sparkly wreath (a photo tutorial)
Posted by Jessie on 12.23.2007.
So I couldn't resist the urge to make just one more glitter wreath this year, and since someone had asked me about a tutorial, I thought I'd show you how I make them. Supplies: ornaments, glittery doodads, shiny baubles, jingly bells
wire wreath form, tinsel garland
glue gun, lightweight wire
Begin by tucking the tinsel into the wire form....
and continue all the way around:
Tie on a ribbon for hanging. You won't be able to do this once all the balls are glued on, so make sure to do it now!
Thread some wire through the ornaments, and secure them onto the wreath.
Start with the large ornaments, and space them around the wreath
Once the large ornaments are secured, start filling in with the bigger decorative pieces:
And then add the smaller ornaments and jingly bells.
I use wire to secure everything I can, and then fill in with hot glue
so the ornaments don't move around.
Voila! This wreath took under an hour to make.
xoxo
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10:31 PM
Thank you! That is awesome! I can imagine doing these for other holidays too!!
2:53 AM
Oh, thank you! I do believe I will be hitting the "After Christmas Sales" to buy some ornaments and all the fixin's!
I love the colors you've chosen!
2:18 PM
Oh wow -- this is so pretty! Thanks for sharing the instructions!
8:56 PM
I love this and you make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing!!
10:24 AM
Very pretty! Thanks for sharing the "how to"!~ I've really wanted to make one!
Smiles! Heidi
7:05 AM
I have just followed a link to your wonderful tutorial from gaga for garlands and I am so glad I did, thank you, I will (time willing) make one of these for 2 of my internal doors, thanks again