I finally finished my DIY Glamorous Holiday Wreath! It took me a few days, and several trips to every craft store in the area, but I did it! I also managed to wipe out every little square mirror in three cities! Well it was definitely worth it, and will be a new favorite wreath for years to come!
Here's how she went together!
I bought a 16" styrofoam wreath at Michael's, and laid out all my little mirrors first so I could make sure that the placement on the ring would work. I initially was only going to mirror the top and had plenty of little mirrors for that, but I decided to keep going, and thats when I ran into a problem finding more mirrors!
I then used a mosaic glue to hold them down.....that had to dry for 5-7 hours before I grouted the ring! Long wait time!
Here she is just about done, what you can't see is that I ran out of my smaller mirrors on the other side!
This was all after searching for them in three stores! I didn't know each store was only going to carry two or three packs of the things! But I made one more trip, found some mirrors, finished up the grout, and here is the finished piece!
I LOVE how it turned out!! I can't wait to get our tree this weekend and see it surrounded by all the Christmas stuff! We only put up a real tree and I wanted to wait an extra week to get it this year as it is usually just about dead by Christmas, when I get in Thanksgiving weekend. So next weekend will be a BIG decorating time for me! I can't wait! I've pulled down all my Christmas boxes, and have put a few things out, but really the tree is what usually starts me every year, so I like to wait for that! I will post pictures of the goodies when I get them all up and out, and of the finally home for my new wreath! I'm thinking it will look gorgeous under a swag of greenery!
How about you guys, are you all ready for Christmas, or are you like me, just getting started?
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This is so cute and I love that you did the sides! Sounds like it was the never ending project-- I've had a few of those :)
ReplyDeleteAshley, I love your super cute n' chic wreath! It totally looks expensive. I forwarded your contact information onto CSN. Sean should be in touch for you to claim your prize.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!
jane
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It turned out great! I love how the light reflects off the mirrors and makes that cool effect on your wall!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This is absolutely fabulous! Great job! :)
ReplyDeletep.s. I just tweeted about this! http://twitter.com/#!/Arianna_Belle
ReplyDeleteThats awesome..i would hang it on my door... :)))))
ReplyDeletesimple classy and gorgeous! how beautiful is that?!
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So haute, love it!
ReplyDeletevery glam for sure!
ReplyDeleteVery cute and simple wreath :D Again, I'd love it if you shared this on my holiday link share: http://bit.ly/h0FA83 I think a lot of people would appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteI'll be back for more :D
It's fabulous! Mind if I share it on my blog?
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I love how the light reflects off it! What kind of grout did you use? And did you just do it like any old tile?
ReplyDeleteYou guys are so nice!
ReplyDeleteSure Karen, I would love for you to share it on your blog!
This is so stunning and functional...change out the bow, and voila, a wreath for all holidays and seasons...
ReplyDeletePretty please link this up with Creative Juice Thursdays @
http://momnivoresdilemma.blogspot.com
It sure is glamorous! Not to mention elegant! Very well done! Enjoy the rest of the week, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteCute idea! I'm excited to see the rest of your Christmas decor!
ReplyDeleteAloha,
Charlie
This is such a cool idea...great job!
ReplyDeleteooooh la la. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI featured your wreath today on my blog and Facebook page-love it!
ReplyDeleteHow Sparkley! I like.
ReplyDeleteNicely done! Love the reflection design on the wall! May have to share this over on my FB blog community page! (wink)
ReplyDelete:D Lynda
That is AWESOME!! I want to buy some!!! How cool.
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely amazing! I don't think I've seen anything like it before!
ReplyDeleteI'd also love to know what kind of grout you used, and if you had any issues (getting it to adhere to the foam, not scratching the mirrors, etc.). Such a cool idea, and a beautiful outcome!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Tanja
Tanja, I used a basic grout from Michael's. It came in a bag, very easy to use! I don't have the brand at the moment, I will try to get it for you. I also didn't have any problems getting it to stick to the styrofoam! As for it scratching the mirrors, no problems with that either, I imagine a sanded grout may, I used a non-sanded.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this! I featured you this week on TALENT TUESDAY! I hope you link up again!
ReplyDeleteNichelle
http://vintagewannabee.blogspot.com
Gorgeous! About how many mirrors/packs of mirrors did it take?
ReplyDeleteO so elegant
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful project!! Looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love it so much.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea! I am your newest follower! Please follow me at http://CraftyCierra.blogspot.com/ and dont forget to enter my giveaway for a fun Christmas Activity Book! If you are interested in doing a blogswap, please email me! CierraLarsen@hotmail.com Thanks!
ReplyDelete/Cierra
Love it, it's beautiful! I want to make one now!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! At lot of patience obviously went into making it beautiful!
ReplyDeleteloving it! sooo gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! It turned out absolutely gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE this wreath! I would be thrilled if you would link up to our 12 Days of Christmas Show-Off!
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Kisses!
Too cute and love the reflections on the wall.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love sparkly things!
ReplyDeleteSo fabulous! I love it!
ReplyDeleteFabulosity!!!! You know I love me some shiny mirrored bling, fantastic idea!!!
ReplyDeletexo
Kate
Beautiful! Love the clean lines. :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!! I love how the light reflects off of it! beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteWow, great job! I love add a little glitz to the holidays and I love how it reflects the light.
ReplyDeletei LOVE this wreath...If I made this it might never come off of my front door! come on over and link up to MMM :)
ReplyDeleteVery elegant wreath!! It's quite stunning! :)
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is over-the-top FAB-U-LOUS!!! I can see this in a sassy girl's bedroom. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGod's blessings,
Sarah :D
i'll be featuring this on friday!! thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteVery snazzy and art deco!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea! So creative!
ReplyDeleteAshley, this is gorgeous! I found you thru the link party on Tater Tots and Jello. This is so glam and fabulous, and I too know the feeling of stores never having enough of what you need in stock. I'm new to blogging, I'd love if you'd stop by for a visit!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS!!!!
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