How to make a Dollar Tree Wreath Look Great!

December 9, 2014 - 1 comment

I have been so busy crafting and setting up Christmas that I haven't shared one thing with y'all. Well, now is the time! You actually got a sneak peak yesterday, if you caught My Fashion Over 40 ~ I Am Spoiled.

The sweet little wreaths looked like this in the beginning... not very sweet, kinda scrawny and ugly.

But for $1... I can definitely do something with this little number! So, I bought 7 of them. :)

Last year, when I was putting all of Christmas away, I decided that I was going to weed out some things and change it up a bit for the next year. I wanted to simplify and have a "less is more" mentality. I really don't like practically "re-decorating" my house for Christmas. I'd rather add hints of Christmas to my home. So, that's what I tried to do this year. Now, the mantel will always be redone, but I like to do that.

But once you get started....I'll admit, it's kinda hard to stop.... :)

Back to the little wreaths.... Scrawny and ugly. I have the solution! At the dollar tree they have this green garland. It's kinda plain, nothing fancy and it doesn't have any wire to it. I already had a ton of it so, I didn't need to purchase any. I just opened up the branches and wove the pine around and around. You can see the progression here.

Trying to stay simple. I only added a glittery silver bow and hung them up.

I really really like the way it all turned out. Now, nevermind the "boob" lights everywhere... Ugh! Those have really got to go! Hmm.... and I'm picturing white spindles and a dark handrail, and new lights, and... Okay, back on track, Lori!

Look how pretty it is at night!!

I was struggling with the camera... my sweet daughter took over for me. Great shot, Morgan!!

I had an extra wreath and was going to use it on the mantel, but then I thought of something else for the mantel. So, I hung it in my kitchen window.