Congratulations to Jett for winning the wreath!!
Big thanks also to my parents, my Uncle Edward, my friend Diane and fellow foodie Carly in the Kitchen for their generosity!
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I’ve been very busy making something special just for you.
Flipping through magazines can be dangerous, because it can put ideas into your head, like a handmade yarn wreath.
I can totally do that. How hard could it be, right?
Bubbling with excitement, Mom & I hit the craft store to get the supplies last weekend.
Shopping for all the decorations was really fun.
We girls looooooove to shop.
The creative (and best part) was planning the design and the theme.
Sophisticated & chic
or
rustic & country?
Big, big decisions had to be made in choosing the yarn, orange and red glass acorns, pumpkins of various types, and the ribbons. Lots of ribbons.
We had a blast at the craft store. The only thing that could’ve made it more fun for us was if they were serving champagne and truffles while we pushed that cart up and down every aisle,
Daisy grabbing things off of the shelves as quickly as I was putting them back.
When the coffee craving hit, we grabbed our bags, rushed home and settled into the breakfast nook to get cracking.
Mom worked on a very cute colourful wreath while I was curious about a simple, grey idea.
The hardest (and most boring) part was wrapping the yarn around the straw wreath.
If there’s just one thing I learned from this project,
it’s this:
Get the thickest, fluffiest, fattest yarn you can find!
A medium wreath (about 14 inches in diameter) will take up about 90-100 yards of yarn, but
more if you get a thinner variety. Stay away from wool as it attracts moths, unless you’ll remember
to store your wreath with moth balls.
Hot glue is still the best way to attach decorations and keep them exactly where you want them.
Wrapping the yarn around the wreath is the most time-consuming step, but is actually fun to do while relaxing in front of the TV at night or if you have good company, like I did.
Mom & I sat in the kitchen on Saturday afternoon, sipping Armenian coffee, chatting about this and that, wrapping the yarn around the wreaths.
There’s a possibility that some remnants of a box of Belgian chocolates may have also been present.
But, I’m not admitting to anything!
We had so much fun together. I don’t get much time like that with Mom, so I really enjoyed it.
Mine turned out simple with an outdoorsy appeal.
A couple of snowy felt roses add a delicate sweetness.
Making felt roses is fairly easy.
Mom’s wreath turned out a vibrant, cheery wreath to celebrate the season.
You can make one, too.
Or, better yet……you can WIN it!
It was a bit of work, but we were really motivated, because we wanted to give one away.
All for a very worthy cause, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
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1.a hereditary condition marked by progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles.(Source Google)
The MDA supports invaluable research, helps patients and their families find appropriate care nationwide.
They also run summer camps accessible for children challenged with neuromuscular diseases.
$30 pays for a flu shot, but any donation is much appreciated.
That wreath can be yours!
All you have to do is help me raise funds for the MDA.
Donate ANY dollar amount
at
http://www2.mda.org/goto/cocointhekitchen before October 30th
and you’re in the running for that colourful Fall wreath.
Winner will be chosen randomly from those who’ve donated to the MDA on my Coco page (see link above).
While you wait to find out if you’ve won, start this yarn wreath project at home this week.
It’s very fun and relaxing, doesn’t require a lot of talent or skill.
Get the kids involved, too! They have a great eye for seeing things in a new way. In the end, you’ll have a beautiful Autumn decoration that you can display proudly.
It’s quality time that you’ll relive in your mind forever.
Deeba PAB says
So so pretty! I love DIY crafts. Must make a wreath!!
Andrea_TheKitchenLioness says
Colette, these autumnal wreaths are beautiful! I love the warm colors of the yarn and the texture of the different materials that you used! Simply perfect for decorating the home right now! And respect for supporting such a worthy cause, my dear friend!
Hugs from afar for that and all your thoughtfulness and wonderful kindness,
Andrea
Colette Joseph says
Thanks, Deeba. Send me a pic!
Colette Joseph says
Andrea doll, you always make me smile. xoxo
Valentina says
Colette, these are so darling — and what a fun project to do with he kids, too. xo
Colette Joseph says
Thanks, Valentina! I think they'll love the decorating part best. oxo
carrian-sweet basil says
Those are so stinking cute! I think I could actually make one!
Colette Joseph says
Hi, Carrian. Thanks! I'd love to see a pic when you make one.
Cocoa and Lavender says
Way cute, my friend. Especially love the felt roses! ~ D
Lynne @ CookandBeMerry says
So pretty. I'm inspired to dig out my craft box and get busy.Thanks!
Zoe says
Hi Coco,
Funny that you said that flipping through magazines can be dangerous… maybe dangerous fun 😀
Like your yarm wreath idea. They are very pretty home decorations. I reckon you do the mini ones as bow for presents 😀
Zoe
Caroline Taylor says
I absolutely love this idea. Great to raise funds for MDA too.
Colette Joseph says
Thanks, David. The grey one is meant to be a bit more outdoorsy and masculine.
Colette Joseph says
Thanks for visiting, Lynne. Hope to see the wreath you make!
Colette Joseph says
This IS a great Xmas gift idea, Zoe. I'm making more!
Colette Joseph says
Thanks, Caroline. xo
Mary Callan says
SO pretty – what a lovely way to celebrate fall – such a clever idea!!
Mary x
Aditi cooks says
Coco , This is a beautiful Fall wreath I love that you DIY and also cook they are the two closest things to my heart <3 will be back for more 🙂
Aditi cooks says
Coco, What a lovely wreath it captures fall so perfectly …I love that you DIY and cook …they are two things closest to my heart 🙂
thanks for sharing <3
Colette Joseph says
Thanks, Mary. Glad you like it.
Colette Joseph says
Thanks, Aditi. Glad you stopped by so I could find you. I'm going to try your pickled onion recipe.
Jett Whitfield says
Thank you so much!! I am honored to be your winner =)
Jett Whitfield says
Thank you so much! I am honored =)
Colette Joseph says
My pleasure, Jett. Thanks for your kindness.