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In my “I’m Totally Trying It – January 2014” Edition, I mentioned I was planning on making a Valentine’s Day Ribbon wreath. Well, today was the day.
I forgot to take a picture of the supplies we used, but they were:
~Spools of Ribbon (ranging from 9ft to 12 feet). Just plain old ribbon. Â We used about 4 1/2 spools each for ours.
~Pins (buy a box)
~11″ Heart Shaped Wreath (we got ours at JoAnn Fabric for $4.99)
~Scissors (to cut the ribbon)
I’m not sure what the total cost was, but something tells me it wasn’t an overly cheap project to do!
The first step, which my mom did before I got there, is to cut all the ribbons into 2″-3″ pieces. We got ribbon of a few different widths, with various patterns and in different shades of pink. Â We just picked ones we liked best and used those.
The project itself is simple. Â You take a strip of ribbon, make a little loop with it and pin it in. Â And then do it over and over and over again. Â We alternated between patterns and widths, which is always easier than it sounds! Â I’d say it took maybe an hour, hour and a half to finish? Â Not bad at all.
I tried to take an up close picture so you can see the pins in there. Â I pinned on the inside of the loop so that it sits in a circle on top of the wreath.
And that’s seriously it! Â I am going to hot glue a piece of ribbon to the back so that I can hang it up, but that’s it! Â Way easier than expecked. I might even try to do a bigger one next time.
What do you think? Â Have you started decorating for Valentine’s Day yet? Â Done any crafting lately??
I love that your mom gets it all ready! LOL
She’s the best person to craft with!
i agree totally!! Can i borrow your mom to do crafts with!! 🙂
Ha!!! No way!
Adorable!!
Thank you!
This turned out so good!
Thank you!!
Love it!!!
Thanks!
I love it! I think I’m going to have to try and make this!
Do it! So easy!
Super cute- might have to try and make. I am not a crafty person….but I want to be 🙂
Totally try it! Not hard at all!
I love it… Maybe you could just pin a ribbon to the back for hanging, maybe!? You’re lucky your mom helps with those crafty projects!! I might try one — sounds more fun than chores and errands!
I thought about that. But I am afraid it would crack off? Although I guess it’s not heavy?
you could craft on those “Cindy Days” you have in your EC planner!
Glue away — I don’t want to be responsible and I did have one crack from falling! Oh — maybe that IS why I got those stickers!
It totally is why you got those ;).
Adorable! I may make one of these in different colors for my toddlers birthday party I am planning. Thanks for the idea!
Thank you!!! It was way easier than expected!
Can I can and craft with your mum?? You are seriously the wreath queen, you always make the best ones!
xoxo
Stacey
Five Minute Style?
LOL!! You make the cutest things. We’d be lucky to have you!
It could not have turned out anymore perfect. Colors are so pretty.
Thank you!
I totally love this and want to try it!
You should!
For my “I’m totally trying it” January, I’m going to attempt a cute monogram yarn wreath I saw on etsy – that I know I can make for less. That’s my plan this weekend during football 🙂
Ohhh, I want to see this!! Send me a picture when you are done!
very cute … no i need to get on the ball get stuff for my sons school and my job 🙂
I have the stuff for my sons school party. I just need to get on it!
I love it! The technique could apply to so many holidays.
We did something similar for 4th of July with topiary balls! They turned out great too (although I think my mom did most of the stuff)!
My friend and I (both of us totally non crafty types) are going to attempt to make this on Friday. We are adding wine to the mix in the hope it will help!
Ha! you better report back!