Last month's feature series was all about baking macarons and, after so many recipes, I nearly forgot that I also share crafts here on Tried & Twisted. It was my ambition to have a grand craft ready to share with you all today.
But as is often the case here on T&T, expectations don't always work according to plan. Some technical difficulties arose after dropping my camera in batter. Oh, the troubles of a food blogger! My latest craft is now locked in limbo, like jpegs in purgatory.
Wait, don't leave yet! I have a volunteer from the audience. Today's craft comes from Faye, my Momma and crafting sensei. She just finished a new wreath for her front door which is perfect for springtime and surprisingly easy. Let's take a look!
Supplies:
Plywood (1/4 inch thick and about 18 inch diameter)
Wire, thick gauge
Hot glue and hot glue gun
Green moss
Fake plants or flowers
Styrofoam
Terra-cotta pots (12 - 14)
Paint or burlap (optional)
Cut a circle about one inch wide out of plywood to make an 18-inch wide circle.
Paint the plywood a neutral color or cover the plywood with a material like burlap to help it blend into the background. This step is optional. If the wood is pretty enough, you may prefer that it remain visible. In the photo, she used florist tape for this particular wreath which didn't play well with hot glue, so she would not recommend florist tape. Lesson learned!
Loop the wire around the wooden circle and glue secure at spaced intervals. Some loops lay flat and others loop outward for a 3-D effect.
Glue pots into place, arranging them around the loops however you like.
Glue green moss into place between the pots. You can use tacky glue if you're worried about burning your fingers.
Cut little cylinders out of styrofoam. Glue the bottom of the styrofoam inside each pot that is facing upright and that you intend to fill with flowers. Some pots facing downward look better empty and you will not have to fight gravity or risk styrofoam landing on your floor.
Glue moss on top of styrofoam to conceal it. Hot glue or tacky glue are both options. Press succulents into the foam and glue more moss around the plants if you desire.
Hang the wreath by wrapping a ribbon or string through one of the loops at the top of the wreath.
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how adorable is that?! So cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting & leaving your sweet comment. Have a great week!
Thank you for dropping by, Anne!
DeleteI saw this on the Fluster Buster link party, such an adorable idea. Think I might make this for the front door. It really matching my garden cottage house. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKristy O @ 3peppers-recipes.com
Best of luck with your wreath! I'd love to hear how it turns out.
DeleteAs a retired teacher I thought I had heard every excuse in the book for not completing an assignment, but my camera is in jpeg purgatory after falling into batter is totally unique! Great guest host and a very creative use of the pots. It would look great on a garden shed.
ReplyDeleteHa! Getting out of homework definitely would not be worth the cost of repair for the camera. Kids, don't try this at home!
DeleteThanks for stopping by, Donna.
Sara
What a fun wreath! I love the clay pot look!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Have a great day!
DeleteSoooo cute. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat's too cute. And perfect for summer.
ReplyDeleteHeidi’s Wanderings
Thank you, Heidi!
DeleteThat is adorable!! I would love for you to link up at SHOW-licious Craft Showcase.
ReplyDeleteJust follow this link.....http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2013/04/saturday-show-licious-craft-showcase-27.html.
Marti
Thank you so much for the invite, Marti! I'll stop by today!
DeleteThis is si clever and perfect for spring! Thank you for sharing at Monday Funday! Have a great Saturday! Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! Hope you had a great weekend too!
DeleteSara
This is really clever and fun! and a great tutorial!-
ReplyDeleteI'm imagining adapting it for different seasons! :)
Great point! I can picture it holding daisies, ferns, sea shells, whatever you like!
DeleteThanks for sharing this great tutorial at Say G'Day Saturday. I will be featuring it this weekend.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Thank you so much for featuring me! Your parties are always inspiring when I can join!
DeleteSara
This is such a fantastic idea! Thank you for sharing this! I found you at the Say G'Day Saturday party! I am now following you on G+ and your blog!
ReplyDeleteCynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
Thank you! I'm your new G+ follower too.
DeleteSara
Thanks for coming to link up at the DIY Showcase! I love this tutorial! I think I am going to have to try this myself!
ReplyDeleteJennifer @ PinkWhen.com
I'd love to hear how it turns out for you. Thank you for stopping by, Jennifer!
DeleteThat is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol!
DeleteThis is such an awesome project! Definitely filing it away to make someday! :)
ReplyDelete~Kelly
www.leafynotbeefy.com
Have fun making your own wreath! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteWhat a cute idea! Last time we were at Menard’s there were some cute brightly colored terracotta pots for sale. I loved them but had no idea how to use them. This is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteManda @ Our Wolf Den