Sunday, July 7, 2013

Summertime Wreath with felt flowers

Have you ever had what you thought was a great idea only to have it turn out like something you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy? Well, this wreath started out like that - it even made Leigh wince with pain. So I took everything off it except the ribbon and started all over.  Much better this time around - don't you think?

Felt flowers, polka dots, easy summer wreath, diy wreath

It was very easy to put together - at least the 2nd time around!

Here's what you will need -

Styrofoam wreath form
2 spools ribbon
1 sheet white felt
1 sheet aqua felt
felt bird from Michael's (you could use a paper die cut too)
silver buttons
glue gun
needle & thread


1.  Cover the wreath with ribbon using the glue gun to attach the ribbon.  Also cut a length for hanging.

2.  For each flower cut one 5-6" circle - I just drew a circle onto the felt with a pen. Then cut out your flower free hand like this - 


Don't worry about being exact, I just made wavy cuts until I got to the center.

2.  Roll up the center and secure with needle and thread - 


3.  Then stitch a gathering stitch on the edge of the felt for the next inch - like so -


4.  Pull the gather and secure to the center of the flower.  Continue going around the circle until you have a flower the size you want.

Don't worry about what the back looks like - See how bad mine looked???


Awful!!! 

5.  Cut a small circle - mine were 1" and hot glue to the back of the flower.  Hot glue a button into the center and you are done!

Felt flowers, polka dots, easy summer wreath, diy wreath

I made 2 white and 2 aqua flowers for our wreath.  With the addition of the felt bird, it is complete!

Felt flowers, polka dots, easy summer wreath, diy wreath

Simple and sweet, and perfect for Summertime!!  







13 comments:

  1. Hi I love it! It is so pretty for summertime. I hope you had a nice 4th of July weekend.
    Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Julie!! We had a lovely relaxing 4th!

      Delete
  2. I am kinda of a wreath nut and I love your summer wreath! The colors are awesome and who doesn't love polka dots?! So cute! Pinned it to my Wreath board. Thanks so much for joining the Rock 'N Share party...hope to see you again soon! Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch http://pinterest.com/pin/185632815863592579/ P.S. Following via Twitter

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I love polka dots and really love this aqua blue color. Thanks so much for hosting the party!

      Delete
  3. Hi Liegh and Jeanette! Ya'll look more like sisters than mother and daughter! The wreath is adorable! Now I can see how to make felt flowers, thanks to this tutorial! Thanks for sharing! Blessings from Bama!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. You are so sweet! Unfortunately, I am definitely old enough to be her MOM! And I'm a lucky Mom to have such an amazing daughter. Hope the tutorial is helpful!

      Delete
  4. Very pretty :) I love the light blue. Thanks for sharing at The Gathering Spot this week.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks for hosting such a great party each week! I've really enjoyed seeing your parties grow!

      Delete
  5. This summertime wreath is perfection Jeanette! Seriously, it is SO adorable and PERFECT for summer!! Love it!

    My readers would love this super cute craft! I’d love it if you linked this up over at Living Well Spending Less for Thrifty Thursday this week! http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/category/thrifty-thursday/

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks so much Ruth! We really appreciate the invite. I'm following you now via Bloglovin and you have a fantastic blog! Looking forward to joining the party on Thursday! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

      Delete
  6. Hi! Thanks for linking up to the Friendly Friday Blog Hop. I would love if you came back again next week. http://tinyurl.com/kzk6kj9

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks for hosting the party Charlotte! See you next week!

      Delete
  7. Hi! I found your blog through the Meet and Greet and I am now a follower. Wow you have some great idea's. I am going to try some of them out. So thank you. I am excited to keep reading your blog.

    http://lifesociallyawkward.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

Comments left by VSP's (Very Special People) Thanks for leaving comments and stopping by to see us!



Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...