Thanks to all of the inspiration from you ladies out there in blogland I tackled yet one more wreath. This time I followed theJones Design Company
tutorial on what they call the Nonna Wreath.
tutorial on what they call the Nonna Wreath.
The reason I am calling this The Shabby Chic Wreath is because I used some old Shabby Chic sheets (oh man that is a tongue twister and sounds like you have a lisp!) that had so much use they were already tearing on their own. So I grabbed my little girl and we kept tearing.
And tearing into lots of strips. Then following the tutorial we wrapped the styrofoam wreath with the strips and spots of glue here and there until it was completed covered. And then we started to layer the strips on top of the wreath and this is where we used lots and lots of glue. I am adding that part into this tutorial!And
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it was almost complete. I grabbed some ticking I had in a drawer and made a big old bow and glued it to the bottom and cut a strip to hang it from the top. 
I have to admit that it sat next to the tree for a few days because I didn't think that I liked it much. But once I got the bowage going and hung it in the perfect spot - well gosh. . . I kinda liked it.
And now I like it alot!
I am linking to the parties on my sidebar.
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it's beautiful- so fluffy and full!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love that it's white, not predictable green and red. I may have to go pull out some old sheets!
ReplyDeleteI love your Shabby chic tree, so beautiful:))
ReplyDeleteHugs, Biljana
I love your Shabby chic tree, so beautiful:))
ReplyDeleteHugs, Biljana
yOU ARE wreathin' it up! So fun!
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKathy
I kinda....LOVE it! Studio 5 should have you on for a week of wreaths and you could do a wreath a day. You tell Darin I said that (cause that guy loves me.)
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mandi
Oh how fun. It's wonderful. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThat wreath is very sweet and adorable. I like it!
ReplyDeleteOh i'm so happy to made it, it's on my list to make as well. Now you've given me the push to give it a try!
ReplyDeletexo,
LuLu
Chic & Shabby & Wonderful Wreath! Love it- Love the name too...the Nonna! Hugs- Diana
ReplyDeleteOk, first of all you are so cute! I loved your singing and tongue twister! :) That wreath is so pretty and shabby, perfect! I love the bow! I think that these are so pretty and I will attempt to copy you at some point! :) I am loving all your little flag banners too, very cute!
ReplyDeleteFabulous wreath! I wish I was that crafy!
ReplyDeleteI like the wreath, too, Melanie. Sometimes, it takes a little time for things to "grow" on us. And, hopefully, that happens before we decide to scrap the project we've worked so hard on! LOL
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
How fun, Melanie! It's a nice twist to the traditonal wreath. I think the big fluffy bow is the perfect touch. It's fun to try something different. Hope you're enjoying your weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove it! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking!
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Love your wreath. I love using strips of old white pillow cases to make ribbons and bows. A great look.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many ideas for beautiful wreaths out there...I really like this one!
ReplyDeleteTammy :-)
JUNK WILD
What a luscious and lovely Shabby Chic Wreath! How great that your daughter could participate; I bet she loved helping you tear the strips! Now, I need to try this! Yikes, another thing on my list!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really cute wreath!
ReplyDeleteLove your shabby wreath, I need another month to make all the projects I want to try before Christmas!
ReplyDeleteTracey
Love it, so feminine looking, and how cool that it's "re-cycled" material! Thanks so much for linking to the party!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Debra
beautiful!
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barbara jean
Wow, that looks amazing! Thanks for sharing, I'm so gonna have to use this one!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas,
Ellen
This is so beautiful & shabby, Melanie. I love it. Thanks so much for linking to air your laundry Friday!
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Jami
I bet I could do this one and I never throw anything away, so I have a stash of sheets ready, most often used for drop cloths. It turned out so cute. And hey, we are almost neighbors. Ya, I'm a little to your north but, Howdy and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I have never seen a wreath made of sheets...love it. Thanks for sharing this at my party and I hope you have a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteSherry
this is gorgeous! just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI found you from Sumo's blog, Id love to have you stop by and check out my project! http://xsurvivingmotherhoodx.blogspot.com/2011/03/i-made-it-kindle-kozy.html
So pretty!
ReplyDeleteamber @ barbwired
LOVE this! I saw your cute trees! I think I'm going to need to make me some! I'm your newest follower and I would love it if you followed back if you like what you see!
ReplyDeleteLove this and would love to feature it next week on Thrifty Thursday! :)
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