Heart Shaped Ribbon Wreath!!

So here is a cute Valentines heart wreath I decided to try...it was actually VERY easy to do, just required a little time and patience! Figure a few movies or some DVR time to get it done! I caught up on all those shows I have been saving and even watched a few concerts on the Palladia channel! It was very peaceful to make this!

First you gather all of your items!

I bought the wire wreath form from Hobby Lobby---it was about $4.00 plus I had a coupon!!! There was some Grosgrain ribbon (I used the grosgrain because it was the same on both sides of the ribbon--something I learned from a wreath gone bad a while back!) I used a red, a hot pink, and then a light pink...I alternated on each wire the exact same---RED, HOT PINK, LIGHT PINK, RED, HOT PINK, LIGHT PINK...etc--it all works out nicely! I probably used about 6 spools of each---but I tied mine really tightly together---REALLY tightly---so you could probably get away with less if you just loosened it up a bit!--I cut the ribbon into 4 inch lengths (see the piece of blue tape as my ribbon template---we are real fancy here!!!lol) Then you just tie---I only made a simple one-time tie--not an actual knot---but again---I tied it tightly!

You just keep on tying and pushing them together, tying a pushing them together, and so on until you are done! (a note: After I was done with the wreath---I pushed and pulled all of the loose ribbon ends towards the front of the wreath---just to keep the fullness!) I added a cute ribbon that I made duo-color...I took a thicker red grosgrain ribbon and ran a thin length of double-sided tape down the middle and attached the thinner hot pink ribbon to it---simple! Tied it around the back of a piece of the wreath and added a simple bow to the front! DONE!!!

I love it---Cute as can be!!! And I will admit to having an 8 year old helper cutting my ribbons for me too!!!! My daughter loves to assist in all my crafting projects! Hope you enjoy this tutorial---please comment and feel free to ask any questions of something I have not addressed! Thanks! Happy Valentines Day Everyone!

RESTART! 2013!

Ok guys----I know its been a while since I have posted anything but I am back and ready to start again! Its a new year!!! Here is hoping 2013 is wonderful for everyone!

I Need a New Hobby!

Well---I have finally posted some pictures and have decided something... I SHOULD HAVE TAKEN UP PHOTOGRAPHY!...I am not very good at getting these pictures in the proper light or angles...but I think you get the picture!! (get it...get the "picture"?)...sorry

Cards!

Here are some of my favorite cards...mostly Stampin Up! images.

Some Gift Bags!

Here are some of the gift bags done with the Stampin Up! stamps and papers...so cute!..I match up tissue paper in each bag too. A nice little touch. So many size bags to choose from! Who has time to actually WRAP presents anymore??!!!

Fold Over Party Favors!

These are great little party favors! Great for baby showers, weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties , even a holiday!...I personalize these for any occasion! They are always a crowd pleaser! Stamps and punches by Stampin Up!

Super Long Necklace!

One of my all time favorites----this necklace is one super long strand of miscellaneous glass beads of every shape and color---it is over 8 feet long and can be worn about 6000 different way (well..maybe not QUITE 6000...but ALOT!)...it's shown here 2 different lengths...it even look great as a chunky bracelet!...I cant sell this one---this ones mine! LOVE IT!