Geez I just posted about not having time to do much creating and what do you know I squeezed in a project! I brought the things to make it with me to the Antique store where I am working today and TADA here it is!
I wanted to try a wreath since seeing Nester's Wreath Party. Of course I am late to the party like usual!
She wanted wreaths made from odd or crazy things.
Well mine isn't very original though it's all things I had around the house.
This project cost me a whopping 50 Cents which was the cost of the
wreath form that I found when I went thrifting with blogging friend Holly.
I found a bag of old claim tags from a cleaner last year and prettied them up with a
letter stamp.
I have a ton of scrabble letters that I have collected over the years too.
Coffee filters that have been tea dyed for the wreath
have been cut and wrapped around the styrofoam wreath.
I still feel like it needs something but am not sure what it is- any hints out there?
It seems like it need a bit of depth of something to it-
The Happy Fall tags are just tied on to the wreath so I can change them out if I would like.
Well it was a fun an easy project which if I get a bit of time I might try and do
a tutorial though I think you ladies are so smart you already know how it's done!
Hope you have time to get a little creating time in for fall.
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47 comments:
Your wreath is so pretty. If it were mine I would take off the tags..they are fabulous...but I would use someplace else, and make two more flowers, each a little different and cluster the flowers all together...just a thought!!
I could do this! :) It is so cute!! I love the colors.:)
~Liz
Oh Mary that is wonderful ! I love it like it is but maybe a little glitter on the edges?
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I haven't played with any coffee filters! Nice wreath! Like the tag idea too!
Warmly,
deb
hi mary,
how awesome that you tinkered with tags from the dry cleaners!!! way to go!
very pretty!
xo
elyse
That's cute!
Deanna
I like it just fine and may even try one. This one doesn't look too complicated but has an elegant style to it...very nice!
I like Ceekay and Francie's ideas. But believe that it is is pretty perfect already!
Thank you so very much for linking up!
Mary,
I adore it just like you made it, dear. Who knew coffee filters could look so gorgeous???
Fondly,
Pat
Hi Mary,
I love it just the way it is. Very pretty!
-Lynn
I think the tags add an element of fun to it. Love it.
Mary,
Your wreath is beautiful! Love the antiqued look you gave it by tea staining the filters. You have a lovely blog! Thanks for joining Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Beatuiful wreath. I love it. Thanks for sharing. Karie
Are you kidding? Of course we can stand another coffee wreath! This is so cute with great color and I like the little tags you attached.
Thanks for linking to Potpourri Friday. Your participation made a more successful party. I appreciate you!
So beautiful and creative!
Clever and unique...LOVE the color!
Very pretty!
Mary, your beautiful blog is my blog of the week at Cedar Hill Ranch.
Hi sweet friend...
Oooh...I love, love, LOVE your new frilly wreath, Mary! You are such a creative and talented lady! Hmmm...I'm wondering how you went about tea staining your coffee filters? Do you just dunk them in the tea and then let them dry? Anyway, it's gorgeous and I love the "Happy Fall" tags and pretty flower that you made for it! I think it's perfect as is...I wouldn't do another thing to it! Thanks for sharing your new pretty with us, dear friend!
Are you enjoying our cooler weather? Or at least, I am assuming that it has cooled off down your way. I'm loving it! The cooler temps just re-energize me! And I can always use energy! Hehe!
Love ya, sweet friend!
Chari
Mary,
Thank you for visiting Fussy French.
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Lovely wreath. Never get tired of tea stained anything!
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Mary,
I'm not sure what the rose is, but if I were to guess think maybe a old fashioned cabbage rose of some sort because of its shape.
Jill McDowell
I love your blog and I love this wreath--I like the materials you used :). You should share this project at my Saturday Shabby Shares link party over at http://rustic-crafts.com
Well I think it looks great! I love those tags! And I marvel at what you manage to create for next to nothing Mary!
What's the Designers Challenge?
I'm totally game to help ya girlfriend....any time!
Glad to hear that the "Wild Thing" will be coming home soon *winks* He must be having a great time if he wants to go right back huh? I know you'll be thrilled to see him! Vanna
very pretty wreath. I like the lightness of it.
Hugs,
Ellen
Cute wreath idea, and it looks so airy! Nice job :)
Visiting from Tatertots and Jello Linky Party,
Smiles, Suzanne in NW Illinois
Really fun wreath. Love the scrabble letters. Thank you for sharing with my Open House Party!
Mary,
your wreath is so cute but my favorite thing is the tags with the scrabble letters you added! I'm glad you like my "puppys", most of them are vintage planters. Thanks so much for visiting!
Rebecca
Mary I just love your coffee filter wreath. Just so pretty. And I think it looks great just the way it is. I need to start collecting scrabble pieces to use in some of my crafting. They look pretty on your tags. Guess I had better get to some garage sales before the snow flies. Have not been in several weeks.
Also thanks for visiting me over at my holiday corners and the wonderful comments on the kitchen . I love my new floor. Just so nice after cracked and peeling flooring.
Karan
lovely and creative. Hugs!!!
Mary, that is sooooo cute! I wouldn't change a thing about it. It's perfect. You are such a clever lady. laurie
So pretty! I love the flower & tags.
love this may do one this week
this is so pretty !
Hi Mary Ellen! Oh, I love your pretty wreath! You're good and you met a challenge of not having enough time - you made some time! :)
Thanks so much for popping in to see me.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
You are so creative! And, where do you find the time?!
I got my posts done for the week - now, that's a miracle.
I am going to the craft show and seeing a chiropractor that I have heard some great things about. I'll have to fill you in sometime.
bee blessed, Miss Mary!
I love your wreath, Mary! Such a creative use of coffee filters! Also loving the use of the scrabble letters...will be looking for some at garage sales now!
~Cindy
Hi Mary,
I think your wreath looks wonderful! The tags are the perfect finishing touch.
I just saw your comment tonight on my post about the crochet thread pumpkins. I'm glad you liked the idea and I would love for you to share it on your blog...thank you! Looking forward to seeing pics of the ones you make.
Jane
Those antiqued look you gave it by tea staining the filters are awesome. You created so cute and beautiful blog. I also same work, which you done here, I make two more flowers, each a little different and cluster the flowers all together.
firstaidsupplies
What a beautiful wreath. It would go great in my white room that I am making. Love your blog.
Wow!!! Love your beautiful wreath, wouldn't have guessed coffee filters, this is a wonderful post.. sounds like you've been very busy with all your canning. With Fall here, winter is closing in quickly, you all will eat good.. hugs ~lynne~
Mary Ellen, I don't know how you do so much...and create such loveliness...and for so little! I love this wreath.
Love,
Tracey
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Tired of wreaths?! Impossible!! I love your take on the coffee filter wreath! I love the way each person takes a similar idea and makes it so different!
And yours is utterly gorgeous with those magnets! I love them!
Sarahx
Lovely wreath, and I like it just the way it is!
I love the soft, aged feel of your wreath just like it is. However, since you asked for suggestions, if you wanted to add something, I think maybe some of those tan and brown feathers from the craft store. They are unique and would have a little extra color. Yet honestly, I don't think you need to make any changes!
Love the wreath, Mary! I have yet to make a coffee filter wreath...don't know why. You have inspired me. Thank you for the post.
Blessings, Audrey
I think it's perfection just as it is! Very unique! You are so talented. Now, if I could only make one! Happy Fall!
Teri I hope you try making one- they are so simple Simon it is funny!!
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