Easter Craft Stash Wreath
I’m so excited to join the Craft Room DeStash Challenge for March! I wanted to make an Easter wreath for the front door, and was more than happy to put my extra craft supplies to good use for this no-pressure project. The space between my front door and screen door is quite slim, so I didn’t want a super-thick wreath. Also, my children have a tendency to slam the door. This fact ruled out a heavy wreath. The result was a slim, light-weight, happy-hearted Easter Craft Stash Wreath.
Materials:
I had tons of stuff left over from a dinner for my local pro-life women’s center, Dollar Tree odds and ends, and a few things from my “Sew Saturday” projects. The basic colors used were purple, turquoise, green, and pops of pink. Some of the craft supplies photographed below were attempted, but ultimately not included in the final project. The pipe cleaners were used after I brought one out to attach a felt flower. That’s the way most of my creative projects are completed. I lay everything out that has possibility. Then, I subtract what doesn’t work and pull in extra things if needed.
- wire wreath
- mesh ribbon in spring colors
- plastic eggs
- natural ribbon
- pipe cleaners
- blue 1.5” grosgrain ribbon
- felt flowers
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- pink satin ornaments
- black and gold 1” stick-on letters
- fabric scissors (I used pinking shears)
- coordinating pipe cleaners (not pictured)
Instructions For Easter Craft Stash Wreath
Wrap half of the wreath in 24” mesh ribbon strips, alternating colors as you go. Leave 6” of ribbon when you begin wrapping, then stop when you have 6” left on the other side. Tie the ends n a knot, leaving a “tail” on each side.
When you finish wrapping half of the wreath with the mesh ribbon, trim the ends. Mine were about 2″ long on each side after trimming. The mesh ribbon I used later, after all the wreath elements were added, had much longer ends.
Wrap the other half of the wreath with natural ribbon. I used hot glue to seal each end.
Hot glue the felt flowers on the natural ribbon side.
I had some green felt scraps that were cut with pinking shears. I made them into a flower shape by placing a pipe cleaner in the center, then using the ends to attach it to the Easter Craft Stash Wreath. I was in the zone at this point and didn’t take a picture of the front. It can be viewed in the pictures of the entire wreath.
Next, I hot glued a plastic egg onto each knot of the mesh ribbon. Look for the golden egg in the pictures of the entire wreath!
Make a simple bow with the grosgrain ribbon, and hot glue it below the felt flowers.
Spell “spring” with the 1” black and gold sticky letters on the pink satin ornaments. I used two different-sized satin ornaments (the mauvy-pink ornaments pictured below were considered, but not chosen for this project).
Hot glue the satin ornaments at the top of the wreath. Put the hot glue onto the back of each ornament, then place it onto the wreath. The picture on the right (below) shows how the ornaments looked on the finished wreath.
Cut 18” strips of the mesh ribbon and tie them in knots, in between the wreath elements. Trim the ends. Mine were around 5″ long after trimming.
Fold the pipe cleaners in a zig-zag fashion. Place them in between the plastic Easter eggs and satin ornaments. I used purple and green pipe cleaners.
The Easter Craft Stash Wreath is complete. If you decide to make your own, I would love to see a picture!
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The bright colors are wonderful for a fun Easter wreath. It’s great that you had the items you needed for the slim wreath in your craft stash. Pinning to my Easter board. Btw, when I click on this in the link up, it doesn’t open to this post. It opens to a thumbnail page with no photos. I found your post by going to your blog’s homepage.
Thanks, Beverly. I’m not sure what could Be wrong, but I will try to fix it when I get home.
I can’t see the images but it sounds super cute! Maybe I ll try what Beverly did.
I added the link again. It’s #20. Hopefully I can get them to delete my #6 post. Sigh.
Wow! Your wreath is so bright and I am loving that!! Did you make those felt flowers yourself? I love those the most. I just made a whole bunch two weeks ago as part of a wedding gift.
I bought the felt flowers at Hobby Lobby. I’ve seen tutorials for them though. Maybe I’ll have to make some of my own.
Your Easter wreath looks so cute and festive! Just perfect for Easter! Isn’t it amazing what you can find in your stash to create adorable projects?
Yes, it is! This project made me realize how badly I need to organize everything.
Such a cute Easter wreath! I love the colors!
Thank you, T’onna.
So pretty, I love the colors! Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned!
Thanks, Teresa.
beautiful way to reuse some of those Easter things that always end up being thrown away later. Pinning this for later!
Thanks, Alice!
Very pretty – love the bright colors!
Thanks, Roseann
I love making wreath and this one is so adorable. Love the bright colors.
Thanks, Donna!
After the drab colors of winter, it’s so nice to see vibrant colors of Spring! I especially like those felt flowers you chose to use. ‘Very pretty! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Thanks, Marci!
This is super cute!!!
Thanks, Lesa!
Great reuse of those plastic eggs! I’ll have to do that next year!
Thanks Suzie! I also filled up a bird cage with those plastic Easter eggs, and used it as decoration.
Awesome! I have a craft room teeming with supplies. I need to do something like this. Challenge myself to craft without purchasing anything new and just use what I have already.
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Your wreath looks so pretty with a lot of interesting little pieces all the way around. A good reason not to throw out craft leftovers 🙂
We will feature your wreath on the next Blogger’s Pit Stop
Kathleen
Thanks Kathleen, I’m honored!
Loving the bright pink ornaments for the soring sign! Cute! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! We hope you will join us again next week!
Kim
I sure will. I love the huge amount of features and round up posts in your party.
The wreath is just darling. I do not celebrate Easter but did pass this on to someone who does.
Thanks, Elise!
What a fun wreath! I love the bright and bold colors
Thanks, Emily