Time for the first C’mon Get Crafty Blog Hop of the year, and I’m joining many other talented bloggers to show you a craft we create from our stash of supplies. Pink is my favorite color; Valentine’s Day is approaching; our weather has been dreary, and this little DIY Valentine Heart Wreath seriously makes me feel cheerier just looking at it.
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Loading InLinkz ...I created this beauty using everything I had on hand from the bit of cardboard, to the scrapbook paper, to the ribbon and buttons, I didn’t spend a dime. Per the rules, we are to not spend over $10 for needed supplies.
By the way, in case you couldn’t tell, my wreath is a girl. And she is modeled by “Flossie,” who took time out of her busy schedule modeling Square Dance clothes for my 2nd Etsy shop, SquareDanceNWestern.
She is wearing the fullest petticoat I own, and she really knows how to make those skirts swirl! And I’m talking stand-out-straight swirling. When a gal gets twirled by her guy on the Square Dance floor…? Well, she better be wearing those frilly pettipants. Don’t know what “pettipants” are? Ha! Don’t feel bad. I didn’t have the slightest idea what they were either. Think ruffled panties and you got it…just like baby girls wore over their diapers.
Oh excuse me, we’re talking about wreaths here. “Flossie” gets carried away talking about Square Dancing. She loves to cut a rug too.
Do you want to know how I made this? We’ll talk about it below.
All I used was a circle of cardboard, various pieces of cardstock, paper ephemera, vintage buttons, ribbon, and old paper coasters.
The world is your oyster here. You can let your imagination run wild and create anything you want. I just fooled around and made something I liked. And Flossie likes it too. In fact…sh-h-h, don’t tell her yet, but I might give it to her for a job well done.
Start with a circle of cardboard like this.
Honestly, I think your cardboard is the most important choice of the whole process. Pick a heavyweight scrap piece. This came from a box originally holding steel cookware. Flimsy cardboard will bend and your wreath won’t hang right. Take your time cutting it out too.
Remember these compasses from 4th grade math? That’s what I used to draw a nice shaped circle because I didn’t have a large enough dinner plate to trace around.
Guess who couldn’t remember how to use a compass from 4th grade math?
Guess who never really understood how to use a compass from 4th grade math?
So I asked that man of mine. He may not know how to Square Dance very well, but he can sure work circles around me when it comes to math.
OK, back to the wreath.
Next, decide what kind of hanger you want to use. If you’re like me, sometimes these basics get you stumped, right? You sure don’t want to figure out a way to hang it after you have it decorated. This needs to come first.
Decide how you want it to hang, (ribbon or twine is best with cardboard). Then choose a color that complements your decorations.
I used pearl ribbon I had on hand. Wrap it around the cardboard. You can tie a bow at the top if you like.
Next I knew I wanted a border to go around the outside of the wreath. I didn’t have any small paper doilies on hand which would be cute, so I used these Christmas coasters I’ve never liked.
You can see they have a scalloped edge and look decorative. I cut them in half, gluing them around the outside of the wreath. My only regret is that I still have some left!
Most of this border will be covered up, but I like the look!
Now begins the fun part! I knew I wanted a heart wreath in pink colors, so I began cutting heart shapes out of my pretty scrapbook paper Mod Podging them on. I also cut hearts out of old magazine pages I found free last year at a yard sale. Just glue them on, overlapping as you go.
(Here are a few supplies for making your own wreaths. If you purchase, I make a small commission, but it doesn’t cost you a penny more. For more on my disclosure policy, see here.)
This is the part where you make it you! Use cut-outs of tractors and dump trucks…whatever you want.
It’s done, and I believe “Flossie” is about ready to carry it down the aisle, don’t you?
Don’t let me keep you. I’m off to ask if “Guy” popped the question yet….
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Very pretty Florence! Has such a romantic charm, and I love how easy it is to make 🙂
Thanks Maureen! Thank you for coming by to comment!
You are so clever and I love the way this turned out!♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thanks Lisa! Appreciate it!
Oh, I love that! You’re getting better and better at this creativeness. The more you do, the more creative you get.
Aww, thanks Wanda!
Love the idea of destashing. Fun wreath. This is my year to destash my craft supplies!!
Thanks Rebecca! Good luck on that destashing!
What a great upcycled wreath! And I love that Flossie helped you display it.
Thanks Supermom! I appreciate it!
I love making wreaths all year so of course I pinned this one for inspiration. Visiting from the blog hop.
Thank you Donna! I appreciate your comment and pin!!
Very fun project, and haven’t those coaster that you didn’t like gone up in the world?! Good luck wrestling it back from Flossie, she seems to have taken a shine to your new wreath!
Thanks Dione! Yes those coasters have gone up in the world! Thanks for your fun comment. It’s giving me a chuckle.
This is so pretty. You really made me laugh about not having a big enough dinner plate. I know the feeling. The way you displayed the wreath is just lovely.
Thanks so much Debra!
Pink is my favorite color too! I love the shabby chic look of this wreath! And my parents square danced with a group for about 10 years so I know all about pettipants!
Thanks Roseann! Square Dancers! I’ve met more former Square dancers on this blog! So I bet you DO know all about pettipants!
So pretty!
Tania
Thanks Tania!
Florence, I am in LOVE with this wreath!!! It Looks so absolutely darling and I should have everything at home. I hope I find the time to make one. Absolutely pinning it, so I won’t Forget.
Thanks Habiba! Show yours when you’re finished. Glad you like it & thanks for coming by!
What a pretty wreath! Since I’m currently practicing my quilting skills, I love that it looks kind of like patchwork! Thank you for the tutorial (and tips on wearing square dance bloomers ;-)) -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Thanks Marci!
I’m so glad you found a use for those Christmas coasters…and they probably love the opportunity to be useful! What a great project and tutorial…and it was a funny read, too. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it Lydia! Thanks for dropping by to comment & read!
This pretty heart wreath looks good on Flossie. I love how you creatively cut and repurposed Christmas coasters for Valentine’s Day. The layers are so pretty and I like how added twine hearts hanging in the middle. Very pretty Valentine’s wreath, Florence. Pinned
P.S. Thanks for the chuckles this morning!
Aww, so glad you enjoyed it Marie! Your comments have made my day! Thank you!!
Florence you are too funny! Love the idea of the cardboard. You can’t beat that. But I love your embellishments even more. The addition of the coasters really looks so dramatic that way you have placed them. And of course all the frilly trimmings at the end make it such a pretty wreath. This project is my kinda project, thrifty and pretty!!
Thanks Mary! I appreciate it a lot.
What a pretty wreath for Valentine’s Day! Using items on hand for something unique and fun is always a bonus! Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle, Florence. Pinning.
Thanks Beverly!
Florence, Your Valentine heart wreath is beautiful! What a fun project! I love all the different sizes, colors, layers of hearts, and the hearts dangling from twine. Perfect for Valentines day!
Thank you so much Linda!
Florence, This is so pretty and very inexpensive; my kind of DIY. I LOVE it!
Thank you Carol!
What a beautiful and creative Valentine’s Day Wreath!
Thanks Michelle!
This is such a sweet project Florence.
Thank you for sharing it at Create, Bake, Grow and Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring your Valentine heart wreath at tonight’s party and pinning too.
Thank you so much Kerryanne! I’m honored. Thanks for pinning!
Your wreath is so pretty Florence! Great use of patterns on all those hearts. Love it!
Thanks Tuula!
I have read so many of your comments on other people’s posts, I didn’t realize you had your own blog. One thing I like about your beautiful wreathe–it’s thin. Here in Maine, we NEED the storm door to shut tightly as it has been so cold! Thick wreathes prevent that…and asking your “handyman” or handy man to wood putty and redrill/reattach the door closer unit caz YOU screwed up, didn’t shut the door and the wind ripped it loose….it costs a lot of atta girl points! I love pink and frou frou and I think it would be a lovely replacement to my icy white vine wreathe.
Thanks so much Kathy! Your comment makes my day. And I totally agree with you. Being flat, it’s not a problem to hang. It has been sooo cold this year…even down here in Alabama, where the temps are usually moderate. Not this year. I love pink and frou frou too! Like minds! Thanks for coming by to comment!!
This is such a pretty wreath and simple to make, gotta love that.
Have been going thru all my fabric in first step to organize my sewing room, found some fabric pieces with hearts so think will use those in heart shapes mounted on white watercolor paper instead of using scrapbook paper. Have had most of those heart fabrics for many years.
Am also glad wreath is flat as we have a storm door also. Usually have cold snowy winters but not this year. Hardly had any snow which melted quickly along with mostly 40+ degree temps during day. Have winter storm coming in tomorrow night and maybe some more snow with colder temps.
I bought some nice sweaters on sale at Herbergers but haven’t gotten to wear them except at night.
This is great project, might be making couple for gifts.
Happy weekend
JaneEllen, glad you enjoyed the post & got some ideas from it! From working on this project, I think I almost prefer a flat wreath! I would love to see your fabric! I have a lot also, but wish I had more ideas on how to use it best. I have a lot of scraps too.
My granddaughter was born in Valentine’s Day so this wreath for her room or door would be great cannot wait to start. Thanks for sharing. It is funny to read a lot of the posts that describe the snow living Downunder we are going through a major heat wave where our temps have been 40deg c most days. We are not lighting the fire but turning on th ac.
I’m so glad you like it Larain! If you make one for your granddaughter, please share it with me! I would love to see it & I hope she loves it too. Oh my goodness, you must live in Australia! I think I heard that you were having Summer whereas we’re having Winter. Blessings & thanks for commenting!
What a sweet wreath, Florence and I love how you displayed it! Thank you for sharing at Vintage Charm–pinned & tweeted!
Florence, this is a beautiful wreath! I love the way you decorated it!
Thank you Keri!
That turned out beautifully Florence and Flossie sure knows how to model such a gorgeous creation and show it off perfectly. I have to admit, I actually have quite a few pettipants in my closet, although I just thought they were lacy pantaloons. I wear them almost everyday to work. I love the way they make me few all Victorian plus, they’re great for running to meetings. Just lift your skirt and you’re good to go 😀
Thanks Michelle! Well, that’s fascinating that you wear pettipants for every day. I’m sure they would give you that Victorian feel.
Way to destash!! This is such a sweet wreath project.
Thanks Megan!
Cute, girly and romantic all in one! I love it Florence!!!
Thank you Christina! I appreciate you coming by to tell me so!
You are SO clever and creative. I adore this!
Thank you so much Laura! It was very easy to do.
My eyes perked up when I saw that the challenge was to create something for no more than $10. You did an amazing job with it – the wreath is just so cute and perfect for Valentine’s Day 🙂
Thanks Jelica! I appreciate the comment & you dropping by!
This is a very pretty, feminine and romantic wreath. I love everything about it, the colours and patterns are really wonderful.
Thanks so much Leanna and thanks for dropping in!
Florence!! This is absolutely adorable!! Love it!! pinned!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Deb
Thanks Debbie! So glad you liked it! Thanks for pinning too!
Florence
Love your destash wreath, I must get on this same agenda of de stashing, thank you for sharing at our “Vintage Valentine” blog hop.
Debby
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Thank you Deborah!