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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Sweet Wreath - Inexpensive Valentine's Day Gift Idea

Few people see the value in gift wrapping like us crafty DIYers--am I right?  
...who else throws the sweater, scarf, pot holders, etc to the side as we inspect the beautifully colored tissue paper?  Yeppers, us crazy crafters.
The wreath form is made out of a gift box.

The flowers are made using tissue paper from Christmas gifts.

Some people see bags of trash...we see a plethora of crafting opportunities.  What types of fantastic-ness have you created from your holiday remnants? 

Thanks so much for all of your sweet comments about this wreath.  A tutorial for the paper flowers can be found here and the coffee filter wreath is here.  Depending on how you feel about your Valentine, you may or may not want to dye it black as in my tutorial.  The coffee filter wreath is pretty common, so if you do a search, you will be able to find other tutorials besides mine.  If you have questions, please let me know, and I'll be happy to help in any way I can.

Sharing at these linky parties...

MONDAY:
TUESDAY: 
Kammy's Korner (Trash to Treasure)
WEDNESDAY:
Faded Charm (White Projects)
THURSDAY:
FRIDAY:
Miss Mustard Seed (Furniture Only)
SATURDAY:
SUNDAY:

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16 comments:

  1. Cottage and BroomeJanuary 6, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    Your wreath came out great, a wonderful upcycyle! Laura

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  2. Felecia CofieldJanuary 6, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    I absolutely adore this wreath! I want to make one! Do you have a tutorial or can direct me to one? I especially need to know how to make the wreath form! Have a great weekend! Blessings from Bama!

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  3. BenteJanuary 6, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Your wreath is beautiful

    Have a nice weekend

    Hugs Bente

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  4. SueJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    This is my favorite wreath to date!
    I ♥ the tissue paper. Perfect for that Feb. holiday!

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  5. Shannon FoxJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Adore it~LOTS!!
    ...but have no idea how ya did it? Tutorial or a few hints you could throw my way?

    Thanks ;)

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  6. SusanneJanuary 7, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    This wreath looks amazing!

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  7. Sandy AngJanuary 8, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    What a lovely idea !

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  8. cathy@my1929charmerJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    This is very pretty, I've been working with felt flowers, cause it's so easy to work with. Is the tissue paper easy to work with? Very lovely, just a tad jealous cause I wonder how you made them. Maybe you would post this at my Sunday's Best Linky party this pm.

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  9. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeJanuary 8, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    That is fantastic, Erin! I kept throwing tissue away thinking how I should iron it and make something cute...glad you had the patience to do it! It's so purdy!

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  10. Craftberry BushJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    I love coffee filter anythings...xo

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  11. Shabby chic SandyJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    So pretty! How long does it take to make something like this?

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  12. PamelaJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    ADorable!! Thanx for coming to party!

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  13. frugal-interior-designJanuary 14, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    I have such an appreciation for what you do even though it is so polar opposite of my "rigid designs." I would LOVE to watch you make one of these things!

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  14. Crafty MischiefJanuary 15, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    Your wreath is beautiful! I found you through Nifty Thrifty Things. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  15. SassyKayFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    This wreath is just beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Wow! Thank you! I constantly wanted to write on my blog something like that. Can I take a fragment of your post to my site?
    Patina F244 University of Arkansas

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