Mummy Wreath

My mom was one of those people who decorated for holidays. I often hated helping to decorate, but I loved once it was out. Living in an apartment, I never really decorated for any holiday. Maybe a small thing here or there, but I am getting better at it. Right now I have THREE pumpkins, and a few other Halloween items around the apartment to get us in the festive mood for the upcoming holiday.One of these things is my new wreath that Keith loves. It's a mummy wreath!

It was so easy to make and really fun! It's made out of a foam wreath base. I wrapped bandages around it, gluing in several pieces to hold tight. After I made it all the way around, then wrapped it across both sides to create the "face" space. I then attached big goggly eyes and let it dry.

It is a silly and adorable wreath that is bring some Halloween spirit (although goofy) into our living room. More fall (and Halloween!) items coming soon! I promise.

Spring Wreath

I give you the next installment for Craft Month, my spring wreath! 

Look at how cute this is!

 What you need:

• A wreath blank
• green fur yarn
• flower ribbon
• hot glue gun
• scissors (not shown)

To start, hot glue the end of the fur yarn to the Styrofoam wreath mold. Then start wrapping. This project take patience. A LOT of it. Every few inches put a drip of hot glue on the back and wrap the fur yarn over it. Careful not to burn your fingers on the hot glue. (I did...)

Keep wrapping and gluing. Every once in awhile run your hand over the fur that is already wrapped around to fluff up the fur. 

Keep repeating

And repeating....

Once you finish wrapping the wreath, cut out the individual flowers. I cut out around 12. Hot glue them to the front of the wreath, wherever you would like. Then tie on a ribbon to hang and:

Ta-DA!

This project does take time and patience. I really enjoyed it though and the final product is just so cute. Happy crafting!