 Nature Inspired - Mini Wreaths
A Nancyfangles Whimsical Creation Some of us like to start decorating for Christmas on November 1st, the excitement of pulling out our treasured décor, and putting up the tree just cant wait! Others prefer to savor the last days of fall and focus on Thanksgiving before jumping into the Christmas spirit. Whichever way fills your home with happiness and your heart with love, is the right way to go. This year, I decided to create some nature inspired décor that would mingle with the last of the fall season, Thanksgiving, and carry us through Christmas and into the long winter beyond. These mini wreaths are easy to make and require minimal supplies. I spent an afternoon enjoying the process, and hope that you will too. You can hang them individually, in a window, on a door or on a tree, in a grouping on the wall or as I did, hanging from a fairie lighted fallen branch, co-mingled with lamp crystals and in front of my glass patio doors. No matter where or how you choose to display them, I hope that they will add a little touch of magic to your holiday décor… Supplies: Wooden embroidery hoop, miniature grape-vine wreath Card stock, old book or music pages Transfers, stickers or old Christmas cards White glue or mod podge Hot glue gun and glue (always use with caution) Small embellishments (buttons, acorn caps, feathers) Jute, twine, or ribbon. Instructions: (how I created mine) Trace an embroidery hoop onto a piece of decorative card stock, (or cardboard and an old book or music page). Cut out the circle(s) Transfer your design onto the center of the circle. You can also use stickers or cut out a design from a Christmas card or calendar and glue it to the circle… Use what you have. Add a vintage vibe to the photo/circle with distress ink or thinned paint. Distress the embroidery hoop as well. Glue the hoop onto the circle using white glue or Mod Podge and allow to dry. *If you are using a grape-vine wreath you will want to use hot glue for this step. Attach small embellishments. Add a piece of jute or twine to finish. Hang and Enjoy! Happy Holidays!
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 Caps off! To these Adorable Acorn Adornments
A Nancyfangles Whimsical Creation The temperature and leaves aren't the only things that are falling this time of year. The pitter-patter on your roof top is probably the sound of acorns dropping. While not as colorful as the falling leaves, acorns still have potential to be a pretty part of your fall décor and adornment. This simple DIY project can be used as both: A great way to dress up your outfit whether you’re wearing a comfy sweater, or your favorite denim jacket, or as an ornament for your home or holiday décor. The squirrels can have their nuts and eat them too… All you need are the acorn caps and some decorative beads to create this one of a kind fabulous fall design. I made these using two different techniques. Here’s how you can make some too! Technique #1 No jewelry tools needed! Tools: A hand drill with a small drill bit Supplies: An acorn cap A decorative bead that fits snugly into the cap Clear drying strong hold glue such as E600 A piece of cord or string A clear finish Clean your acorn cap. Carefully drill a hole on either side of the stem. Thread your cording up through the cap and knot at the top. Glue your bead into the cap and allow to dry thoroughly. Coat the cap with a clear drying sealer and allow to dry. Technique #2 Tools: A hand drill with a small drill bit Needle nose pliers Round nose pliers Supplies: An acorn cap A decorative bead that fits snugly into the cap A long head pin A bead cap A jump ring A chain, ribbon or cord Clean your acorn cap. Carefully drill a hole in the center of the cap beside the stem. Thread the head pin up through the bead cap, through the bead, and through the hole in the acorn cap. Tightly wind the remainder of the head pin around the round nose pliers to form into a loop. Be careful not too break the stem off if possible. Add the jump ring through the loop and close. Coat the cap and stem with a clear drying sealer and allow to dry. Thread your chain, ribbon or cord through the jump ring. Enjoy creating your own Acorn Adornments to hang around your neck or on your Christmas tree. |
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