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Mar 18, 2013

Spring {Has Sprung} Wreath

I put together a "wishful thinking" wreath this weekend.


Wishful thinking because the windchill is -9 today and they're forecasting freezing rain and snow tomorrow. But I'm going to pretend that spring is just around the corner. As long as that corner isn't 20 blocks away. However, I did see something like this on my way out the door this morning, so I have hope.


I used a pool noodle base for the wreath and covered it with mossy green fabric that has a slight velvety feel. Apparently it's quite attractive because I left it leaning against my desk while I went to do other things and Chloe sashayed into the kitchen with it in her mouth. She was so proud; I wish I'd had the camera handy. She didn't damage it at all, just carried it around like a prize.

I used my Silhouette to cut out the word "spring" which I stenciled onto a strip of green burlap using white poster paint.


I was aiming for a really simple wreath, but spring by itself was a little too simple, so I added "has sprung". I also added some white buds and little butterfly buttons.


Everything is attached with straight pins and double-sided tape for an easy change out later. (I'm still trying to take apart the Christmas wreath where everything was hot glued on.)


Those little butterflies cheer me up so much. What are you doing to hurry spring along? Or has it already arrived in your neck of the woods? Lucky, lucky.







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26 comments:

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Adorable! Its so springy! :)
-Heather
www.stringtownhome.com

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Lovely spring wreath. We are seeing flowers here in Jamaica and we have had some new ones planted in our garden. It has been a bit chilly for March but the sun is with us today. Thanks for sharing on Creative Monday. I am a new Follower of your Blog. Have a good week.

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

So cute!! :)

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Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Such a pretty wreath!

Jenny

www.simcoestreet.blogspot.ca

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

I am so glad spring has sprung! It is such a festive time of the year!

Thanks for haring your fab wreath!

hugs x

Crystelle

CrystelleBoutique

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

So pretty and natural looking!

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

wow! Love the wreath! Very unique and not super complicated to make! Thanks for posting!

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Cute wreath! I love the burlap and the butterflies! I'm pinning it!

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Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Such a cute wreath Barb. My desperation for spring led me to buy a vibrant peony painting oh a whim only to return it when it was not quite the right one afterall.

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

So cute and I am soooooo ready. It actually snowed here again last night. This is crazy. :d Anyway, thanks for sharing. I'm hoping you are right.
hugs,
p

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

adorable - love the lettering on it :)

Shannon @ Sewing Barefoot

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Thank you!

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

I know - every time the snow is close to being gone, it snows all over again!

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Ahh, I've done that many times! So hard to pick the right one without planning (or taking colour samples with you!)

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Thank you!

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Thank you!

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Now if that darned snow would just go away for good! Thanks for stopping by!

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Thanks, Jenny!

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Thanks, Judy! Still no flowers here, more snow falling scared them away I think.

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Thank you!

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Simple and beautiful!

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Stopping by to let you know I am featuring your cute wreath tomorrow! Thanks for linking up on Made in a Day!
Kim

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Really cute & needed to remind spring to get moving this year! Would love for you to link this to my Craftastic Party: http://www.sewcando.com/2013/03/spring-on-over-for-craftastic-monday.html

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Thanks! The weather is so cold here still that the darn thing keeps blowing off the door!

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Thanks, Kim!

Barb @ Turtles and Tails said...

Thank you!

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