Hi guys – When I was down in Cali I got crafty with my sister and I made this Vintage Americana Patriotic Pool Noodle Wreath! I made sure to take pictures so I could share it with you when I got home.
I left it in California, (flying really cramps my crafting/shopping style) but I would love to make one for myself. I think it would be great for all the patriotic Summer holidays when there is nothing like red, white and blue to show your American pride.
The pictures might be a little grainy, we were in deep crafting mode and I just snapped a few with my iphone. My real camera was upstairs and that was just too far away… lol!
I whipped up a few rolled fabric flowers. And burnt the #@%* out of my fingers in the process.
My sister has some old school, industrial strength glue gun.
Where as I have some wimpy, little “cool melt” glue gun.
BIG DIFFERENCE!
My sister printed out this cute graphic and Mod Podged it to a little piece of wood.
I added the ball fringe (we got it at Michaels) and I glued it directly to the wreath.
They had the cutest little packs of trimmings!!
In fact… it was so cute, I ended up just knotting some on the jute twine I strung from one of the wreath to the other.
Perfect little, no-fuss banner. Done.
That’s it! Another Cheap & Easy Pool Noodle Wreath.
I love those things.
Oh. I must add my sister had the Dollar Tree pool noodle base prepped. She had already wrapped in some nubby linen fabric, and it just need to be finished up. I felt like it had a vintage flavor, so I went this way.
Is there something you would have done differently?
Added more embellishments perhaps? Or maybe less?
I tend to go simple, but sometimes wonder if they are too plain.
Oh well. Done is done.
See you all tomorrow for the Dollar Tree party!! (I hope)
I’m sharing this project at:
Savvy Southern Style, SNAP, Funky Junk Interiors, Under The Table and Dreaming
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I stopped by cause I saw the cute wreath pic…then I read poolnoodle? I was all what?! Then I was all….OMG this lady is a genius! What a clever idea! Your wreath is adorable!
I stopped by from the Sunday Showcase Party and would love to have you come visit my project if you get a chance! Happy Monday! http://domesticdeficitdisorder.blogspot.com/2013/06/my-500th-post-string-table-topper.html
So glad you liked it! Can’t take credit, I know I am not the mother of that invention. Sure like to make them though 🙂
Shannon, I love your wreath! The pool noodle is such a great idea and I love the little vintage graphic. 🙂
Oh so so cute! Love how it is festive without being cheesy, cute cute!
Thanks Kelly! My sister found such a cute graphic. She did good.
Love the Wreath!! What a great idea!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Love your wreath Shannon, thanks for hosting!
Too cute! I love it! Great job Shannon!
This is super cute, Shannon. I think your embellishments are just right! That little graphic with the red ball fringe is just darling. I’m going to pin this to my “Americana” board. Have a great week!
Jeanette @ Creating a Life
This is so fun, Shannon! I could see me trying to make this and in my head the ends of the noodle would keep popping apart and hitting me in the face and it would be like a an old Charlie Chaplin sketch. That’s vlog material at it’s best. lol
xoxo, Claire
Nah!!!! I use clear packing tape. Works like a charm 😉 But you could vlog that if you’d like? hehehe
SO cute –endless possibilities!
xo Heidi
super cute Shannon! 🙂 You are WAY ahead of me. I cannot believe memorial day is next weekend. 🙂
This is so cute Shannon! I can’t wait for tomorrow!