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Liberty Wreath

June 30, 2012 10 Comments Holly & Nat

Ever since I made that cute paper medallion for my Uncle Sam hat a few weeks ago, I’ve been dying to make more for a 4th of July wreath. I already had some red-and-white polka dot material on hand, so this week I just busted it out.

This was my first time trying the pool noodle method for creating a wreath form. It was super easy {and cheap!} I’ll definitely be doing more of these in the future.

1. Trim your pool noodle to make it fit the final size for your wreath {I cut about 6 inches off mine}
2. Using duct tape, tape the ends of the noodle together to create a circle
3. Start wrapping you fabric strips around the noodle and secure with hot glue {you’ll want to try to glue fabric to fabric so you don’t melt the plastic!}

I used the same method for covering this wreath as I did with my Spring Butterfly Wreath.

Once my wreath form was completely wrapped in fabric, I started adding red and blue paper medallions, embellished with a few of our freedom printable tags.

One of my favorite things turned out to be a little ribbon flower I made out of red-white-and-blue striped ribbon. I gathered it up and glued it in the center, it looks like a mini patriotic bunting!

Here’s the final result:
I am excited to have this done and my chalkboard updated for the summer. I think I’ll keep this up even after the 4th… it’s perfect for the Olympics too!
One final look:
Do you guys have any fun plans for the 4th next week? We’ll be going to our local fireworks show {rated one of the top 10 in the country!} for the first time since we moved here two years ago. I’m sure we’ll throw in a barbeque and some sparklers in the mix 🙂 Low-key holidays are the best! Hope you all enjoy yours!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Chalkboard Decor, Craft, DIY Decor, Holiday, Wreath

About Holly & Nat

2 Sisters. 2 States. Sharing our latest creations keeps us close. We are moms, wives, daughters, friends, creative souls, singers, living room dancers, Jimmy Fallon fans, & consumers of dirty Dr. Pepper.

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Comments

  1. Cherished Bliss says

    June 30, 2012 at 4:29 am

    This is adorable holly!! I need to try the pool noodle method too. And I love your chalkboard 🙂

    Reply
  2. Crystelle says

    July 1, 2012 at 5:06 am

    NO WAY!!!!
    made from a pool noodle….!!!????
    Who would have EVER thought!
    You are so crafty…..

    Reply
  3. Seaweed and Raine says

    July 1, 2012 at 11:50 am

    Pool noodle? You are a clever socks aren’t you! I wouldn’t have thought of that- but it makes it an inexpensive wreath base.

    Reply
  4. happySTACYashworth says

    July 1, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Thank you so much for this post! I love making wreaths but the basic wreath forms at craft stores can be a bit pricey. I’m excited to try a pool noodle. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Kelly Rowe says

    July 3, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    Super cute, ladies 🙂 Loving the polka dots!

    Reply
  6. Six Sisters says

    July 6, 2012 at 2:45 am

    LOVE it! You guys always do great work! Thanks for linking up to “Strut Your Stuff Saturday!” Hopefully we’ll see you tomorrow at 8pm MDT for this week’s party! 🙂 -The Sisters

    Reply
  7. Debra Kapellakis says

    July 13, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    pretty

    Reply

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