The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. Not just because I'm extremely proud to be an American, because I really am, but because my family turns it into a huge event. Like really huge. Like last year we had over 60 people there to watch the fireworks show that my parents (technically, it's my Dad, my brothers and other various males) put on every year.
I decided that I was going to make a wreath for my parents house for the holiday, and while I was at Michael's, I found some really cute patriotic ribbon. I got all the supplies to make my other wreath and brought everything home. While I was putting my ribbon away (since I had other projects I had to finish before I could start on a wreath), I remembered this ribbon wreath that Stacy from She's {Kinda} Crafty had made. Although the one she made was a Halloween wreath, I knew that it would be awesome to make one with my patriotic ribbon. And since I'd already gotten all the supplies to make a wreath for my parents, I decided that I could make a ribbon wreath for Amazing Boyfriend's Mom.
I had to go back to Michael's to get more ribbon, but I didn't mind, since that store is like a second home to me anyway.
Here's my finished wreath...
Didn't it turn out awesome?
I spent quite a bit of time on it, but I'm so happy with how it turned out (and my poor blistered fingers are happy as well.)
Sorry about all the pics, but I'm pretty proud of how great this looks!
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I spent quite a bit of time on it, but I'm so happy with how it turned out (and my poor blistered fingers are happy as well.)
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| I painted 3 different star shapes and glued them together |
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| Doesn't it make the front door festive? |
Sorry about all the pics, but I'm pretty proud of how great this looks!
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Love it! This is one of the cutest 4th of July wreaths I've seen. I'm so addicted to making wreaths too :)
ReplyDeleteBethany this looks amazing! You go girl! Thanks for stopping by to share today. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the ribbon wreath! Really turned out great. Thanks for your comments on my new blog, it's very encouraging to know someone appreciates my work. I have not tried the freezer paper stenciling, but several months ago I went out and purchased a giant roll of it just for that purpose. I need to look up your tutorial, so I can try it out for myself. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteloooovveee it! i super love ribbon wreaths (even though they are super time consuming!!) and the colors on this totally make it! so bright and festive. (i'm so pinning this) :) thanks for the nice comment about my 4th decoration! have a great day!! :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful. You aren't the only one with a wreath obsession. I think it's the one think I love doing because of how the finished product turns out to be in the end.
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So cute! I want one for my door too :) I guess I'm off to Michaels!
ReplyDeleteok this is awesome!!! SO CUTE! i love it :)i would love for you to share this at my link party goin on now.
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That looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteFollowing from Not Just a Housewife. Love how your wreath turned out. Would love to have you link this up to my {wow me} wednesday link party going on right now over on my blog. The most view link will receive a set of fancy rectangle chalkboard labels from my etsy shop. Hope to see you there.
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Your wreath is awesome!! I made one for Halloween last year...they are super time consuming! I started one for Christmas last year that never got finished. But now I want one for the 4th too. Just like yours! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! I must make my own!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteReally, really pretty!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Thank you for linking to Handy Man, Crafty Woman's Wicked Awesome Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! This is too cute! I am your newest follower! I would love it if you followed back! Have a great 4th!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Beautifully made!
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteKatie
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This turned out SO great! And darn...an excuse I mean a compelling reason to go back to Michaels! I never have those ( HA!) Thanks for linking up to this week's BFF Open House!
ReplyDeleteLove it! :) Ribbon wreaths are so adorable and yours is fantastic! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! This turned out amazing...think I'll have to work on this for next year! =)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! The ribbon looks so funky awesome :) Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday!
I love your post and all of your holiday spirit! I'm visiting from Be Different Act Normal! I’m hosting my first ever blog party and its all 4th of July-all Red, White, and Blue! I’d love for you to link up and share with me!
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Hope to see you over at my place soon!
Kaitlin-The Not So Simple Housewife
http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com
Wow! Alot of work but awesome
ReplyDeleteI am having a Red, White and Blue Linky Party that I'd love for you to join in on by adding your link!
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2011/07/red-white-and-blue-linky-party.html
I LOVE IT!!! And there is nothing wrong with a little ribbon obsession! ;D
ReplyDeleteHow adorable!!! I LOVE it! I might have to steal this idea! My poor front door is lonely! ;)I am a new follower! If you like to stop by my blog is http://jensidea.blogspot.com/
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Jeni @ Becoming Martha
It looks so cute! You did a great job and I love the 3 stars! Hope you enjoy the 4th! How fun to have such a big party! Dropping in from Homemaker on a dime
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Nice! This turned out awesome. Looping all that ribbon looks like a ton of work. I think the three layer star really makes the wreath though. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI found you through the craft blogger hop from Homemaker on a Dime. I'm your newest follower and would love a follow back if you're interested --> Carissa's Creativity Space Cheers!
Just wanted to let you know I featured this as part of my BFF Open House Wrap Up! Please feel free to snag a featured button from my sidebar if you like.
ReplyDeleteThis wreath is so fun and awesome!!! I love that it could be adapted for almost any occasion!
ReplyDeletethat's fabulous! i love how fun it looks!
ReplyDeleteAwesome wreath! This post totally inspired me to make a ribbon wreath of my own. It's a lot of work but I think it'll be worth it. Thanks for posting the great pics!
ReplyDeleteSuperrrrr awesome :)
ReplyDeleteThis wreath makes me your follower!!
And I LOVE this one too! I'm crazy impressed with your wreaths! Makes me want to make some now... you're a wreath genius, Bethany! : )
ReplyDelete-Mel the Crafty Scientist