September is always a funny month here. One day {yesterday} it still feels like summer with temperatures above 90 degrees. Then, the next {today} the temperature will top out in the 70s. It is really hard to feel like decorating for one season or another because you are constantly being thrown between two seasons. I didn’t let the hot weather stop me though from starting on my fall decorating. I used the heat as a reason to stay inside and test out my new hot glue gun instead creating my fall felt leaf wreath.
Last year, I admired so many felt leaf wreathes so I knew I wanted to make a wreath that included some leaves this year. I didn’t have the time or patience to cover my entire wreath though {maybe next year…}. I start out by tracing my leaves onto the pieces of felt. Then, I cut out the leaves in sets of three.
After wrapping my wreath form in tan satin ribbon, I added the floral piece. It is actually a floral candle ring that I cut and squished together to make work for my wreath.
I started laying out the leaves only to discover that the tan ribbon just needed something extra. Mathlete didn’t even realize I had covered the wreath form and just thought the ribbon was how the base looked. So, before I got too far into the leaf gluing process, I added a little bit of glittery leaf ribbon around the wreath form.
For each set of leaves, I glued the three together and then layered them under the previous set that I had attached to the wreath.
You can choose to go up as little or as far as you want to along the wreath form. I stopped about equal to where the flowers ended on the opposite side.
Now, this felt leaf wreath waits for a day where the temperature isn’t described with words like scorching and muggy. Those days are coming and I can’t wait!
What kind of fall decorating have you been working on? Do you wait until the temperature changes or just put it out there even in hot weather?
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Hi, the fall wreath you made is so pretty and you did a great job making this. I saw it on made by you mon.
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Thanks! I definitely love how it turned out.
You’ve come a long way baby! This is beautiful, and a great job!
Haha…thanks Mom! Now, I just need to find what to do with all these wreaths. We only have one door 😉
using felt for the leaves looks really good. You just gave me an idea! Thanks
Thanks! I can’t wait to see your idea.
So pretty! 🙂
Thanks! I really like how it came out.
I am really loving all the pretty felt wreaths, and this one is absolutley stunning. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
I love working with felt for fall. It just seems like the perfect fabric.
How lovely! I really like the felt leaves and think I might try making a wreath entirely out of the felt leaves.
Susan – That was totally my intention at first but I just knew I wouldn’t have enough time. I hope you make one with only leaves so I can see it!
This looks so cute!!
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Thanks! I am a little late but I will definitely look for your party this week.
Your wreath looks great on your door.
Thanks! I am so happy the temperature is finally matching the fall themed wreath!
Love it! Simple projects like this are the best. Pinning, and thanks so much for sharing at my link party!
Thanks! This one came together so easily but I love how it looked.
Lovely… Love it and pin it! Hope you have a great day
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Thanks! I am really happy with how it turned out.
Hi Shannah!! This is adorable! Just wanted to let you know that I’m featuring this at my weekend round-up. I’m sharing it on all my social media. I’d love for you to retweet-share-+1 my posts… Emily
Thanks so much for featuring my wreath! I will definitely be sure to share the post.
Very cute Shannon! I’m a sucker for felt, especially in the fall! Thanks for linking up to the Dream*Create*Inspire party!
Me too! Felt is just so perfect for fall in my mind.
Such a cute idea! Thanks for linking up to the Dream-Create-Inspire link party!
Thanks! Love your party.
Love your lovely wreath! Featured it on Project Inspire{d}… thanks for sharing it! xoxo http://yesterdayontuesday.com/2013/09/project-inspired-32-awesome-autumn-projects/
Beautiful and sweet Wreath!!! Love it and I’m featuring it tomorrow on a Round up of Wonderful Fall Wreaths. Hope you have a great week
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Thanks so much for featuring my wreath. I am loving how it looks on the front door.
Featuring YOU today over on my blog! Thank you so much for linking up to {wow me} wednesday!
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Thanks so much Ginger!