Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Spider Halloween Wreath

I've been pinning a lot of wreath ideas on Pinterest lately. I had never made a Halloween wreath before, and thought I'd give it a whirl this year.  I used the following materials for this wreath in particular:

  • a straw wreath from Hobby Lobby
  • leftover ivory burlap from my stash
  • chevron burlap from Hobby Lobby
  • a glitter spider from Michaels
  • a piece of cardboard
  • chalkboard vinyl from Michaels
  • chalk

I wrapped the straw wreath form first in the ivory colored burlap. I wanted to originally wrap it only in the the chevron burlap, but I realized that I would use the entire roll up with one wreath. I wanted to have the option to use the chevron for other projects.  Then I wrapped the wreath every inch or so with the chevron burlap strips.
I cut apart one of my many Amazon boxes, and then wrapped that in chalkboard adhesive vinyl. I attached the cardboard/vinyl piece with some hot glue to the back of the wreath.
Finally I added a little spider with a clothespin attached to it onto the wreath. I was glad I didn't have to glue it. I think I will be able to make this wreath work for another holiday down the road by taking off the spider and erasing the center . Then I draw a quick web with some chalk to make it even more ready for Halloween.
Thank you so much for stopping by today!

27 comments:

  1. I agree with Cassie. Having the chalkboard center is so totally unique and unexpected. Very nice.

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  2. Adorable!!!! Until yesterday I had no idea so many diff. Burlap fabrics were out there! I'd always passes them by somehow! Love this chevron print!

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  3. Super cute - I love the chevron detail and the spider :)

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  4. Completely adorable. Love the chevron. Love the chalk board and especially live the spider.

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  5. Hi Megan! I had to pin this. Loved how you used the chevron fabric in this. Nice twist!!

    Debbie

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  6. LOVE the chevron of course! I'm super jealous.. I haven't had time to craft anything lately. I'm working on redoing our pantry and a goodwill store find!

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  7. Lovely you'll be getting Christmas done before those little guys come. So organised your house must be on cuteness overload!

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  8. You've never made a Halloween wreath before and this is your first one?? It's awesome girl!

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  9. Super super cute, Megan! I love the gray, white, and black!

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  10. Sooo awesome!! I LOVE the chevron and the chalkboard... and the spider and web are perfect!! It would be awesome if you were willing to share this at the Fall Get Your DIY On Link Party: Fall Wreaths going on right now on five blogs! I would love to invite you over to the happy housie to link up if you haven't already done so! Hope to see you there!!
    ~Krista

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  11. How cute! I don't know how I missed this post :/ I love the web and the chevron burlap and the spider...Well, I love it all!

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  12. Chalkboard and Chevron and Halloween, Oh my! Some of my favorite things. Your wreath is so cute. Visiting from the Happy Housie Link party! Great job!!

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  13. so fun! i think i could even live with this wreath on my door!

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  14. Cute!!! And a great way to upcycle Amazon boxes, lol. I do the same, use them in crafts! Found you over at the Get Your DIY On! :)

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  15. What a cute project! I love when someone can turn cardboard into art! Cheers. Visiting from the Mellywood Mansion

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  16. I am in love with this wreath- I love the chalk paint spider web behind. Thank you so much for linking up your fall inspired wreath with us. I hope you'll join us tomorrow with your thrifty upcycle to link up!!

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  17. I love this wreath!! I have been looking for the perfect wreath to make and this one is perfect! Thank for sharing.

    Heather @ http://www.craftycagirl.blogspot.com (NEW FOLLOWER!)

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  18. Love the way the chevron works with the spider web - super cute!

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  19. Chevron and chalkboard......be still my heart! This is so wonderful!!! Come link up to the Fall Wreath challenge at The CSI Project. It is going on right now. Come on over!
    www.thecsiproject.com

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  20. Absolutely adorable!! I love the chalkboard! Thanks for sharing this post on Tickled Pink Times Two!

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  21. I am still loving this adorable wreath!! Thanks for linking it up at the Halloween blog hop today- I shared it on my facebook page tonight! Have a great week!

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  22. Super cute! LOVE that chevron! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  23. Cute wreath! I love the gray chevron fabric and the chalkboard!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party

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  24. I love the whole thing, but especially how you added the chalkboard backing. You cant totally remove the spider and put some snowflakes, write a Christmas message, and you have yourself an all year round interchangeable wreath. Wanna make one too!

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  25. That is adorable. Makes me want to make a wreath. I love the chevron and the chalkboard/cardboard center!

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