Yarn Wrapped Fall Wreath

Let me start by saying I'm a very picky wreath person. I just think so many of them out there are just plain ugly (sorry blog land). After searching around for some inspiration though I've found the kind of simple style I like in wreaths. Now I just tackled my first wreath and I {couldn't} be happier!!

Yarn Wrapped Fall Felt Flower Wreath



Swoon! I can't stop looking at it on my door.


I started out with a Styrofoam wreath form and some yarn. Please note that the yarn is called Vanna's Choice. What yarn and Vanna White have to do with each other, I don't have have a clue.


Then I wrapped and wrapped and wrapped and wrapped some more. Next time I need to be a little more careful to wrap the yarn straighter so it doesn't get to be on and angle. This picture doesn't really show it too great..but I didn't get another other pictures of just the yarn wrapping.

For embellishments I got these little faux berries and orange things from Michaels.

And then just trimmed down the stems and used some hot glue to attach to the wreath.

Next I made three rolled flowers out of felt. I started with a square piece of felt and then cut a squiggly spiral out of it.

I then used hot glue to wrap the felt squiggle (yes, that is the technical term) into a flower,

After burning my fingers oh, three too many times I figured I should actually use these little finger covers I have so you DON'T get burned. What would have been smart: just using them from the beginning. Alas.

Whee! Three cute little flowers

Lastly I just hot glued the flowers in between my berries.

All done!



Oh, I just love it so much! Fall, you are very welcome at my house :)

I'll be linking up to these parties:

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26 comments

  1. Hahaha--Vanna is an avid crocheter and even has a book or two out with afghans and such in them. I guess she's their "celebrity endorser." Deborah Norville has yarn too, I think..... I feel so cheesy when I buy Vanna's Choice, but it is a really nice yarn to work with :)

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  2. Oh! And your wreath is cute--nice and simple and fallish.

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  3. Stopping by from the Serenity Now link up! I LOVE this wreath! I kind of want to try to make myself one, but I'm worried I will mess it up lol! It looks great though!
    Hope you will follow me back at http://the-life-of-faith.blogspot.com/

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  4. I thought you had wrapped it on an angle on purpose and was impressed with your skill. I too usually hate wreaths, and I think yours is very cute

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  5. Beautiful wreath! Would love if you'd join our Countdown to Fall link party! Hope to see you there! Happy weekend! :)
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/

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  6. Jenny in Wellington, NZSeptember 8, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Gosh Rebecca, that is so lovely! It's come out beautifully :) welll done you!

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  7. This is gorgeous! I need to make a fall wreath & I love the pretty yarn you chose! Great job!

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  8. Love this!! So fun and festive for fall. I hope you will come by and link up to my Wickedly Creative Halloween Ideas Party.

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/09/2012-wickedly-creative-halloween-ideas.html

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  9. I love it! The yarn looks fantastic! I may just give this a try ;)

    - Fotini { http://glamorousbride.blogspot.com }

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  10. This is so pretty, yarn wreaths are my favorite.

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  11. Great job, I love this wreath!

    Katie
    www.funhomethings.com

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  13. Very pretty! Love the colors you used! And I also love how the yarn is wrapped at an angle even if that was not your intention! I think it adds to the design of your wreath & I assumed you'd done it on purpose for just that reason. I made a yarn wreath myself back in July & I can say that I truly appreciate the tediousness of wrapping yarn around a wreath form! And I think that's why nobody posts pictures of that part of the process. :D That is one never ending process & after making my wreath I vowed to never ever ever ever do a yarn wrapped wreath again! But yours is really pretty and I might have to break my vow now ... if you get tired of looking at your lovely wreath you can check out my summer version here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3903374416264&set=a.3871155090801.2150445.1036342162&type=3&theater

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  14. I love the simplicity of this wreath and the contrast between the yellow and orange. It's perfect for fall. If you get a chance please come link up your tutorail at my Fall Edition Pin Party.

    http://sarahdawndesigns.blogspot.com/2012/09/pintastic-monday-fall-edition.html

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  15. I love the simplicity of this wreath and the contrast between the yellow and orange. It is perfect for fall. If you get a chance I would love for you to link up at my Fall Edition Pin Party.

    http://sarahdawndesigns.blogspot.com/2012/09/pintastic-monday-fall-edition.html

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  16. I loved your wreath so much that I featured it in my post:) Here's the link:

    http://www.funhomethings.com/2012/09/10-fall-wreath-ideas.html

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  17. I love this wreath. The colors and decor is perfect!

    If you get a chance I would love for you to share this at my Linky Party:
    http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/09/made-by-me-48-linky-party-and-features.html

    Have a great day!

    -Q

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  18. I love this wreath!! Great color selection. Stopping by from Craft-O-Maniac linky party.

    Here is what I shared: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/09/another-fur-baby-coat.html

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  19. I love how it's wrapped at an angle! It adds some contrast to the yarn! Cute!

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  20. I love how it's wrapped at an angle! It adds some contrast to the yarn! Cute!

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  21. No way! It's perfect just the way it is. I personally like the angled yarn look

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  22. Absolutely lovely and cosy! I think the slanted angle on the yarn wrapping gives it textural interest - it has such simple, elegant lines I think a little textural interest can be afforded :-)

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  23. Hahaha...your comment about ugly wreaths was so funny (and true)! Yours isn't ugly at all though. :-) Rather cute, actually. I've been thinking of making something similar, and you've made me want to get moving with making it!

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  24. What a pretty yarn wreath, and you have an easy-to-follow tutorial for the felt flowers, too. I just linked over from Crafts 'n Coffee. Thank you! Sharon

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