Terrific Tuesdays: Monogrammed Wreath – Part Deux
Hi Sweets! I am so glad that you are joining me for another Terrific Tuesdays post!
My Second Monogrammed Wreath Project
I think you all know by the previous monogram wreath post that I love monograms. Well I wanted to personalize my front door decorations once again for Christmas, but I wanted to do it in a different way. So, I took this craft project by Martha, and put my own spin on it. So, take a look at how I personalized a fresh wreath for Christmas.
Tools:
- Jingle Bells
- 20 Gague or heavier wire (if I was doing this project again, I would go with a heavier wire – maybe 18 gague)
- Round Nose Pliers
- Wire Snips
- Ribbon
- Fresh Evergreen Wreath
You may want to find a letter in a font that you like for a guide…I just kind of winged it, but you might want a guide to help you along.
First I rolled one of the ends of my wire with my round nose pliers. I just put a little curlie-cue into it.
Next, I started stringing the jingle bells onto my wire until I got to the desired length for the left arm of my “R”. Then I finished the arm off with another curlie.
Then, I hooked another piece of wire to the top of the arm, and started stringing more bells until I finished the round part of the “R”.
I then twisted the wire around the middle of the first arm of the “R”, and then stringed the last of the bells on the bottom part of the second arm of the letter.
Lastly, I finished off the arm with another curlie-cue.
Then I just tied the “R” onto my wreath with a little ribbon, and presto! a fabulously simple monogrammed wreath. The bells give it a special little “jingle, jingle” when you open the door.
Let me know if you have any questions…I wrote this post in kind of a hurry, so I could have left out some vital info. I don’t think I did, but maybe.
Also, if you try this project, I would love to see your finished wreath.
Don’t miss next Tuesday’s Terrific post…Another fun Christmas download…
Terrific toodles to ya!
©2010 Purple Lemon Designs
Wow, got on the website today. I have not been on in a while and it looks great. So much info and so well organized. I see what you have been working so hard on now.
JR
Thanks sweets! You should take off a day more often. (BTW, he is my husband and has to say these things ;-) )
This is beautiful! You come up with the coolest ideas! I’ll be linking.
Thanks Rachel! **Blushing**
I love all of the great Ideas you have.
I love this! Anything with our initial, monogram, etc…definitely going to try it. Thanks for sharing!
Merry Christmas!
That’s such an awesome idea!!! Love it, and of course even more so since that’s my initial… :o) Happy Partying!
Thanks so much, Candice, Jill and Kathleen…I appreciate it so much! If you try the projects, send me some pics! I would love to do a follow up post.
Toodles!
What a great idea and looks easy too. I’ll have to try this next Christmas.
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Very cool. Will have to give this a try!
This is the first time I comment here and I should say you share genuine, and quality information for other bloggers! Good job.
p.s. You have a very good template for your blog. Where have you got it from?
I am writing to request permission to reprint this adorable project on Craftown.com. We would of course give you full credit and will happily link back to your blog. Please let me know if this is acceptable. Thanks!
Amanda Formaro
Chief Editor – Craftown.com
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