Dec 022011
First thing’s first, did you notice my new AWESOME blog design?! I am in LOVE with it! Kim at Seven Thirty Three does AMAZING work. Not to mention she was so patient with me since I had her change little things about a billion times! (thanks Kim, you are awesome!!)
Also, don’t forget to link up to the Christmas Tutorial Link Party going on NOW! I also have a giveaway going on now from The Art of Knitting, make sure you enter, it is a great way for you and your kids to learn knitting or crocheting!
I have been working on my Christmas mantel for a while now, and I’m almost done. I just finished my yarn ball wreath. I’ll show you the whole mantel in a few days. I’m still working on stocking holders and stockings!
{Tutorial}
Here is what you will need:
newspaper
yarn/twine
wreath form
hot glue gun
First you will take a Styrofoam wreath and wrap it in yarn.
Next, I wadded up newspaper and wrapped yard around it until all the newspaper was covered and it was a ball shape. With newspaper you can keep squishing it until it is almost a perfect ball! I chose to do this in 3 different colors, off white and red. I threw in some twine for a change in texture and I love how it turned out!
I added my burlap strap before I glued the balls on that part so that it would be behind all the yarn balls! Then you just start gluing the balls to the wreath and to each other until you are happy with it!
WARNING: it is very easy to keep making balls to fill in the gap! You get to a point where you just have to quit : )
This is a little time consuming to wrap all the balls, I did it in the kitchen in between life, lol… and I did it a lot while watching TV with the kids and hubby.
It was totally worth all the work! I love it on my mantel. I’m thinking Christmas year round! : )
I’m linking this up to….
Super cute wreath!! I haven't seen the yarn wreaths before… it's really unique.
yes I do love your blog design, so pretty!! As is the wreath, I love it and wanted to make one, thanks for the how-to!! ;)
Pretty blog design… always nice to have a little change.
Gorgeous wreath – I love that shade of cherry red too.
Festive hugs ~ Kerryanne
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Thanks for the shout-out Ashley! I enjoyed working with you.
Kim
Well aren't you clever! I love that you used wadded up newspaper for the yarn ball fillers, so much cheaper than buying styrofoam balls! Thanks for linking up to the Head to Head Showdown! ~Jen
I love this wreath! Great job!
Thanks for linking up at my first Link Party! I love this <3 B
Saw this on pinterest – on my list to make! Love how yours turned out ;)
Balled up newspaper! You are a genius. Love how the colors work with the jute, too. Beautiful wreath!
Love this idea! I would love for you to link up to my new party, Monday Myriad Linky Party
Also, do you button swap?
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Great idea to use newspaper, thanks! Yours looks really cute, I thinking of jumping on the bandwagon and making one too.
Its so pretty!!
so cute and so festive
thanks for sharing
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I love it…it is very festive and classy.
This is adorable I love it! I am your newest follower and I hope you will follow me back! Would you link this to my Handmade on Humpday link party that I have going on over at my blog? I think it would be a big hit!
http://createdbycori.blogspot.com/2011/12/handmade-on-humpday-4.html
I love the colors that you used… great combination! Have you linked up with Creative Me Monday? It's open all week long and I'd love to have you! You can link up as many projects as you'd like! The link is:
http://www.thesoutherninstitute.com/2011/12/creative-me-monday.html?utm_source=BP_recent
Hope to see you there!
Love it.. so simple and beautiful! Can't wait to see the whole mantel!
Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party.. can't wait to see what you share next!
I LOVE this! So cute!
I love the colors you used!
What a cute idea – your wreath turned out adorable.
Your wreath is so pretty!! I love the colors you chose.
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
Very cute!!!
I would love for you to link up more awesome stuff at my new link party starting every Monday and lasting throughout the week!
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-Lianne
Super cute! Very festive!
Thanks for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party. I'll be featuring this tomorrow.
Love the wreath – newspaper, what a great idea! The colors you chose work beautifully together. Thanks for sharing!
Mary
That is a really cute idea! I can see how it would be hard to know when to stop adding yarn balls. :)
So pretty! I love how the red color really makes it "pop". I'm having a link party on my blog and I'd be tickled pink if you'd link this up! http://caribbeanmissionarywife.blogspot.com/2011/12/t-time-48-and-link-party.html
I love this wreath!!! 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