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$2 Flower Wreath

I share this tutorial on Maggie's blog, Chica Es Artistica , last week. 

I've never really made a wreath before. I've seen lots of people share them on blogs and Pinterest  so I thought I'd give it a go myself. I give you, the $2 Flower Wreath!




Materials:


Floral wreath from the Dollar Tree
White acrylic paint
Paint Brush
Glue gun
Martha Stewart Hydrangea Punch
Cardstock (I used Core'dinations Glitter Silk, Opulent Opal)
I thought about adding a pink flower I'd already made, but I decided to leave it off 

Let's get started!


First paint that green wreath! Paint it whatever color of cardstock you're using. Make sure to paint both sides. Give the first side time to dry before you flip it over. It doesn't have to be perfect but it will show through, so it needs to be fully covered. 

Next punch out a BUNCH of hydrangeas. I used one and half full pages of cardstock to cover my wreath. Give the flowers a little shape by slightly folding up the petals as seen below: 


Use your glue gun to adhere the flowers all over. Try not to burn your fingers too badly.


And you're done. A cute wreath for just $2!  I got the idea from the pomander flower spheres we made for Brooke's shower.

What crafts have you made that have inspired other crafts?  
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33 comments:

  1. JingleJune 21, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    That is super cute!!!

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  2. Lesley PaigeJune 21, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I made a similar one for Fourth of July! Check it out on my blog!

    craftingismytherapy.blogspot.com

    Lesley

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  3. Flannery @ Three SisterzJune 21, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    looooove!!!! so simple!

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  4. jess@balancing the dreamJune 21, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    wow!!! this is super cute!! I loovee making wreaths!! This just may be my next project! Thanks for sharing!!

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  5. BeckyJune 21, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    This turned out adorable!

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  6. Kristine@thefoleyfamJune 21, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I am ALL about punches these days so this is right up my ally! It turned out beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

    Kristine
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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  7. MarandaJune 21, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I LOVE this!!

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  8. TracyJune 21, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Nicely done :)

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  9. Mary Pat SiehlJune 22, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    this is soooooo pretty!

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  10. Pudel-designJune 22, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Thank you so much for your lovely comment;)
    That wreath is really cute!
    Lovely greetings...

    http://pudel-design.blogspot.com/

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  11. UnknownJune 22, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    This is awesome! Nice work!
    Jenni
    kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com

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  12. Heather LandryJune 22, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    So pretty! And you can't beat the $2.00 price tag. I love it!

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  13. Stacy@thealmostwholepackageJune 22, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Awesome Idea!

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  14. MarandaJune 22, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I'm not sure if you saw my comment on the other blog you posted this on, but I LOOOVE this!

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  15. BluBabesCreateJune 22, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Oh Cute!

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  16. Rosemary@villabarnesJune 22, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Love this. So unique. Thanks for visiting me.

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  17. MaureenJune 23, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    I saw this on the Running with Glitter Project Link Party...Love this!!! So simple yet so very pretty!

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  18. AsylumTanyaJune 23, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    This is very pretty! The fluttery quality you get from bending the petals a little almost makes your wreath look like lots of butterflies just happened to land in a circle! :) Thanks for sharing!

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  19. LeanneJune 23, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    So very cute! I love wreaths! Thanks for linking to the party.

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  20. TracyJune 24, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Super cute wreath! :)
    Thanks so much for joining us on the T.G.I.F. Linky Party at Craft Junkie Too. I really appreciate it and I hope you come back next week to play along again.
    Thanks for the link up.
    ~Tracy

    Craft Junkie Too

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  21. UnknownJune 25, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I love all the dimension! Turned out really fun! Thanks for linking up with DIY under $5!

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  22. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I've never made a wreath either, but its moving up my to-do list. Yours is gorgeous, and I love how affordable it is :)

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  23. JenniferJune 25, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Goes in the "must do" file. Thanks for sharing!! :)

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  24. Amanda @ Little House on the CornerJune 26, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Wow, that is super-cute and sophisticated! I didn't even know there was a hydrangea puncher - that clever Martha! Great job!

    Stopping by from the party at Creations by Kara. :)

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  25. annies homeJune 26, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    to those that say that frugal can not be done all they have to do is read this post to see how pretty it can be come visit me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  26. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)June 27, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Very great idea! Cute transformation...loved it!
    You got a beautiful space here. Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  27. TerriJune 27, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Amazing how simple it is, yet it looks so fabulous! You did a great job on it. Thank you for sharing your wreath project with us.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  28. scrapfancyJune 27, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Fab idea-just bought the punch so now I have two uses for it.

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  29. JillJune 27, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Very pretty!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  30. JuliJune 28, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I just found your site and I'm loving it!! Thanks for sharing your talents! -Juli
    ahenandherchicks.blogspot.com

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  31. Nicole@Thrifty DecoratingJune 29, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Love this! I'm featuring it on my FB page! Thanks for linking to Thrifty Thursday last week! :)

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  32. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    So cute! Thanks for linking up to the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop.
    Crystal
    www.chocolatedroolandkisses.blogspot.com

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  33. CrystalJuly 1, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    This is so cute! What a great idea! :) Thanks so much for linking up to the Summer Lovin Soiree! Have a great weekend! :)
    Crystal
    HomemakerinHeels.com

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