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Beautiful Ornament Wreath

A Frugal Beautiful Dollar Store Wreath



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Description 

Often displayed in magazines and on TV, wreaths made from just ornaments can run $40+ at the store. Here is how to make one for under $15 using ornaments found at dollar stores.


Instructions 
  1. 1

    Bend the hanger until the opening is circular. Once this is done, untwist the hanger, so it is open.


  2. 2
    Step 2

    String the ornaments on. I used groups of 3 large, followed by 1 medium. The medium & small ornaments help to fill in the gaps left by the large ornaments.

    As you add ornaments, twist them around to fit together somewhat tightly, but so that the wire hanger is as hidden as possible.


  3. 3
    Step 3

    Once the hanger is full, use pliers to twist the hanger back together. Lay the wreath flat, and play around with the arrangement until the ornaments are where you want them to be.


  4. 4

    Lift the wreath and shake it just a bit. Any ornaments that fall out of place, you will want to glue back into place, so they won't shift. I do not recommend gluing each ornament to the others.


  5. 5
    Step 5

    Form a bow from the ribbon, and arrange the tails to twist in and out of the ornaments, wrapping it around the hanger to move it around. Secure with a pipe cleaner, and spots of glue.


  6. 6
    Step 6

    Hang your new wreath, and be the envy of all the neighborhood! You will have a wreath made for under $15, and have friends and neighbors asking just where you got it!


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CaSandra J.

CaSandra J. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:06:49 +0000

I'm makin' one of these! Thanks!!

 
Robin M.

Robin M. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:14:28 +0000

It's absolutely gorgeous!

 
ScentsyVT

ScentsyVT Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:32:33 +0000

Thats really smart. And if you shop year end clearance(like me), you already have these! And you dont have to buy a wreath frame. Sweet!

 
Heather T.

Heather T. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:04:08 +0000

I can't wait to see some of your wreaths! I'm glad you like this :)

 
Robin M.

Robin M. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:21:11 +0000

Do you hot glue the ornaments to the wire? Or are they just on tight enough not to move around?
I'm in the middle of making one, and could use some help please.

 
Heather T.

Heather T. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:27:26 +0000

No, I do not hot glue the ornaments to the wire. I keep twisting and turning until the tabs lay 4 on top of another as flat as can be. When it's full, and the top is re-twisted together, then I will go through and re-arrange the ornaments until they lay where I want them. If they move around from the spot, then I will hot glue them to the other bulbs right next to them.

I did try one wreath gluing to the wire, and it did not work good.

 
Fernanda E.

Fernanda E. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:37:04 +0000

I loved this project and made my own !!!
How can I post my picture ?

 

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