Hey everyone! I'm so excited to be guest blogging over here at Domestic Bliss Squared. I am Stephanie, from The TipToe Fairy. To tell you a little about me...I love cooking, baking cupcakes, sewing, and all kinds of craftiness.
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I love to decorate for Halloween, both inside and out. It's my absolute favorite holiday! One of the easiest ways to make your house creepy festive for Halloween is making a fun Halloween wreath for the front door. Wreaths are so much cheaper to make, and they really aren't difficult.
Monster Wreath Tutorial
Supplies:
1 wire wreath
1 roll of 18 inch wide black deco mesh
1 pkg of black pipe cleaners - 25 count
12 count pkg of small Styrofoam balls
1 piece of white craft foam
1 piece of black craft foam
20 count battery operated lights ($5.97 @Walmart for $5.97 in Halloween dept - orange and has a timer)
Glue dots
Hot glue gun
Small piece of black tulle
2 black zip ties
Instructions:
1 wire wreath
1 roll of 18 inch wide black deco mesh
1 pkg of black pipe cleaners - 25 count
12 count pkg of small Styrofoam balls
1 piece of white craft foam
1 piece of black craft foam
20 count battery operated lights ($5.97 @Walmart for $5.97 in Halloween dept - orange and has a timer)
Glue dots
Hot glue gun
Small piece of black tulle
2 black zip ties
Instructions:
1. Attach a black pipe cleaner to the wire wreath at each section on the most inside wire and at each section on the outer most inside wire.
2. Gather the raw edge of the deco mesh and tie it the first inner pipe cleaner. About every 10-12 inches, gather the deco mesh and fasten it to the inside pipe cleaners. Do this all the way around.
3. Once you make it all the way around the inside, don't cut the deco mesh. Just begin gathering after every 10-12 inches and fasten the deco mesh to the outside pipe cleaners - all the way around.
4. If there is enough left, begin going around the inside pipe cleaners again, gathering every 10-12 inches to create a very full wreath. When the deco mesh has gone all around the inside wire again, then cut it, and tie off the raw end with the pipe cleaner.
8. Cut 10 little black circles out of the foam. Attach them to the Styrofoam balls with glue dots.
9. Cut a row of teeth out of the white foam. Set aside.
10. Using something like a screw driver or pencil, make 2 holes in the back of each Styrofoam ball to insert 2 lights. Then, insert the lights into each ball.
11. Carefully flip the wreath back over, and move the ball Styrofoam balls into the front with the deco mesh ribbon behind them. Using a hot glue gun, glue them in place in pairs.
12. Fluff the deco mesh, then attach the row of teeth at the bottom of the wreath in the ribbon.
You're Done! Have fun!
Thanks so much ladies for allowing me to guest blog!!
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Red Alice
http://redraoalice.blogspot.com/2013/10/october-giveaway.html
Now that is cute! My kids would get a kick out of this! I popped over from Monday Funday-- thanks for sharing!
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Oh my goodness! I bought some lights like that and still haven't figured out a use for them. This wreath is perfection. Just might have to make for my nephews ;) I'd love if you'd link up to my new party - http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/post/link-party-9.html
ReplyDeleteI just love this wreath. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to decorate for. Thank you for linking this to the In and Out of the Kitchen Link party. I look forward to seeing what you bring next week.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and so creative and clever. Fabulous tutorial too. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
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