Monday, December 14, 2009

Around and around- DIY Dare

Dare to DIY
My creation is nothing original, literally everyone and their mother has made one...an ornament wreath.


Every since seeing it floating around blog land last winter- most notably here, I wanted to make my own. But I had a very specific color scheme in mind- pear/kiwi green, cranberry/maroon red and antique gold. Each color in 3 sizes and 3 finishes (shiny, matte, and glitter). However, after spending the past year searching dozens of stores and websites I was unable to find those colors.  

So I finally gave in bought the closest ones I could find at Target. Sadly, the red options were lacking, and...I broke one. Here are the ornaments I ended up with-

It was harder than I thought to get the ornaments turned around and organized. And when I used a command hook in an attempt hang it above the mirror, as I did last year, it fell. So here is my somewhat funky looking 1st attempt-


I think the top two gold ornament look like little ears. :)

Go see Kim's list to pick our your projects for next year's decor.

7 comments:

Kim @ NewlyWoodwards said...

I love these wreaths! I wanted to make one this year, and never did.

Next year, I say.

Kelly said...

I have had this urge to be crafty, but it has yet to happen. Your wreath is super cute!

CT mom said...

Even though it's not the color combo that you wanted I still like it!

Sarah Ring said...

I actually like the colors you ended up with! Very pretty!

Anonymous said...

I think it looks great!

Unknown said...

This looks great! I want to make one of these for next year, couldn't get my butt in gear this year.

Anonymous said...

i love the colors you used! Gorgeous!