Wednesday, July 3, 2013

DIY 4th of July Wreath

 
It's time for another wreath!  Check out my monogram wreath and picture frame wreath for some other ideas :)

Today, I've got a 4th of July wreath just in time for Independence Day!  This was the first project I got to do in my new craft room!  And, of course, it had to have glitter in it.  Because what good is a craft room if it isn't covered in glitter? ;)

To make your own, you will need:
  • Wire
  • Ribbon: red, white, and blue
  • Wooden star (available at craft stores)
  • Paint (silver, gold, red, blue, anything patriotic!) and paintbrush
  • Wire cutters
  • Scissors
  • Super glue or hot glue
First, paint your star.  I went with gold and silver.

While your paint is drying, shape the wire into a circle however big you want the wreath to be.  Add a few extra inches to your desired length and cut the wire.  Then, cut two more strips of the same length.

Next, cut your ribbon, adding another few inches to your wire length.  I personally think that different textures makes the braid a lot more interesting, so I used a satin cream ribbon, a glittery blue, and doubled up on a sheer red.

Twist and fold your wire and ribbon together at one end, assigning each color of ribbon to a wire.

Then, simply braid the three wires, bringing your ribbon along as you go.  The first few bits of the braid are the hardest, but it gets easier as you go.

Once you've braided the full length of wire, make your circle and twist the ends of the wire together to secure it.

Glue the star to cover the wire closure, and trim the excess ribbon.  I left a little hanging down, but made sure my ends were pretty.

Then, hang it up and get ready for fireworks!

10 comments:

  1. Very cute DIY!!

    Ali of

    Dressing Ken

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  2. I love this wreath! So festive and different than most I have seen! Love it!

    Rebecca
    www.winnipegstyle.ca

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  3. that´s the spirit girl!
    kiss
    www.petitgraphie.blogspot.com

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  4. you are so sweet! thanks for your comment, made me smile:) love this DIY wreathe, it is perfect for the holiday and looks store-bought. hope you have a wonderful 4th!

    Ginger @ Chic by Night
    chicbynight.blogspot.com

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  5. cute craft! Happy july 4th celebration!


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    Cheers, Jacquie
    http://chicadvisor.blogspot.ca/

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  6. That's so cute! And it seems really easy to make! :) Also, I really like the name of your blog!

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  7. so patriotic and so cute!! Hope you had a happy 4th girl!

    xo erica

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