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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Wreaths of Royalty

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I have been a busy bee creating for my upcoming Christmas show, so I have been away from the blog world. I shared this with some of my fans last year but thought you all may enjoy this short DIY also.

Did you know that a wreath goes back to ancient times and was a symbol of royalty? A wreath was called a diadem, a Greek word meaning “a thing bound around.” As other countries noticed the wreaths eventually “crowns” were created. The word crown derives from the Latin word corona, which means garland or wreath. Today, wreaths are used as holiday adornments or ornaments as attractive welcoming decorations for our front doors, even as center pieces. Feel as Royalty as you make your wreath and let it symbolize a crown as you display it in remembrance of the King who was born.

You will need: a sprig of berries, glittered leaves, ribbon or tulling, vintage pages, and a hot glue gun

Step 1: Remove each bud from the main stem

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Step 2: Arrange the buds in a circle with the end under the top of the alternating piece

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Step 3: Use hot glue to attach the end of one bud to the top of the other (Continue until all buds are attached)

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Step 4: Add glittered leaves and tulling

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Step 5: Tear a small banner of paper from an old book and add words that express yourself

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Step 6: Add tulling or threading and string the wreath

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Step 7: Enjoy your creation!

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7 comments:

  1. Sandi~A Cottage MuseNovember 9, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    How sweet ~ thanks for the tutorial!!

    Tis the season!

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  2. Sissie's Shabby CottageNovember 9, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Very pretty little wreaths and easy to make.

    thanks for showing us how.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  3. WendyKVNovember 9, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Beautiful, Aubrey! Thank you. :)

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  4. Burlap LuxeNovember 9, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    I remember these Aubrey!
    Soulful, inspiring love, remembering christ at the holiday's.
    xoxo
    Dore'

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  5. AngelaNovember 9, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    It's so sweet and delicate!! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  6. PCovi November 16, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    Oh! How great would these be on pkgs?!
    I've been learning Greek words :) and I was thinking about the Royal Diadem the other day but didn't look it up! So now I know :) I'll be using it in sentences LOL.

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  7. very merry vintage styleDecember 17, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    beautiful ornament and beautiful tutorial photography!

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