Wednesday, November 27, 2013

12 Days of Christmas, Day 9, Scrappy Wreath

Tired of doling out dollars every year for an evergreen wreath? Looking for a fresh idea to greet guests at your front door?  Try a scrappy wreath!
12 days of Christmas Scarp wood wreath http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2013/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-9-scrappy.html
I had this wood wreath maker, thingy from Michaels.
I used some scrap wood pieces--approximately 4"-7" long.  I painted these red, white, and green.  I had about 5 more than I needed, just to have some extra to "play with" and fit in. Lay out the first layer and then turn it over and screw through the back of the wreath into the wood.
12 days of Christmas Scarp wood wreath http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2013/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-9-scrappy.html
Then turn over and place the second layer of pieces.  I screwed through the top of these, and touched up the screws with paint.  
12 days of Christmas Scarp wood wreath http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2013/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-9-scrappy.html
I added a big burlap bow with "tendrils"--jute and ribbon and rick-rack pieces.  I had a house number 2 and 5 to add to the bow, but put them somewhere special so I wouldn't lose them. After an hour or so of looking and rusty old keys took the place of the numbers.  You could use vintage Christmas decorations or anything, have fun with it.
12 days of Christmas Scarp wood wreath http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2013/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-9-scrappy.html
A wreath any wood scrapper will love!
12 days of Christmas Scarp wood wreath http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2013/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-9-scrappy.html

12 days of Christmas Scarp wood wreath http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2013/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-9-scrappy.html


6 comments:

  1. So creative, I have no such vision, wish I did. I love it!! Happy Thanksgiving! -Bev

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  2. Hi Becky, you are amazing. I love it!!!! Your new wreath makes me smile. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Blessings and smiles, Emilou :-)

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  3. I love it! So unexpected. You are so inspiring.

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  4. Hi Becky,
    Love this idea and I'm going to have to copy it for my front door!!
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Jane

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  5. Thanks for this wonderful idea.
    I'd like to share it in my blog next saturday if you dont mind.
    Sara

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate your kind words!