Okay so I totally didn't make it to Week 3.
But I LOVE how this project turned out!!
Thanks for following along!
Here are the details...
We had a budget of $5.
AND WERE NOT ALLOWED TO USE ANYTHING IN OUR CRAFTY STASH.
That's HARD!
I finally decided to make a rag wreath because I knew that I could purchase a wreath form for cheap. Then I went to the fabric store {thank goodness I have their loyalty card}. I hummed and hawed over all of the fabric and tried to figure out how much I would need and which fabrics would keep me under budget. I fell in love with this batik {gorgeous hey?} but it was somewhat over budget. I chatted with the nice lady at the cutting table and explained that I was in a competition with a strict budget. She said 'here, dear, we'll make it work'. And gave me 1 meter for the price of half a meter {in addition to my discount}. Score! I must remember to bring her a little something next time I'm at the fabric store.
I had to get a shot of the receipt just to prove what a deal it was! I tore all of my fabric into 1" by 12" strips. Then I tied them around my wreath form using a single knot {a double knot used too much precious fabric}. I made the little rosettes {my first time ~ I am no longer a fabric rosette virgin} and thought that I was pretty smart {lol} to poke knotted scraps of fabric into them to embellish. Another scrap served as a hanger. Oh but I wasn't done there...
Not submitted for the competition was this complementary White Wreath that I made. I actually went back to the fabric store to get more white fabric and used scraps of the blue for fabric rosette accents. I love the layered look of the two wreaths together! The white one is currently on the mirror in the dining room and the blue one outside on the front door. Our outside decor coordinates with the inside!!! YAY!!!
{Am I Type A or what?}
Thanks for voting and visiting!
Cute!!!
ReplyDeleteOh that's super cute. I love the fabrics! I did a Valentine's one out of fabric and was trying to decide if I thought it would look good for other seasons in other fabrics....answer: YES!!
ReplyDeletehttp://mygreenbraecottage.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-pretty-n-pink-valentines-day-wreath.html
Love yours...and love the contrast of the two.,
I LOVED your wreath!! It was one of my favs this. I thought we both deserved to make the cut!!! Its soo hard to get cut after you work soo hard on a project too!
ReplyDeleteAmy
www.sistersoftheWildwest.blogspot.com
Great job! Love the wreath and the colors.
ReplyDeleteThis Tuesday I am hosting my weekly linky party called “20 minute Tuesdays”. It’s for projects that cost less than $10 and take 20-30 minutes (ISH). This project would be perfect! Would you consider linking up on Tuesday? http://sweetfloweret.blogspot.com
PS: I have 30 spots left to receive a free button pony tailer! Check out the details here: http://sweetfloweret.blogspot.com/p/may-winners.html
LOVE your wreath! Off to make one for myself.
ReplyDeleteI love your blue green wreath. It makes me think of water with all the movement and texture of the design of the fabric and the way it's cut and tied. Good luck on your contest!
ReplyDeleteI love this wreath, it's so refreshing!! I would love for you to share at my party!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.cherishedbliss.com/2011/05/craft-and-tell-tuesday-no-5-and-new.html
Love your wreath!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the colors! So cute! -Juli
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I love the colors of this wreath...too cute! I have a wreath form like that, so I'm going to make one too. Thanks for the inspiration! :)
ReplyDeletelove this. super cute.
ReplyDeleteaww i love the rag wreath! its so adorable! im going to have to make one of these after i move out of my inlaws house. lol :) and your rosettes are awesome, im jealous that i suck at making them!
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That is gorgous. Love the teal fabric you used, and the white brightens it up and makes it feel 'sew' summer! Visiting from Sugar Bee's Take a Look Tuesday.
ReplyDelete~Kimberlee
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That is just too fabulous! Lovin' the colors! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your rag wreath! That's a tough challenge 5 bucks and nothing in your stash!
ReplyDeleteway to go!
Sorry you didn't make it to week 3.
gail
I am loving this wreath! I wanted to let you know I am featuring it today over at Blissful and Domestic. Stop by and grab a button.
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This is a beautiful wreath!! I love the fabric colors too.
ReplyDeleteI'm stopping by from Chic on a Shoestring. Here is what I shared on the blog hop: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.com/2011/05/red-simplicity-cynthia-rowley-dress.html
Wow...so PRETTY! I can't do ANYTHING on a budget...much less a crafty thing! lol! YOU ROCK!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to let you know that your Summer Rag Wreath inspired me so I made one of my own. I left a link to your blog on my blog. Thought you might want to see it. You can see it here at www.frecklesandgrasshoppers.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteDee Dee