Another one of my favorite challenges each month is the Pinterest Challenge. We all pin ideas on Pinterest, but how often do we actually make something inspired by our pins? That’s what this challenge is all about. This month I decided to create a flag wreath. I’m excited to share as well as see what everyone else has created! Plus, the challenge is open for July if you’d like to join us.
Inspiration
A year ago I would have said I’m terrible at making wreaths. I don’t know why, but all my previous attempts didn’t end up with something I was too thrilled with.
But, the tides seemed to have turned and now I’m having fun making wreaths! I’ve actually made quite a few wreaths now. By this time next year, I expect I’ll have a nice collection to rotate through all year long.
This time I wasn’t inspired by a specific wreath, but a variety. More than a year ago, I shared a round-up of 11 Patriotic Wreaths, I really love all of them! Ultimately, I was inspired by these and so many other fun, festive, flag-inspired wreaths to create my own.
DIY Flag Wreath
I found all of my supplies at my local Dollar Tree. The seasonal flowers are always fun. They aren’t the most realistic looking flowers, but there is always a large variety and they are perfect for wreaths. I grabbed several bunches of red, white, and blue carnations and a pool noodle.
With my pool noodle wreath form, I cut the flowers off the bunches leaving about a 2″ stem on each. And, just started poking them into the wreath starting with the blue.
Next, I alternated rows of white and red around the rest of the wreath.
That’s it!
Once I hung it up I decided it needed some “stars.” So using some baby’s breath flowers, I added them to the blue carnations.
I think I spent more time in the dollar store than actually making the wreath. It looks so full and fluffy! With my wooden flag,my front porch looks ready for the 4th of July.
Ok, it would look even better if we power washed the siding! Always something to add to the to-do list…
Pinterest Challenge
To join next month’s #pinterestchallenge, click here to sign-up ⇒ July Pinterest Challenge.
Now let’s see what other things Pinterest inspired! Head over and visit the other hosts to see what they crafted, cooked, built, or tried!
Erlene – My Pinterventures • Lauren – Mom Home Guide
Debbee – Debbee’s Buzz • Laurie – My Husband Has Too Many Hobbies
Bri – Halfpint Design • Julie – Sum of their Stories
Lisa – Blogghetti • T’onna – Sew Crafty Crochet
Pili – My Sweet Things • Debra – Shoppe No. 5
Roseann – This Autoimmune Life • Terri – Our Good Life
Chelc – Inside The Fox Den • Cherryl – Farm Girl Reformed
Leslie – Once Upon a Time & Happily Ever After
Kelley – Simply Inspired Meals • Joanne – Our Unschooling Journey
Jenny – Cookies Coffee and Crafts • Gail – Purple Hues and Me
Rebecca – Hello Central Avenue • Jenna – The Painted Apron
Beverly – Across the Boulevard • Habiba – Craftify My Love
Kristie – Teadoddles • Shirley – Intelligent Domestications
Kelli – The Olympic Nest • Lydia – Lydia’s Flexitarian Kitchen
Michelle – Our Crafty Mom • Emily – Domestic Deadline
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As always, feel free!
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