tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post3348752068156948766..comments2023-08-09T04:26:24.037-06:00Comments on Pinstrosity: Wreath TipsMarquettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09112633611070405863noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-1026002196949866842012-12-07T12:22:20.029-07:002012-12-07T12:22:20.029-07:00If you have OCD DO NOT DO THIS PROJECT!!!!! I boug...If you have OCD DO NOT DO THIS PROJECT!!!!! I bought my ornaments at the dollar store. I had planned on a wreath of red, green, and gold... Yeah then the OCD kicked in I couldnt get a pattern that I liked. I must have taken it apart 6 times. After several days of cooling off I decided to go back and try again with only gold ornaments in 3 sizes. I'ts perfect! I would suggest using a large bucket to help make the curve in the wire.Crickitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06490954352240537179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-83369462018210274272012-12-06T08:06:50.505-07:002012-12-06T08:06:50.505-07:00I did this one too and it was a terrible pintrosit...I did this one too and it was a terrible pintrosity! The clothes hanger (which the directions indicated to use) snapped while trying to twist and connect it at the top, the bulbs keep popping off of their hanging piece which i then had to go back and hot glue many of them back on,and i could not get it in a oerfect circle shape. More of a headache than an easy project!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-40289041898459918582012-11-30T12:37:16.902-07:002012-11-30T12:37:16.902-07:00Here's a hint I learned from a florist: Work i...Here's a hint I learned from a florist: Work in 3's -- like this, 3, 6, or 9 colors of ornaments in at least 3 different sizes. This works for tablescapes, mantles, or any decorating & crafting project. You will get an end result that is much more pleasing to the eye if you remember the "rule of 3". (PS Home Stagers use this trick, too!)Jujuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14271457207204850620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-58653595129516274242012-11-30T09:16:11.673-07:002012-11-30T09:16:11.673-07:00Very nice looking wreaths! Good job ladies!Very nice looking wreaths! Good job ladies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-9582691823991604292012-11-29T20:54:04.427-07:002012-11-29T20:54:04.427-07:00I got the shatterproof ornaments (plastic) at Mich...I got the shatterproof ornaments (plastic) at Michaels. They look exactly like the glass ones, so look carefully at the box, but they're out there! :)~ Gretchen ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/05365099471555101630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-82860202650637691362012-11-29T17:27:43.234-07:002012-11-29T17:27:43.234-07:00I found the shatterproof ornaments at both Hobby L...I found the shatterproof ornaments at both Hobby Lobby and Target (shatterproof = fancy term for plastic lol). It took about 70 large and close to 100 small/medium to fill one coat hanger wreath.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486380867041590647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-37035270427083223362012-11-29T17:25:18.953-07:002012-11-29T17:25:18.953-07:00Here is a link to the board with the wreaths I mad...Here is a link to the board with the wreaths I made. One was red and silver with regular sized ornaments (with a bow that could have been smaller). The other was blue, pink and silver with medium and small ornaments. I thought they came out well! <br /><br />http://pinterest.com/k8innm/like-tried-and-liked/Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486380867041590647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-68812395710170951192012-11-29T12:50:44.756-07:002012-11-29T12:50:44.756-07:00Both wreaths are great! I made one out of multicol...Both wreaths are great! I made one out of multicolored smallish balls last Christmas. When I got it out of the attic last week, many of the balls had fallen off in the heat of summer (mine were hot glued onto a foam wreath that was covered in red fabric). This morning I've burned several fingers (3rd degree burns, I'm convinced) trying to hot glue the balls back into place, no small task trying to squeeze them back into the holes they came out of! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-87439357207948646832012-11-29T11:39:25.360-07:002012-11-29T11:39:25.360-07:00They are both beautiful wreaths! Where does one fi...They are both beautiful wreaths! Where does one find shatter proof ornaments?JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-5002056837193899792012-11-29T11:19:09.916-07:002012-11-29T11:19:09.916-07:00Love both of them. To sum it up, I should buy more...Love both of them. To sum it up, I should buy more ornaments than I think I need, hot glue the caps on (after I buy another glue gun), wrap the styrofoam in ribbon , use large & small snakes & make sure to paint them.Alaskan Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09290899753150016680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-61402379344665255142012-11-29T11:12:11.917-07:002012-11-29T11:12:11.917-07:00Oh, and on the pattern I was only using 2 colors. ...Oh, and on the pattern I was only using 2 colors. I tried every other one, but when bunched I had a line of one color and a line of the other. I put 2 of one color then 2 of the other and they mixed nicely. Again, pics or link to pin to follow, later. Stupid work. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486380867041590647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-84692825079705276162012-11-29T11:10:04.027-07:002012-11-29T11:10:04.027-07:00I just made the first wreath, and thought it was s...I just made the first wreath, and thought it was super easy. Yes, I did try to not hot glue, but realized that mistake early on and took the time to fix it. I left the hanger twisted shut and stretched it into a circle using my knee to help round it out before I untwisted the top. I can't imagine how hard it would be to make a circle after the ornaments are on. It seemed hard to untwist at first, but all you have to do is get it started and then it will come apart. Just concentrate on barely untwisting and the cork screw shape will stay there and you can easily retwist when completed. I've now made a second one for a gift. I added a bow where they meet and I think it's awesome! I will pin or email pics later, but right now have to get back to work. :(Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486380867041590647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-50442756829548107592012-11-29T10:50:40.799-07:002012-11-29T10:50:40.799-07:00Both of those look great!Both of those look great!Colville Clan https://www.blogger.com/profile/07669628076570479640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-7624690742166335502012-11-29T10:29:49.624-07:002012-11-29T10:29:49.624-07:00Thanks for the tips on these.
I was just telling m...Thanks for the tips on these.<br />I was just telling my Mom yesterday that I want to make one next year.<br />I have to wait a year because I need to collect up some vintage bulbs first.<br />Yard Sale season hurry up!<br />TamAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474839534706976479noreply@blogger.com