not "too baby" baby wreaths

Since tons of my friends are getting married and some having babies, I've been forced to think about such things as baby showers and getting older. {sometimes surreal} I came up with a couple of wreaths that may be used for such occasions or as a gift for the family when welcoming their little one to his or her new home. I incorporated a chalkboard frame so you can write whatever you want.. "It's a boy!" "Welcome baby" "Piper is here!" "Blessed" .. you get the idea. I like that these baby boutique wreaths don't necessarily HAVE to be used when celebrating a baby. The blue and pink aren't those typical baby colors, and there are no diapers involved, so it can have alternative uses. The boyish one has more masculine colors and materials like navy, cream, and tan felt, burlap, and twine. The girly one is so couture with pearls, feathers, and white and purple felt. 

On sale for $40. Soon to go on Etsy.

easter wreaths

If I could describe these grapevine wreaths in three words I would choose: classy, traditional, and spiritual. I named them the "Easter wreaths" because I used a decorative cross as the starting point. Although the cross shouldn't only be thought of at Easter but on every day of the year, it is an iconic symbol for the Easter season. If you're looking for something more spiritually meaningful than bunnies and eggs, one of these wreaths would be a lovely decoration for your home.

yarn wrapped wonders

Here are three examples of trendy yarn wrapped wreaths that I have done. They are so fun and bring a modern twist to the traditional wreath. The neutral colors in the first one are sophisticated and would have great contrast against a darker painted or stained door. The goldenrod yellow wreath will add a POP of color in the fall season, matching those beautiful leaves that are changing. The burnt orange wreath is decorated with navy and white felt rosettes.. definitely Auburn inspired. 

the cornucopian

Ladies and gentlemen, here he is ... the ultimate Thanksgiving welcomer, the big daddy of Autumn, 18" in diameter of pure wrapped jute, the wreaths to outlast all wreaths ... the cornnnuucoopiiann!!!  *crowd applause*  *cheers*

Haha, that was this wreath's boxing introduction. Or maybe wrestling. Or jousting via "A Knight's Tale" .. anyway, this guy took a long time to make but turned out beautifully. Heavy duty for sure, and the cornucopia details at the bottom make it the perfect decoration for the Thanksgiving season. 

On sale for $55. 

tis a season

There is a season, event, holiday, or special day for a wreath, as far as I'm concerned. As I have been working on tons of different designs for the a'door'nments, I have really fallen in love with them. Each one is unique, and the possibilities are endless. I am going to post all of designs I have finished, starting with these two:

These grapevine wreaths are 14" in diameter and are on sale for $35. The added initial would be no extra charge. I am getting into the craft fair world, and after having one festival under my belt, it's not as easy as it may seem. These projects take time and careful design decision, not to mention accumulation of materials. Let me know if you are interested, or check my etsy store: http://sweetdorabelle.etsy.com I will be listing each wreath and am willing to do custom orders. Enjoy the designs as they are posted!

have a berry good day

Looking for an a'door'nment that feels more festive for Fall? I have recently made a couple of these berry cute wreaths for a friend by substituting the green "new growth" buds with crimson berries! (Her husband is a Bama boy, so I'm sure he doesn't mind the color... considering I almost used orange berries!) This wreath will be able to easily transition from fall to the Christmas season. I love the idea of seasonal/holiday/MY BIRTHDAY wreaths. What a great way to welcome guests and pep up your home's facade! Stay tuned for more wreath experiments.

newlywed wreath

Need a creative idea for a wedding or wedding shower present? Over the registries? Skeptical of online shopping? ..I came up with a simple, personalized gift that any newlywed couple surely would love. I am dubbing it the "newlywed wreath" because of the colors: white- associated with brides and a clean start, tan- to accent, and green- symbolizing new growth in a new life together. Any color palette can be substituted for creating a seasonal wreath. 

Materials needed

grapevine wreath

artificial flowers or decorative elements

wooden initial

felt

(extra: add ribbon to hang)

I arranged the flowers and rolled strips of felt and hot-glued them to the wreath in tiny areas. I painted the wooden initial to match the white felt and hot-glued it also. I had seen the rolled felt strip idea on Pinterest, but I made my own design especially for the newlywed couple, Amy and Mitch. It was a simple project that will bring some character to their new door!


*New song added to the "listen here" widget: Save the Last Dance for Me by Michael Bublé. Reminds me of The Wedding Date with Debra Messing. LOVE it. What's your favorite wedding movie, bloggers?