Hi there!
Wow! I can't believe that our summer vacation has come to a close and my kiddos head back to school tomorrow! While I have thoroughly enjoyed spending these last 2 months with them 24/7 I must admit that I am looking forward to them going back to school, getting back into a regular routine again and having a house that stays clean for a few hours each day!!!
Plus I always look forward to the fall season because I love the coziness of the time of year and anything related to pumpkins just makes me smile! (especially pumpkin pie! :))
Speaking of the fall season, I decided a while back when I first had a glimpse of the Harvest Lane collection that I wanted to create something for my home. So when I pulled out my papers and embellishments last week I thought of creating a wreath for my front door. I know many of you have created one of these darling projects before but I haven't created one yet so I thought I'd give it a go.
I decided that I would make my wreath using accordian styled flowers. I cut 2 different widths of paper (1" x 12" and 1 1/2" x 12"). I scored lines every 1/4" all across the strip of paper and then began folding each piece accordian style.
I adhered the ends together ....
... and then pushed it down to create the flower shape. I adhered it in the center with a glue dot (you can also use a glue gun - just be careful to not burn your fingers!) .
Then I adhered a punched circle shape overtop (actualy the bottom of my flower). I added another punched circle shape, some scalloped circles, some with different sized circles doubled up onto the top/fronts of each flower shape. I embellished the tops with buttons & decorative brads.
After creating all the flowers I adhered them to a circle that I cut from cardstock. This can be any size you wish depending on how ambitious you are with all those accordian flowers. (my finished wreath measures approx. 11 1/2" x 11 1/2")
Here's a few close up shots.
I added a few stickers here & there from both of the stickers sheets.
The "Harvest Memories" banner that I placed as my title is actually from the 6x6 paper pad. The smaller scaled version of the 2x12 Border and 4x12 Title Strip Elements was perfect for my wreath.
Here's a look at my finished wreath that will grace my front door this fall season.
Thanks for stopping by today and I hope that you've been inspired by my little creation.
Supplies used from the Harvest Lane collection:
Fundamental Cardstock Stickers | #2602
Expressions Cardstock Stickers |#2603
Teal Dot/Ledger patterned paper |#2617
Yellow Quilt/Notebook patterned paper | #2619
Made with Love patterned paper |#2608
Green Stitch/Grid patterned paper |#2620
6x6 Paper Pad |#2601
that is so lovely. will you make one for me too?
Posted by: kelly | September 03, 2012 at 06:44 AM
I love this!
Posted by: Jamie Greene | September 03, 2012 at 07:44 AM
LOVE this!! It's on my list for sure to make!!
Posted by: Kim Boken | September 03, 2012 at 08:44 AM
Wow! Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Carol N | September 03, 2012 at 10:51 AM
Very Clever and so cute. Great tutorial. Athanks for sharing
Posted by: Dorina D | September 03, 2012 at 09:49 PM
So pretty!
Posted by: Jean A Marmo | September 04, 2012 at 04:59 AM
what a great idea!!!!! thanks for sharing!!!!!
Posted by: xara | September 04, 2012 at 04:59 AM
You make it look so easy! Maybe I'll try one this afternoon!
Posted by: Lisa | September 04, 2012 at 06:11 AM
Very Cute. Might have to start one for Christmas! I might actually have it ready by then!
Posted by: Cathy Homan | September 04, 2012 at 06:30 AM
Very cute - you could do one for every season - or actually every month, or even special for a birthday !
Posted by: Elizabeth P | September 04, 2012 at 07:11 AM
LOVE this Cari!! Beautiful...thanks so much for the inspiration!
Amber :)
Posted by: Amber :) | September 04, 2012 at 08:05 AM
Such a clever idea! Love it.
Posted by: Rita Carter | September 04, 2012 at 01:19 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: tammy | September 05, 2012 at 10:14 AM
I love this wreath. Those colours totally speak to me.
Posted by: Dana N | September 07, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Thanks everyone!! Your comments brighten my day! :)
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