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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

DIY Wreath

Altered Corrugated Cardboard Wreaths 
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DIY

Materials needed:
cardboard box (wreath)
paper bag (sign)
pencil (draw circles)
scissors
craft glue
acrylic paints
ribbon
vintage sewing pattern (create flower) 
brads
watercolors (paint rim of flowers)
rubber stamp or gel pen
* your imagination! *

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I had a wonderful time creating these wreaths.
All the materials, I had already laying around my studio.
You could explore adding other embellishments as well.
Enjoy!

* There are going to be given to a few artful souls *

Happy Tuesday!







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12 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelDecember 13, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    They are lovely April! Hugs, Valerie

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  2. sigaDecember 13, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Your works are beautiful! Love the softness of colors, dreamy and relaxed. Oh, I wish to be so on these crazy pre-days!

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  3. JanetDecember 13, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Oh, your wreaths are so cool! Is there anything better to play with than corrugated cardboard?!! I just might have to do one of these for my studio door.

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  4. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comDecember 13, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    What a perfect idea, Janet! Do share pictures... :]

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  5. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comDecember 13, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Thank you ladies... so glad you all dropped in for a visit! *hugs* :]

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  6. Bonita RoseDecember 13, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Love these April... I love how u use corrugated cardboard.. I need to do more of that.. Love what you do with it! xo hugs .. these are gorgeous!

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  7. Georgie HornDecember 13, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    These are wonderful! Good job you!

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  8. AnnaDecember 14, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Hi April,
    These are really charming! What a great idea and so creatively done:!
    Thanks for sharing :)
    I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season!

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  9. Lorinda.C.FDecember 14, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    These are great! I love how different they are.

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  10. Vanessa Kiki JohanningDecember 14, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    As usual ... So stinkin cute!!!! Xxoo

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  11. shawnDecember 15, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Cute idea- like the blue one best!
    Thanks for sharing and have a great Christmas!

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  12. Amanda FallDecember 15, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    This looks like so much fun!! So colorful, textured, and layered. I love this project idea. Great work!

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