December 1, 2012
How to Make a Natural Wreath
Crafts
A Wintery White Wreath
You will need:
Vines, Twigs from your yard
Florist Wire
Dried Leaves
A Sharpie
Flat White Spray Paint
Seed Pods
I gathered my vines and twigs and removed all the leaves.
My grandsons picked up fallen leaves and I placed them between the pages of a magazine until they were dry.
I wrapped the vines in a circle and added wire in several places to hold everything together.
After my circle was complete I used hot glue to attached the leaves. I added some artificial seed pods too.
After hot glueing everything, I spray painted the whole thing with flat white.
I used a black sharpie to draw the veins back. As you can see, I didn’t want the spray to be solid, I left some areas natural.
I used some of my Dollar Tree ribbon to hang it with. I just tied a knot on each side.
I like the contrast on the brown door.
I was inspired by Martha on the this project. I didn’t buy anything, I used what I already had for this wreath.
When you scan through your magazines, think about the supplies that you have and recreate things you love.
It’s a good thing~as Martha would say ;)
I will be joining the Copy Cat fun at Debbiedoo’s on Dec.10th~get busy with your copy cat :)
be.refreshed
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31 Comments
Archivejust lovely- like you!
PS- come visit me!
I went to your blog, but I think you mean come to your house =)
wow, so beautiful, looks prettier than the original!!
If I may be so bold Debbie, I like yours better than the original :-)
I am going to have to scrounge the neighbourhood for vines and twigs, leaves and seed pods.
Cheers, Gee
Come on over and see my Natural Christmas Mantel...
Holy ridiculous awesome gorgeous perfection! You knocked that out of the park! I want one!
Simply beautiful!
Debbie...I think the white against your wood door is very winter--ee and beautiful. The house number is also very sweet.
I like yours way better than Martha's! This is perfection. I love making something wonderful from things you already have. Good job!
You did a great job! What would we do without white spray paint?!
How resourceful and beautiful. That would be great for after the Holidays too,
Deb
You forgot to say you also need a grandson! It looks really great, Debbie!
You make me feel like a natural wreath. Sign it if you must.
Bliss
Now that is a fantastic copycat!! ;) Love how it turned out and adding the veins with the sharpie was super clever Debbie!! Love it!!
Amazing Debbie...I seriously could not tell the difference. Your so good at these challenges. I can't wait for the party to start.
That is so beautifully imperfect Debbie. I love everything about it. The first thing that came to mind when I saw it is that it looks just like the one on Martha's magazine. I am going to have to copycat you , but then again, that is impossible. Stunning!
Holy Cow, Debbie! It's a dead ringer! You go, girl! Absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful! I love combining nature and crafts and this is done so well. I love the all white approach. Visiting from Met. Monday
Dang girl! You KILL those copy cats. It's awesome. Looks just as good. I don't know how you do that!?
Beautiful! I love the simplicity of the wreath...stunning!
Debbie,
I like yours even better than Martha's (or, most likely, Martha's magazine creative staff)!
:) Linda
Love the white, wintry wreath!! Great job!! It does look striking against the brown door!
That is truly gorgeous! Yours looks better then Martha's!
Gorgeous copycat! Wonderful inspiration, Debbie.
it's gorgeous, and a i adore the side by side! ha!
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michele
Man! we copied the same wreath!!! Of course I just got mine finished and was a little late to the party! Love the way you recreated the magazine cover. http://www.somewhatquirkydesign.com/2012/12/copycat-wreath.html
I always love seeing your inspiring Copy Cat projects, Debbie! It's beautiful!
LOVE this !!! Wish I had some grapevine in my yard.
Happy Christmas.
Audrey Z.
http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com
Timeless Treasures.
Oh that is wonderful! What a great thing to do with your Grandsons too! Imagine, every time they see it they can say they helped! I love the simplicity and the cost....great lesson for all of us...less is more! Yay!
Nancy
http:/wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
What at fantastic job copying the magazine wreath! It looks wonderful.
Debbie :)
Thanks so much for all your ideas! Very inspirational!!!
How much simpler could decorating get. Just go out the front door and gather some up.