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24 February, 2013

Burlap and Dogwood...My Easy (and Almost Free) Spring Wreath

CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Easy Spring WreathI don’t know about you, but I need a little bit of spring! We have had nothing but rainy, cold, gloomy days for what seems like forever here in Georgia…so I decided to make a new spring wreath to lift my spirits. This one is super easy and was almost free! Woo hoo! Gotta love that!

Baby KittyAnd…to help put us in the mood for spring, we have finally had a sunny day today! In fact, it has been glorious! Baby Kitty decided to take full advantage of a sunny spot and have a long nap so I will be going it alone.

CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Spring Wreath Tutorial But that is not a problem since this one is so easy! Here’s all I had to do:
  1. First, wrap a straw wreath form ($3.00 with a coupon at Michaels)  in strips of burlap, securing them with staples as you go. I had plenty of burlap in my stash, but if you don’t, a yard should be more than enough.
  2. Next, I gathered my supplies…two faux dogwood stems, a nest and some little Easter eggs…also from my stash…so free! However, with a coupon and some careful shopping, they would not be expensive since most craft stores have their spring decor on sale right now.
  3. Then I cut the dogwood stems to fit my wreath and secured them with hot glue.
  4. Finally, I hot glued the nest to the wreath and then added the eggs…also with hot glue.
  5. And…taaa daaa!…here’s the finished wreath!

CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Easy Spring Wreath2 I love it! And…the fact that it only cost three dollars is a bonus! Ahhh! Surely it won’t be too much longer now until spring! What about you? Are you getting out your spring decor?

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my spring wreath! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants!
Under the Table and Dreaming for the Sunday Showcase Party
Thrifty Decor Chick for Before and After Monday
Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday
Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
The Stories of A2Z for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
A Stroll thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up! on Tuesdays
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays
DIY by Design for Winter Blues Wednesday
The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursdays
No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on Thursdays
Stone Gable for Tutorials, Tips and Tidbits on Thursdays
My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
Common Ground for Be Inspired on Fridays
The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Craftberry Bush for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday
Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
French Country Cottage for the Six Days of Spring Party
 French Country Cottage for It's a Spring Thing Linky Party
See you next time! À la prochaine!

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28 comments:

  1. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 24, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Sooo cute and Springy, I love it!!

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  2. At The Picket FenceFebruary 24, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    That is just lovely and it's a wreath even I could make! LOL! :-)
    Vanessa

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    I love the yellow color of the eggs...a perfect shade! I know spring is coming because the birds are singing like crazy!

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  4. BabsFebruary 24, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Ohhh, I love it, too! Simple design and soo pretty...and a great price. Can't beat that.

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  5. NanaDianaFebruary 24, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Very cute and Springy wreath. I LOVE your sweet kitty- xo Diana

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  6. Shabby Brocante, KarenFebruary 24, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Beautiful wreath! I love the dogwood stems you added. So pretty!
    Karen

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  7. Beckie @ Infarrantly CreativeFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    Very lovely spring inspiration! Those eggs are so cute! Thanks for sharing Debbie!

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  8. Maria ElenaFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    It is beautiful! Great inspiration!

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  9. Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine LemonFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Nothing says it is spring like a bit of dogwood.

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  10. miss flibbertigibbetFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Adorable and SO easy...cheap is nice too!

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  11. CynthiaFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    This wreath is adorable, great job!

    Cynthia

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  12. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Love the dogwoods and it looks so good on your wreath. You did a great job and it does look like Spring.
    Mary

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  13. The French HutchFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Love this, and I think I have most everything to make it. I love dogwood blossoms so this is perfect for spring.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  14. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    You constantly amaze me. I love this. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, marty

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  15. Linda @ A La CarteFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Deb I too am so tired of these rainy Georgia days. Love the Spring wreath. I'm ready for some pretty colors in my home! Still I'm heading to Texas for a month to visit my Mom so maybe I'll see some sunshine there!
    hugs, Linda

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  16. SheilaG @ Plum DoodlesFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Love your spring wreath. I just took my Christmas wreath down a couple of days ago, kept telling myself it was a winter wreath. I am definitely ready for some sunshine!

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  17. On Crooked CreekFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Debbie,
    Now that I'm thinking of a new decor for the front porch. . .
    Winter has finally arrived on the Prairie!!! Ha!
    I've a couple of inspirational ideas floating around in my head.
    But, for now...Spring cleaning has set in!!!
    Thanks for always inspiring us to use and enhance what we already have at hand!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat
    P.S. Ah~h~h...Baby Kitty looks so sweet in the sun!!!

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  18. LisaFebruary 26, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    I love this fresh spring wreath and Baby Kitty in equal measure!!! Happy Tuesday from the enchanted oven.
    xo,
    Lisa

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  19. Judy at GoldCountryCottageFebruary 26, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Hi Debbie. Another great project, I see. You certainly have some beauties that you are so good to share with all of us. I gave you a shout out today in my latest post. I made the faux grain sack toweling runner for my kitchen table and I really love it. The toweling is so great and easy to work with as were your spot-on directions. Drop over to see the finished project. I've got some blue on order for another project. Can't wait!..Happy Tuesday..Judy

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  20. lynn cockrellFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    It has been rainy and cold here in SC, too. Your wreath is so pretty and it does give a springy touch to your door. Great job!

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  21. SandyFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Beautiful wreath! FYI, Target has small wreaths with 3 eggs in the dollar bins right now. The wreaths aren't a dollarbut they're only $3 and very cute.

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  22. Yvonne @ StoneGableFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    ADORABLE!!! I love the colors and the burlap! I think I have everything to make it too! Thanks for sharing this springy idea! I need a little Spring... it is rainy and cold in Pa too!

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  23. Mommy EvolutionFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Great tutorial for the wreath :-) Please share your project at www.creativecraftsthursday.blogspot.com each and every week and check out what other creative divas are up to.

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  24. the cape on the cornerMarch 1, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    so simple and pretty.

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  25. Mrs. Chrissy TMarch 5, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Very pretty and simple. I love it.

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  26. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    This is so pretty, I love delicate it feels! Thanks for linking up at our 6 days of spring party! Kelly (thelilypadcottage)

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  27. Angelina- JoJo & EloiseMarch 18, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Thanks for partying with us at "it's a Spring Thing" So cute! Pinning :)
    xo
    Angelina

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  28. Bonjour DecorApril 10, 2017 at 9:47 AM

    Adorable et printanier! Bravo !!

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Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment! I appreciate my wonderful readers!... Debbie