DIY Deep Teal Yarn Wreath

I hope y’all are having a marvelous Labor Day weekend!  We’re spending time with family and finishing up organizing our house since the move. I’ve managed to squeeze in a bit of crafting so I don’t get the crafting withdrawal jitters. Seriously.

My dear friend, Emily, created a fabulous yarn wreath, so of course, I had to make one of my very own. I’ve had deep teal on my mind for a while especially since writing about Fall 2011 Decorating Trends, so this was the perfect time to pull it outta the bag…er, I mean my Hobby Lobby cart.

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This yarn wreath was super easy and inexpensive to make. I had most of the items on hand, so for the wreath, yarn and fabric {shown above} I spent right about $10 thanks to sales, clearance and the 40% off Hobby Lobby coupon. Did y’all know you can pull up the coupon on your data phone at the checkout? No printing or having to remember the coupon! Yay!

Supplies I used:

• Yarn – I used one skein deep teal and one mustard yellow
• Straw wreath form
• Hot glue and glue gun
• Fabric {I bought a 1/4 of a yard of the fabric shown above and also used scraps.}
• Burlap scraps
• Scrabble tiles
• Scrapbook paper scraps from my Vintage Lap Tray Makeover
• Jute twine

I marked my wreath form like Emily showed in her tutorial, hot glued down the end and started wrapping…and wrapping…and wrapping.

Then I created a few embellishments for the wreath. I rolled up a few pieces of burlap, created a fabric ruffle, added a bottle cap and a button and this one was ready to go.

These two embellishments are from my burlap and jute twine wreath earlier this year.

I modified this layered embellishment to tie it in with the others.

To finish off my yarn wreath, I created a small pennant banner with scrabble tiles, scrapbook paper and jute twine that spells “welcome.”  I love it!

My goal was to make a transitional wreath between Summer and Fall. And…I have two front doors, so I need two wreaths, right? Another Fall wreath might just be in the works!

What, if anything, is hanging on your front door?

I’m linking up to The Nester’s Wreath Party,  Before & After Party, Made By You Monday, Tip Me Tuesday, Today’s Creative Blog, I’m Lovin’ It, Chic & Crafty,  Weekend Wrap Up Party and Fall Nesting Party!

XO

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