Craft project #3 – part two: Mardi Gras inspired wreath

Wow! This definitely did not go as I had originally planned but the final outcome is better than I expected.

I started this wreath by using the single knot method. I completed the outer ring and one section of the second ring and then I stopped. It just didn’t look right. So, I decided to put it aside for a couple of days and come back to it.

After three days, I realized that what I had originally planned was not going to have the outcome I was hoping for. So, I decided to use a Larks Head knot for all 4 rings and it worked perfectly. This meant removing all of the strips of fabric I had already attached to the wreath form but it was worth it. I was able to complete the wreath in approximately 4 hours or so.

I showed my mom a picture of the wreath and she loves it!!!! I cannot wait to decorate my mom’s door for Mardi Gras.

The next wreath project will be for St. Patrick’s Day!!!! I hope you enjoyed this short blog.

Craft Project #3 – part one: Mardi Gras inspired wreath

Once Valentine’s is over, it will be time for Mardi Gras. I have decided to decorate mom’s door with a Mardi Gras inspired wreath. It will be a rag wreath similar to the Valentine wreath, but this one will be on a larger wreath frame I purchased at Dollar Tree and, of course, in colors that are a Mardi Gras staple.

My plan is to use the single knot method on the frame with fabric being placed on all four rings. I’m not sure how it will turn out. And there is a possibility I will change my mind while I working on it, but I guess we will see how it ends.

I selected 3 solid color fabrics in green, purple, and gold. I initially selected 6 patterned fabrics but I decided to eliminate one of the purple patterned fabric. The fabrics were found at Walmart and Joann’s.

Once the final decision had been made, I started cutting the fabric in 1″ x 9″ strips using my pinking shears. I’m not looking for a rotary cutter with a pinking shear blade. I currently have one in my Amazon cart, I just hadn’t decided if it is what I really want. In any case, I will be making a decision very soon as I have several more wreaths to make and my hands will strike if I continue to use the pinking shears!

Now that all the strips are ready and are in the order I want to place them in, it is time to start tying them on the frame.

To see how it turned out, please come back tomorrow to see the final product!

More Craft Projects on the horizon!!!

I have 3 wreaths I will be making soon. Here’s a sneak peek at what will be coming.

Nautical theme:

Mardi Gras theme:

St. Patrick’s Day theme:

I am considering buying some gold fabric to use on the Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s day wreaths but I have not made a final decision about it. I will need to see what I can find.

There will be more coming as well for other special days and seasons. So please feel free to continue to read about my rag wreath adventure.