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July 17, 2015 by Jennifer

101 Handmade Days: Christmas Wreath

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One of my favorite crafts is wreath making! If I had the time and creativity, I’d probably change my front door wreath at least once a week. Annnnd that would drive my husband crazy lol. I’ve already started brainstorming Christmas Wreath ideas for the Holidays! And since we’re celebrating Christmas in July over the next week or so, I figured I would get away with making a Christmas Wreath now… but don’t worry Hubby! I didn’t leave it on the door 😉

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This one is on the simpler side of wreaths I’ve created, but there is something so elegant about it. And I am absolutely in love with the “poinsettia” flowers I created!

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Want to make your own Christmas Wreath like this? Here’s what you need…

Red and Gold Fabric
Gold Dot Fabric
Wreath Form
Gold Twine
3 White Buttons
Red Thread
Sewing Machine
Hot Glue and Glue Gun
Red Felt
Paper for Petal Template
Iron

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Lets start with making your “poinsettia” flowers!

Make your petal template. I folded my paper in half and played with the shape until I like the way it looked. Its approximately 3 inches ling and 1.5 inches wide.

Iron your fabric and then trace your template onto your red and gold fabric. Each petal needs 2 pieces and you need 6 petals per flower. Trace and cut 36 petal pieces.

Sew 2 petal pieces together, right sides out, 1/4 inch from the edge. Snip the threads short.

Once all your petal pieces are sewn, pinch on end and add a single stitch to secure.

Thread a needle with some of the red thread and string 6 petals. Thread through the pinched end and in approximately the same distance from the end of all 6 petals.

Cinch your thread tightly and knot securely. Repeat for all the flowers.

Cut 2 inch circles from your red felt. You’ll need one for each flower.

Flip the flower over. Add a dallop of hot glue to each of the 6 ridges and cover with your felt circle. Don’t add any hot glue to the center, we’re going to sew on that button and glue would make that a lot harder.

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Sew the button in the center of each flower and set aside.

Take your wreath form and wrap it with 3 inch wide strips of the gold dot fabric. Secure with straight pins (my preference) or hot glue.

Wrap the gold twine in the opposite direction and secure.

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Add your fabric “poinsettias” with a few dabs of hot glue and allow to set.

And your Christmas Wreath is done!

Its never to early to get started on your Christmas Decor! Its a #ChristmasinJuly Wreath!

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When do you start decorating for Christmas… and yes I know, July is definitely too early 😉

Filed Under: Crafts + DIY's, DIY Projects Tagged With: 101 Handmade Days, Christmas in July, Christmas wreath, Wreath, Wreath obsessed

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Comments

  1. Ilona's Passion says

    July 17, 2015 at 10:42 am

    Very pretty wreath. I’ve never done myself but this one is so pretty!

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  2. Sheena @ Tea and Biscuits says

    July 17, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    Your wreath looks lovely and not too complicated, perhaps even someone like me who is craftily challenged could manage to do it!

    Reply
  3. mrsbishop707 says

    July 17, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    I love how simple and cute that is!

    Reply
  4. Jasmine says

    July 17, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    How cute!! Will keep this in mind for the holidays

    Reply
  5. Krystal Sadler says

    December 8, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    I love how classic and simple this wreath is! Your blog’s tagline is amazing, btw… Thanks for linking up with us at the Share the Wealth Sunday link up!!

    Reply
  6. Rhonda says

    December 10, 2016 at 9:39 am

    I love this wreath. Simple, but elegant. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best Linkup.

    Reply

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