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Fall Wreath



The weather guy told us this morning to expect a Tropicas Storm or Hurricane in the next week or so.  Not sure where it's going?
 One more month of Hurricane Season for us... oh boy!  It's been a busy season, to say the least.


For the past few days, like all out there, my mind has turned to Fall and getting my decorations out of storage.  
I went to the stores yesterday wanting to buy a wreath for the front door.. but they were all in the $40.00 range and I just did not want to spend that much money.. so I went digging in my storage box and pulled out all the bent, folded and crushed floral from the years gone by...
I need a new wreath and thought to make one out of what I have.  
I did look in Michaels and they wanted $7.99 for a simple styro circle and again,, that is too much money so I went into my good ol' store room and took out a sheet of styro that I saved from something?  Traced a circle and cut out my own.



 

Cutting styro with a kitchen steak knife is messy so I took it out to the deck.

I then wrapped the styro wreath  with some floral tape and it worked perfectly!



After cutting the wires of all the Fall floral I found in a bag I then put a dab of hot glue on the end then put in the styro in what I thought would be a nice design.


It's working!  I added a bow of Raffia to complete the little wreath. 


My little Door Hanging turned out perfect!
It's October and although our weather is turning.   No need to wait to put out my little wreath because it will he hot well into December, here in Central Western Florida, with Tropical Storms coming and going well into November... I need Fall now!



It's up on the door and looking pretty good,  if you don't mind my saying so!
And it cost me nothing!

I do know one thing,  "It's lifting my spirits" and that is what it's all about!


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40 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Your wreath is fabulous . I love it. The design is perfect and yes, I am so ready for fall too. Hugs, Marty

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    What a pretty wreath! You did a great job!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  3. glamourpussSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Cute! Love the bow especially! :)

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  4. Jenn EricksonSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Your wreath is beautiful! I hope that it and your family and loved ones weathered the storm!

    So happy to have linked up after you at Tickled Pink!

    Jenn

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  5. RebeccaSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    It sure doesn't feel like fall here in Chicago today, it's been hot for the last few days but that's ok cause I know whats around the corner,
    Your wreath looks great and so festive.
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  6. Desert DreamingSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Your wreath is just beautiful...so creative and says "fall is in the air". Hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend.


    Joni

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  7. SusanSeptember 2, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    It's definitely a state of mind, and if we're to enjoy autumn...we definitely have to help it along. Great job on the wreath.

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  8. GailSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Your wreath is as pretty as any store bought wreath and your spirits are lifted for working through the creative process.

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  9. LandbohavenSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Gode billeder.
    Hvor er di dørdekoration smuk.
    Tak for kigget.

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  10. BettySeptember 3, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I want to start decorating for fall too and now your pretty wreath has really inspired me to get going. I can pretend it's cool that way. Please send that rain this way!!

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  11. Decor To AdoreSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    What a completely adorable wreath ~ I love it!

    Have a Happy Labor Day.

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  12. EllenSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I just love your wreath, it looks great on the door, and lets hope the hurricanes all die out and be done with. Thank you for visiting and following me, I am now your newest follower also. You have made a beautiful piece and its better than spending $40.00 on a pre made one. Your homemade one will mean so much more.
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  13. EG CameraGirlSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I guess it really is time to start putting up fall decorations, isn't it. I like your wreath, which you so cleverly created.

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  14. Terri at Finder's Keeper'sSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    brilliant!

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  15. GinaSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    I love it!!! I need to make one now! ;X

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  16. Grammy GoodwillSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Your wreath looks great. I esp like that raffia bow. I dragged my tubs out of the attic tonight, but I still have to unpack and decorate. You're ahead of me.

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  17. UnknownSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    This is darling! I need to do a new Fall Wreath! :)

    ~Liz

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  18. web hostingSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    I like all the collections of flowers. It's great stuff. i enjoyed to read this blog.

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  19. bjSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    O, and I think yours looks better than most of those 40 dollar ones.
    You did a great job.

    I did this last fall. Didn't have the money to spend on a wreath that would only be up a few months and then replaced with CHRISTMAS....:)
    So, I took a bunch of things I already had, too, and made one that I just love.
    I will repost it again this year a little later.
    Thanks for stopping by.
    xoxo bj

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  20. bjSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    O, and I think yours looks better than most of those 40 dollar ones.
    You did a great job.

    I did this last fall. Didn't have the money to spend on a wreath that would only be up a few months and then replaced with CHRISTMAS....:)
    So, I took a bunch of things I already had, too, and made one that I just love.
    I will repost it again this year a little later.
    Thanks for stopping by.
    xoxo bj

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  21. Pamela GordonSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I love your wreath! Great job with odds and ends. I hope you stay safe from all the tropical storms. Blessings, Pamela

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  22. Fishtail CottageSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Fabulous wreath for your door - well done! I'm loving the fall color you used...thanks for sharing over at the new Outdoor Fall Decor linky party! Praying for the next few days to stay calm for you & your neighbors! xoox, tracie

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  23. Grandma Barb's This and ThatOctober 1, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    You did a great job on your fall wreath. I love the colors. I hope you will be safe from any storms.
    Barb

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  24. My name is RietOctober 26, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    That wreath is beautiful. Love it

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  25. HOctober 26, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    I love your wreath. It looks great. If it were on my door, it would cheer me up too. Enjoy :)

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  26. Raw Thoughts And FeelingsOctober 26, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    That is a pretty wreath, and such a wonderful project to do.

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  27. DianeOctober 26, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Very fallish. I like it! :)

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  28. Vicki/JakeOctober 26, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Very creative and beautiful. Stay safe in the storms...

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  29. PatOctober 26, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Your wreath is just perfect - I love how you just went to your store room ("creative center!") and put this together...well done!

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  30. Vicki/JakeOctober 26, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    AGH, tried to post and blogger hiccupped! So I spent a little time exploring you...now a follower. The music got me:)

    Oh, the wreath is verty creative and simple...I like simple. Love what you're doing with your townhome too. I'll be back...

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  31. TeresaOctober 26, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Such a beautiful wreath! It really does add some fall cheer. Love the flowers you used.

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  32. JudieOctober 26, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    I love the simpicity of this wreath. It is very artistic--well-balanced and colorful, with a quiet elegance.

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  33. PondsideOctober 27, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Your wreath is very pretty - just the colours of fall out here on the coast.

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  34. Theresa PlasOctober 27, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Ooooo....that would lift my spirits too! Lovely! Fun reading how you managed to create from home too!

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  35. AnonymousOctober 27, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    I really love your wreath. Its unusual shape is so appealing.

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  36. 21 WitsOctober 27, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    This is really cool, and seeing each step is inspiring too...nicely done! I like wreaths but never hand them on my front door...my mother told me once years ago that it meant someone in the house had died....so no more wreaths ever went on the door after she told me that!

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  37. Susan AndersonOctober 27, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Such a cute one! I love the shape and look of it!

    =)

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  38. anitamombanitaOctober 27, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Very cute. You can come make wreaths at my house anyway!! heehee

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  39. UnknownOctober 27, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Wow, that is quite beautiful! I now have wreath envy :)

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  40. JennyNovember 1, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Nothing more wonderful then living life by the 3 Re's. Re-use, Re-cycle and Re-purpose!

    And didn't you do an amazing job of this? I would never have thought of cutting a wreath out and wrapping it and I'm seriously impressed with your cleverness!

    Your wreath is absolutely lovely...the raffia adds such a whimsical touch!

    Thanks for sharing your fun creation with us for Fall Break.

    A+

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