tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post2872726770559621901..comments2024-03-29T00:17:14.265-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: How to Make a DIY Christmas Ornament WreathThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-21632897050040873982011-12-01T01:48:16.997-05:002011-12-01T01:48:16.997-05:00I attempted to make one of these the other day usi...I attempted to make one of these the other day using some thick floral wire from the dollar store. Let me tell you that you definitely need to use a wire hanger the floral wire didn't hold a round shape so I ended up using it as a swag on my fire place. Still cute as a swag though! Thanks!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553577112521451396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-10671757156482056722010-12-22T22:49:41.513-05:002010-12-22T22:49:41.513-05:00Ok, so I don't know how to create a link but h...Ok, so I don't know how to create a link but here's the link to my blog post. http://ljjonescircus.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-ball-wreath.htmlMrs. Jones from the Circushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664354597450248544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-52938131119705363202010-12-22T22:30:05.647-05:002010-12-22T22:30:05.647-05:00I loved this post last year when you showed off yo...I loved this post last year when you showed off your fabulous wreaths. I made them this year!!! I added a link; thank you!!Mrs. Jones from the Circushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664354597450248544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-17754856618484481052010-12-07T14:24:16.602-05:002010-12-07T14:24:16.602-05:00LOVE THIS!!!!! OMG that is just pretty as can be!LOVE THIS!!!!! OMG that is just pretty as can be!Angie - Big Bears Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795267187293064301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-80321165897178737382010-12-07T12:21:40.015-05:002010-12-07T12:21:40.015-05:00Um...we looked at one of these at Pier One last we...Um...we looked at one of these at Pier One last weekend for $60....and didn't buy it. I kept thinking there had to be a way to make one. Fate brought me to you...on to the dollar store today!<br /><br />I like the color combination you chose, it is perfect for your home.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the tips and ways to make it easier.PinkGrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13396185972224985608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-26828345091483155202010-12-02T08:05:58.317-05:002010-12-02T08:05:58.317-05:00I've now made 4 of these. One from some very ...I've now made 4 of these. One from some very old ornaments that belonged to my husband's grandmother. That wreath will go to my husband's mother. I like them best using ornaments with a wide assortment of sizes and textures.Liane Radfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04507038175380383312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-48729614488840167172010-11-28T20:54:58.509-05:002010-11-28T20:54:58.509-05:00OK...so I tried this last year and got frustrated....OK...so I tried this last year and got frustrated. I realize now that my hanger is too thick. It looks almost footballish. I want to salvage it. How did you get your wreath so small? Is it just where you closed it up?care-inhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300483438632587870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-29790143772253155212010-11-18T22:43:46.246-05:002010-11-18T22:43:46.246-05:00It is gorgeous and thank you for the tutorial! So ...It is gorgeous and thank you for the tutorial! So many bloggers show the final product, but no tutorial :-( I've been wanting to make my own, so thank you, thank you!!! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-87835383314333362682010-11-17T07:01:10.017-05:002010-11-17T07:01:10.017-05:00Gorgeous, gorgeous! I'm so copying this idea....Gorgeous, gorgeous! I'm so copying this idea. Thanks so much!<br />CASAn Oasis in the Deserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775583025686145582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-30347477481465878412009-12-18T13:34:49.997-05:002009-12-18T13:34:49.997-05:00Awesome. I love that you used disco balls.Awesome. I love that you used disco balls.orange sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861196943377062697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-18326373968058165222009-12-15T00:59:51.455-05:002009-12-15T00:59:51.455-05:00Love it! I finally made one last week, and I'm...Love it! I finally made one last week, and I'm happy with how it turned out. Though for the life of me I was not able to cover the hook with a ribbon and have it look right! Help! I posted pictures on my blog http://newshadeofgreen.blogspot.com/.<br /><br />I avoided burns by using pliers to hold the ornament top while applying hot glue. After reading comments and other blogs, I'm thankful to have had a burn free experience!Jen @ New Shade of Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04653003079541076997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-13491966863846866632009-12-09T15:08:30.231-05:002009-12-09T15:08:30.231-05:00I cheated and left the hanger closed and just hot ...I cheated and left the hanger closed and just hot glued each ornament to either the wire or the other ornaments. I think it turned out quite well! I just pulled all of the tops off of the bulbs. Then I also glued in the occasional tiny jingle bell and plastic candy ornament.Dan & Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311634004979268595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-49535228869861551582009-12-08T12:00:41.883-05:002009-12-08T12:00:41.883-05:00Yours came out great I came via Rhoda...I am going...Yours came out great I came via Rhoda...I am going to be on the lookout for some pretty ornaments and will try this for next year...<br /><br />Merry Christmas,<br />Kathy :)Kathy :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08007304020601010724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-3431889379855928792009-12-08T08:51:23.232-05:002009-12-08T08:51:23.232-05:00Stunning. I bought those same ornaments and fille...Stunning. I bought those same ornaments and filled in the dinning room tree. I might make some of these for the sitting room."Blossom"https://www.blogger.com/profile/07933958865661072132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-1598945510293389802009-12-06T06:36:41.267-05:002009-12-06T06:36:41.267-05:00I cannot for the life of me twist the wire shut at...I cannot for the life of me twist the wire shut at the end. And I really did find the cheapest hanger possible :-(Bartsgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453083240774786458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-35202685011660868362009-12-04T15:34:14.139-05:002009-12-04T15:34:14.139-05:00Love it, I linked back to you!!Love it, I linked back to you!!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712745394103903093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-68920672276253698042009-12-03T11:24:34.487-05:002009-12-03T11:24:34.487-05:00Thanks for all the great details about how to make...Thanks for all the great details about how to make the wreath without too much frustration. I made it tonight and although I need to change the way I tied the ribbon, I really like how it turned out. I posted a photo on my blog, http://nicoleandtim.blogspot.com, if you want to check it out.<br /><br />Thanks for all the directions... You were totally right about the hot glue! You rock!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14510105563526248671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-322977550844289642009-12-02T09:28:44.157-05:002009-12-02T09:28:44.157-05:00This is gorgeous!!
Melissa
www.MadisonReeceDesign...This is gorgeous!!<br /><br />Melissa<br />www.MadisonReeceDesigns.etsy.comMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739054296758460183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-6200102049402841272009-12-02T07:46:51.080-05:002009-12-02T07:46:51.080-05:00Thank you for your instructions! Especially the h...Thank you for your instructions! Especially the hot glue tip. I made a wreath and posted about it (if you would like to see it today), and also mentioned the hot glue (my wreath is the Pottery Barn look alike). I am so glad to have used that step!<br />Have a great day!<br />Sincerely ~ Tricia Annetrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816590289832687210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-39574873528197027972009-11-30T14:23:26.535-05:002009-11-30T14:23:26.535-05:00Easy Peasy. Will post pictures as soon as I hang ...Easy Peasy. Will post pictures as soon as I hang the wreath.The Woodlawn Wonderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10438857335793360301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-65724940625483258072009-11-29T18:39:40.794-05:002009-11-29T18:39:40.794-05:00I love your wreaths...I saw the one from Eddie Ros...I love your wreaths...I saw the one from Eddie Ross and Tried to make one today. I had the same problem as you did with the crazy tough wire! I love the brown ornaments!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06558826748883270181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-1698838136835298112009-11-28T01:32:32.005-05:002009-11-28T01:32:32.005-05:00OK, I tried the hangar, but call me blond, I could...OK, I tried the hangar, but call me blond, I couldn't get the ornaments to lay flat!<br /><br />So, I made an all red version, over a 10" foam wreath. <br /><br />Thanks for the tutorial, and the great pictures- check mine out if you get a chance:<br /><br />http://design-aholic.blogspot.com/2009/11/finally-wreath.html<br /><br />-AmyAmy @ Design-Aholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350012971062437043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-22182848879359408362009-11-26T16:18:29.146-05:002009-11-26T16:18:29.146-05:00So cute and lovely! Great colors.
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