the letters at first (which is what I did) to make sure you like the spacing and orientation. I tried a horizontal orientation to the word "joy" but didn't like it. Then use your glue of choice to permanently attach it.
And there you have it...my first Christmas project of the season!!
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I also linked to the Countdown to Winter Party @ Sand and Sisal! Check it out for more Christmas Ideas!
I also linked to the Countdown to Winter Party @ Sand and Sisal! Check it out for more Christmas Ideas!
24 comments
Such beautiful Christmas decoration!
ReplyDeleteOh my! That is beautiful! I loved that you got the letters, wreaths and stars for such a deal. (My blog is mostly about reusing craft items) Also loved the quick bow tutorial as I kind of stink at making them! Thanks for sharing your great project at the Crafty Cornucopia Paint Challenge!
ReplyDeleteLove the rustic with the glam! Turned out beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCute idea, I like the combo of rustic and shiny stars-have been making my own grapevine wreaths this week-gotta love nature crafts cause they're free!
ReplyDeleteCute rustic glam wreath!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Tam
That is so pretty, you are so creative! I'm hosting a craft party and would love for you to submit it! :)
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Marti
Oh that is very nice. I'm loving the rustic look at the moment
ReplyDeleteRustic and Glam!! Just my style! I LOVE your wreath! :) It is perfect. I am stopping by via the ForRent.com party! I am glad you linked up!!
ReplyDeleteJaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy
Jaime, thanks for letting me know about the party!
Deleteso pretty! I love the rustic look. Totally my style. This reminds me, I need to pull out my wreath too
ReplyDeleteStacey, don't get the wrong idea. The Christmas stuff is still in the attic. Since we were out of town all week long last week, Christmas decorating will be all this weekend. I just made some new stuff to decorate with!
DeleteLove the rustic look! Would love if you'd join our Countdown to Christmas link party starting at midnight! Hope to see you there! Have a great week! :)
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So creative; looks pretty on your door!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! I'd love it if you stopped by my blog and shared this on my linky party!
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I'm here from today's Naptime review hop and had to comment because this is way too cool to pass up. I'm pinning it, too, on my "Things I want to do!" board. Love this! You also made me curious: does the looking glass paint make a mirror effect?
ReplyDeleteJulie, I am still experimenting with the looking glass paint, but yes, it creates a mirror effect, but it is my understanding that it is only truly mirror like if you spray it on the "wrong" side of the glass--like the inside of a glass container, which is what I'm planning to do in a post very soon! It is possible to create a mercury glass effect with it too with very little effort.
DeleteI am featuring you again tomorrow! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteKim
Awesome! Thanks Kim. Have a great day.
DeleteReally, really cute! First time visiting and I have to just say that your profile makes me tired...I have one 16 month old and I feel overwhelmed sometimes. 3 kids under 4 - I think you might be my new hero!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It looks really awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity! Thank you for linking this up to our 12 Days of Christmas {Goodies} link-up!
ReplyDeleteCute!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Would be so great here for a Texas Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAnother great wreath! You use a lot of great ideas to create this project. Thanks for linking up at The CSI Project this week!
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