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Uncategorized | October 17, 2011

Finally Some Fall Decor….

So I finally got around to decorating my house for fall…and first up was a new wreath. My old wreath had been on our door for a year (yikes!) so it was definitely time to switch things up a bit.
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And here it is! I love how it turned out. And the best part is that it was really simple to make.

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First you’ll need to gather your supplies: a wreath (already had), wooden initial from Hobby Lobby, green moss, and burlap. I added a little pumpkin to mine that I found at Hobby Lobby for $1.50. Total spent on this project: $5.

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First, paint your initial. I just used some old white paint I had left over from this project. Then, start to glue your moss on to the wreath. Glue big sections at a time…it doesn’t have to be perfect, you can always fill in any holes later. Here is where things got a little messy. Moss can “shed” a lot. I recommend doing this outside if possible. I obviously didn’t listen to my own advice.

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Once your moss is set, secure your initial to the top of the wreath with a strip of burlap. My burlap wasn’t long enough to tie into a cute bow, so I just faked it by gluing a bow to the top. Then secure your pumpkin with glue….or don’t…it’s cute without it too!

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I decided to cover my wreath hanger with burlap too. LOVE it!

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My fall front door complete with a white pumpkin (thanks mom!) Looks like I am a little obsessed with the letter “R”!

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I also had to spruce up our dining room table with a little fall love too! I used the table runner I made in this post.

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This is my favorite time of year! Have you decorated for fall?

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Comments

  1. CMae says

    October 17, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    You should make these and sell them on Etsy!!!! I'm so serious!! Love it!

  2. Amanda says

    October 17, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial! I may try to do this!

  3. Carolina Charm says

    October 17, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    your fall decor makes me so happy! come decorate my house next!

  4. MJ @ Teaching in Heels says

    October 17, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    Very cute!! Love the table runner. Stripes! ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. erin vancura says

    October 17, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    Ah! It looks SO good!! I love love love all the pumpkins ๐Ÿ™‚ and the wreath is adorable!!

  6. Kimberly says

    October 17, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    Cute!

  7. Beth says

    October 17, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    omg i LOVE that wreath. SUPER cute. i might have to do one for christmas. i love all your fall decor. ๐Ÿ™‚

  8. Katie says

    October 17, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    I LOVE it. so pretty!!

    I talked about you on my blog post today ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Corinne says

    October 17, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    CUTE wreath! Looks so good!

  10. Portuguese Prepster says

    October 17, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    o my god it looks amazing!!!

  11. Stacey says

    October 17, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Everything looks so cute!

  12. natasha {schue love} says

    October 17, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    I adore the front door…the wreath is just perfect! Love all of your fall inspired decor. Looks very cozy and cute!

  13. Shari says

    October 17, 2011 at 3:33 pm

    That wreath is awesome. I can't wait to have a home someday so I too can do some of these fun DIY projects. ๐Ÿ™‚

  14. Nicole says

    October 17, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    awesome! looks so cool!

  15. jill says

    October 17, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    love the fall decor. and i love the post on the table runners….i had to
    'pin' it. who want's a table runner for christmas???

  16. Rachel says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    Ohhh my goodness, I love every bit of this. How about you come to my house and decorate my door for me??! ๐Ÿ™‚

  17. Ana says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    It turned out so cute! I am lazy and bought one ready haha.

    Love your fall decoration, really adorable!

  18. Elizabeth Ann (Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Box says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    Oh my gosh! ๐Ÿ™‚ How cute! ๐Ÿ™‚ Now if I could just convince you to make me one! ๐Ÿ™‚

  19. DSK Steph says

    October 17, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    Seeing your Fall decorations makes me so happy!

  20. Jen says

    October 17, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    The wreath looks great! I just love your front porch and other fall decor!

  21. Jill says

    October 17, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    Love your fall decor! Beyond a leafy DIY wreath on my front door…my festive decorations are non-existent this year. Oops ๐Ÿ™

  22. Sweet Harvest Moon says

    October 17, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    It's so beautiful!

    Your front door is really really pretty ๐Ÿ™‚

  23. Jennifer says

    October 17, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    You decorate the same way I do! LOVE it!
    I just pinned your wreath so I remember to make it!

  24. Carolyn says

    October 17, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    OMG! I love all of this! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Seeing all your monogrammed stuff really makes me want to make it. I think it's because we have the same last name letter. If you want to just start making 2 of everything and mailing one my way… that'd be great!

    hahahaha!

  25. Jennifer says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    and just so you know I'm serious, I was just on pinterest and thought "I better go back to her blog and print out the photo of supplies" so that's exactly what I did.
    I can't wait to make this.
    And I'm also obsessed with "R" since my soon-to-be last name starts with it as well

  26. Lyndsay & Co. says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    SO freakin'cute!! You did a great job, girlfrannnd! ๐Ÿ™‚

  27. Lindsay says

    October 17, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    I LOVE that wreath! SO pretty!

  28. Emily says

    October 18, 2011 at 12:23 am

    This is now on my To-Do list for the week! ๐Ÿ™‚ GREAT job!

  29. Natalie says

    October 18, 2011 at 2:47 am

    I love that wreath!

  30. Sara Elizabeth says

    October 18, 2011 at 2:54 am

    I LOVE the wreath! You did an amazing job, Julie!

  31. dancing my way through life says

    October 18, 2011 at 3:05 am

    Looks great Julie!!!! Love all the pumpkins ๐Ÿ™‚

  32. Chelsea @ {twotwentyone} says

    October 18, 2011 at 3:23 am

    Great fall decor! Love the wreath!

  33. Amanda says

    October 18, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    I love the fall decor in your house and on your front door! That wreath looks great, and it looks like something that I might actually be able to recreate ๐Ÿ™‚

  34. Ashley says

    October 18, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    very very cute!!

  35. Sunni Dae says

    October 18, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    Very cute decor!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Hey, I am trying to get a blog giveaway together but I need more followers! Send them my way! Lol! ๐Ÿ™‚

    http://sunnidaegregory.blogspot.com/

  36. Kasey says

    October 19, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    I love your fall decor! That wreath turned out really cute!!

  37. The Shabby Princess says

    October 21, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    It looks great!! Now, come make one for me, and we're all set ๐Ÿ˜‰

  38. Stephanie says

    October 26, 2011 at 1:38 am

    Love the fall decor! That wreath is great and the table looks awesome!

    new follower ๐Ÿ™‚

    Stephanie
    chocolatecoveredbuttons.blogspot.com

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