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Country Elegance Holiday Wreath
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The holidays are just around the corner
and you aren't looking forward to fighting the crowds at the mall for just
a few decorations. Then dig out your fabric scraps and a grapevine wreath
and you are on your way to country elegance.
You will need:
grapevine wreath
24" long lace remnant
3" x 3" fabric squares in green & burgundy plaid, white lace, and burgundy
velour
pen with cap or screwdriver
hot glue gun
Note: fabric squares can be in any color combination you choose.
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What you do
When choosing your fabric colors, remember that solids and plaids contrast
quite nicely. Try to find a plaid or floral pattern with at least one dark
color in it, contrast with a deep colored solid. See Figure 1. The lace addition
brings elegance to your country look. You may also cut the fabric squares
with pinking shears if you choose.
Turn grapevine wreath face down on work surface. Using hot glue gun, glue
lace remnant in place around the center of the wreath. When you turn the
wreath you should see the lace around the center edge. Glue any spots that
are sticking up or falling back. See Figure 2
Figure 1 |
Figure 2 |
Figure 3 |
With wreath face up, begin inserting
fabric squares into wreath by putting pen into the center of the square and
pressing down into the nooks and crannies. See Figure 3. Insert solids first,
leaving enough room between each square to allow for the other patterns.
When you have completed the circle, begin inserting the plaid or floral squares,
then follow with the lace squares. Fill any gaps with remaining squares,
alternating where needed.
Note: If you will be giving this wreath as a gift, you may want to
secure the squares with glue.
As an optional finishing touch, add a small glittery holiday silk stem with
cranberries or other small fruit to the wreath. Glue in place just off
center.
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About the Author
Amanda Formaro is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook and make crafts. She is the craft expert for FamilyCorner.com and Kaboose.com. You can see her crafty creations on Crafts by Amanda and her delicious recipes on Amanda's Cookin'. She is also the owner of Fun Family Crafts.
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