How to Make a Faux Boxwood Wreath

Hey, Yall! Today I have a great and simple DIY for ya! I love this project which was inspired by this pin on Pinterest. Instead of using real boxwood (which I don't have) I decided to go to A.C. Moore and purchase a boxwood garland. I ended up needing another garland and since A.C. Moore didn't have any more in stock, I had to go to Michaels. When comparing the two, the Michaels garland was actually much nicer because the faux stems were actually brown whereas the A.C. Moore garland was pretty much all green. The Michael's leaves were colored in a more authentic was as well. That being said, I mixed the two and am very pleased with how it turned out! 

Here's the garland. 

First, I bought a grapevine wreath for $2.99. Then I used a 40% off coupon and got the garland for about $7.50 each. On the A.C. Moore garland, there were these little loops every so often. That's where I cut it. Basically, I cut about every 6-8 inches. I also purchased florist wire for $1.99.  (I have a ton left over for future projects) Then, I used chevron burlap ribbon that I already had on hand that I had cut it in half long ways for a different project. I used it to make a bow, which I attached with wire. 

How to Make a Burlap Rose

Hey Y'all! Today I have a great tutorial for a burlap rose for ya! I love burlap! It's got such a neat texture, and these days it comes in lots of patterns as well. I found these chevron patterned burlap ribbon spools at Walmart and couldn't pass them up. I kept trying to figure out something fun to make with them and then I decided to learn how to make burlap roses. I ended up making a wreath with them (tutorial to come). I hope you love them as much as I do! Have you made these before? FYI be careful with the hot glue gun! It's called a 'hot' glue gun for a reason ;-)

Welcome to the New Me!

Hey there!! Welcome to my new home! I can't tell you how excited I am to be here and to have you here with me! I've enjoyed my time as The Redheaded Princess, but I think it was time for a change. What do y'all think of the new place? Please bear with me as I continue to work on things here. I have all of my old posts with me, so you won't lose out on any of my recipes or projects. However, I have a lot of old posts to go through and fix links that link back to The RHP. That site will be up and running until October, so have no fear...it will get taken care of. Also, I created a new picture gallery for my DIY projects...check it out! Tell me your thoughts! I'd love to hear from you! Oh, and don't forget to like me on Facebook! Or subscribe to my feed so you can get all the new updates, recipes and DIYs sent right to your inbox!