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Monday, November 1, 2010

Twiggy Wreath

UndertheTableandDreaming
{This wreath was featured here}

How to make a {simple} Twiggy Wreath. I first got the idea of making a twiggy wreath while visiting family. I researched a bit and discovered these wreaths can cost anywhere from $25 and above. Since I wasn't about to pay that much I decided to make my own.

First I purchased an ordinary wreath for about $3.00.


I then began to add small twigs, which I happened to find in our yard. {Yes, that would be my thrifty find.}


All I did was fit small twigs within the purchased wreath. {I wasn't joking when I said this project was simple.} This picture was taken halfway through the project.


Voila, a Twiggy Wreath and although mine doesn't look exactly like the wreath I first saw, its close enough. I might add more twigs and see if it improves the fullness of the wreath in the days to come. I didn't intend to add anything else to the wreath as I liked the earthy-ness of it, but thought about adding a sign to it that says something for each season or holiday.

So, finally, I am catching up on my projects. Hooray!

belle
simply . living . life

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26 comments:

Katie Olthoff said...

very cute! Some "twiggy berries" would be cute for Christmas, too!

About Southern Belle said...

Oh' so true! Thanks for the idea Katie, I'll have to try that. = )

michelle said...

Oh my gosh! I never thought of that! That is great! I was looking at them this weekend and they are ridiculously expensive! I have thousands of free twigs! Thank you so much!!

marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings said...

that is adorable i totally paid for one similar to this at hobby lobby today haha I didn't even think to roam my yard first

Erin said...

Love it Belle!!! I always wanted one and didn't want the price either, so now I can do what you showed me how to do. Thanks lady!

Oona Johnson said...

It's lovely! Nothing better than cheap and fabulous!

Tina said...

Absolutely fabulous! Sometimes simple ideas are often the very best. I love it:) ~ Tina x

Tara said...

I have one of these but it is fully decorated and I think I paid $49.95 for it. You could easily decorate yours any way you want for less than that!

Marina said...

That is so cute and very creative! visiting from justsewsassy.com
-Mar

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Great new look for that wreath and you can't beat free twigs from the yard. Would love for you to link this to my before and after party.

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Wow, that was fast. Thanks so much for linking. I am sure my readers will be inspired.

Anonymous said...

Oh how I wish I had been born with the crafty gene... This is such a cute idea. I have some berries on a vine out back that would work too. Love this!

Unknown said...

That is one very nice wreath. I love the rustic simplicity of it. Thanks for sharing.

René said...

I love this sort of wreath! Yours is fabulous!

-Rene

Robin Beck said...

Very nice Belle! Love it!

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Terri-Lynn said...

One Belle to another (my blog tagline reads "this northern belle budgeting beauty into life) that wreath is simply BEAUTIFUL. Thanks for sharing.

Funky Junk Interiors said...

Fabulous move! The twiggy wreaths are terribly expensive. And I like your variation even more. I'm totally going to beef mine up after seeing this. :)

Donna

Unknown said...

What a great solution to building your own wreath. I've got twigs all over my yard that I've been dreading picking up. I think I'll make me a wreath or two.

Found you thru Funky Junk's Facebook link. I'm now a follower. Fun blog.

sarah@homeismore said...

That is stunning. Cant wait to try this one!

Anonymous said...

That is really cute!

Anna @ Take the Side Street said...

That is such a simple, great idea... I never ever would have thought of this, but I think it turned out brilliantly. Very creative :)

Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming said...

Oh Love this idea too! So simple and rustic {simply perfect!} I featured this on the Sunday Showcase Round Up. Thanks again for joining in the fun! Hope you are enjoying your week ~ Stephanie Lynn

Diane H said...

Great simple idea! Thanks - to be filed under 'Why didn't I think of that?'

Mike said...

Love it. Simple but beautiful. When I make this I'm going to it on my mom's door as a Christmas gift.