Sunday, January 24, 2010

Preppy Valentine's Wreaths


These wreaths are so cute for Valentine's Day or any time of the year for someone who loves pink and green. One is going to a special friend, one is going to Nana, and one is proudly hanging on the door of my classroom.


They are relatively easy to make. You will need a straw wreath. These wreaths are made with 18 inch wreath forms. They also had the 12 inch straw wreath form at Michael's, but I prefer the 18 inch size. The straw wreaths are pretty inexpensive at only $3.99 and I had a 40% off coupon on top of that!!


The ribbon is 1 inch in diameter. You can loop little bows around the entire area, securing them with floral pins and hiding the pins in the ribbon. There is a little bit of "shedding" from the straw wreath when you are handling and pinning it. It's a good idea to work in the garage or mud room that is easy to sweep when you are finished. You could also put down a drop cloth of some kind to make clean up a breeze.



These wreaths are adorable and will last for a long time. Hope you have a great day! We're supposed to get 3 inches of rain today with flash flooding possible! After church and Sunday School, we're going to stay at home ~ and dry!

xoxo

17 comments:

EntertainingMom said...

Bethany,

This is THE BEST!
What FUN!!!! I love it!

The Mrs. said...

I am seriously thinking I could pull this off!

Mitsy said...

this is fabulous!! so cute!!

Emily said...

I absolutely love this! What a great idea!

Mona said...

These wreaths are adorable!

lottie said...

These are really cute Bethany! I might have to try one when we arrive at our new place...& I can easily see them for other holidays...Easter with maybe 3 pastels...red & blue at Fourth of July... :)

Hope you are already home...warm, dry & cozy after Church!

Cheers!
lottie

Amy said...

These are adorable, Bethany!

Mrs. Bogarde said...

Bethany, you did such a great job with these! Your friend will be so excited to receive one. Wendy

Preppy 101 said...

What a darling wreath! We are in the midst of non-stop rain here, also! Have a wonderful dry, warm day. xoxo

PoshMomma said...

I always decorate the door of my classroom for Valentine's Day. You & I are kindred spirits, my friend.

bevysblog said...

You always have the neatest ideas!

Oh, and I am SO WITH YOU on Duran Duran in the car! They are the only band I ever camped out for tickets... I was 15. Crazy 80s chick!

Bama Girl said...

VERY nice Bethany! I could never do this, but they look great! XOXO

Caitlin and Jonathan Falls said...

So cute, Bethany!!!

Blackeyed Susan said...

TOO CUTE!!!

Southern Living: Preppy Style said...

I made these wreaths for Christmas, I love them! Yours are too cute!

Whitney and the Preppy Puppy said...

So cute. Seriously, how hard were they to make? I can take it. :-) And about how much ribbon did you end up using?

pink green & southern said...

I think I know what my next project is...

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