Fresh Wreath Ideas
I’ll share some more inspirations from Istanbul throughout the week but I don’t want to overwhelm you with too many travel notes, I know that can be a bit much and I like a good mix on decor8. :) How about a little winter decorating inspiration? Whether you are looking for holiday ideas or simply enjoy decorating for the season well past December 25th, I think wreaths are a great way to cozy up your home for the winter. I usually make my own wreaths out of yarn or flowers, but this year I may give a photo wreath a try. The moment I spotted this one over at Country Living magazine online, I had to share with you because I bet you’ll love it.
Here is another wreath idea, this time it’s a bit more crafty. These lovely poinsettia blooms crafted out of felt are part of a kit that you can buy here and make yourself — then place them in a frame (with no glass). Very fun and somewhat easy to DIY.
What do you think, any ideas for wreaths this year?
Psst: More tips on seasonal decorating here.
(images; country living magazine)
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November 22nd, 2010 at 1:44pm
Great way to display old photos!
November 22nd, 2010 at 2:07pm
I like the small wreath inside a vintage frame. This year we are making all our wreaths, recycling things in our home and things found in nature.
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November 22nd, 2010 at 2:42pm
I did a lot of yarn wreaths last year -lots, as in, I still have two left in a box that were never decorated! I think I may revisit them and try something different-for-me. I’ve been into collages and pom poms lately, so I think I may try something along those lines. We’re having a big Christmas open house this year and I want something fun to greet our guests when they come to the door! =)
juliette´s last [type] ..Advent Calendar DIY Round-up Euro-style
November 22nd, 2010 at 3:27pm
I have some lovely ideas I’d like to try this year!
One of these paper wreaths.. though I may just have to buy one from this Etsy seller.. hers are beautiful!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimpleJoysPaperie?ref=seller_info
I also found this awesome tutorial for a burlap wreath here;
http://www.wheretheheartisblog.com/2010/01/diy-burlap-wreath-and-tutorial.html
Guess I better get busy ;)
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November 22nd, 2010 at 3:33pm
That felt wreath is adorable! I, too, love the framed look, but I love wreaths over mirrors even more.
Ez over on Creature Comforts had a great roundup of DIY wreaths last week: http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/home/2010/11/15/diy-holiday-wreath-roundup.html
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November 22nd, 2010 at 3:54pm
the wreaths are too cute. love the old photograph one.
November 22nd, 2010 at 3:59pm
wow! love the photowreath idea, I have a wooden wreath which I am decorating but may experiment with this idea in another room x x
lottie frank´s last [type] ..Weekly Wonders backdated!
November 22nd, 2010 at 4:09pm
I made this wreath last year http://www.designevolutionblog.com/2009/12/diy-christmas-doily-wreath.html hopefully it survived being and storage so I can bring it out again this year.
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November 22nd, 2010 at 4:56pm
A picture wreath is a good idea, I will give it a try and make my own wreath this year!
Viv´s last [type] ..Ginger Bread Man Christmas Ornament
November 22nd, 2010 at 5:12pm
I’ve seen wreaths made out of the holiday cards they’ve received. Its a nice way to display all of the beautiful cards received. Unfortunately, a lot less people actually send out actual paper cards, so I’m not sure I’d have enough to make a wreath.
November 22nd, 2010 at 5:57pm
Dear Holly, I love love love your blog!
Wreaths: was it Martha, I am not sure butrecently while surfing I came across a mother of pearl buttons wreat which was soooooo pretty.
:)
Shy
November 22nd, 2010 at 6:56pm
Oh! I am in love with the photo wreath! Lovely!
Kate @ Songs Kate Sang´s last [type] ..Until it Hurts
November 22nd, 2010 at 7:21pm
Really love the old photo wreath!
Katie´s last [type] ..DO Judge a Book by its Cover!!
November 23rd, 2010 at 1:37am
Love the photo wreath and I’m thinking one with holiday pictures would be just jolly for the season. So glad you did share!
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November 23rd, 2010 at 3:15am
Love the photo wreath, maybe next year.
This year I am posting a 12 Days of Christmas Crafts series, including two wreaths. One will be felt and wool and the other made of leaf-shaped gift tags.
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November 23rd, 2010 at 3:39am
I just posted about wreaths! I love these too!
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November 23rd, 2010 at 10:27am
I adore wreaths and don’t jsut save them Christmas. This photo wreath is a great idea and I am going to have to make that red felt wreath.
November 23rd, 2010 at 11:13am
Love the photo wreath – what a wonderful idea!! Will definitely try to make my own this year although xmas is approaching so fast, I’m not sure I’ll have time to!!!!
Katie – Coco Målé´s last [type] ..Gweneth Paltrow’s Hamptons home
November 23rd, 2010 at 1:32pm
Nice idea to make a collage of your family.
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November 23rd, 2010 at 2:43pm
OH yes! I did one this weekend but yet to take photo of it so cant show but it was all done with reycled fabrics…Ah christmas is coming – lets save the tigers!
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November 23rd, 2010 at 3:21pm
The first one is so special. What a great way to pull together memories and celebrate family and friends!
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November 23rd, 2010 at 3:53pm
The photo wreath is the definition of fresh. I think its freshness reaches beyond the holidays, too. How about making a wreath of frames, and switching the photos out throughout the year? I think yes!
Danielle´s last [type] ..“I’ve met the expert and he is us” –Pogo in 2010
November 23rd, 2010 at 4:17pm
Did you see the one in the Dec. Country Living with mother-of-pearl buttons?! SO very beautiful!
Elaine´s last [type] ..inspired ideas
November 23rd, 2010 at 4:35pm
The use of natural colors, textures and materials continues to be an increasingly popular trend. Fresh wreaths reflect the growth of green-friendly design, using magnolia leaves adorned with elements au naturel, from holiday gourds, pomegranates and natural pods to lemons, artichokes and berries. They also add a sense of serenity to an unadorned space, creating attention with its eye-catching luminous look.
November 24th, 2010 at 6:29pm
The photo wreath is a great idea. I’ve seen beautiful wreaths made with colorful fabric scraps (even straggler socks cut into circles). Just tie knots around a wire wreath base (or wire hanger pulled into a circle).
November 25th, 2010 at 12:02pm
I’m finding this wreath pretty cool too:
http://www.impressionen.de/shop/produkt/Adventskranz/4662148;jsessionid=52AA1813514EBD9CE0787A44ED8F25DA.app10
November 28th, 2010 at 11:26pm
I made a mostly white wreath from paper, textiles and trims for my friend’s online magazine, Inspired Ideas. Sweet, easy holiday ideas throughout!
http://issuu.com/inspired-ideas/docs/christmas
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December 2nd, 2010 at 6:09pm
My aunt & uncle have a wreath like the photo one… only it’s rigged to hold holiday cards- it’s a great way to display everything you get in the mail!!
Meanwhile, I went for a much more hippie-style: http://candyskitchen.blogspot.com/2010/12/wishing-you-very-hippie-holidays-peace.html
Candace´s last [type] ..wishing you a very hippie holidays- peace wreath