EASY DIY STRAW FALL WREATH

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Donna here with a fairly quick and easy home decor or gift idea (I made this for my DIL's birthday this week).

Here's what you will need:

A 12" to 14" straw wreath, such as this one.

Flannel or cotton fabric (I had some on hand, approx. 55" x 55" and had leftovers).

Sewing scissors and/or pinking shears

Wired RIBBON to coordinate with fabric (1.5" to 2.5")

2-piece wooden, pre-painted TURKEYS 

Faux leaves in coordinating colors

Wooden HAPPY FALL sign

Glue gun, glue sticks

Cut the fabric into approximately 3 to 4 inch squares; mine were about 3 inch and then I just followed one of the stripes in the material to stay close to the same size. Or you can cut a piece of cardboard to use as a template.

Remove plastic wrap from the straw wreath. Yes, you can use a Styrofoam wreath also, if you prefer. If you are going to place it outdoors, it will be lighter and more prone to the wind.

Take individual squares of fabric and by using the closed tips of your sewing scissors, push the middle of the fabric into the wreath. I started on top of the wreath and worked around in a circle, then went back and filled in with more fabric to the inside of the wreath a bit and then to the outer edge of the wreath. You can make it as full or not as you like--I preferred mine to be pretty full. 

I then took 3 faux fall leaves and glued those together, pressing them into the fabric on the lower part of the wreath. I then hot glued the back of the "Happy Fall" sign and pressed it onto the leaves.

I did the same with leaves for both of the other turkeys and hot glued them on, too.

I actually place a heavy book over the turkeys and Happy Fall sign and let them sit for a few minutes to make sure the glue took.

Next, add a ribbon. I used the 1.5 inch wired ribbon. Maybe you know how to make a great bow but I used this YouTube video and I am happy how my simple bow turned out!

I checked the wreath over once more to make sure I was happy with it. I have seen some creators who added a dot of hot glue to the portion of the fabric going into the wreath but I felt that I pushed the fabric in deep enough with the scissors. 

Of course, you can use fabric to suit any season or time of year--I might try a Christmas one if I have time.

Let me know if you make one and please add a pic to the comments whenever you do!

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CUTE AND FRIENDLY DIY HALLOWEEN GHOST

I know it is a little late in the season but I wanted to share this DIY ghost. My dear friend, Danyell (Instagram @danyellhalvorson), made the one below for me last month and I needed to make another one! Here is Danyell's:

Lights up, too!

Supplies for the DIY Ghost:

Hot glue gun and sticks

Ceiling fan or light shade cover, glass (my smaller one is approx. inches tall with a 1.5" opening; larger ghost is approx. 6" tall with a 1.5" opening for LED light) We actually purchased ours at a Habitat for Humanity thrift store for 50 cents so check thrift shops!

LED light (white or multi-colored)

Various trims, such as lace, pearl trim, rick rack, etc.

Black Sharpie or black paper or chalkboard stickers

Craft straw hat, optional

This looking up into the inside of the light cover. Use hot glue to adhere and leave a bit of the LED light above the outside lip.

Next, carefully wrap a layer of trim around the base of the cover. I used hot glue but you could also use other types of adhesive.

This trim has a wire edge so I bent and folded a bit as I went.

I added a layer of beaded trim to the bottom and top hem of the initial trim layer.

I added 3 layers to the top; one around the LED light, one around the base/top of the fixture and then one more to "finish" it off.

For the face, I had some black chalkboard stickers and just free-handed cutting it out. I spent WAY too much time fretting over it and finally just did that. You can also use a Black Sharpie/marker as Danyell did to draw a face on. Use your imagination to make your ghostie your own!

7 YO granddaughter, Oakli, thought my girlie ghost looked kind of bald so I appeased her by adding a straw hat I had in my craft stash lol. It just sits on her head so I can still turn the light on easily.

My LED light was multi-colored, which I didn't realize till I turned it on. It's okay that way.

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