If you follow us on Instagram, you may remember the vintage window frame we found on the side of the road about a month ago. I wanted to share with you what I did with my frame, and the wreath I made to go with it.
I took one removed the glass and cleaned it up. I applied a coat of gesso as a primer, then I applied two coats of FolkArt Chalk paint. I mixed the colors Sheepskin and White Adirondack to get the color I liked best.
Next came the wreath. I bought a styrofoam wreath, three different ribbons in neutral colors and flowers all from Michaels Arts and Crafts. I cut the ribbons into 4″ lengths. I cut the three hydrangea flowers leaving about a two inch stem. I did the same with the three roses. I added all flowers by poking a hole in the wreath frame with the flower stem. Then I put hot glue into the hole and placed the flower into the hole allowing the glue to secure the flower to the frame.
In placing the flowers, first I added the three hydrangeas spacing them in a triangle on the form. Next I added the roses in the same manor, basically filling in the open space between the hydrangeas. I then added the ribbons the same way by poking a hole with an extra part of a flower stem, adding glue to the hole then poking the ribbon in.
I continued to add ribbon making sure to get the sides of the wreath also. This way when I hang the whole thing on the wall you won’t be able to see any of the white styrofoam form. I added a length of ribbon as a hanger, attached it to the window frame with a small screw and that’s it. I will add a picture hanger on the back of the frame and place in my entryway.
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This is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love all of the different textures!
Thank you Kristi!
Love it! It’s a perfect mix of summer and fall.
Thanks so much Sydney!
Very pretty! The wreath looks perfect hanging from that old window pane! Love the burlap on it as well!
Thank you Kendra!
Vicki –
Great job! I love that you took a curbside trash item and turned it into a treasure!
Thank you Vicki and Jennifer. I agree with you!
Amazing and really pretty idea!
Thank you Michal!
This wreath is GORGEOUS!!! The flowers you chose look fabulous with the burlap. AndI love it displayed on the window.
DIY wreaths are simply the best. You just cant find anything as beautiful in the shops. Love this, it’s so fresh looking.
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Thank you Catherine!
This is such an adorable idea! I love the colors and the overall completed look! How cute! I love making wreaths and this one looks like one I should try! Thanks for the good idea!
Thanks Alyssa! This wreath will be my main wreath, but changing it out for fall and christmas.
its GORGEOUS!!! Thank you for sharing and for linking up to the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. xo
This is so pretty!! I love old windows and the possibilities are endless with them 🙂
Thank you Breanna!
This is SO pretty, Vicki!! I LOVE that wreath! And I’m a sucker for old windows, I can’t believe you found it on the side of the road! Those are the best finds. 🙂 Thanks for linking up with us at Motivational Monday, hope to see you again next week!
Thank you Amanda, and thanks for letting us link up! I know right…a curb side find for sure. Right across the street from an antique mall!
This is so pretty! I LOVE that you used the window as the backdrop to the wreath! I wish I could find some of those old windows on the side of the road. What an awesome find!
Gorgeous! I have an old window in the basement and this has given me some inspiration to do something with it! Love it.
So pretty! I love wreaths on window frames!
Gorgeous wreath! Love all the pretty texture in the flowers and the neutral colors make it pretty easy to dress up or blend in to other decor. Pinning this!