Spring is right around the corner and you know what that means. Yes, I am getting ready by making a wreath! Today I am going to show you my Almond Wreath for Spring.
Η Άνοιξη έφτασε και ξέρετε τι σημαίνει αυτό! Σήμερα θα σας δείξω το Στεφανι τις Αμυγδαλιάς.
Originally I was going to show you an easy wreath but I changed my mind and went for the other one. Τhe one that I actually had to work on, the one that inspired me. Because easy is not always rewarding. I’ve made these types of wreaths before for Winter, Fall and Summer so it was only fitting that I have a Spring wreath as well.
Αρχικά ήμουν έτοιμη να σας δείξω ένα εύκολο στεφάνι, αλλά άλλαξα γνώμη και θα σας δείξω κάτι που με ενέπνευσε. Επειδή εύκολο δεν είναι πάντα ικανοποιητικό. Είχα κάνει αυτά τα είδη στεφανιών για το χειμώνα, το φθινόπωρο και για το καλοκαίρι γι ‘αυτό και αρμόζει ότι έχω ένα Ανοιξιάτικο στεφάνι.
Since this is a home and Garden blog hop I thought I’d add something from mother nature. This was my inspiration.
Δεδομένου ότι αυτή η ανάρτηση ειναι για σπίτι και για κήπο σκέφτηκα να προσθέσω κάτι από τη μητέρα φύση. Αυτή ήταν η έμπνευσή μου.
As I am a very thrifty crafter, I started out with my donut shaped cardboard.
Επειδή είμαι μια πολύ λιτή δημιουργός, άρχισα με χαρτόνι σε σχήμα ντονατ.
The idea is to wrap the cardboard with different strips of fabric so it is all covered.
Η ιδέα είναι να τυλίξετε το χαρτόνι με διαφορετικές λωρίδες υφάσματος έτσι ώστε να είναι όλο καλυμμένο ομοιόμορφα.
With this particular wreath I used some of this fabric which is perfect for spring.
Για αυτό το συγκεκριμένο στεφάνι χρησιμοποίησα ύφασμα το οποίο είναι ιδανικό για την άνοιξη.
I also used this stripe pattern from an old shirt of mine. I am a big believer in reusing old clothes, so everything you see here has been repurposed.
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ρησιμοποίησα αυτή την λωρίδα υφασματος από ένα παλιό πουκάμισο.
A few pieces of crocheting to give it that hand made feel.
Λίγα κομμάτια πλεξίματος δίνει χειροποίητη αίσθηση.
And an old bell that once belonged to the sheep, adds the perfect touch of patina.
Και ένα παλιό κουδούνι που κάποτε ανήκε στα πρόβατα, προσθέτει την τέλεια πατίνα.
The greenery came from my very own almond tree.
Η πρασινάδα ήρθε από την αμυγδαλιά μου.
The wreath is up on my wall and I’m all set to greet Spring in style. Vintage rustic style with a bit of nature in the form of the Almond tree to set the tone.
Το στεφάνι ειναι κρεμασμένο στον τοίχο και είμαι έτοιμη να καλωσορίσω την Άνοιξη με στ, ρουστίκ στυλ στην μορφή της αμυγδαλιάς.
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Αν σας αρέσει αυτό που βλέπετε, να το μοιραστείτε με τους φίλους σας, ή να το αποθηκεύσετε στο Pinterest. Επισεις μπορείτε να εγγραφείτε στο blog μου και να λαμβάνετε τις περιπέτειες μου δύο φορές την εβδομάδα στο e-mail σας.
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Great idea to make a wreath from cardboard!!! Pinning
Thanks Jeanette and no one is the wiser, but with the fabric it really fills out. Thanks for the pin.
Hi Mary, how creative! I love the spring wreaths that the Greeks hang on their doors on May Day. To me it’s a sign that summer is upon us.
xx
Debbie we make a big deal out of May Day but yes the best part is the wreaths that are made and hung on the doors. And he fact that we spend the day o ut in nature.
This is so cute Mary, and your blossom is stunning – I dont think I’ve ever seen an Almond tree before. What a fab re-purposing project 🙂
Sarah the tree blossoms every year at around this time, they say when this tree blossoms then we know Spring is on it’s way. It was only fitting that my spring post should have a bit of the tree in it.
Mary,
What a pretty wreath I love all of the material you chose! And the bell is the perfect addition.
I love that you used things you had on hand, just goes to show that you don’t have to spend a lot of money at a craft store to make a beautiful wreath!
Happy Wednesday! Hugs, Kimberley
That’s right Kimberley, you don’t need lots of money what you need is imagination and thinking that is outside the box. I have felt my horizons expanding in the past year because I’m exposed to so much creativity all day long on the blogsphere.
Oh how pretty is your wreath! We aren’t big on wreaths in Australia and I’m not sure why. I love the rustic feel of yours. Thank you for sharing with us at #Overthemoon link up and hope to see you next week.
Thank you Sue, I never was into wreaths till I started blogging. I never wanted to put a nail into my wooden door. Now I hang them from a rope on the wall light fixtures. Where there’s a will there’s a way.
Mary,
Your wreath is gorgeous! I think it totally reflects your inspiration, especially with the branch from the tree. Love the material selections they go so well together! Pin and tweet to share 🙂 Thanks for linking up with us this week for Brag About It!
~Laurie
Thank you Larie, I really wanted to add a bit of ature into this wreath since the blog hop was about home and garden. I thnk it turned out just fine. Thanks for your sweet comments.
You are a master a repurposing Mary! Using leftover fabric was a great idea, and it yielded such pretty and unique
results. Love the use of real plants too.
Spring us in the air at your place big time!
XXX
Thanks so much Doreen. I really wanted to mix it up with this one. I felt it was only right to use the plant that ushers Spring in for us here in Greece.
Oh I love this wreath! It’s sooooo pretty. I love the mix of different fabrics and textures. And I’m jealous that you have your own almond tree! I love almonds!
Thank T’onna. I love almonds too but I’m too lazy to break them open. It is hard work. But at least I get to enjoy the wreath.
I really loved the idea that you can make a wreath from a donut shaped cardboard! Yours is very beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!
Sometimes we can surprise ourselves. And things can have a humble beginning. You would never know it the way I add all those layers of fabric. 😉
Such a personal and unique wreath!
Love the bell and the crochet details. 🙂
My personal favorite it the bell. My husband had bought it home from the farm about a year ago and told me to use it on my projects, but I was not up to the rustic sandard that I am today.
Mary, your wreath turned out so pretty! I really like that you started with the recycled cardboard. So smart and thrifty! Using real greenery off your tree just couldn’t be any prettier.
For some reason this reminded me of when I was a kid and my mom used to use oatmeal boxes to make things. Once I think she made a purse! The best things happen when we are thrifty…I need to practice it more.
Thank you so much for joining Thoughts of Home on Thursday. 🙂
Yes Stacey this is a good practice to get into. I do it for two reasons. One we have an economic crisis in Greece and secondly I believe we buy too much stuff and go through things without thinking about the impact it has on our planet. In this way I can use up all the cardboard we accumulate in packages. etc.
So creative and eclectic, Mary! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm!
Thank you Cecilia, it was so much fun doing the blog hop with all of you.
Mary, I love this wreath, and you know I love that it is repurposed. The materials that you used are great. I also loved looking at your spring blog hop. I am going to have to copy the garden party bow and bunny tail on the back of that chair!
There is so much to look at in this blog hop, it should keep us all busy for the next few months. Thanks for stopping by Sherry.
Mary, I love the combination of fabrics that you used, and the fact that one of them was an old shirt is so cool. I’ve given away bags and bags of clothing and never thought of using them to make crafts, or a gorgeous little wreath like yours. And the apple blossom is so pretty I can see how it influenced your wreath, it looks so fresh and pretty!
Thanks Nikki, I stated out with just some fabric and then looked around the house and saw all this stuff and it came together very quickly.
Lovely, the layering of fabrics and materials works so well.
Amalia
xo
I also love layering things it gives the wreath more depth and interest. Thanks for your sweet comment.
Good Morning Mary,
Thank you very much for sharing this beautiful wreath with us at Thoughts of Home on Thursday!
Jemma
Thank you Jemma for having me and for dropping by.
This looks lovely Mary. I think the material and the greenery are perfect for Spring. Very nice indeed!
Sally @ Life Loving
#LifeLovingLinkie
Thank you Sally this one was very special for me .
Hi Mary, I love your pretty death you made and it’s just perfect for Spring. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead.
Julie xo
Thank you Julie, It was a very special wreath with all of nature helping to make it even prettier.
Such a pretty wreath Mary! Love the different fabrics you chose and the flowers. Thanks so much for sharing this @ Dream. Create. Inspire. Link. I hope you are having a good week and take care, Tara
Thanks Tara, as I go on in blogging I seem to be slowly changing my style to reflect all these creations that are around me.
This is such a cute wreath! I love wreaths and this is a great idea! Thank you for sharing and linking up with us at the Welcome Home Wednesdays Link Party!
An easy wreath that is full of all that I have around me. And I think you wouldn’t know it was made from cardboard.