Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! This week I combined my fabulous thrifted finds to create a fun fall wreath. Check out the goodies I found and how I upcycled them to craft this seasonal wreath alternative for less than $2...
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I'm a huge fan of alternative wreaths, so when I scored a pretty fall floral candle ring and some burlap for .25 each at the thrift store, followed by this gorgeous vintage frame for $1 at a garage sale, I was instantly inspired. Want to make your own?
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Start by cutting the burlap to fit your frame. Next, use double-sided tape to secure it to the inside of the frame.
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Here, you can see the framed burlap before I trimmed the excess. Select a stencil to create a greeting for your wreath. {I've included a list of supply links at the bottom of the post for those of you who prefer to shop online.}
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I find that Sharpies work better on burlap than paint. Press gently with a fine point to trace the letters and start to fill them in.
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Once the outlines of the letters are traced, the stencil can be removed, which makes it easier to fill in the letters closer to the edge of the frame.
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Last, attach floral accents with a glue gun. {I used wire snippers to cut my thrifted candle ring in half.}
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Until next time, happy hunting!
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It's perfect Cecilia! Great upcycle. I like your non traditional wreaths too!
ReplyDeleteLove that old frame ... perfect for a pretty fall wreath.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could find your .25 bargains around here! Guess I haven't been to enough yard sales this summer, and our main thrift stores are GW which are high here. Imagine what your wreathe would cost on Amazon! Awesome!
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