The Wreath My Daughter Made

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OK, I might have helped a little... 😉
We spent Thanksgiving at our daughter's house this year and she always wants to try to do one 'crafty project' while we're together. This year, she wanted to make an ornament wreath, and if you ask me, she 'knocked it out of the park'.
We headed out to the discount store and chose these ornaments:
Let me give you one word of advice.  Take the time to remove the caps from your ornaments and hot-glue them back on.  I made an ornament wreath a few years ago and left out that important step. Many of the ornaments fell off and I had to re-make the wreath. Save yourself some trouble!
Take a wire hanger and bend it into a circle - here's how we started:
Then open up the top of the hanger and you're ready to start adding ornaments.


Let give you 2 more tips.  
First, when you hot-glue the caps on the ornaments, wear rubber gloves.  Many people don't have finger caps for protection and, believe me, you don't want to get hot glue on your fingers!  

Second, use a binder clip so the ornaments don't slip off the other end while you are adding and arranging them.  See the arrow in the above picture.  The binder clip is a little difficult to see.

When your hanger is full, twist the ends of the hanger back together, add a pretty bow, and hang your wreath.
Didn't she do a great job?
I love how the colors look against the door!


This is an easy project that can be completed in very little time.  If you still need a holiday wreath, this could be your answer!

Have a wonderful week - don't forget to pin/share!



Comments

  1. Gardening HelenDecember 11, 2016 at 9:41 AM

    Wow - this is so pretty and looks so simple! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW's DIY party!

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    1. AnnDecember 11, 2016 at 10:19 AM

      Thanks, I will pass you comment on to my daughter. She thought it was pretty easy too!

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  2. mary scottDecember 11, 2016 at 10:32 PM

    It's a beauty! The front appears to be painted the same color as mine.

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    1. AnnDecember 12, 2016 at 11:10 AM

      She did a great job and chose ornaments to match her front door.
      Thanks for stopping by, Mary, I hope you'll be back!

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  3. Eclectic Red BarnDecember 12, 2016 at 11:31 AM

    What a lovely wreath. She did a great job.
    Bev

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  4. Please may I?December 12, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    Thats beautiful. x

    pleasemayi.blogspot.co.uk

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  5. The Stonybrook HouseDecember 13, 2016 at 3:50 PM

    Love love love ornament wreaths! You can't go wrong with them. Gorgeous colors! Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It!

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  6. Joanne December 14, 2016 at 7:41 AM

    That is so pretty! I have always wanted to make one of these wreaths; thanks for the tips!

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  7. Karren HallerDecember 14, 2016 at 12:37 PM

    Love the wreath Ann, you always have something nice you have been working on. Thank you for sharing on #OMHGWW
    Wishng you a Merry Christmas!!!

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    1. AnnDecember 16, 2016 at 4:34 PM

      Thanks, Karren. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  8. Rhonda Gales December 16, 2016 at 10:26 AM

    I love ornament wreaths. I made my first one last Christmas. It's on my front door. Thanks for sharing on Sunday's Best.

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    1. AnnDecember 16, 2016 at 4:35 PM

      Me too, Rhonda - and they're so easy to make!

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  9. My thrift store addictionDecember 19, 2016 at 12:51 PM

    So lovely! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm!

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