So in keeping with our spring posts, next up is a spring wreath šĀ But not just any spring wreath, a green spring wreath, sort of like a boxwood wreathā¦ and the best part is ALL of the materials came from recent thrifting finds .
So I knew I wanted to do something with these greenery bushes I had found at Value Village before Christmas.Ā So of course I pop on Pinterest to see what ideas I have on my āwreathā board (176 wreath ideas and counting!) and my āspring dĆ©corā board.
As I was looking, I came across this picture that I had pinned and I loved the square wreath!Ā I found many other pictures as well of square wreaths so I thought I would do something different this time. š
Source: hgtv.com via Christina @ TheFrugalHomemaker on Pinterest
Here is what I used:
- black picture frame ā $1.00 flea market findĀ (see I mentioned you would be seeing these items again my spring dĆ©cor š
- 2 bunches of greenery ā Value Village find $1.01 each (had original tags from Hobby Lobby of $7.99 + $9.99)
I cut all the stems off the greenery bushes and started hot-gluing them all around the frame.Ā (I probably could have used floral wire and it would have made the stems easier to bend to reposition, but I already had the glue gun out and it was faster and easier.) Ā (See this update post! Ā I had to go back and secure it with floral wire because the heat/sun on my front door was softening the hot glue and causing the greenery stems to fall off.)
Hung it on the front door with a piece of ribbon from my stash and I have a new Spring wreath. Ā
I experimented with putting a bow on the top or hanging from the bottom but didnāt like that.
And then I thought maybe I could do a āspring flag bannerā like I did on my clothespin/laundry room wreath.Ā But honestly, I just liked the simplicity and natural look of it how it was so I left it alone. šĀ I can always add something later if I want.
Ahhhhhā¦. spring!Ā LOVE this time of year!
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Now for the exciting announcementā¦
You are cordially invited to a āBloggy Progressive Dinner!ā
I am sure you have heard of or been to a progressive dinner- you drive from house to house eating one part of a meal at each house.Ā Well, this is better ā no starving in between houses or driving all around town.Ā Just head to each one of our blogs on the days specified and we will be sharing a recipe with you that will form a yummy meal!
Hereās the schedule:
Beverage – Kristi from Living Unbound
Appetizer – Renee from Living, Laughing, & Loving
Main Dish – Christa from Brown Sugar Toast
Side & BreadĀ – Laine from itās just Laine
Dessert – ME, right here on March 30th š
I have already heard what some of these girls are planning and oh my, itās going to be good.Ā And youāll want to head over and check out their blogs even today.Ā They all do a great job and are on my ādaily-read these blogs first list.ā
And can I just say one more thingā¦ I am so thankful for these girls!Ā These girls are my blogging friends and we write back and forth online sometimes multiple times a day.Ā They GET me ā you know, understand why my driveway is covered in trinkets in process of spray painting, understand my rant about wordpress woes, cheer me when I have a post go viral, encourage me when I feel like no one is reading my blog, inspire me to be a better blogger, and so much more.Ā Ā Ā So thankful to have them in my life and to co-host this dinner with them for YOU!Ā
How about you?Ā Completed any spring projects lately?Ā Or attended any progressive dinners? š
Linking up toĀ Upcycle Monday Linky part at Rockin’ What you Got
Sometimes I link up to these wonderful parties:
Sarahndipities, Skip to my Lou, Today’s Creative Blog, How to Nest for Less, Home Stories A to Z, Apron Thrift Girl, Tools are for women too, Not just a Housewife, A bowl full of lemons, Uncommon Designs Online, Someday Crafts, No Minimalist Here, Somewhat Simple, 36th Avenue, Sew Much Ado, The Style Sisters, The Thrifty Home, Domestically Speaking, House of Hepworths, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Weekend Blogging party at Serenity Now, Home Happy Home,Ā Tatertots and Jello, Funky Junk InteriorsĀ The Girl CreativeĀ Miss Mustard Seed, Chic on a Shoestring Decorating, Remodelaholic, The Lettered Cottage, Before and after party at Thrifty Decor Chick, Pinterest Challenge at Young House Love
Melanie @ Mailbox Journey says
Love it! It looks so great. š
Christina says
Thanks, Melanie!
Melissa says
Beautifully done Christina!
Many Blessings,
Melissa
Christina says
Thanks, Melissa! š
Sarah Hefner says
Never would have thought to use a picture frame! Very cool! š I like it!
Christina says
I almost felt bad for wasting it, BUT it didnt’ have real glass so I probably wouldn’t have used it as a frame anyways š
I am really liking it – I really appreciate the difference in it being square š
Renee @ Living, Laughing, & Loving says
I love this! So different and definitely Spring-y! I love the idea of using the picture frame. So smart!
BEAUTIFUL!!
Christina says
Thanks! I am so glad I decided to do it square – tired of the same old, same old for wreaths š
Miss Kitty says
gosh! I just love that wreath! I like that your greenery looks so real. I have bought some of the same greenery at Hobby Lobby for that very reason. Thanks for sharing your tutorial with us. I saw your post over at “Weekend Bloggy Reading”.
Christina says
Thanks! Would love to see how yours turns out! Are you planning on doing it square or round?
and I am hopping over to check out your roadside rescue – sounds interesting š
I {heart} Rhody says
What a sweet wreath! I’ll have to give that one a try, myself.
Christina says
Thanks, Rhody! I am enjoying it on my door š
Elle says
I’m obsessed with square wreaths! Thanks so much for showing me how easy it is to make one. The picture frame idea is genius. š
Christina says
you are welcome, Elle! Thanks for stopping by!
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
Oh my, take a bow!
You’ve put a “spring” in my step with your creative loveliness.
Have a blessed day!
Christina says
thanks, Laura!
Jeanette says
Beautiful! Love that you kept it simple.
Christina says
me too!
and thanks for coming over!
melissa*320 sycamore says
I love the square shape and the price can’t be beat!
Christina says
Thanks, Melissa! I love the square shape too – glad I decided to think “outside the box”.
Anna says
You’re a genius! I will definitely be making one of these. š
Anna
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
Adore this – so fresh and springy! Pinning!
Kelly
Julie says
Great minds think alike !!! š
I just made one of these this week! Looks great!
You can check it out here:
http://julieloveshome.wordpress.com/2013/03/06/why-not-wednesday-spring-wreath-for-the-non-crafter/#
Thanks!
Julie
Kari says
I have seen this on Pinterest for a while now but just now clicked through.
THIS IS GENIUS!
A picture frame?
I would have never thought to do this so I am heading out to make a cheap wreath now.
Great idea!
kelly says
this is so incredibly beautiful! iāve included this post on one of my āfavorite thingsā wreath edition posts. thank you for sharing your talent!
http://www.twofivethreeblog.com/2016/04/my-favorite-things-front-door.html
Amy says
So cleaver to use the picture frame! One less thing to buy, plus a tired frame is upcycled. Thanks for the great idea!!