Welcome to October! Well, the end that is. Since it is Halloween next week, I thought I would share the wreath that is currently out on my door. I've been super busy and stressed with school and work so any crafting time I can squeeze in is great.
Here you go...
Since I like to save money anywhere I can, I use pool noodles I bought from the dollar store last summer. I know it is too late to find them there now, but you could check out hardware stores for foam plumbing. Or last resort just go to the craft store - with your 40% off coupon of course! I cut the noodle to the size I wanted with a kitchen knife.
Because I only have two hands, I couldn't get a picture of taping the ends together... but you get the point. And all I had was pink tape. I wrapped it 3 times. The first to hold it in place and then one on each side that overlapped slightly for stability.
For this wreath I used orange tulle. I used about 4 to 41/2 yards depending on how full you want it to be.
Then cut 4-5 inch strips.
You can do this in sections or do it all at once. I did while watching a favorite tv show.
Tip: try to tie them as close together as possible. When you tie them further apart and then 'scoot' or push them closer together, they just roll up instead of staying flat.
Because I only have two hands, I couldn't get a picture of taping the ends together... but you get the point. And all I had was pink tape. I wrapped it 3 times. The first to hold it in place and then one on each side that overlapped slightly for stability.
For this wreath I used orange tulle. I used about 4 to 41/2 yards depending on how full you want it to be.
Leave the tulle folded in half like it comes from the store.
Then cut 4-5 inch strips.
You can do this in sections or do it all at once. I did while watching a favorite tv show.
With each long strip you fold it in thirds like the pictures below.
And then cut the folded sides...
You then will end up with strips that look like this...
Not going to lie here - the longest part was prep cutting and then tying came in close second.
Take a strip and start anywhere on your form. Wrap a strip around it (the tulle will stretch) and tie it in a double knot.
Tip: try to tie them as close together as possible. When you tie them further apart and then 'scoot' or push them closer together, they just roll up instead of staying flat.
Keep on tying... keep on tying...
Until you are back to where you started.
Don't stress too much about being able to see the tape because we will cover it up.
If you have some fake spider web stuff, use it. I purchased a pack of it at the dollar store and included the spiders. I stretched a piece of it around the front then over the back and even through the middle. I just played with it until I liked it and placed some spiders
Back to that tape issue...
I used pieces of felt to make some rolled flowers. Cut out a square of felt and cut a spiral into it. Starting at the END (not the center), roll it and glue the bottom.
I know that isn't real clear but here is a great tutorial.
(link through Pinterest)
The bigger the square, the larger the flower. Cut several flowers of different sizes. Arrange them how you like over the area with the tape showing.
Use hot glue to secure them in place.
And ignore how dirty my front door is ...
And that's it! I use my gray chevron ribbon for all my wreaths or you can use a matching Halloween design. I will have a tutorial later on how I hang my wreaths but for now...
Happy Halloween and Happy Crafting!
