There may still be snow on the ground at Casa Kimba, but I’ve been dreaming of spring for a month.
I figured it was time to replace the pine cone wreath that’s been hanging in my kitchen with something a little a little more spring-y.
It was super simple (and inexpensive) to make. The base is a 14″ foam wreath form wrapped in yarn and the flowers are made from scrapbook paper. I ended up not using the little birdie in my picture and used a fake butterfly instead. Some may call them tacky, but I’m in love with fake butterflies.
The first step is to wrap your wreath from in yarn. I used a chunky yarn in shades of brown, yellow and natural. You just attach one end of your yarn to the wreath form with a dab of hot glue. Then you start wrapping. And wrapping. And wrapping. When you get the whole way around, secure the other end of the yarn with a dab of glue. Done.
It’s easy, but a little tedious. I’d say it took me 1 DVR’d episode of Survivor (minus the commercials) to wrap the whole thing.
After you wrap the wreath, it’s time to have fun with the embellishments. I used a stick from the backyard that I wrapped with some earthy green yarn. Then I hot glued it to the wreath. Play around with it a little to see how it looks best on your wreath.
Next up are the paper flowers. I used 4 colors of scrapbook paper for mine…brown, tan, cream and yellow. For the bigger flowers, I used 8-1/2×11″ paper and cut it into 4 pieces. For the smaller flowers, I started with 3″x3″ squares. There’s no science to the process. It’s all freehand. You cut your paper into circles or ovals. Then you cut out the spiral shape.
You roll the paper from the outside all the way into the center keeping it as tight as possible. I secured the whole thing with dab of glue. Rather than me reinventing a great tutorial, check out this paper flower tutorial from I’m a Yarner. That’s where I got the idea.
From there, it’s just a matter of gluing on your flowers. Again, no science to it. Just make it look pretty. And don’t forget your butterfly!
I hung mine with some spring-y yellow ribbon and that’s that! A fun and easy spring wreath.
Credits:
This wreath was inspired by Layla’s Spring Wreath and I’m a Yarner’s Rose Wreath. Check them out!
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Love it! I like the colors you chose and the butterfly gives it just a little something extra special!
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This looks beautiful!
This is so pretty!! I love the flowers — you make it all look so easy!
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Your wreath looks like birch bark. Unique and very pretty.
Ca-ute! Very springy!
So pretty Kimba! I have to try those little flowers….really cute.
oh what a wreath! I feel all warm and “springy” inside.
Beautiful! I love the butterfly detail.
I {love} projects that you can work on in front of the tv.
totally inspired me to go make a spring wreath. been trying to figure out a design for a spring wreath and haven’t come to decision on what to do but i think i am going more towards this now. thanks !!!!!
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Wow, this is seriously so pretty!! I need to bring a little spring into my house!!
Absolutely darling. Could be a fun project to do with kids also.
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This is so pretty! Love it!
Allison {A Glimpse Inside}´s last blog ..Tasty Tuesday- Cheesy Beef-Corn Chip Skillet
I love your wreath! So cute.
Oh, how pretty! I love the yarn wrapping idea and the paper flower idea, too. Might just have to attempt this!!
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that is super cute!!!!
How cute is THAT!!!!
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This is such a cute idea. I love the idea of wrapping the twig in yarn too. Love it.
Ruth
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Sooo cute! I love the butterfly!!
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Very cute..and unique too!
Looks like spring!!
Deborah
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oh.em.gee. I love that! I’ve been wanting to make one of those for a couple of months now. Awesome job!
That is so pretty! I can’t wait to try it!
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Super cute! My favorite is the green branch. Hope all is well with you!
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What a beautiful wreath!!! Fabulous!! I will be trying this for sure!!
Aw, I think it turned out lovely. I think the butterfly is the perfect addition.
I love your spring wreath! I linked to it in my blog post today
http://lifeasanoakes.blogspot.com/2011/03/favorite-diy-finds-of-week.html
Thanks for sharing! Yeah! Spring is coming!
Love this. I want to make this wreath!! Thanks for sharing
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This is absolutely beautiful! I want to make one! And I have a ton of yarn lying around. Thanks for sharing!
SOOOO PRETTY. I am a fan of butterflies also, they are perfection. I am so glad you shared your crafty stuff.
Cha Cha
Oh. My. Gosh! That is soooooooo cute and v. modern. I’ve been scouring the shops for a springtime wreath for my front door and haven’t found a thing that didn’t look like something my grandmother would have (no offense Mamaw!).
I hope you don’t mind if I try it out. Hopefully, I can get it turn out as nicely as yours!!
Kimba,
That is just stunning. I am going to look up that flower tutorial. I really like those. What I like the very best, though, is your choice of colors. Calming and unique!
Fondly,
Suz
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I like all of the details that went into this wreath. I just made a different wreath, but now want to make this one!
Love this. Its so springy. TFS!
Very cute! I love the paper flowers!
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This is so, so beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing the how-to for you beautiful.
Beautiful, I’ve been thinking of putting up a springy wreath (even though it still feels and looks like winter in my area as well). thanks for the great idea.
Beautiful wreath! I’d love for you to submit this to the M&T Spotlight at http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
How sweet! I love how the flowers don’t dominate the wreath and the branch with the butterfly is an unexpected touch that brings it all together. Very nice!
Well that is just ADORABLE!! I think the yarn you chose kind of looks like birch bark – really really cute. I’ve been struggling with my spring door decor – this may be just the solution! Thanks!
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I adore this wreath! I am so ready for spring! I would love for you to stop by and link up to my Ten Buck Tuesday link party (it lasts all week)!
CUTE!!!!!!!!!! So glad you had fun with it…it looks amazing!
Layla
PS – I’m looking forward to linking your board and batten tutorial in a post next week!
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I love this wreath, I’ve been scouring the internet for a good spring one.
I’m featuring this project on my blog tomorrow! http://www.JensOwnRoad.blogspot.com
Hi there! I love this idea…it’s so darling…and I was hoping that you might add it to my Easter and Spring Linking Party to share with my readers. If you are interested, you can go here http://bakedbyjoanna.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-linking-party.html to enter. Thanks!