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.
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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
52 comments:
Now that is beautiful!! I luv the 'opening' at the bottom of the nuts. Hmm.. there are pecans from a tree at the office that might work for this. Nice!
Than ks for sharing your nature walk inspired wreath.
Cheers, Gee
So glad you liked it Gee! Get plenty of glue sticks. :)
Nice, it looks eye-catching!
I love that you used nuts!
Looks great!
Wow! That wreath is gorgeous! Thank you for the tutorial and inspiration!
Angela
I have close to 15.3 million acorns in the front of my yard right now... I am DEFINITELY trying this!! This you so much for the tutorial!! Pinning away!
-Samm @ LittleHouseintheBigD.com
Hey Samm, sounds like you can have the whole neighborhood for a craft party!
It's beautiful! Thanks for sharing at Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop :)
I love it! I'm going to pin it, it's so gorgeous!
Melissa @ The Alchemist
This is so cute! I love the impact and texture it brings! Well done!
This is so cute-and I love the lime green ribbon.
I love this, Deb! Great idea. :)
Looks beautiful!
I love it and that ribbon is such a pretty color!
Debbie
I LOVE this!!! It looks so great and that green just gives it a pop of color!
Thanks for the tutorial, I have to try to make a smaller version. Baby steps for me, I am not that great at crafting. I will use acorns because I have 3 oak trees.
I just love it!
Amen about gettin' plenty of glue sticks! I made a similar one using acorns about a month ago, time consuming but so worth it! Here's mine if you're interested: http://www.kammyskorner.com/2012/10/acorn-creations.html
Happy Wednesday!
Love the simple stunning beauty! wish I had some hickory nuts!! :)
Beautiful - I'm heading to the woods to see what I can find! Joining from Look What I Made - http://allthoseartsygirls.blogspot.com/
Your wreath is fabulous! It really does look like weathered jingle bells.
Oh my goodness gracious - this is LOVELY! Found you via show and share wednesdays and this is by far the gem of this weeks sharing time!
Newest follower, looking forward to gawking at your creations and wondering how a real person is capable!
I'd love a follow back if you like moetalksalot.blogspot.com
xo-
moe
One of the best wreaths I have seen around. You are getting a sticker from me ;)
This is beautiful! I wish I had hickory nuts to gather! I am a floral designer and am wondering why you didn't just use a wreath form for your base? It turned out beautifully. Thanks for the tutorial. XO, Pinky
That made me smile because it was a spur of the moment project and I didn't have a form...plus I really wanted the mounded high center. Thanks for visiting,
Deb
Love the wreath, I also like your give thanks tags. Nice for the holidays, Laura
This wreath is so striking, Deb, and I love the chartreuse ribbon that you used to hang it--lovely!
What a beautiful wreath! The color of the ribbon is striking against the beautiful dark colors of the nuts.
I love the colour and texture of this wreath! I especially LOVE how you used what others would see as garbage to make the base for your wreath! Very inventive!
I had to PIN this gorgeous project! grab I featured button. Lovely!
♥Linsey
Your wreath turned out so stinkin cute. I adore it. Thanks for sharing at the party.
oooh I love this wreath - what a fantastic idea - thanks for sharing!! i'm your latest follower! J9
Okay, that is awesome! I am so drawn to it and want to create something similar.
Love this! Wanted you to know I featured it on my Saturday favorites- have a great weekend- Claire
Wow, great job! That's just beautiful and so elegant. I'm sure it took some time, but the results are worth it. I'm off to Pin!
Debbie
This is just gorgeous!!! So pretty, I'll be featuring it next week.
XO
Kristin
Newest follower here! I found you through the Saturday blog hop :) That is Wreath is incredible!
-Melanie
P.S. I’m doing a $50 Shabby Apple giveaway on my blog. You should check it out here: http://meandmr.com/post/35113285949/shabby-apple-50-giveaway
Looks awesome. I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blosgpot.com.
Hi Deb! Lovely job!
One question: you put something to nuts ( gloss, paint) so they do not rot o something like that.
Beso!
Yes, first I rinsed with water and then let dry. Then after I put the wreath together I sprayed it with Krylon Clear Gloss Sealer.
Thanks for stopping!
Deb
Such a beautiful wreath. :)
Oh my goodness, that is a beautiful wreath!
This is beautiful! I love it! Thanks for the great tutorial it would be so easy to use this pattern for so many different wreaths! Thanks for sharing this on Saturday Show & Tell on Cheerios and Lattes this week! We love having you join us! Have a great week!
Mackenzie :)
So pretty! And I love how you made your own wreath form. Great idea!
This is so gorgeous! I'm your newest Follower!
Wow, very creatively done! Love the natural look of the hickory nuts! Beautifully done! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
I am featuring your wreath tomorrow. It is so pretty!
Beautiful, Deb! Love it!
Thanks so much for linking to Make The Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill, you are being featured later today!
Love your blog! Thanks for linking your beautiful wreath to the party - I am featuring it today on my blog! http://www.settingforfour.com/2012/11/features-nsew-traditions-thanksgiving.html
Now that is pretty amazing! I have hickory nut trees everywhere in my yard and considered them a problem....until now!!! I loved this post and pinned it....thank you!
Thanks! I crush these nuts every day walking my dog. Tomorrow I'm taking a bag!
Great Nancy!
You won't even have to hunt them down. I think it makes a beautiful wreath!
Deb
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