Sunday, December 4, 2011

Christmas Wreath

 This was my inspiration for my wreath this year.
Maybe I should say Pin-spiration!
Yes, I saw this on none other than the all mighty Pinterest!

This is my version.
 I had never done a yarn wreath before.
And honestly...
I doubt very highly I will do another.
They are HARD!
For me anyway.
I tried to do the candy cane effect.
But after an hour of trying to get it to look right I gave up.
And just wrapped it all in red.
laaaaaaazzzzzzyyyyyy!
I got the picks from Hobby Lobby.
And the snowflakes?
Ornaments I have had for a few years.
So pretty on my door!

Well I need to go get prepared for another BIG storm here in Utah.
Make sure we have candles ready, in case power goes out again.

Linking HERE

50 comments:

  1. I feel ya on the yarn wreaths! They are a pain...But they do look pretty afterwards! :) Your wreath looks great without having the candy cane effect.

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  2. it looks great.. and i felt the same way when I made my first wreath.. if you get a smooth all round foam wreath they are easy to wrap and it makes you want to make more!

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  3. It looks so pretty! I haven't tried a yarn wreath yet. I love the way they look, but I am very impatient, so well see:) I love the snowflakes and picks you used. Gorgeous!!

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  4. This is so pretty! I'm working on a yarn wreath now and its a nightmare! Would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party going on right now :) http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/12/bedazzle-me-monday-11.html

    Have a great week!!

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  5. This is cute and I think you did a great job! I never like any of the wreaths I make but maybe I will try this one:) Thanks for sharing!

    I'd love to have you stop by for my giveaway!
    http://the-life-of-faith.blogspot.com/2011/12/jewelry-giveaway.html

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  6. Great job! And to be honest, I like your solid red wreath even better than the inspiration!

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  7. I love all the items you put on it!

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  8. This looks fabulous! I love the little balls!

    I'd love for you to link up this week at my Friday Favorites party!

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  9. Love your wreath with the pops of green in the picks!

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  10. Absolutely gorgeous1 I love yarn wreaths! I'd love for you to link this up to my Christmas Linky Carnival.
    http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-in-december-link-carnival.html

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  11. I was wondering what to do with 3 giant skeins of yarn I found under the bed. Now I know! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  12. Lovely! I really like those picks from HL- I'll have to go looking for those!And the solid red is really pretty. It really "pops" on your door.

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  13. I like your version better. It looks so fun and festive!

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  14. Your wreath is super cute! The thing about yarn wreaths--- they take FOREVER to wrap!

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  15. This is darling! I have a weekly craft & recipe linky. I would love for you to link up this great project!
    http://cookingwithkaryn.blogspot.com/2011/12/what-makes-you-say-mmmmm-linky-creamy.html

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  16. I like your version better! Thank you so much for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday. I do have tons of yarn laying around. Maybe I could do a small one so it won't take so long ;)

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  17. I just finished a yarn wreath and have been looking for some festive inspiration for little details on it...this is fabulous!

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  18. I like the first one, but I like how yours turned out better! I love yours. It's very cute!

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  19. What a cheerful, festive wreath! Thanks for linking up! ~Jen

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  20. I like your wreath very much ... in fact, I like yours better than the Pinspiration! Happy Pinning!

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  21. Adorable! What a fun and colorful wreath!

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  22. I'm over visiting from the I Can't Stop Crafting link party. I love this wreath and that you used yarn to make it!

    ~Kara (your newest google follower :)
    www.petalstopicots.com

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  23. I love this wreath! It's beautiful!

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  24. Hello Mandi with an "i", I'm Mandy with a "y"! Sorry, I couldn't resist!:)

    I've seen your wreath at a few different parties and wanted to comment on how pretty it is. I love the red and the simplicity of it. Wish I had some extra time before the holidays to copy cat it.

    Many blessings to you and family this holiday season.

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  25. Your wreaths are GORGEOUS!!! So festive and beautiful! We would love it if you would please link up with us for Fun Stuff Fridays.
    http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/12/fun-stuff-fridays-3.html

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  26. I Love your wreaths! Thanks for sharing them on Strut your stuff with the Six Sisters! We hope to see you again next week!
    Sincerely,
    Kristen... one of the sisters! :)

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  27. Just wanted to let you know that you're being featured this week!

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  28. Yay! You were featured at mom on timeout - great wreath! Next time (if there is one) - use bulky yarn - it goes about a KAJILLION times faster and easier...

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  29. This is too cute!!!! It turned out great!

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  30. cuteness!!! would love for you to come over and link up to my holiday wreath party! http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/2011/12/joyful-jars-and-wreaths.html

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  31. how many skeins of yarn did you use?

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