First up, the winner of the Signs by Andrea giveaway is Gailanne, who said “You are My Sunshine is my favorite!” Please contact me, Gailanne!
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of guest posting on one of my very favorite blogs, Everything Etsy. I shared a tutorial for creating my newest felt ombre wreaths, and I wanted to repost it here for anyone who missed it. I hope you aren’t tired of seeing these felt wreaths…everytime a holiday or event comes around, I brainstorm new color schemes-can you tell I’m smitten?
This felt wreath combines gorgeous wool felt with one of my favorite decor trends-ombre!
It’s super simple to whip up, here’s the how-to:
Materials Needed:
wool felt (a 14″ wreath takes approximately 8 9×12 sheets of felt)
straw wreath form
hot glue (and lots of it!)
Step 1: Gather your supplies.
(this collection of felt came from burlap+blue sponsor, Benzie)
And this is the wreath form I picked up at Hobby Lobby…
Step 2: Cut your felt. I cut each sheet of felt into 6 strips (cutting lengthwise). I then cut each length into 5 rectangles…
Next, take your rectangles and cut out teardrop-shaped pieces…
Use a good pair of scissors so you can cut multiple pieces at once. When you are done, you should have a big ‘ol pile of felt goodness…
Step 3: Warm up that hot glue gun and start gluing! Since a picture is worth many words, here are two images that should help you get a feel for the layout…
I started with the white felt pieces, and glued a row across the width of the wreath. I did 2-3 rows of each color (I had 10 colors total of felt). In the second image, I had just finished up the teal portion and am about to start on the green. Gluing onto this size wreath form takes approximately 30-40 minutes.
Easy, fun and beautiful-hope you love this felt wreath tutorial as much as I do! The color combinations are endless (and so are the places in your home where you are going to want one of these lovelies!)
linking to:
Home Stories A to Z
Today’s Creative Blog
Craftomaniac
Southern Hospitality
Shabby Chic Cottage
Shabby Chic Cottage Spring Party
tatertots and jello
I love this…I popped over from The Nester…I had to pin it…I will be making this wreath soon!
Love all of the colors incorporated into the wrreath:)
Your wreath is gorgeous. I love the colors you chose.
This is so pretty! I am pining it also. And I am a new follower. I found you at Southern Hospitality.
This Wreath is amazing! Great job. I hope you will add this post to my Hippity Hop Easter Project Hop.
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com
Wow! this looks so good! I wish I had your patience! i love the rainbow colours! Representative of spring!
perfect and stylish!
I love this!! Felt and ombre are like two of my favorite things! Great job so pretty!
Ooo this is too cute! I love the ombre look. What a cute idea!
Oh my, take a bow!
You’ve put a “spring” in my step with your creative loveliness.
Have a blessed day!
the felt colors are Amazing!!! Love this!
Beautiful wreath. Very unique too. So pretty with the affordable felt too! I would love for you to share at my Anything Goes linky up now.
This wreath is seriously so beautiful! I love the colors, and, thanks to your tutorial, it seems like a project I’d love to try! Thanks so much for sharing!
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This is just gorgeous! What a neat idea! I’ve seen lots of ombre things, but never a wreath like this! Wow! I would be so thrilled if you would share it at my party, going on now through Wednesday:
http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2012/03/shine-on-fridays-21-plus-features-and.html
Um, so I think your wreath is the coolest ever.
Seriously, love it!
And I would LOVE it if you would share this at my Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL!
http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/03/feature-friday-free-for-all-13-fashion.html
Hope to see you soon!
P.S. New follower on FB
~Abbie
LOVE LOVE this wreath! The ombre colors are awesome!
Hey Linda – I LOVE this tutorial…it is the perfect addition to a blank wall in our house! What are the blues that you use in this wreath? I’m doing turquoise accents and was looking for which color is the closest to a turquoise. It is always hard to tell with a computer screen.
thanks so much for sharing this tutorial…