It turned out nice, but I really wanted the solid “image” look, so you couldn’t see the overlapping edges. First I cut out a big circle with a small circle out of the middle and tried to wrap it around which was a disaster. I tried several other ways, and finally asked my buddy Jill from Create.Craft.Love for help. We brainstormed for a loooong time, and finally she said “What if you laid the wreath form under the lace, cut pizza type slices in the middle, and then wrapped it around?” I had tried a method similar to that when I cut the circle out of the middle, but I decided to give it another go – and it worked! Turns out I had cut out too much of the middle when I cut a circle in it.
- Always work with your wreath under the lace, and not the lace under the wreath. It is a little more challenging working with the lace on top, but you will always be able to see how the front of your wreath is looking, and you will be able to fix wrinkles or bunches before you attach the lace.
- If your lace bunches, try to pull all of the bunches towards the back, or towards one central spot. You can cut the excess off if you need to – that’s what I did, and then there was just one small seam.
- Give yourself lots of excess, because the fabric will turn as you try to smooth out bunches. I had about 4 inches all the way around my wreath of extra.
- Try to wrap it so that the flat edge gets overlapped with the pizza pieces. This will keep the rough edge hidden from the middle of your wreath. (I only discovered this half way through, but if I did it again, I would make sure to do this!)
- Lastly, if hot glue dribbles on your ankle during this process, don’t wipe it off with your thumb. You’ll only end up with two burns.
Bingo Buttercup Crafts says
Oh, I love that you used the orange glitter instead of the black! Black would have been awesome too of course. But I am a firm believer that when crafting it’s best to use whatcha got. 😉 Sorry about the hot glue burns- ouch. Those are the worst! Your wreath totally rocks and has inspired me to kick start my Halloween decorating. Me and my family currently live in very, very small quarters but hey- I have my very own door that I can adorn with a super cute ornament!
-Amberly!
Heidi says
That looks great! I HAD to pin it. I love that you used what you had on hand plus a few “Dollar” store items to make a really cool wreath!
meet.make.laugh. says
Looks great! I love how you share your process when you do DIY posts 🙂
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
It turned out great! I knew you would figure it out! I’m still crushin’ on the chevron bats! Great job, friend!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning!
Barbara Hiatt says
You are the wreath whisperer! You always make something amazing! I love it!
Emily Morgenstern says
So fun!! I love how this turned out!!
Kara @ Petals to Picots says
Love the look of that spiderweb lace! Very nice!
Kelly @ Here Comes the Sun says
This wreath is so creative. I’m a new follower from the CHQ Blog Hop. Looking forward to checking out your blog.
Bobi Jensen says
Wow, I love it!
Bobi
http://westernwarmth.blogspot.com
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I would love for you to share this post and any other Fall related post you have, at this week’s It’s Fall Y’all ~ Linky Party. Hope to see you there!
Kristy LifenReflection says
What a fun idea, love the glittered letters!
Kadie says
So cute!! I love that you used duct tape on it, so clever!!
Micki Sellers says
Super cute! the glittered letters are terrific 🙂 I’d love for you to share this at my party. http://www.addhousewife.com/2012/09/pin-inspiration-thursday.html
Nikki says
I love it! It’s so simple, I might try a few of these to put up at work. I’m stopping by from Keep calm & link up, I hope you have a great weekend!
Please drop in to say hi if you get a chance?
http://www.thecraftysideofsarcasm.blogspot.com
Craftberry Bush says
clever girl! this is great..thank you so much for sharing..xo
The Bean Sprout Notes says
Wow! The pizza slice method was a great idea – the continuous look is great!
Jen @ frazzled 5 says
Turned out beautiful!
Crystelle Boutique says
This is super cute! LOVE the lace covering….. HOW did you think it up?
Crystelle
http://www.crystelleboutique.com
redcrowgreencrow says
Oh I love it. So creative. My name is Katie and I host the Fall Into the Holidays blog hop. I would love to have you link up!
http://redcrowgreencrow.wordpress.com/2012/09/23/fall-into-the-holidays-3-happy-fall/
Katie @ Horrific Knits
Liz says
Very nice!
Emma says
Such an awesome wreath! Maybe I can try it out in the next couple weeks!
Jennifer says
Cute, thanks for sharing. And thanks for linking up to our Pretty Things Party. Hope to see you back next week!
Britni @ Hubby Made Me says
I never would of guessed there was duct tape under there! I love that table cloth, it looks awesome. You and that creative mind of yours! Very clever 🙂