Wednesday, March 26, 2014

[So Simple] Pinwheel Wreath

We have been knee deep in framing out our basement to finish it so I've been a little preoccupied with measuring and cutting 2x4s while Bryan nails them into place.  We're in the final steps of that mess so we've been tackling the soffits.  If anybody has ever had the pleasure of building a soffit, you know that it's a pain in the rear!  However, that doesn't mean in any spare minute I have I'm not trying to get our home ready for Spring!

I was able to put this Pinwheel Wreath together in about 45 minutes with the help of my Silhouette Machine.  This project could easily be done with scissors though, instead.  


I made a ton of pin wheels using one sided printed paper.  In order to make them pretty on all sides, I ended up doubling up the paper and folding the two plain sides together.  You could easily make your process go much quicker by just using double sided printed paper.  But, I was using what I had around... and it ended up working!  I thought I'd have to glue the two pieces together  so the tips of the pinwheel would stay together but they stayed nice just by using a paper brad through the middle.


A dab of hot glue on the back of each then pressed to a grapevine wreath and my quick project was complete!  It brought a huge punch of color to our front door!  


And big or little projects going on in your home?  Ohio received snow flurries yesterday.  Is your temperature gage showing that it's Spring, yet? Or are you all bundled up still?  It can't long, Ohio!!

Janice


I linked up to these amazing parties:

The DIY'ers
Upcycled Treasures
Dream a Little Bigger


2 Crochet Hooks

11 comments:

  1. This wreath is adorable! I really want to make some springy pin wheels now! Its not snowing here but it is alternating every few days between spring time warming and icy cold/sometimes rainy.

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    1. Thank you so much for stopping by! I love reading your blog and getting some great ideas!

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  2. Okay... now I've got to make one of these pinwheel wreathes! Maybe one for the front door and one for my kitchen. So much fun!

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    1. Haha! Thanks Ashley! It was fun to make and even more fun to enjoy now! The color and pattern combos are endless!

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    2. I'm still LOVING this wreath! I'm so excited to see your project on Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party! Thanks for linking up with us!

      ~ Ashley

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  3. Spring has sprung and this wreath really makes you feel like playing out side :) love it, it's wonderful! Stop by and link with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday sometime!

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    1. Check, Check, Check!! :) Very excited to link up to your party! Thanks for the invite!

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    2. Thanks for stopping by! How's the basement going? Have a fun filled week Janice!

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  4. I am so excited to tell you that your project us being featured this week on Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party!

    We would love for your to share your creativity again with us! The party starts each Saturday morning at 8:00 am EST.

    ~ Ashley

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  5. Ah! Thanks so much for the feature, Ashley! I will definitely add your linkup to my calendar each week!

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  6. I love pinwheels and this wreath turned out adorable! Thanks so much for sharing at The Makers! Have a great week :)

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