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Saturday 21 December 2013

Ribbon decorated wreath

Good morning friends,

Today is my DT project for Fantastic ribbons: we were asked to create a  festive home decor project and you know how much I love creating wreaths! Nothing is being posted on the blog at the moment, but I had made it so decided to post it here anyway.



I started out with a plain vine wreath, which I decorated with twisted lengths of  traditional red and green satin ribbons, fixing them at the top, bottom & sides with wire. I then sewed buttons to the bottom & top to create a hanger. To finish I die cut 5 poinsettias (Spellbinders) and glued them over the wired ribbon.

This is an indoor wreath..good fun to make!

Whilst on the subject of wreaths, I haven't shared my front door wreath this year..and it's been up since December 1st! Actually for those of you who were following me this time last year, it's the same wreath. I usually will keep a wreath I've made for at least a few years, maybe make some changes, but as long as I still like it and it's still looking tidy, I'll keep using it. This one will stay up until the end of the month and then be replaced with a simpler winter wreath for the rest of January. I love having a seasonal wreath on my door and it's something I've done for many years.

Are you all ready for Christmas? I still have Tom's card left to make, but I'll wait until he's back in work on Monday and I can concentrate. However, after we had a lovely morning today...visited local garden centre, had a coffee, went to the hen farm to restock food for our girls...I had a lovely afternoon crafting whilst watching the horse shop from Olympia on TV! I made a table centre-piece from some dies I got a few months ago and have been excited to finally use...As long as I can get a decent photo, I'll post it on here tomorrow.

Bye for now and thank you for stopping by,
Love and Hugs,
Carole X

8 comments:

  1. Love, love, love them both absolutely beautiful Carole.
    I might just have a go at the "indoor one" I really like the idea of that.
    I did have my outside one up, took it down because of the terrible gales and rain we are having.
    I have not got round to having a wreath up all year yet.
    Have a Wonderful Christmas and a Happy, Healthy & Crafty 2014
    Hugs

    Patricia xxx

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  2. Carole, both wreaths are just beautiful. I'm not sure which one I like better. Actually they are even in my book - both winners. Sounds like you had a fun, relaxing day. Can't wait to see your centerpiece. Wishing you a great day tomorrow.

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  3. Hello Carole : )

    Love your red wreath!! I will be looking for that poinsettia die from Spellbinders!! : )

    You are so sweet to visit my blog! Thank you for all your kind comments. Where do you live? I am in the north central part of the US in the north western part of Wisconsin : ) We are being beaten on this winter with very cold temperatures and lots of snow!! brrr!

    I hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday!

    Patti

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  4. Gorgeous wreaths, they look fantastic!
    Rebecca.

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  5. Morning Carole,
    Love your wreaths, my front door wreath I made with all green from the garden finished with a few cones, luckily the wind has not done it any damage.
    Happy Christmas to you and your followers.
    LYdia
    X

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  6. Hi Carole,
    fabulous wreaths. I do love your fab wreaths you make.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  7. Hi Carole..lovely wreaths...MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

    ANNE

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  8. Your wreaths are always beautiful Carole and these two are no exception. The one on your door is fantastic. I think I am ready as I will ever be, but have not done David's card yet, so better get a wiggle on. Festive hugs, Anne x

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