Monday, November 5, 2012

Bargain Fall Wreath

This morning, I headed out to my usual shopping places to look for a few things for Fall and Thanksgiving. 
I stopped at Michael's, and couldn't believe they had their Fall decor  80% off!! Whoo! Hoo! My kind of sale! 
Well, I started rummaging through everything, and saw this metal wreath. The very last one!...and at 80% off, it was going home with me.
 When I hung it on the inside of the door to take a pic, I knew it didn't look quite large enough, so I got out one of my old grapevine wreaths and...
...wired the metal wreath to it with chenille stems...aka "pipe cleaners", for us "vintage" crafters... added a burlap bow from some burlap ribbon I had and...
...my front door is set for Fall/Thanksgiving, and it only took about 10 minutes.
The metal wreath wasn't what I started out looking for, but at that price, and using the grapevine wreath and burlap I already had, I'm lovin' it!
So check out your Michael's and see what they have on sale, and no, I'm not being compensated for saying that. :)
Happy shopping, and thanks a million to Marigene @ In the Middle of Nowhere, for her suggestion of how to transfer photos directly from my camera to my laptop, without using the camera card. Marigene, you're the best!
Hugs,
Babs
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18 comments:

  1. Leslie's GardenNovember 5, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Babs, that is so darn cute! I love the addition of the grapevine wreath and burlap bow, looks like it cost a pretty penny! It looks great against your cranberry colored door!

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  2. SalmagundiNovember 5, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Perfect solution! Love when that happens. Have a great week. Sally

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  3. SarahNovember 5, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Babs, the addition of the grapevine wreath and burlap bow really adds dimension and interest to this. Great find! It looks terrific on that gorgeous door!

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  4. Grandma Barb's This and ThatNovember 6, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    The grapevine wreath and the big burlap bow really turned the sign into a beautiful wreath!

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  5. LynnNovember 6, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    I LOVE your transformation! The wreath looks beautiful on your door-enjoy:@)

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  6. RonNovember 6, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Great transformation. Welcome to Fall, y'all.

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  7. Carlene @ Organized ClutterNovember 6, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    Great wreath makeover, Babs!

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  8. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizNovember 6, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    That was very smart of you! Good find and great price! The bow finishes it nicely!

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  9. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsNovember 6, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    What a fantastic deal on that very cute wreath...and you made it even prettier!!!...Love a good deal!

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  10. Ann@A Sentimental LifeNovember 6, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    what a great idea! Looks wonderful now!

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  11. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeNovember 6, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    How fun and what a super find. It looks wonderful. Hugs, Marty

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  12. ℳartina @ Northern NestingNovember 6, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Very pretty Babs!!

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  13. Blondie's JournalNovember 6, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    What a clever idea! It really is cute, Babs! Now, I have to get to Michael's before the sale ends!

    XO,
    Jane

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  14. On Crooked CreekNovember 6, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Babs,
    What a deal!!!
    I adore how you added the embellishments to take a good deal to GREAT decor!!! Your front door is dressed for the Season, indeed!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  15. 20 North OraNovember 6, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    How you enhanced the wreath!! Great idea. It looks so much better. Good job!

    Judy

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  16. Alycia NicholsNovember 7, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Way to gussy that bad boy up, Babs!!! It just gave it a whole new vibe!

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  17. Ann from On Sutton PlaceNovember 7, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Great purchase Babs! I was in Hobby Lobby yesterday and the Halloween stuff was 80% off too. You are definitely set for Thanksgiving. Going to check out that link about loading the pics to your camera too.

    Can I pick your brain a minute? My knock out roses are in full bloom. Unbelievable. Should I cut them back now or wait until spring? I hate to cut off all the lovely blooms...we even had a hard frost and they survived. Hope you are well...Ann

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  18. AnonymousNovember 8, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    What a difference the grapevine wreath makes..."cheap and easy with burlap" my kinda thing ;)

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