Friday, September 23, 2011

DIY Halloween Wreath Step by Step Instructions

  • Place your 18" Grapevine wreath on newspaper or foam core (as used above) in a well ventilated area and paint the wreath with the black spray paint.
  •  Hold the spray paint about 18" from the wreath and use sweeping motions to paint it from all angles.
  • Allow the wreath to dry and then flip it over and paint the back.
  • When your black paint is dry layer purple glitter spray paint over the black.
  • Hold the spray paint about 18" from the wreath and use sweeping motions to paint it from all angles.
  • Allow the wreath to dry and then flip it over and paint the back.
  • Connect the black glitter garland at one end with black floral wire.
  • Wrap the garland around the entire wreath evenly and attach the end with black floral wire. 
  • Cut roses below leaves with wire cutters,
  • Insert roses into spaces of the grapevine wreath.
  • Distribute the roses evenly around the entire wreath.
  • Cut roughly 4 feet of the double faced satin ribbon off the roll.
  • Cut each end at a diagonal.
  • Wrap the ribbon around the wreath and tie in a loose knot with the tails hanging unevenly.
  • Pull one piece of ribbon behind the wreath and allow the other end to hang in front.
  • On Left, Complete Halloween Wreath DIY for under $35.00
  • On Right, Olive & Cocoa's gorgeous All Hallows' Eve Wreath for $128.00
Enjoy making your wreath and please share your creation with us!







Sunday, September 18, 2011

Halloween Wreath DIY Coming September 23rd

 

Below is the list of Items you will need to create your Halloween Wreath. 
Everything on the list was bought at Michael's for under $35.00.
  • 18" Grapevine Wreath
  • Design Master Flat Black Spray Paint
  • Design Master Purple Glitter Spray Paint
  • Black Floral Wire
  • Wire Cutters
  • 9' Black Glitter Leaf Garland (CELEBRATE IT™ brand)
  • 3 Black Rose Bouquets (CELEBRATE IT™ brand)
  • 2-3" Black Double Faced Satin Ribbon
To find the Michael's near you click here http://hosted.where2getit.com/michaels/

Check back on Friday September 23rd for step by step instructions and view the finished wreath!
 

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