I must admit, this wreath took a lot longer than I expected. But that was only because I changed my mind on a couple of things along the way.
With the inner and outer rings complete, I decided that I did not like the way I had originally done the stem. So, I removed what was there and took some time to think on it while I finished the middle ring.
Once the middle ring was completed, I realized that the center of the wreath looked bare. I had purchased a sign at Joann’s on one of my trips there so I thought it might work. But, to me, it looked like it would be too green for the wreath.
I also had a flag that I removed from the banner I will be using on my mom’s walker that I was also considering. The flag doesn’t have the sparkle that my mom would like, but that is something I can fix easily.
I did what any normal person would do and asked some people that know my mom well what they think would work.
They said they liked the flag best so it was time to make the flag sparkle. I grabbed by container of rhinestones, NUVO Deluxe Adhesive, No-Sew fabric adhesive. Time to make another decision. What color of rhinestones to use.
Obviously, green would be the perfect choice. So I covered the holes at the top with the green rhinestones and attached it with the NUVO Deluxe Adhesive.
Since I have some FolkArt Glitterific FINE glitter paint, I decided to use the paint to cover the burlap area.
The flag definitely sparkles for my mom.
To complete the wreath, I used some twine to wrap around the stem which definitely came out much better than the fabric I had originally used. To give the stem a little something extra, I attached some gold coins.
And now the wreath is complete.
Next time I make a clover shaped wreath, I will try something different. Like wrapping the entire wreath in twine!!!! But that will be another day, another time!
Thanks for taking the time to read my blog. All that is left to do is to decorate my mom’s door and walker!
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