Let’s Make: A Patriotic Summer Pool Noodle Wreath
in Red, White & Blue
in Red, White & Blue
This is the behind the scenes, blah-blah, talky part.
Better known as, “The Tutorial”.
Now, The reveal was all; “YAY! L@@k, I made something!”
Woo~Hoo Party Time…
YIPPEE~N~STUFF.
(I think I like that part better?)
Anyhow… {winks}
This is a super simple project
and this is
How You Make It;
First you’ll need this;
One pool noodle.
From the dollar tree, they are the perfect size!
(no cutting required)
They really mean “wreath form”, I am sure they were just mislabeled!
Then, bend it into a circle till both ends meet.
Tape them together.
I used clear packing tape. works great!
FYI – Glue guns don’t work. I tried 
Next;
Steal some denim from around the house.
If you are fresh out, run to Goodwill
(or the like) for a cheap pair of jeans.
I am lucky, my hubby has supplied me with several pair he has ripped beyond repair.
Works out well for me!
Prep your denim;
Snip them at the cuff/hem and rip upwards.
Get nice long stripes to work with.
I made mine 3 – 4 inches wide.
That is pretty general though.
I certainly didn’t measure!
Wrap your base;
Next, glue down a strip and start winding them around the base. I made sure all my seams were in the back when I needed to add a new strip. I started at what was going to be the top of my wreath and worked my way around.
Once you have your base completed, you can decorate this wreath however you like.
The beauty of denim is…
anything goes with jeans!!
I have a full, step-by-step tutorial
it’s easy to follow, with lots of pictures!
To make the mini-pennant;
I cut my gingham fabric into triangles, backed them with some white (no show-thru) felt for some oomph! and lightly glue gunned some of this stuff across the tops to hang it by.
I kept my mini-pennant simple.
You can add whatever you like to yours though!
And that’s about it!
You’ll Need;
You’ll Need;
1. One Dollar Tree pool noodle.
2. Some old denim/jeans.
3. A minimal amount of scrap material.
4. Some stringy type stuff
5. A sheet of white felt .33 cents
5. A sheet of white felt .33 cents
{plus a little tape and a glue gun}
Thanks for stopping to see the tres’ fancy tutorial
here at Fox Hollow Cottage.
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Positively Splendid, My Romantic Home
Tatertots and Jello, Funky Junk Interiors,
DIY Show Off, Craft-O-Maniac,
I Should Be Mopping The Floor,
Ask Anna,
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia,
How To Nest For Less,
Tip Junkie,
Be Different Act Normal,
Under The Table and Dreaming,
Todays Creative Blog
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it’s so so cute!! and perfect for 4th of july!
Thank you !!! My daughter does the 4th of July family picnic…I will make her one of these wreaths.Smiles, Susie
I’m glad you posted a tutorial because I was wondering how you got the pool noodle to be a round wreath-like shape. You are just too clever my friend!
Shannon-
That is really cute…and, Lord help us, if someone is drowning that would make the cutest life saver ring I ever saw! Have a great day-xo Diana
LOVE THIS Shannon!! So stinkin’ cute! I’m pinning this!
Adorable Shannon!!
love those little flowers!!
Oh how adorable! You are such a creative thinker. I never would have thought of using a noodle as a wreath form. Love those mums too!
I love it. I love that you used all these ordinary items I would never think to put to use like this. Like a pool noodle!!!!
BTW, I didn’t comment on your post, but I am totally a “winger”. Much to the detriment of my office. Winging it supplies are breeding around here.
I love it. The banner and flowers are so cool.
I love it! One day I’m going to make a flower, I really want to!
Perfect for summer and what a clever idea! I love it, Shannon!
LINDOOO! BEAUTIFUL!
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That is so cute. You gals think of everything for making wreaths.
The patriotic wreath is an eye-catcher and your detailed tutorial makes it look easy to do! I must try it someday
So cute! Now I want to run out and buy loads of pool noodles so I can make wreaths for every month, lol. Love this and thank you for sharing!
Visiting from 504 Main
I love this! Great idea and thanks so much for the tutorial.
So cute!
Love this! We featured you on our Shout-Out Saturdays on Facebook! Thanks for sharing!
Adorable. I pinned it.
LOVE THIS! Ive been cutting off all of my daughters jeans into shorts as she outs grows them, and saving the extra jean material. This project is a PERFECT use for them!
Shannon, this is one CA-UTE wreath!! I’m in awe that it’s from a pool noodle…how clever! This would be perfect on my door…we are in a military community and red, white & blue is the way to be! Would be so delighted if you could link up with us at Mop It Up Mondays: http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/05/mop-it-up-mondays-17.html
Thanks so much!
{HUGS},
kristi
I love love love this! What a super creative use for a pool noodle and also a great way to use up all that extra old denin I have! Thanks for sharing!
Jacinda
http://www.yellowcloth.com
This is sooo awesome! Love all the sweet colors and of course the price tag! Hope you will share at my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2012/05/pink-hippo-party-79.html
I am your newest follower~
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
Love this idea! =)
great idea with the noodle! pretty soon they’ll be shipping them out for the next season, so i’d stock up.
Love it! Found you via TipJunkie.
This wreath is super cute! I love it. Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful wreath! I love that you used a pool noodle too. Megan
Shannon- Would you be willing to link up your festive wreath to my Red, White, Blue & You Holiday Link Party? I’d go crazy to have you!! Thanks, Michelle
http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/05/red-white-blue-you-holiday-link-party.html
Thanks again, Shannon for linking this up! I think you’ll have to consider opening up an Etsy store full of your gorgeous wreaths… I just love them!
Shannon, this is adorable!
Love the use of the pool noodle, perfect!
Nice wreath… like the use of the denim.
Love this! Pinned this! Want to make this right away. I tried using foam pipe wrap for a wreath form but it bent instead of “rounding.” Gotta love your version.
Shannon-
Oh my! This is fabulous! You take great pictures of your work, too! Very fun!
We would LOVE for you to stop over and link up this awesome idea in our Crafty Saturday Showcase. The Showcase runs Saturday through Thursday. Then our Designers will pick their top linked up picks and feature them on Friday! Stop over and join in the fun! We have a linky for crafty bloggers and ETSY/Business Bloggers, too!
Have a super weekend,
Susie
http://bowdabrablog.com/2012/05/26/saturday-showcase-craft-projects-3/
What a great idea! I am headed to the Dollar Tree to stock up on pool noodles (Uh I mean wreath forms) now!
Thanks for sharing.
I really like this! I have been using the pool noodles for baby shower diaper wreaths for a while now but I have not done anything like this, yet
I would love it if you would share this post on the Waste no Want Not Wednesday @ Pretty Shabby UK! I really think my readers will enjoy it!
http://prettyshabbyuk.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/waste-not-want-not-wednesday-1.html
Many Thanks
Dawn @ Pretty Shabby Uk
This is so beautiful–who would know it started as a pool noodle! I am a sucker for a great wreath and you really knocked it out of the park on this one. I hope you will link this up to my Patriotic Project Parade!
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/06/patriotic-project-parade-linky-party.html
I’m sharing your wreath today! http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/06/4th-of-july-wreaths.html
I LOVE this! I’ve seen wreathes made of pool noodles but never this cute! What a great wreath for summer and a great way to use up all those jeans that no longer fit! Good luck in the challenge!
Thanks for entering the $5 challenge. This is such a great wreath!
I’ve been holding this idea in the back of my brain & waiting for the perfect project! I think I found it
)
http://www.astepinthejourney.com/2012/09/auburn-pool-noodle-burlap-wreath.html