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Monday, September 6, 2010

DIY Fall Wreath

I can't decide if Texas is slowly giving into fall, or if it's just being a tease? I've been in the mood to do something fallish and crafty, so I went to Michael's yesterday looking for inspiration. I decided on a wreath -- I've never made one before, so I thought if it turned out terrible then it wouldn't be a crazy waste of money (the wreath itself was only $4!).

J took the camera with him dove hunting {bleh}, so I tried to improvise with the camera on my Mac...

Didn't work out too well, so I don't really have any photos of the different phases. But seriously? Just take a plain wreath, dip some fall stuff into Mod Podge and stick it on. Follow with a little orange and gold glitter and viola! A fall wreath!

I think the little pumpkins are my favorite part. They were cute already, but I love how they look in the light after adding a bit of orange glitter.




I didn't want to add too much glitter, just a dab here and there on the leaves to make them shimmer in the afternoon light.


I decided not to go all the way around, even though I had plenty of stuff leftover. Partly because I think the wreath itself is beautiful, partly because I'd watched The Sound of Music twice in a row and was brain-dead.


Hopefully it'll last awhile, at least until I'm ready for Christmas! :)


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10 comments:

  1. I love it!! Beautiful. Thanks for stopping by The Pumpkin Patch and linking to Messy Monday. I can't wait to see what you link up next.

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  2. OMGosh, that wreath is gorgeous. I love fall and you really captured the feel here. Great inspiration.

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  3. Love the wreath, I just put mine on the door today!

    Rondell

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  4. I love it! I espcially like that it's asymmetrical! Thanks for sharing over at The DIY Project Parade today!

    :D Lynda

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  5. I love this! Great job! I'm always impressed when anyone attempts a wreath because I never have. I'm pretty sure mine would not look anywhere as great as yours does! Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting my blog and leaving a sweet comment. So fun to meet new folks here in blogland!
    Vanessa
    http://southerninmyheart.blogspot.com

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  6. pretty! i'm so excited Fall is almost here!

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  7. Thanks for stopping by my blog (live to be inspired) and leaving a comment. This wreath is fabulous! Totally puts me in the mood to decorate for Fall. Great job! :)

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  8. Your fall wreath looks terrific! Thanks for stopping by and joining us for Anything Related!
    {Rebekah}

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