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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

I'm Making Wreaths!

Wreaths are one of my favorite things to make.  Wreaths make such a statement..over the fireplace, on the front door, the places are unlimited to use a wreath!  This is a wreath that I made from fresh flowers,dried flowers and semi dried flowers ( all from my own yard) 



The roses up in the left corner are what I call semi dried, not totally dried, but not fresh!

Before I retired, this wreath was my best seller.  Lots of ruffles, lace, just beautiful. I made these in different colors and also in a heart shape.


Here is one of my heart shaped wreaths.  I used roses (made by me) vintage pins, pearls, button cards...everything romantic.

This is a spring wreath that I made to hang on the door of the potting shed.

This wreath greets you at the front door. It is hanging on an old bed spring.

All of my fall wreaths start on a grapevine form.

I added pumpkins and grapes to this one!

There are three picture windows across the front of our home.  I put a wreath on each window!

One of my heart shaped wreath on the fireplace.

I love to make Christmas wreaths.  ( I also like to decorate bottle brush tree's, you can barely see them on the side of the wreath)


I found some satin balls at a yard sale that were not in very good shape, but really cheap!  I covered them with yarn and I think they added some wonderful texture to this wreath.


I love to make these to give at Christmas.   I always give them the day after Thanksgiving so they can use them the whole season!    I buy ornaments all year long at yard sales because it takes over a 100 to make a full wreath.  You can really get ornys cheap during the summer because no one wants to store them!!!  These make a wonderful gift to donate to a nursing home, give one to a shut in that can't put up a tree,  or maybe just a friend that isn't very "crafty".

I'm going to join the party at
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Come on over to
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What a great party at FIreflies and Jellybeans!  Go on over and see for yourself!
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Need inspiration, go over to this party!
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The party has started!!
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You will love the party over at:
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I'm Linking up with Liz, so come over to the party!
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Hodgepodge party is on, come on over
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I'm linking to Kellys great party
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Join me over at
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There's a great party at Funky Junk,
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The Sunday Showoff party has started at
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Come on over!
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I should be mopping party has started, don't miss it!
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29 comments:

  1. Your wreaths are stunning. That Christmas wreath is so pretty...love the touches of the vintage ornies!!

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  2. Your wreaths are really beautiful. Just fantastic. I'm a wreath lover, too. There is something so simple and lovely and welcoming about them.

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  3. Hi Penny,
    Your wreaths are so beautiful. Love the first one, all done with the flowers from your yard, how sweet!
    XO
    ~Wendy

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  4. Hi Penny: I really think your wreaths are just beautiful. I know that a lot of time and thought goes into each one. I love your idea of giving to a shut in or a friend because I'm sure you know, the ones like you make are VERY expensive at a store Please keep on sharing them with us, as they are something to see..Happy Wednesday..Judy

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  5. such beautiful wreaths, penny! i think the first one is my fav, but, they are all wonderful!

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  6. Hi Penny,
    Wow...I love your wreaths, they are absolutely lovely! they add so much charm and are fun to decorate with.
    A beautiful post..
    Have a sweet day, Elizabeth

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  7. Wonderful wreaths!!Penny you are a great artist, romantic as usual.
    Kisses.
    Alessandra

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  8. Hi dear Penny,
    Your wreaths are really beautiful!
    I have today make wreaths, look at my blog I have make a post from it.

    Have a lovely week
    Hugs,
    Patricia

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  9. Hi Penny! Your wreaths are so pretty.

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  10. Penny, What fabulous wreaths! I would love to have an ornament wreath like the one you posted! All are beautiful!!!
    Thanks for sharing your talents with us at TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS!

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  11. Penny- You make some of the most beautiful wreaths I have ever seen- Amazing work. They are gorgeous--xo Diana

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  12. Penny your wreaths are beautiful, you are so talented.

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  13. So cute! you are very creative!
    Have a lovely day!
    Amanda XX

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  14. Oh Wow! I love your wreaths! All of them! I just posted about wreaths this morning and yours give me something to strive for! Thank you for sharing them!

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  15. I love all of your wreaths. They are beautiful. I have a link party on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this and any other posts. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party. It runs from Wednesday to Sundays.
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/free-bee-sweet-hat-pattern-crocheted.html
    I hope to see you there. I am your newest follower, and I would love for your to follow me also. Have a great Day.
    Debi Bolocofsky
    Adorned From Above
    www.adornedfromabove.com

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  16. Penny,
    Your wreaths are stunning!! Wreaths were never the main stay of the craft that I sell but since I started decorating my department at work, I can't make them fast enough once I change everything for a different Holiday. I do wish i had more time to craft more but that will have to wait until I retire or can not work anymore....
    May I ask what you did before retirement?

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  17. Very pretty wreaths. I used to make them all the time, but not so lately. Our porch could really use one for the different seasons.

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  18. These are GORGEOUS- you have so inspired me. I really love that one in the 3rd pic

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  19. You are an amazing creative woman! I love that ruffle wreath..also the other lace and roses heart shaped one. Any chance you may do some tutorials on how to make these? They are gorgeous!

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  20. I love all you wreaths! So many different ideas. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Hi! This is my first time to visit your blog. I found you through Kelly's Korner. Your wreaths are just gorgeous. I just love the idea of giving a Christmas wreath to a shut-in or an older person who cannot decorate a tree or have room for one. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.

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  22. Did I miss it? do you sell them? They're gorgeous!

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  23. Your wreaths are so beautiful! You are amazing!

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  24. Beautiful wreaths, thanks for showing us so many seasons of wreaths. They are all lovely.

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  25. love, love your happy haunting wreath!

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  26. Oh my! All, and I do mean ALL of your wreaths ae just gorgeous! I was just thinking it was time to start on a new wreath for the door. With this inspiration, I definitely will be doing that real soon! Thank your for sharing at TTF last week. I hope to see you again. Have a wonderful day!

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  27. WOW! Your wreaths are beautiful!! I think your ornament wreath is one of the prettiest I've ever seen. No wonder it's so beautiful, if it contains over 100 ornaments--again, WOW!

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  28. You are really good at making wreaths! Congrats!!!

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  29. I see so much love that you put into each one of your wreaths. My favourites are the 2 lace ones. Too much of a challenge for me to make though.
    *Smiles*

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