Took a little breather from this project to make one of my favourite-most things: a wreath.
Here’s how I did it!
This wreath is made of one small cereal box cut up into twine like I’ve shown you here, wrapped around a large mason jar many times until you have a mittful…
Then slipped off the mason jar and twisted in and out and wrapped and twisted in and out and wrapped around itself until you have a slightly-bigger-than-donut-sized-wreath…
When done, I gave it a light covering of daffodil yellow paint, and topped it off with a sweet bow.
It will do quite nicely for Easter or the whole of spring even, wouldn’t you say?
I will make a place for it in The Wreath Blog collection very soon too, can’t forget.
You have a lovely day now. I’m off to chat with my seedlings, weeeee! More on them later…
♥M
Ludo braille says
J'aime beaucoup l'idée de faire une création à partir de récupération.
Cette réalisation est vraiment très printanière !!!
Bravo
Nadia
Michele Pacey says
Merci Nadia!
Melissa says
Almost looks like raffia or something in that vein – only much cheaper and recycled! Great job!!
Michele Pacey says
You're right about the raffia (and the cheapness). 🙂
Thanks Melissa!
Monika says
This looks cute – I will give it a try on the weekend …. and what a good idea to give it a little paint:)
Michele Pacey says
just a light coat did the trick, thanks Monika!
Michelle L. says
So sweet! I love the light yellow coat of paint – it's almost weird how that gives it the look of a natural material. Very counterintuitive, very cool.
Michele Pacey says
yeah you're right it does kinda look natural… 🙂
Amy at Ameroonie Designs says
I love this. It would be the perfect little thing for gifting some sweet friends in need of a little spring sunshine. Thanks to you I have been gathering boxes and other recycleables for adventures in crafting, so I'm all set for this one. 🙂
xoxo
Michele Pacey says
glad to hear i'm having some influence… i hope that's a good thing. 😉
Little Treasures says
Cute as a button!!
Michele Pacey says
Thanks Maya!
Terri says
Found materials… who knew they could look so good? You are a recycling genius! Atta Girl!
Hugs!!
Michele Pacey says
Aw you're so sweet Terri, thank you!
chris says
So so fun. I love the texture. Today we folded up some newspaper pots and started making our seed tapes!
Michele Pacey says
That's so awesome to hear Chris, yay!!!!
Aimee says
Oh, cereal boxes… better than the stuff inside them. I love it.
Michele Pacey says
Though admittedly, I'm somewhat in love with the stuff inside them too. 🙂
Alessandra says
as I can see Spring is in the air and in your heart, too!!!
xxx Alessandra
Michele Pacey says
Oh I hope so… But it's cold again today, so who knows!!!
Gwen @ Gwenny Penny says
Adorable, Michele! I never would have thought to spray paint it.
Michele Pacey says
that was a last minute decision but in this case it worked, I think. Thanks Gwen!
nicolette at dutchcomfort says
you are a recycling genius! Love this sweet wreath!
Michele Pacey says
You're very kind Nicolette. I like the wee wreath too. 🙂
Catherine says
How very clever! I like this simple wreath idea!
Nichole Mabe says
Michele! I love this quick and easy craft! What a way to use recycable cereal boxes to create a project that only YOU know was made from the cereal boxes! I will have to try this out with my son and what cute little gifts they would make for any occassion and holiday!