{Christmas Stocking} Deco Mesh Wreath
This project started when I found this adorable metal painted Christmas stocking at a craft show. It is painted just like the one you see in the picture except I added the W to personalize it for my family. The stocking is very lightweight and oh so cute. I've been wanting to create a Christmas deco mesh wreath for my door but was waiting to find the right colors and time. Finding this stocking was my inspiration for colors.
I just love how it turned out.
If you would like to know how I created this wreath see here is a quick over view.
A couple of tips:
- I wanted my wreath really full so I used 2 green rolls of mesh, 1 red and 1 white to fill this 20" wire. I purchased this mesh at Wal-Mart for $7.98 each roll (except the white) so it can be a little pricey. Watch for the mesh on sale at Hobby Lobby to make it more affordable. The nearest HL store is 45 minutes away so I weighed the price vs. gas and Wal-Mart served my crafty project purpose.
- Cut the chenille stems in 1/2, place them near by in a bucket or jar to grab them when working.
- The wreath can be made as full as you would like. Add various ornaments, other ribbons, decor items, etc.
- Save a few strips of mesh ribbon for a bow. I love to add this as a finishing touch to my element.
- This project took me about 1 1/2 hours to complete from start to finish. I am not a fast crafter as I like to "fiddle" and "piddle" as I go along.
- To cut out the "W" I used my Cricut die cutting machine and vinyl. Works perfectly.
(Lyrical Letters for the "W")
~Tracy
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