I've always wanted to be a DIY'er, but have also been scared to try crafting anything in fear that I would mess it up. I've also always wanted a wreath, and not only do they tend to be expensive, they also seem to be easy to DIY, so I thought I'd put my fears aside and try making one. It was very easy, and fun to make and I think it turned out pretty well!
Once I cut it out, I hot glued the moss to the wooden letter.
The bow was also easy to make because it's a faux bow. I cut a long strip of the wired ribbon I got and fold each end to the middle and hot glued it.
Then I scrunched up the middle to give the bow effect.
After that, I cut a smaller strip and folded it in long ways and glued it to the center of the bow. Then I cut two long pieces and glued them to the back of the bow and overlapped them a bit to make the bow's strings on the bottom.
I loved the way it came out. It's very reminiscent of the decor in the inside of my house, light colors with pops of brighter colors. My style is very simplistic, so there isn't much on it. You could add more though to make it a little more decorative if you'd like.
I really enjoyed making it, and now I don't think I'll be as intimidated to DIY things myself.
What I used:
- Store bought wreath
- Wooden letter
- Moss mat
- Super glue
- Metal key
- Wire edge ribbon
The first thing I did was cut out my letter from the moss mat. I did it by simply holding the letter to the moss and cutting around it. Easy peasy!
Once I cut it out, I hot glued the moss to the wooden letter.
The bow was also easy to make because it's a faux bow. I cut a long strip of the wired ribbon I got and fold each end to the middle and hot glued it.
Then I scrunched up the middle to give the bow effect.
After that, I cut a smaller strip and folded it in long ways and glued it to the center of the bow. Then I cut two long pieces and glued them to the back of the bow and overlapped them a bit to make the bow's strings on the bottom.
Once I finished I glued the bow to the top of the wreath and positioned my moss letter and key where I wanted it and glued that on as well, and wah lah! She was done!
I loved the way it came out. It's very reminiscent of the decor in the inside of my house, light colors with pops of brighter colors. My style is very simplistic, so there isn't much on it. You could add more though to make it a little more decorative if you'd like.
I really enjoyed making it, and now I don't think I'll be as intimidated to DIY things myself.
cute DIY! i love the ribbon you picked out. xo jillian - stop by! I'm hosting a $150 MINTED giveaway on cornflake dreams
For not being a DIYer you did a great job!! I love the moss covered letter!!
wow this looks so awesome! i am definitely not a DIYer either but I think I could do this :)
What a cute and fun DIY!
God bless,
XO, Claire
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Good job!! You did great :) I'm right there with ya, I'm always too scared to try anything haha
Love it!! I love the faux bow- I'm trying that when I update my wreath for Xmas
So glad you showed it. You did a fab job!
Thanks for sharing your cute wreath! These are great because when you get tired of it you can pull it all off and start again ;)
This is awesome! I have had a few DIY wreath fails. I am reluctant to try again but this one looks maybe even easy enough for me. Maybe...
You have no reason to be afraid anymore, this came out FABULOUS!
Love it! And it seems easy to make
This is a fun D.I.Y project! I like the idea of adding sentimental items to the wreath like your children's or husband's initials. Enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving :)
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This turned out awesome!!! I love how you covered the letter with moss!
It turned out great! I am loving it!
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