I have been waiting for labor day to be over, just so I could make this wreath. Sadly, what I had dreamed did not come to pass, but I still really like it.
Ever since we went to a park near my mother in laws, and I saw millions of acorns, I knew I needed to make an acorn wreath. I had little helpers, Brady and my nephew, to help me collect tons of acorns. I tried to collect just the tops, but my little helpers got me all kinds.
Once I got the acorns home, I sorted them and I got all of my supplies together. Ignore the paint, and white ribbon, and add spray paint, and a different kind of ribbon. Have I mentioned how much I love those dollar store wreath forms?
I glued the tops of the acorns to the wreath. I tried to be systematic, but I ended up just trying to cover the wreath.
Originally, I wanted to have a natural acorn color wreath, but the hot glue showed through and I could not stand it.
See all the glue? I had to paint it. I choose to spray paint it brown.
I added the bow, and I think it works well. Someone, who shall remain nameless, thought it looked like poo-poo. I think it would look amazing if our door was a different, lighter color. Do you think it is too drastic to paint my door a different color to accommodate my wreath? I think maybe so!
I am happy how it turned out, and I hope you like it!
I have more fall crafts coming soon, check back!
Also I am trying out my first time to join link parties, I could spend hours on the things other creative people link up. The ones I am linking to are below. Be sure to look at all the wonderful ideas. Should be fun! Here goes nothing!
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Oooh. Love the texture the tops create on the wreath. I like the tonal colors of the two browns (door and wreath). But if you get bored with it, just spray paint the wreath another color. White or a soft orange could be pretty, too.
ReplyDeleteoh, I love it! We have a ton of acorns, too...hmmmm...maybe I'll be making one soon!
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I love this! So simple and classic. Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Going to have to go on a acorn hunt!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the cutest fall wreaths I have seen. I just had to hop over here from Tater Tots and Jello to let you know I loved it! Lisa~
ReplyDeleteThanks Guys! Link parties are FUN! Love your comments, they made my day!
ReplyDeleteSuper Cute! Love the idea and love it painted brown!
ReplyDeleteLove the wreath!
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't mind. I linked your post to my Porch and Garden Party at firstadream.blogspot.com.
This is really creative and I love that you are using "found" objects to make it. I have so many acorns, I may have to give it a try! I could see it painted bronze too...
ReplyDeleteI love it! Which Dollar Store did you find the wreath forms at?
ReplyDeleteDenise I don't mind at all.
ReplyDeleteJamie I like the bronze idea.
gracieluv dollar tree has wreath forms, and all other kinds of cheap crafts!
love this acorn wreath :) come on over and link up to MMM!
ReplyDeleteOMG - I ♥ this wreath! What a great idea! I collected bag and bags of acorns last year for a craft project! I think I just found a project for them! Thanks for sharing!! ;)
ReplyDeleteI am SOO going to be making one of these dolls up! Thank you so much for the idea! So Creative!!! :) I'm happy to be your newest follower of your delightful blog and I'd love to have you as a friend at Frou Frou Decor! I'd also like to invite you to link your sweet creations up at my link party each Friday! Hope to see you there!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~