Valentine Wreath
If you’ve been a long time reader of my blog, you know that I love to make wreaths, especially wreaths for holidays. My front door has been bare for a good while and a recent few days off from school allowed me time to craft a wreath for Valentine’s Day.
A door with a wreath looks so welcoming to guests. The bold pop of red from the hearts can be seen well from the street, too.
I made this wreath with supplies I had on hand. I started by covering a straw wreath with strips of burlap. The base of the hearts were cut from cereal boxes. Red paper was glued to the back side of each heart in case the cardboard could be seen after adding them to the wreath.
I inherited several packages of Nylon Lycra Trim Strips from my mother-in-law’s sewing stash. The packages had not been opened and I’m not sure what she intended to make with them when she purchased them.
I twisted the trim strip, gluing here and there, to cover each cardboard heart. I didn’t have a set plan, these ended up being a glue-as-you-go project.
After I made the hearts and placed them where I intended to glue them onto the wreath, I felt like the wreath was a bit plain. Wrapping it with white trim strips followed by gluing on the red hearts brightened it up a bit.
Instead of a bow, I placed a white and a red strip on top of each other, tied it in a knot around the top of the wreath, and trimmed the ends at an angle.
My door now looks cheerful and inviting thanks to my Valentine wreath.
For more Valentine projects, check out my project gallery or click on the link on my side bar. Since I’ve been blogging for many years, I now have a nice collection of projects to share.
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Love it Paula!
Blessings,
Cindy
How cute! I love wreaths on doors too. You have finally helped me understand how to hang a wreath on my door too. I have a storm door as well and wreaths don’t fit between the regular door and storm door. I never thought about the command hooks. I’m definitely going to use that now!
Megan – That command hook has been on the door for years. It definitely works for wreaths as long as they aren’t super heavy.
So pretty and romantic! You always have the best craft ideas!!!! ~Christy
Thanks, Christy. I {heart} crafting for my home.
I love this Paula! The fabric hearts are so creative !
Hope you have a great week ~Sonya
Thanks, Sonya! I was glad to find a use for the trim strips that have been in my stash for so long. It looks like there will be no snow day breaks this week for me but it still should be a great week.
Love the wreath and your front door! -Carla
Thanks, Carla. We added the Chippendale screened door a few years ago and I love it.
Very cute, Paula! I admit that I have never in my life made a wreath. Why? I have no idea. But when I see the pretty ones that you make, and how “homey” it would make coming home feel, I think I want to try my hand at it! I rarely spend any thought to the outside of my home. 🙁 I can barely manage what’s INside. LOL
Serena @ Thrift Diving
You are so creative, Serena. I’ll bet you could design an awesome wreath for your door.
I love your wreath! It is so pretty. I love having things on my door too. My kids get me a hard time about it, but I don’t care.
One day your kids probably will start copying you, Kathleen. My mom and grandmother always had a seasonal wreath on their door. I have fun making different ones, especially holiday themes.
So cute and festive! Looks great on your door. 🙂
Thanks, Alison. I really enjoy decorating for the holidays. It could be the teacher in me. 🙂
Super cute Paula!! 🙂
Nancy
How perfect. I love this idea. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Paula,
The wreath is lovely!