Monday, March 14, 2011

Easter Wreaths 1 & 2

First, I must say that Easter is my favorite holiday to decorate for! I just love all of the bunnies and chickens and the wonderful colors! Two of my friends asked if I would make an Easter wreath for them. Since I LOVE a good wreath, of course I said yes! Here is what I came up with...

WREATH # 1
I will admit that when I started the first wreath, I was so indecisive and could not figure out exactly what I wanted the wreath to look like. Here are the supplies that I ended up using for wreath 1:
  • 18 inch grapevine wreath
  • 1 roll of poly mesh (I used the 21 inch wide mesh and I used about 3/4 of the roll)
  • 2 rolls of wired pink ribbon
  • 1 roll of polka dot ribbon
  • wooden bunny for center (This was a yard pick that I had to cut the stake off of.)
  • 7 Easter egg picks (from Michaels, everything else was from Hobby Lobby)
  • lots of gas making multiple trips to Michaels and Hobby Lobby because I was so indecisive about what I was doing. :)
  • Total cost to make wreath - roughly $30
Soooo tada here she is..
After the headaches, frustration, and plenty of gas fumes - I think the wreath finally turned out cute! My friend was pleased with it, so at the end of the process that is all that matters. :)

WREATH # 2
After my experience with wreath # 1, I was pretty scared to even get near Hobby Lobby or Michaels to start on another wreath! I was a little anti-wreath and anti-hot glue gun. Butttt I had already commited to making another wreath. So here is what I came up with for wreath # 2...
  • 15 inch grapevine wreath
  • left over mesh from wreath # 1
  • 1 roll of Easter egg ribbon (I totally fell in love with this ribbon!)
  • bunny for the middle
  • 4 large, sequined Easter eggs
  • Total cost to make wreath # 2 - roughly $20 (not including the cost of the mesh)
This is what I used for the center of her wreath. It had 3 bunnies hanging from the welcome sign. I cut the 2 bottom bunnies off because it was too long, so I will use the 2 extra bunnies for another project to be determined at a later date. :) So ladies and gentlmen, I now present to you wreath # 2... (Sorry for the poor picture on this one.. I took the pic with my phone.)
Next on my to-do list is my own Easter wreath. I have decided (so I think) to make mine out of all Easter eggs. We shall see how that turns out! :) I am linking up to the following parties today: :)




Texas Monkey



Keeping It Simple









7 comments:

  1. Hi Ashley, I really like your Easter wreath. I linked up at Debbiedoo's party, too. I am your newest follower. I'm hoping you will visit me and follow me as well.
    http://cottageatthecrossroads.com

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  2. I love Easter decorations too. Love the bunnies the most. Your wreaths turned out adorable! I'm visiting from the newbie party although sadly I couldn't join in this week. I'm a new follower,please visit me when you get a chance.

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  3. That is so cute. I have just a wooden bunny on my door, now I am going to put a wreath around it! Thank you for the idea! I am visiting from Debbie Doos and and I am your newest follower, hope you will stop by for a visit and follow me back. Be sure to get your wreath made!

    Carol

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  4. I love the bunny wreath! I haven't started on my Easter wreath yet, so thanks for sharing such wonderful inspiration! Found you at the Newbie Party, I'm your newest follower.

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  5. Thank you for the sweet comments, and thank you for stopping by my blog! :)

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  6. I think the bunny wreath is so cute! Coming over from Debbie Doo's Newbie Party. I am your newest follower. Stop by and visit if you have time. Blessings, Vicky

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  7. So cute! I love the bunnies :D

    Thanks for linking up to "Amaze Me Monday"

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