I sure had fun getting crafty this weekend.
I made a
Summer Wreath
in Red, White & Blue Denim
from a Dollar Tree pool noodle!
We had sunshine on Saturday and our family took advantage by getting out in our yard and tackling some projects. We BBQ’ed that evening and had a super dinner! The boys made my mother in law and I breakfast on Sunday and I went to see Dark Shadows with a friend in the afternoon, then relaxed and did some crafting in the evening.
It was a perfect day!
It was a perfect day!
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I was really excited to try making another wreath. I made my first one ever, back in January, and I’ve been wanting to make another one ever since!
I recently heard you could use a
pool noddle as a wreath form!?
Well, that sounded pretty thrifty to me.
I grabbed one from the dollar tree, used an old pair of jeans, added some scrap fabric and
pool noddle as a wreath form!?
Well, that sounded pretty thrifty to me.
I grabbed one from the dollar tree, used an old pair of jeans, added some scrap fabric and
made a fun, Summertime wreath.
This was a totally relaxing project.
Loving that the pool noodle was only $1!
The jeans (my denim fabric) were torn and totally un repairable, so this was a super way to re use them!
The fabric that I used to make all the flowers was just scrap I have had forever.
This is an easy, entry level project anyone could manage.
(and probably with scraps from around the house and a $1!)
That made it…
“Cheap & Easy”
{which fits my very strict criteria}
I’ll post a “start-to-finish” tutorial on how
I made this later in the week.
Since I couldn’t wait to share!
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Very creative and pretty. Great job!
Cynthia
How flippin cute Shannon! Very creative and I love that it is from a pool noodle, who would think?
so cute! and love that it is a pool noodle… that to me makes it even more memorial day appropriate!
Oh..adore this! You are really getting a jump on things!! ;0
Great looking wreath Shannon! I really like the denim flower you made for it. Your wreath has a patriotic feel and I’d love for you to link up your project at my Patriotic Link Party going on right now @ http://thecheckeredapple.blogspot.com.
It’s beautiful! I need to get a wreath together. My daughter says my front porch looks bare. Can you imagine any place I am (Ms. Clutter-Bug that I am) looking bare?
Brenda
I was going to say that you’re my kind of woman (“cheap”) with your decorating ideas, but that sounded a little off-color…LOL! Instead, I’ll say that your INEXPENSIVE ideas are so clever and utterly cute. I just may have to buy a pool noodle or two!
Too cute! I love the flowers…can’t wait for the tutorial! Old jeans and a pool noodle? Pure genious!
Jessica
This is so much fun, Shannon!
I love the denim and the fabric you chose for the other flowers really pops against the background. This gives me some ideas for making a Canada Day wreath!
I don’t know that I would have the patience to make a coffee filter wreath but this is certainly a contender! I guess it’s time to take my Fall wreath down (especially since it fell off the door today!)
So, so cute!!! I love it. Glad to hear you had a wonderful Mother’s Day. Hope you have an awesome week.
Oh I love it! This wreath is so stinkin’ cute! I love, love, love red & white gingham!
A pool noodle…who would have thought?
Hand it over! I love it. It is so darn cute! I can’t wait to see how you made those awesome flowers!
You did a great job.
This wreath is fabulous, Shannon! What a great idea using a noodle for a wreath form. I’m your newest follower and I’m a newbie posting over at Debbiedoo’s. Thanks for doing what you do!
Wow, that’s really using your “NOODLE!” I know, I need to keep my day job. :0)
Seriously, really neat. I love the fact you used a cheapy dollar store item too!
You should also link up at the Checkered Apple…she’s doing a patriotic link up party all month or something!
So pretty. OK it’s one of those things that you say why didn’t I think of that
XOXO
Kristin
You’re no wet noodle when it comes to cute wreaths!
Glad you had a great mom’s day too!
Kelly
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So cute. The pool noodle idea is genius. Definitely going to try this out.
This is so cute! I love your ingenious use of materials!
Had no idea what a pool noodle was till I googled it.
Looks like an ideal wreath form being it’s lightweight and bendable. Thank’s for the idea!!
You did good the wreath is adorable!!
adorable Wreath! I’ve used the pool noodle for a wreath form and sadly mine is always lopsided or comes apart. How did you get yours to look so perfect????
BRILLIANT! Your photos by the way….just keep getting better and better! Love, Me
Tweeted and pinned! Love, Me
This is so cute, I have an old pair of jeans in my laundry room, I think this is where they belong. A pool noodle??? Wow, that is really creative. So happy you had such a fantastic Mother’s Day, you sure deserved it. Thanks for sharing this fab project. -K
too cute
Shannon,
This gives me a good idea of how to put those ugly mom jeans in the back of the closet to good use. Why I don’t just chuck them I have not figure out yet …
… I really don’t want them to come back in style …
Linda
Such an adorable wreath!
First thing I wanted to see when I had full internet was this wreath…and I was not disappointed! I have to say this is one that looks better close up then far away! You outdid yourself!
How clever!
I love that you used jeans! So clever! It looks beautiful! I’m having a link party and would love for you to share this. http://www.thelittlegiggler.com/2012/05/love-it-and-link-it-up-9.html
Have a great night!
Very cute Shannon! How creative and what a bargain price. Your Mother’s Day sounds a lot like mine. Hubby and I worked on yard projects then we BBQ’D a steak later that evening with our middle daughter and her family. It was a great day!
Hugs,
Jann
OOOoh I am a sucker for a wreath, and cheap and easy are the requirements! Loving your posts, Tanya
LOVE this!! Great job!!
Cute–I love the checkered flowers
So cute! Love the patriotic colors!
So Cute and very creative! I would love to have you link it at our party!
http://www.ourdiydiaries.com/2012/05/fab-not-drab-friday_10.html
Jen
I love this wreath, it is so cute. I think it is perfect for summer! I would love if you would share this and any other posts at Showcase Your Talent Thursday http://whatscookinglove.blogspot.com/2012/05/showcase-your-talent-thursday-7.html. I hope to see you there!
It looks gorgeous! I love your flowers! My daughter has been making me some fabric flowers also, they are different but I just love, love yours! Beautiful wreath!
Adorable wreath – I totally {heart} the denim x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo
I adore this idea!! So frugal AND great looking!
I’ve featuring on FB and pinterest!
I adore this idea!! So frugal AND great looking!
I’ve featuring on FB and pinterest!
I know I commented on FB about your awesome pool noodle but realized not here. Thanx for going my party friend!:) P.s Can I pretty please come to Hawaii!!??;)