I know this probably isn't right, because it is still 10 days until Halloween still, but I have been thinking about making a winter wreath...one that will take me all the way through the winter. I made the wool roses in colors of winter--white for snow, grey for grey skies, blues for sky. The wool came from reclaimed discarded wool sweaters.
And then for good measure I threw in a few snowflakes from the Dollar Tree store. They are plastic but have some glittery and furry component to them, I thought they were perfect!
I know it just doesn't seem right to photograph the wreath with the greenery behind it, but here it is anyway!
Some of the white roses are partly angora, so they are fluffy and fuzzy, like big snowflakes!
I really like the soft angora grey rose...
Overall I think the project turned out just as I envisioned...
I just can't wait until I can safely hang it up without everyone thinking I am crazy!
I have a tutorial for this project here.
62 comments:
This wreath is so beautiful -- soft and inviting with bits of sparkle. perfect!
Oh it is so pretty! It looks so soft and is perfect for winter. Great job! Have a lovely week.
Beautiful! Love the colors, Ellen! Perfect for Winter!
I love your wreath and the roses! I would love to know how you made your flowers!!
ellen, you are so creativ! i always love coming over here because you always have amazing projects going on.
OMG - your wreath is beautiful! I just bought some of those fuzzy snowflakes at Dollar Tree to make a Christmas mini album but now I'm rethinking my idea...maybe I should just go buy some more of them before their gone! Love your project! I'm your newest follower!
Lovin' it! Kinda tired of Halloween anyway! LOL
Love this! Thanks for sharing over at Olivia Renn!
OH I LOVE THIS!! It's beautiful!!! I am definitely taking some inspiration from this for my winter wreath!! I just posted my very 1st fall wreath! You should go check it out! :)
Oooooo I love love love this! This could quite possibly be my favorite wreath I've ever seen! Really lovely!
I found you on Location Central. I'm from MO, too!
http://ashleyanderic.blogspot.com
This is really adorable idea - SUPER way to use leftover bits of sweaters in various stages of refashion!!
Oh my gosh this is beautiful! I'm featuring this on our blog! Mar @ Justsewsassy.com
absolutely BEAUTIFUL! What an inspiration. I think I need several doors so I have several wreaths!
Love it!
Oh, I just Love this wreath! I want to make one in the colors of my living room and hang it year round. Love love. Thank you for always coming and linking up. I love seeing what you are up to!
Love this! I'll be featuring it today at:
http://jellybeanjunkyard.wordpress.com
What a great idea. I love it! Thanks for linking up to Crafty Friday!
I like it a lot!Well done!
This is lovely! Makes me want hot chocolate and to build a snowman.
So pretty! What a great idea.
-Rochelle @ http://homesweethomebodies.blogspot.com/
What a great idea! Very cute! I'd love for you to come link them to my link party this weekend. Hope to see you there.
Krista
whilehewasnapping.blogspot.com
So, so pretty! I love the cool blue colors!
Stopping by from Creation Corner.Have a great weekend!
Another beautiful wreath! Thanks for linking up to Fantabulous Friday!
How cute! Would you be interested in doing on post on making this wreath on my Holiday Traditions blog? I would be happy to add your blog/etsy button to my blog for the season. (bribe)
Let me know! Tina "The Book Lady"
http://holidaytraditionsandmore.blogspot.com
Almost forgot - I'm following you from Crafty Friday. I'm having a giveaway for Thanksgiving Cards on Holiday Traditions (address above) - don't miss out!
Tina
Stopping by from Fabulous Friday, I'm so into the rosettes right now, love your wintery take on it!
I love this. You are so creative! Thank you for sharing!
I love this! It turned out great.
This is stunning gorgeous!! I am in love and want one just like it! :)
Oh, this is really soft and pretty!
Gorgeous!!!
Jenny
www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
Love it! Beautiful! Looks so soft and warm.
Heather
Absolutely fabulous...great idea!
GORGEOUS! I want one soooo badly!
What's so great is that it would work with any colour combo you like!
Visiting from the girl creative!
D
@
dthatssewme.blogspot.com
Absolutely beautiful, and i agree that it would be wonderful in any colors. You could vary it based on the season. Fabulous!!
Hi there! Following over from Under The Table And Dreaming! What a great idea for making this a winter wreath, I've seen it mostly as a fall and spring one. I've made a few of the flowers and attached them to hair clips but haven't been brave enough to make a full wreath!
Oh wow this is gorgeeous, I want to make them this year for sure. Would love for you to link up with All About You Monday and show them off!
Very nice! Love the snowflake add ons! Thanks for linking up to Suzy's Artsy Craftsy Sitcom Commercial break!
suzy
This is so cute- I love the colors!
This is so pretty!
http://embellishinglifeeveryday.blogspot.com/
What a beautiful wreath! Thank you for sharing!
I love the colors! It is so beautiful!
Love it! Thanks for sharing!
Oh! so lovely!!
Ellen, I can't thank you enough for sharing this project on the Boardwalk Bragfest. I absolutely adore it!
This is totally exquisite, Ellen...I came here by way of Jan at The Bragfest...so nice to meet you...I tried to follow, but it wouldn't work...oh no! I'll try again!!
XO
Ok,I really wish that I was on you birthday list! I love this idea. Great job. Thanks so much for linking up to Tuesday Tell All again this week.
wow! this is so cool! i might have to try something like this!
beautiful Ellen, thanks so very much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday, great to have you join us!
I love it. It is so beautiful
Gorgeous! I'm a fellow Iron Crafter, and I just love your project. Following you now!
I really like your wreath! Beautiful, I am sure I have just the right amount of fabric to make one! Great job.
You certainly have a winner here! Looks like everyone loves your wreath! I love that it will carry you through the entire winter season. The snowflakes are perfect!
Beautiful! We are doing our X-mas deco in blues, white and silver this year. This has really inspired me.
Suzie @
staycalmandsewsomething@gmail.com
This is beautiful! I LOVE it- especially your color combination! :]
This is so neat! And right up my alley! I'm following you now!
I love this! The snowflakes really set it off.
this is so pretty! I love it!! If you have time come link up @ Ladybug Blessings Handmade Tuesdays next week! www.ladybug-blessings.com
Gorgeous wreath!! Totally love it! I'll have to make one too! Thank you for the inspiration!
Congrats on making the top 10~ Your wreath is beautiful as always.. Thanks for linking up to the Pink Hippo Party and for being my newest follower! (I have been following you for a while!)
Ellen this is so beautiful... you are cracking me up -- "not right" before Halloween. I have been so ready for things that aren't orange and black as much as I love Halloween (-: Hope to see you again tomorrow at A Crafty Soiree
This is really nice! I love, love working with thrifted wool sweaters, this is a great idea.
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