Jen posted a link to a crazy fabulous faux rosewood wreath a couple of weeks ago.
I immediately jumped up from the image on my computer screen, took a trip to Michael's, and purchased a wreath form.
About $15 later, I had the only wreath form that was in stock, in the back of my car.
I started the project that night, but this was a loooong one.
Thankfully, I'm a packrat and had lots and lots of hot glue sticks, and too many old thrift store books to count.
I followed the directions on Stephanie Lynn's tutorial to get the same effect that she did.
Here is Stephanie Lynn's wreath:
And here is mine:
I think mine may be a bit bigger, or my rosettes or smaller.
Hmmm.
It ended up taking 3 books, or 812 book pages.
I rolled 232 rosettes.
I also decided to place a rhinestone in the center of each one. It took 17 packs of rhinestones from Target!
Stephanie Lynn must have a fantastic camera, because no matter which angle I shot, the wreath looked dark and uninviting. In person, I assure you, it is stunning. I am so very proud. (And I'm even more proud that I survived! I have three second-degree burns from the hot glue. Boo.)
This project wasn't very cost-effective since I decided to add rhinestones, but the combination of sparkle, paper, and burlap makes my heart go pitter patter!
The Girl helped me cut out a ton of spirals, and as we worked, I asked her, "Isn't this going to look nice when we're all done?" and she said, "Yeah, but too bad that won't be for another five months!" She has my sense of humor, and her giggles definitely made the project more fun.
I'd love to say that I would never forget our crafting weekend based on our bonding moments alone, but in reality, at least one of these burns is bound to scar, and I really have no choice but to remember.
Ha!
Hope you enjoy it.
Happy Tuesday!
13 {happy} comments:
Oh my, I cannot believe you rolled that many rosettes!! WOW! But I do have to say, the outcome is just beautiful! I like the added rhinestones too:)
amazing!
You are mad talent! Your wreath turned out gorgeous!
That looks incredible! I love it!! Talk about time-consuming, but the result is great!
SO BEAUTIFUL!!! Love it!!! And it does look like a ton of hard work, but definitley worth it!
I love that! So adorable! :)
It looks awesome, Kimmie!
I love it! I'm in the process of making a wreath right now and it's also a ton of work but sometimes those are the BEST ones you know!
I think I may try this one next!
This is absolutely beautiful! Wow! I'm sure it was a lot of hardwork, but the finished product looks worth it! :) Just found your blog. Love it!
Gorgeous! I saw the original and swore up and down that I would make it and totally lost confidence that I could do it. I even went and bought a bunch of old paperbacks for the purpose of destroying them later!
Now I see it can be done. I'm all over this! Thanks!
Loving the bookpage wreaths right now. This is so pretty.
Wow! what patience...the outcome was well worth it. Would love it if you would link this up at our current 'It's A Rockin' Party" at RoCa and Company.
Carmen @ RoCa and Company
www.rocaandcompany.blogspot.com
This looks awesome! I'm following you now :) I would love if you would stop by my blog sometime to check it out.
Jamie@sewrockin.com
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