You know I love a good wreath. Wreathes were one of the first crafts I ever made and I still love making them. From yarn to ribbon to paint, I am always up for making a new wreath.
For July 4th, I decided to start with ribbon for my wreath.
I actually started this wreath with just the solid blue wreath you see at the bottom but then I fell in love with the stars and stripes ribbon. So, I wrapped the larger portion in that ribbon. I had found the little sparkly sticks at the craft store and attached them to the bottom of the wreath.
To cover the place where I had attached the different decorations, I attached a wood shim that I painted with chalkboard paint. I used chalkboard paint so I could change the message anytime I wanted. For now, it says “freedom” but I can definitely see us changing that message up to include other patriotic ones.
Have you started doing any crafting for July 4th? I am completely astonished by how fast the summer is already slipping by! July 4th will definitely be here before we know it!
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Julia says
I love this wreath! It screams USO to me! It is the perfect patriotic wreath for the 4th! I love all of the little details! Thank you so much for sharing!
Cheers,
Julia
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Shannah says
Thanks so much! I am so happy with how the wreath turned out. The stars and stripes are totally my favorite part.
Cathy says
I would love for you to share and link up at my weekly TGIF Link Party if you haven’t already this week. The party is open every Thursday night and closes Wednesday’s at midnight. http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/. Hope you will join us!
Have a wonderful week!
Hugs, Cathy
Shannah says
Thanks so much for stopping by and inviting me to your party.
Trish @ Uncommon says
How fun is this! Such a cute idea to add the hint of chalkboard, too!
Take care,
Trish
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Shannah says
Thank you so much! I wanted to be able to cover the glue from the other pieces and was so happy I had some chalkboard paint on hand.
Marilyn says
Wow this wreath is simply gorgeous! I haven’t seen a lot of patriotic wreath ideas and I love this…I am totally inspired! I am co-hosting a party with 3 other bloggers called The Project Stash and it is starting tonight at 8:00 pm EST. I’d love for you to stop by and link up your project! There is also a Shabby Apple Giveaway!
Marilyn
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Shannah says
THanks! I wanted something that was so blatantly patriotic! The stars and stripes ribbon just caught my eye.
Victoria @ My Thoughts For Thought says
I love this wreath. I love how simple it is but elegant. The little details come together beautifully.
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Shannah says
Thanks so much for your compliment. I was really excited with how it turned out.
Paula@SweetPea says
This is so cute! I love 4th of July crafts! I’m going to pin this and I’ll share it later today on my FB page.
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Shannah says
Aren’t July 4th crafts so fun?! Thanks so much for pinning and sharing.
Sharon says
This is so fun! I’ll be sharing, for sure.
Shannah says
Thanks ๐ I appreciate the visit!
Jill says
That is so cute!!! How festive! Thanks so much for sharing at Thursday’s Temptation. I am going to be featuring your wreath at tonights link party!
Jill
Shannah says
Thanks so much for your kind compliment. I appreciate you featuring my wreath ๐
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
This is so fun and festive Shannah – pinned!
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Shannah says
Thanks so much for the feature.
Amber says
Thank you for sharing at Give Me The Goods!
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Shannah says
Thanks for stopping by!
Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse says
This is so cute! You will be one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see you again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
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Shannah says
Awww…thanks so much for featuring my little wreath! Love your party ๐
Heather says
I featured your beautiful wreath tonight!! You can see your feature here! http://www.settingforfour.com/2013/07/20-patriotic-ideas-for-fourth-of-july.html
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Shannah says
Thanks so much for the feature.
Kelly says
This looks like it could really easily be turned into a table centerpiece too, with one of those big glass vases with a candle in it in the middle. Either way – it’s very festive!
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