Last week I put together a Summer Wreath while I was working on my summer mantel.
And today, I am going to share with you how I put it together.
I started with a square vine wreath but a circle would work just as well.
Step 1:
I began by laying out all of the components for a general idea of the direction I wanted to go in. I used capiz circles found at a floral supplier, starfish, shells and driftwood pieces.
Step 2:
Take everything off and tie twine to the wreath to be able to hang it.
Step 3:
Hot glue all of the capiz shell pieces first. Do be careful because the heat moves through the shell really quickly. I did a first layer and then came back through with overlapped pieces.
Step 4:
Glue on the other shells and driftwood (very complicated, I know!)
Step 5:
Make twine circles.
Start by tying a knot in the end of the twine. Then, holding it flat to your work surface with the knot facing up, begin creating a spiral to you reach your desired size. I did all different sizes. Once you are at your desired size, cover the whole back side with hot glue. I tried a few techniques and this seemed to work best. Just smooth the end of the twine into the glue once it is cooled enough but not totally hardened. You can either leave the knot or cut it off at this point if it is the way of placement.
Step 6:
Glue the twine circles where you like them and I also added a twine bow in the corner.
And your wreath is ready to hang!
If you are looking for more summer decorating check out these other ideas.
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i love this!! i’m going to florida soon and i think i’ll have to buy some shells…i would love to have something like this!
That turned out great! I kind of want to do a wreath entirely made of those twine circles…soooo cute. 🙂
Fun! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I love your summer wreath, what a great idea, its precious, you did a great job,
martha
Hi Laura!
I love your wreath! It is sooo summery looking. I love that it is a new idea that I haven’t seen before, very beautiful!
Susan
I love the summer wreath..Have a great week..
Janet
The wreath is so summery and beachy! Love it!
Blessings!!
So beachy!
I love this and cannot wait to try something like this of my own!!!
Another great beachy project!
I love it! It’s gorgeous :).
Wow! Fabulous!
I love this, so pretty and looks like something MAYBE I could pull off! I’m following you now, btw! Come visit me over at http://www.barefootbysea.blogspot.com if you want! 🙂
Soo pretty! Love the wreath- thanks for sharing the how- to!
Oh shoot- I missed your wreath when I was going through the links last night to find Summer Decor ideas!! I featured it on my TT&J facebook page.
It is so pretty!!!!
xoxox
Jen
What a great idea!!! I have some seashells that I’ve had 4-ever,and you just helped me out!!!TY 🙂
This wreath is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love all the shells. Thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful! I’m following from Fingerprints on the Fridge…would love to have you link this up at my {wow me} wednesday link party going on right now over on my blog. 🙂
Ginger
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What a great idea! It’s gorgeous!
This is beautiful! I love a square wreath! The shell you used are so pretty and I love the nautical feel that the twine circles give it!
I love everything about your wreath. I especially like the contrast between the twine swirls and the capiz circles. It’s so elegantly simple. I’m over from CSI. Congratulations on your recognition!
Ohh! that is SOOOOO pretty!!! I didn’t know what those iradescent circles were called….you have to check out what I made with them.
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Happy New Year!
Your beachy wreath looks great and I’ve got this linked to my nautical post too today, for some seaside inspiration!
Hi there!
I’m from Reno, NV and having the hardest time finding a square grapevine frame! Can you tell me where you got this from or if there are online suppliers who carry square grapevines??!
Thanks!!!
Would you mind sharing with us as to where we can purchase the square grapevine wreath for crating?
do you have a source to get the square wreaths? anne