Thursday, December 1, 2011

Christmas Wreath

I come from a family that LOVES Christmas.  My dad is like Clark Griswold on National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.  He buys more lights every year... and puts them up.  My mom teases him but I really think she encourages this obsession.  Anyway, coming from that, how could I not love it too?  Since I do, I'll be sharing a bunch of Christmas things over the next couple of weeks.  Maybe it will be the 12 DIY decor days of Christmas, but I can't fully commit to that right now.  However, consider this day #1.

Remember this fall wreath?

Now it is a Christmas wreath.

All I did was take the leaves and chalkboard off and hang some ball ornaments from the center before adding a bow.  I used string that you can cook with, but yarn or fishing line works too.  It was so easy that this is the tutorial.  I've seen it on a rectangle frame too and it looks amazing.



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32 comments:

  1. SkinnyMegDecember 1, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Love the colors, it's simple and chic!

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  2. UnknownDecember 1, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Adorable-love the frame!!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    What a great idea! Simple and chic!

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  4. Tiffany @ {Living Savvy}December 1, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Simple, and fresh! I love it!

    TIffany

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  5. A Vintage VineDecember 1, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    So frugal and wonderful at the same time! Way to go!

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  6. Love Sweet LoveDecember 1, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Okay. We must be friends. Your blog is ADORABLE!!! I'm so glad I found your blog (or I guess really I should give you the credit since you found mine first :)) but seriously...LOVE. I have the same wreath idea hanging on my front door right now, except for my frame is rectangle instead of oval and red instead of white...but I love yours! Happy to be a new follower of yours as well!

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  7. UnknownDecember 1, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I love the colors too! What a great idea to switch it around for each season. I currently have a wreath holder on my door. I guess I should jump on that, lol. Love the name of your blog too! I would love for you to come link up to my party if you had the time - http://www.literallyinspired.com/2011/11/wytbw-i-am-almost-30.html

    Hope to see you there!

    Ginger

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  8. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeDecember 2, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    How Cute! I've got a little oval frame sittin' in the Garage! I need to get it out...

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  9. KateDecember 3, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    love it! thats crazy b/c i just made something sorta similar :) Love the shape of your frame!

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  10. Patti @ Pandoras BoxDecember 3, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    So simple yet makes a bold statement - love it because it is so versatile!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I like the long oval shape. It reminds me of a wreath that would hang in Whoville!

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  12. The Charm of HomeDecember 4, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Very cute! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  13. Lauren @ mercy(INK)December 4, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Thanks so much for linking up to SPEND LESS. GIVE MORE holiday party!! LOVE how pretty & easy this is :)

    Lauren
    summitstreetjoy.com

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  14. Megan GunyanDecember 4, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Wow, this is so cool! I've never seen this idea before and I love the oval shape. Great job!

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  15. foreverdecoratingDecember 5, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    So easy to do for such a fun and unique impact. Love it.

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  16. AbbyDecember 5, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    The oval shape is so unique! I love how it stands out!

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  17. LizaDecember 5, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Beautiful Shape, very elegant!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    This is very pretty! I am now following you and I hope you will follow me back over at www.createdbycori.blogspot.com

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  19. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Oh my gosh, I LOVE it! Simple, festive, colorful, and lovely. I have been wanting to make a new wreath this year and to not spend a fortune on it...pinning this for sure! Thanks a million for linking at Shine On Fridays, girl!

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  20. gail@My Repurposed LifeDecember 5, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    your "wreath" is fabulous! :) Love the ornaments!
    gail

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  21. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I LOVE it! It looks great!!
    Sally
    loveofhomes.blogspot.com

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  22. Erin of Salvaged WhimsyDecember 6, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    The thing about your dad and the lights is so funny...I swear my (artificial) tree must get bigger every year because it seems like I always need more lights.
    Anyway, this is such a great idea (pinned it!)- I love ideas like this that have so many possible variations. Yours is amazing with the crisp white next to the colors of the ornaments...plus the shape of the frame...total yumminess! I'll be adding this to my "must do" projects list.

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  23. Jennie LouiseDecember 7, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Wonderful. you've just given me a great idea how to use my left over decorations from last year. This year i changed colours. new follower... thought id say hi !! Cant wait to fully browse your blog. x

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  24. JenniferDecember 7, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I love the unique shape!

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  25. RachelDecember 7, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    What a unique take on a wreath. It's so pretty!!
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  26. Alyssa - Live. Love. Craft.December 7, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Gorgeous!I love it!
    Would you be interested in guest posting? i'd love to have you on my blog someday!

    Great job!
    Alyssa

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  27. Blissful & DomesticDecember 7, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Very cool! I'd love for you to link this up to my Christmas Linky Carnival.
    http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-in-december-link-carnival.html

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  28. AndreaDecember 7, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    what a beautiful and different wreath, seriously in love here!!

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  29. Honey at 2805December 7, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Great wreath. So happy you linked it to Potpourri Friday!

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  30. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Guess who's going to be featured at One Artsy Mama tomorrow for this project? YOU, fabulous girl! See you there!

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  31. Kaysi @ Keeping it SimpleDecember 9, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Thanks for linking up to Motivate me Monday, you were featured today!

    http://craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/2011/12/motivate-me-monday-readers-features.html

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  32. UnknownDecember 12, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Beautiful wreath!

    I featured it today:
    http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/2011/12/time-to-shine-features-no-47.html

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