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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Crafting: Easter Wreath

Happy Tuesday!

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Here's an easy dollar-store DIY craft with a plain willow wreath, Easter ornaments and sewing thread... Easy peasy!

This cost... about 5 bucks total!

Take thread and measure how much you need (will be different for everyone depending on wreath size), plus a little extra for slack. You don't want it to be too taut.

Then cut three pieces the same length once you've decided how long they need to be. Attach one end to the wreath by tying it onto your wreath. You could use hot glue if you want instead.




Then start tying your Easter ornaments on to the string. I used 5, 7, 5. Odd numbers of things generally look more appealing to your eye. So once I was done attaching the 5 carrots. I tied the other end to the opposite side and started on my next string the same exact way, but added 7 carrots instead. Keep going until you're done! It's super easy and it doesn't need to look perfect. Mine ended up being a little asymmetric, oh well!

I think it's pretty cute still, though against our black door, it looks a little like Halloween decor! ;)

Have fun with it! If you want to, you could even color your carrots pastels or paint your wreath frame. I just tend to go for simple.

Happy day, friends!
xoxo- Kaara

12 comments:

  1. hiii :) just came across your blog! I am lovingg your front door with this DIY too cute... definitely following you now! :)

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    1. Hi, Candice! Thanks for stopping by and following ;)
      I will be sure to return the favor!
      xoxo- K

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  2. You did a great job on that wreath!! I want to make wreaths of my own some day once my husband and I get a home.

    Vanessa @ 7Jaded Creative
    Custom blog designs starting at $55

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    1. Thanks so much, Vanessa!
      Before we had our home I often decorated the inside of the front door with a wreath as well ;) or our bedroom door. Te sky's the limit!
      xoxo- Kaara

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  3. Kaara! It is adorable and adds just the right amount of pop to the door! Good work lady! Oh and your front porch is awesome by the way...LOVE it!

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    1. Thanks lady!!! You're so sweet ;) xoxo

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  4. this is so stinkin' cute! I have been dying to make a wreath! thanks for the inspiration!

    Thank you for linking up with the Anything & Everything Blog Hop!


    xo Tori

    www.mythriftychic.com

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    1. Thank you!! And you're so welcome ;) thanks for hosting!
      xoxo- K

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  5. What an adorable wreath! So cute and creative :) I found you through the Bloglovin' Blog Hop. I am now following your blog and I look forward to visiting again.

    Have a great weekend!

    Hugs,
    Stephanie
    theenchantingrose.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Stephanie!
      Thanks so much for stopping by and following ;)
      Happy weekend!
      xoxo- K

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  6. So cute! I thought the little carrots were chili peppers at first, until I took a closer look. ;)

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  7. Oh they do kinda look like that ;) haha. Unused to have a chili pepper set of Christmas lights! They were from Texas. Random. Happy weekend :)

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