Hickory Nut Wreath

What a great time of year

for a nature walk.

I took a bag

because I had a plan.

I knew I wanted to make

a wreath

that had rhythm.

Design Rhythm.

I wanted natural elements that

would have a repetitve pattern

with a lot of symmetry.

I really was looking for

smooth large acorns.

The squirrels wanted that kind too.

But they didn't like

the hickory nuts

like I did!

Perfect brown beauties

covered the ground

and I couldn't gather them

fast enough.

I knew I wanted the wreath

to have a mounded rounded form.

I cut the backing from cardboard

making a 10 1/2" circle

with a 4" center.

Really, next time I might cut the center hole larger.

Then I cut a circle of batting slightly larger.

I also cut strips of batting and clipped

to shape into a high center.

Now cutting strips of craft paper,

anchor with a glue gun

and keep wrapping around

for a smooth form.

Spray paint black or dark brown

so you have a nice blending background.

Then start gluing the nuts on.

I think next time I would start

at the very back edge and work my way to the center.

Lake Girl Glues

and glues...

But oh so worth it.

A coat of Clear Glossy Sealer

really brings out the brown, orange , red, and black.

It will make a great fall addition

and even Christmas too.

It reminded my friend of old antique jingle bells.

Love that!

Really, you could get a similar look

with acorns or walnuts.

I hope you're all enjoying the fall season.

So many outings and gatherings to look forward to,

Deb

Some fun link parties:

Sunday:        Debbie Doo's
                     Nifty Thrifty Things
                     Twigg Studios
Monday:        DIY Showoff
                     I Should be Mopping the Floor
                     Craftomaniac
                     Between Naps on the Porch
                     Keeping it Simple
                     Alderberry Hill

                            The Farmhouse Porch
Tuesday:      Cozy Little House

Wednesday:   Lady Behind the Curtain
                       Southern Lovely

Thursday:       Stone Gable
                       Brambleberry Cottage
                       Beyond the Picket Fence
                       Embracing Change
                       From my Front Porch to Yours
                       The Shabby Creek Cottage
                       House of Hepworths

Friday:           Common Ground
                      At the Picket Fence
                      The Shabby Nest
                      The French Country Cottage
                      Stuff and Nonsense
                      One Artsy Mama

Saturday:       Funky Junk Interiors
                      Tatertots & Jello
                      It's Overflowing
                      Cheerios and Lattes

Thanksgiving Lnk Party:    Freckled Laundry