I absolutely adore my new wreath!
This adorable wreath is made out of 3 cardigan sweaters that were a little big for me. I loved the colors, and have been hanging on to them for some odd reason. I keep seeing all of these sweet rosette wreathes on Pinterest, and have been dying to make my own! So, I decided to try to make my own using those pretty cardigans, and I absolutely adore it!
I started with a grapevine wreath that I paid 1 dollar for. I cut strips of the cream sweater, and wrapped them around until the entire wreath was covered. (I just tucked the ends into the wreath at the end of each strip, but you could easily hot glue them to the wreath.) I then went about making the rosettes, which are made from the sleeves of the sweaters.
Here are the steps...
1. Cut the sleeve off of the sweater, and lay it flat.
2. Take the cuff, and fold it in on both sides, and hot glue.
3. Fold the cuff inward to start twisting.
4. Start pulling the rest of the sweater around the cuff.
5. As you are pulling it around, twist the sweater upward.
I like to hot glue little dots as I go along to
keep it from falling apart while I work.
6. Keep doing step 5 until you get to the end of the sleeve.
7. Flip the rosette over, and hot glue the end of the sleeve to the bottom.
Once you have the rosettes finished, simply hot glue them to the wreath. That is it...super easy, ridiculously inexpensive, and absolutely adorable!
Note: The first time making a rosette may be a little aggravating, so instead of glueing the first time, play around with it a few times...trust me, it gets easier!
enJOY Life! says
FINALLY, something I can use those leftover sleeves from the pillows I made. Thanks for sharing your idea. enJOYed
Carrie says
It is beautiful!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday! Have a great week!
Meg says
Very cute, perfect for Valentine's Day!
Mrs. Crafty Pants says
Cute! Stopping by from craft-o-maniac monday!
Six Sisters says
Cute! and easy. We're so glad you linked up to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". We loved having you!! Please come back next Saturday and share more of your great recipes! -The Sisters
Michelle Paige says
I'm loving your sweater wreaths! So clever! Would you be willing to link this up to my Valentine Link Party going on now? I'd love to have you! Thanks, Michelle
http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/01/rockin-valentine-valentine-link-party.html
cathy@my1929charmer says
One of my favorite items to use lately is sweaters. Always thrilled to find another to re-purpose them. I love your wreath, so pretty. But then all of your Valentine projects, your mantel and your chalkboard heart are adorable. Thanks for sharing all you creative inspirations over at Sunday's Best.
Michelle Paige says
Thank you for linking up your sweater wreath to my party! It really is beautiful!
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
This is SUPER CUTE!!! I'd love for you to come share it at my party, Overflowing with Creativity! The party just began!!! Thanks LOTS!!! XO, Aimee
Michelle says
Love the rosettes! thanks for linking up your cute wreath at the Valentine Craft linky! If you do any other projects, come back and link again...and again until Valentine's day!
shopannies says
very pretty with the colorful rosettes come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
Alderberry Hill says
You're wreath is super cute...first time I've seen sweater used this way.
Great idea!
Lindsi B says
I found you on Tip Junkie. Would you please share this with my readers for our Fun Stuff Fridays Valentine's Linky Party? I think it would be a great fit. http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/02/14-days-of-valentines-fun-stuff-fridays.html
Serendipity and Spice says
So cute... I made a sweater wreath- they're so cute for winter! Thanks for linking up!
Michelle says
Hi! I featured your wreath this week on the Valentine Craft Linky. Feel free to grab one of the "featured" buttons if you'd like! Have a great Tuesday,
Michelle
http://www.heartfeltbalancehandmadelife.com/2012/02/featured-valentine-crafts-from.html
Rachel Sue says
This is so cute! I would love to feature this on Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Thanks!
Gwen @ The Bold Abode says
Yo. Jess. Thanks for linkin' up to my wreath Pah-tay... You've got skillz, girl. Skillz, I say!