Yarn Wreath Tutorial from Angel Face Designs

>>> March 29, 2011 By
Hi Everyone! I’m Heather from the blog Angel Face Designs, and have a little shop of the same name!  I’m married to my high school sweetheart, who is a hunky fireman and together we have two super cute little girls – Leila (4) and Gianna (1)

 

 

I am so excited that Mique is letting me share with you a tutorial of my latest obsession hobby, yarn wreaths!

You Will Need:
Cheap-O yarn
Scissors
A Glue Gun
Foam Wreath Form (every once in a while you can get lucky and find them in the floral section at the Dollar Store)

{sorry about the weird lighting!}

Start by glue gunning a bit of your yarn down.  I like to do this on the part where the wreath connects.

Start wrapping your yarn around the wreath.

Once you’ve wrapped it around four or five times pull it tight.

Repeat, repeat, repeat!

When you get to the end, trim your yarn.

…and place a strip of hot glue on the wreath.

Gently place the yarn over the wreath, and you are done wrapping.

Now comes the fun part…..decorating!

I like to make felt flowers from this tutorial and this tutorial.  I’ve also made a few custom-order wreaths with pinwheels from this tutorial.  There are so many great tutorials on the web – google “felt flower tutorials” for a bunch more ideas.  Also, experiment with your embellishments by using pinking shears instead of regular scissors – you get a really fun effect!

Make a handful of whatever types of flowers/embellishments you’re in the mood for.

Then get gluing.  I usually take my biggest flower, glue it on and then build around it.  Any leftover flowers I usually use to make into clips, or as gift wrapping embellishment. (Craft paper + lace + felt flower = cute, cheap gift wrapping)

 

Hang your creation(s) and enjoy!  If you’re like me, you’ll go crazy and start making them for every room of the house!

Seriously….I could make one for every room in the house.  Here is one in my baby, Gianna’s room, and my four-year-old has already requested one for her room!
In fact, I love making these yarn wreaths so much I decided to whip one up for one of you guys!

 

 

A bright, multi-colored wreath perfect for Spring!  How can you win it?  Well, you have two chances.
First chance – go become a follower of my blog (say hi!). That will count as one entry/comment.  Second chance, become a follower of Mique’s blog, although I’m sure you already are! 
Giveaway will end in one week, and the winner will be randomly picked by Mique. 
Good luck and happy creating!
Mique

Mique

Hi- I'm Mique (as in Mickey). I started 30days as an idea file a few years ago. After three years and hundreds of ideas, I now realize that I'll never check them all off my list. When I'm not creating, I love spending time with family and friends and long drives, especially if they end at the beach.
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Comments

  1. melissa says:
    March 29, 2011 at 4:27 am

    love this! i’ve been seeing these wreaths everywhere! i am totally going to make one for spring and maybe for mothers day for the moms.
    thanks for sharing.

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  2. Heather @ Cookie Mondays says:
    March 29, 2011 at 8:55 am

    FABULOUS!!

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  3. Nina@MommaGoRound says:
    March 29, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    So cute! I LOVE Heather. She’s so crafty and genius :)

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  4. No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane says:
    March 29, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    I follow you girlie friend!!!

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  5. No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane says:
    March 29, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    And of course I follow Mrs. Mique!
    Who doesn’t?!

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  6. Jessica Johnson says:
    March 29, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    I follow both of you! Adorable wreath, Heather! :)

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  7. Stephanie C. says:
    March 29, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    Following this blog.

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  8. Stephanie C. says:
    March 29, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    following heathers blog

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  9. Celeste says:
    March 29, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    LOVE this, Heather!! Super, super cute & fun! (I follow your blog)

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  10. Celeste says:
    March 29, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    …and, I follow Mique’s blog

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  11. Chrissy says:
    March 29, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    I am a follower of 30 handmade days…

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  12. Chrissy says:
    March 29, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    I am a follower of angel face designs

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  13. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says:
    March 29, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    So pretty! I love that, Heather. :) And I follow your blog, of course!

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  14. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says:
    March 29, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    And I follow/subscribe to 30 Days!

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  15. Kim says:
    March 29, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    Hi! Very Cute! I’ve been wanting to make one of these for quite some time!

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  16. Danielle Nowell says:
    March 29, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    I love your blog and these wreaths are absolutely gorgeous!

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  17. Denise says:
    March 29, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    I’m a follower of Heathers blog.

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  18. Denise says:
    March 29, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    I am a follower of Mique’s blog

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  19. Danielle Nowell says:
    March 29, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    I now follow both blogs – so glad i found you ladies!

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  20. Angela says:
    March 30, 2011 at 5:45 am

    I love these wreaths! What a great tutorial! I follow AFD.

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  21. Angela says:
    March 30, 2011 at 5:46 am

    I’m following 30 Days!

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  22. Anne Marie says:
    March 30, 2011 at 6:40 am

    Love the wreath – am a follower of angel face designs.

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  23. Anne Marie says:
    March 30, 2011 at 6:41 am

    I am a follower of 30 days.

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  24. Nicole M. says:
    March 30, 2011 at 10:22 am

    Heather, that wreath you are giving away is Amazing! It’s so beautiful and cheery. I hope hope hope I win!! Of course I follow your blog, how could I not?

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  25. Nicole M. says:
    March 30, 2011 at 10:23 am

    ANNNNDDD…i follow mique’s blog. Can’t wait to see both you lovely ladies in May!!

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  26. Nicole says:
    April 4, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    What a cute idea! I love it! You obviously took your time on this one…that is a lot of work!
    Thanks!

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  27. Nicole says:
    April 4, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    I follow you too!

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  28. Liz says:
    January 23, 2012 at 8:44 am

    Love your yarn wreaths!! How did you make the owl in the colorful wreath?

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  29. mortgages for people over 65 says:
    May 2, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    Awsome blog! I am loving it!! Will be back later to read some more.
    I am taking your feeds also

    Reply

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