Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Autumn Wreath

You only get one chance to make a first impression when meeting someone new. I feel like the front porch area is the first impression your home gives to everyone who comes knocking. The front door is kind of like a big smile when you meet someone new. I want my front door to be beautiful and something special that people will remember. I already have Welcome written across the middle but with different seasons I want to add a little something more. So I started searching for some inspiration online. Here are a few front doors I found that make me just want to go inside and interrogate, I mean meet and interview the crafty person who lives inside.
After my google work and catching up on some of my favorite blogs I decided to make an autumn wreath for our front door. I unfortunately didn't have any of the materials for the wreath, well I did have the copper glitter and beads so I didn't have to buy everything new.
Luckily Michael's just had a ton of coupons for Labor Day so I was able to save money on almost everything I bought. I picked up a grapevine wreath, Japanese Lanterns, ribbon and spray adhesive.
First I covered my table and counter with newspaper. I used the table to spray the wreath with spray adhesive then quickly moved the wreath to the counter and sprinkled copper glitter over the whole thing. I let it sit for a minute, tapped off the extra glitter and moved it back to the table. This is so the extra glitter doesn't stick to the newspaper. If you need more glitter you can repeat this step as many times as you want until you're happy with it.
While the glitter dried I used wire cutters to cut off the "stems" of Japanese Lanterns. Then strategically stuck the stems in the wreath. I pulled off the green leaves because this is an autumn wreath and I didn't want a lot of green. Where I pulled off the leaves I pushed a small glass bead for just a little more sparkle.
I liked the wreath with just glitter, flowers and beads but decided it needed a little more. Like a giant R in the center. I've had this R for a while now, I got it on clearance from Kohl's last year. It was painted black which was great but for my wreath I decided to spray it with some ORB (Oil Rubbed Bronze.)
I used the wire from my sign and 2x4 projects to secure the R to the wreath, then tried to hide the wire with some orange ribbon. Here is the finished project hanging on my front door.


So, what do you think? Are you putting together anything special for your front porch area this autumn? Do share!

Blessings.

20 comments:

  1. I love that you used your monagram. I am getting ready to make a wreath tonight I hope it is as cute as yours.

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  2. Thank you! And I'm sure your wreath will turn out amazing. That's one of the great things about fall, there are so many different ways you can go. Pumpkins, leaves, gourds, sunflowers, corn, so many ways!

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  3. I love the glitter and the Japanese lanterns. You did a really good job making this and I love the way it turned out. It is so inspiring to see all these neat Fall projects. I too am way ready for Fall!

    Jennifer

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  4. I love your initial wreath! It looks so festive for Autumn! Thanks for stopping by my party... {please make sure you link back to it so others can enjoy}!

    ~Megan

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  5. Cute wreath! I love the letter in the center!

    I would love for you to come by this week and link up at my Friday Favorites party!

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  6. The monogram makes your wreath so special and unique. And you could use it in so many places and on different seasonal wreaths. Great idea!

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  7. Jamara, I always have to come and see what you've been up to! I was just thinking this morning how I needed to put up some outdoor fall decorations!! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  8. Thank you ladies for your sweet comments. I had a lot of fun making this wreath. Hope you're all enjoying decorating this season.

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  9. Jamara,
    you are such a gifted person and your crafts are amazing I love your fall wreath it is beautiful.

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  10. Beautiful Fall wreath. I love the initial. Great job!

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  11. Beautiful wreath! I've linked to your tutorial on my blog, She's Crafty. Thanks so much!
    http://crafty.littlerockmamas.com/index.php/2010/09/10/fall-monogram-wreath/

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  12. that wreath is awesome. how fun is that with your initial. smart girl!

    thanks for linking up to the FALL FESTIVAL!

    kellie

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  13. FOund you through the Fall Festival. Cute wreath... love the glitter!!!!

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  14. What a great idea using the letter in your fall wreath! Love it!

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  15. Coming by way of Fall Festival...Love the wreath!! My last name starts with an "R"-good thing I live in the South or else I'd steal it!! Hahaha, just kidding!!
    Happy Fall!!
    Elise

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  16. hey... found you on the Fall Festival... very cute wreath idea. I love how you personalized it with the "R". I look forward to checking back with you and seeing all your cute ideas. Hope you have a great fall.

    Angel

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  18. Your wreath caught my eye at the Fall Fest Party. Very cute. The glitter adds a great touch. Always love a monogram.

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  19. i LOVE this! i don't have an ounce of creativity in me, but i think i can pull this off. :)

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