Old Things New

TRANSFORMED, from broken to beautiful

Navigation
  • Home
  • Painted Furniture & Misc.
  • Tutorials
  • Abortion Story
  • Freedom Friday Posts
  • Funny Stuff
  • My (Our) Story
  • Freedom Session Website
  • Contact

Two Wreaths, Plain and Fancy

December 7, 2012 by Patti 24 Comments

I’m not doing much in the way of Christmas decorating this year because we’ll be flying off to sunny Orlando next week to spend the holiday with our two beautiful, brilliant, funny and loving daughters. My eldest daughter, Joy, will be flying in from New York with her husband Andrew (who is just the best son-in-law in the world) and Bethany will be flying in from Los Angeles.  Since we live in the great Pacific Northwest that is three corners of the country converging on the fourth.  Disney World here we come! 
I don’t feel bad about missing out on the hours and hours (really days and days) of decorating this year, but I wanted to add a few little touches of Christmas to the house for our wonderful house sitter, dog sitter, prayer buddy and my good friend Deanna.  I’ve been having a lot of fun making rosettes from different fabrics. Not only are they fun but they are so easy.  For this post I’ve made two types of wreaths . . . one plain . . . one fancy!









Here is the “plain” wreath with rosettes made from an old plaid shirt that once belonged to my husband (it wasn’t one of your good ones dear).  Before I throw any piece of scrap fabric or OLD clothing away I am in the habit of looking at it’s potential to be made into something NEW.  This wreath was really inexpensive to make.  The grapevine wreath was from The Dollar Store and the burlap was cut from a large bolt of burlap I have on hand for other projects.

I made two types of rosettes, the larger ones with shirt fabric only, the smaller ones with shirt fabric edged with burlap.  I wasn’t at all concerned about the fraying of the fabric as that is the look I was going for.

After trying this wreath out in several different locations in my house, I ended up hanging it on the front of my kitchen cabinets.  This was kind of tricky as I had to pound a nail onto the inside of my cabinet door without pounding it all the way through to the front.  It would have been a sad day for me if I had ruined one of my newly painted cabinet doors.  I like the way red stands out on the white.

The next wreath is the one I call “fancy” although it’s origins aren’t too fancy.   It is made out of leftover drop cloth fabric from my Drop Cloth Draperies For my Front Door post.

  I’ll zoom in here so you can see the little bit of sparkle I added to “gussy it up”!

I have a bit of a passion for old frames.  I really like ornately carved frames and like to display them together in vignettes.  This frame, however, was just a cheap plastic one that I found at a garage sale.  This is what it looked like originally . . .

. . . and here it is after an application of Rub ‘n Buff.  This is a really fun product to use.  It is a wax that comes in a tube in many different colors.  Like the name says, you rub it on, let it dry, and buff it off for a shiny finish.  The shine is actually much brighter than I was able to capture in this picture. 


So those are my two wreaths, plain and fancy.  The art of hanging wreaths originated from the Romans who hung wreaths on their doors as sign of victory.  In Christian tradition the circle shape of the Christmas wreath represents Christ’s eternal love, his strength, and the creation of new life.

For a complete tutorial on making rosettes out of fabric, here is the link to a previous post where I showed how to make Burlap Rosettes.  While it may seem tricky at first, I’ve found that the more of these you make the easier it gets and that the more twists and turns you give your strip of fabric the better the rosettes end up looking.

Now I’m off to pick up a few more things for the Christmas gifts I’ve been making.  My dining room table looks like a crafter’s paradise!  I hope to give you a peek at the gifts I’ve made before flying off to warmer weather.

Blessings to you,
Patti

  Linking up with:

elizabethandco
thededicatedhouse
coastalcharm
nominimalisthere
vintageonadime
debbie-debbiedoos
ishouldbemoppingthefloor
modvintagelife
modvintagelife
primitiveandproper
cozylittlehouse
savvysouthernstyle
southernlovely

 


 

© copyright 2012 – All rights reserved

Your Blog

Tweet

Filed Under: Christmas, Drop Cloth Projects, Home decorating, Wreaths

« New Life for an Old Table
Christmas Cloche Ideas »

Comments

  1. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Those are both really cute wreaths! I love the little plaid rosettes. I too look at old clothes the same way before tossing!

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      December 10, 2012 at 7:15 pm

      Thanks Anita. It is so much fun to repurpose. By the way, I visited your blog and I love the ornaments you made. Patti

      Reply
  2. Cynthia says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    LOVE the sparkle you added to the second one! It must have taken you quite a while to make all those flowers!

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      December 10, 2012 at 7:16 pm

      Thank you Cynthia. I love your Etsy shop! Patti

      Reply
  3. Penny Phillips says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    I love your fancy wreath with all the sparkles! Hugs, Penny

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      December 11, 2012 at 4:13 am

      Thank you Penny for taking a look. I like the sparkles myself! Patti

      Reply
  4. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    December 11, 2012 at 1:40 am

    they are both so pretty, but i am definitely loving the fancy a little more. 🙂

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      December 11, 2012 at 4:15 am

      Thank you Cassie. I lean toward the fancier one also. Patti 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    December 12, 2012 at 1:52 am

    Oh I love your rosettes! And I’m so excited for your Disney World trip. It’s one of my favorite places on earth and extra special over the holidays! Enjoy having you family together and say hi to Mickey for me!

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      December 12, 2012 at 4:51 am

      I’ll give Mickey a hug for you Sharon. Thanks so much. Patti

      Reply
  6. WritersHairClip says

    December 12, 2012 at 5:30 am

    Excellent post Patti!

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      December 12, 2012 at 8:56 pm

      Thank you dear Monica!

      Reply
  7. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    December 12, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    You linked up perfectly and I am so glad you joined. Pretty wreaths and I doubt you are any older than me. All this techy stuff is very challenging.

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      December 12, 2012 at 8:57 pm

      Haha! It surely is. Thanks for the compliment. Patti

      Reply
  8. Maria says

    December 12, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    How beautiful! I love both of the wreaths! Love the sparkle on the white one! Beautiful!

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      December 13, 2012 at 12:27 pm

      Thank you Maria. I appreciate the compliment. Patti

      Reply
  9. fromgentogen says

    December 13, 2012 at 4:30 am

    Patti…Your wreaths are beautiful…And the Roman History was an added plus…Thanks…Blessings, Becky

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      December 13, 2012 at 12:29 pm

      Thank you for visiting and for the compliment Becky. I tried to link back to see your blog but my computer wouldn’t take me there. Blessings to you as well and Merry Christmas. Patti

      Reply
  10. Tracy says

    December 14, 2012 at 12:23 am

    I absolutely LOVE your wreath! I have a board on Pinterest strictly dedicated to dropcloths, burlap and linen….and you’re wreath is my favorite pin on that board! I’m probably too chicken to even try this wreath…your’s is fabulous! I need to have Santa bring me one instead Ü I’m luvin’ the plain shirt roses, too. Awesome job!

    Reply
    • Patricia Krank says

      December 18, 2012 at 3:55 am

      Thank you so much Tracy. I’m sure you could make a wreath like the one I made. It is a little time consuming but easy. Your Pinterest board must be a lot of fun. Patti

      Reply
  11. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    December 15, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    i love those sparkly white rosettes!! thank you so much for linking up to our party!

    Reply
  12. Maureen says

    December 19, 2012 at 12:59 am

    I love your rosettes and you tie a great bow! (Unlike me!) I love Rub ‘n Buff too! It’s a great way to update drawer pulls.

    Reply
  13. Patricia Krank says

    December 19, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    Thank you Maureen. I haven’t tried Rub’n Buff on drawer pulls but I will! Patti

    Reply
  14. Jen says

    January 30, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    what glitter product did you use on the fancy wreath? It’s gorgeous!!!

    Reply

Leave a Reply to Maureen Cancel reply

OldThingsNew

I am Perfectly Imperfect Patti, daughter of the King, wife to the amazing Mr. OTN, mom to two grown daughters, a great son-in-law, and companion to two spoiled dogs. At Old Things New I share DIY’s, budget friendly home transformations, as well as posts about how God transforms our souls. I myself have been made new and I love to share what I’ve learned through WRITING and SPEAKING. To view a short Vimeo of “Our Story” (Mr. OTN and I) please follow the link at the top of the page.

Disclosure: Old Things New is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, which is designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com . . . or, in other words, Shopping through my links helps Old Things New keep the lights on!

Search this site

Click below to:

Follow on Bloglovin

Click on icon below to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, & Instagram

facebook twitter pinterest instagram

My HGTV Tiny House Hunter Experience

My HGTV Tiny House Hunter Experience

Christmas Cloche Ideas

Christmas Cloche Ideas

Pottery Barn Knockoff Jingle Pillow

Pottery Barn Knockoff Jingle Pillow

Christmas Shopping Ideas

Farragoz Online Painting Course

Sign Up Now

Save

Instagram

oldthingsnew

Instagram post 2196637219658003469_308355002 Love is when someone notices the colors in your home and takes the time to create a beautiful afghan to “catch a hug” in on chilly winter days. This is a work of art💙#ifeelloved❤ #hugsfromafar #afghancreation #coastaldecor #turquoiselove #iheartmyfriends #blessedbeyondmeasure
Instagram post 2192180544695870629_308355002 “When you think of me look up.”
#hepaintsthemorningsky #newmercies #sunrise #morningview #porchview #screenedporchliving #iheartsouthcarolina #lymanlake #nofilterneededhere
Instagram post 2189360178504018843_308355002 #hearthurt #alwayswithme #rememberingtobreathe
Instagram post 2188914843906330602_308355002 Awesome show today by @shelbyleelowe at The Wild Horse Saloon. #nashville #musiccity #wildhorsesaloon #iheartcountrymusic
Instagram post 2182815086112728095_308355002 Yesterday my sis and bro-in-law took me downtown Greenville for the day and out to one of my fav restaurants, Tupelo Honey. Today we’re off on another adventure. #tupelohoney #yeahthatgreenville #travelinggirl #ontheroadagain #iheartmyfamily
Instagram post 2180090287204686501_308355002 It’s a lovely day in the Pearl District. #thepearl #sanantonio #texasphotography
Instagram post 2179976005725160501_308355002 My friend @summerthymes created this for me. What a beautiful gift from my beautiful friend. #pancreaticcancersurvivor #purplestride #pancan #memories #iheartkellykrank
Instagram post 2179398896061299181_308355002 They weren’t amused when I asked them if they were Texas Rangers but they still let us have a photo opp. Enjoying the day with @andrew_serio and @joyrserio #alamorangers #thealamo #sanantonio #riverwalksanantonio #happyday #happymemorieshere
Instagram post 2177901818655098666_308355002 Tomorrow I will participate in Purple Stride in San Antonio, a 5k to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer. This is the deadliest cancer with the lowest survival rate of only 9% at two years. My friend @summerthymes, a PC survivor, signed up for this walk several months ago in honor of my Kelly💜. I can’t wait to join her and other friends and family to participate. I’ve packed my suitcase with a lot of purple 💜 but also a little bit of green and blue for the ultimate Seahawk fan💙💚#PanCan #purplestride #5k #sanantonio #pancreaticcancer #facinggriefheadon #iheartkellykrank #whynotus #gohawks
Load More...

See what I’ve been pinning lately!

Color Washing Technique

Color Washing Technique

Chalk Painted Kitchen Cabinet Tutorial

Chalk Painted Kitchen Cabinet Tutorial

Three Chalk Paint Recipes Reviewed

Three Chalk Paint Recipes Reviewed

Fab Over 50 (or 60, or 70 . . .)

Fab Over 50 (or 60, or 70 . . .)

Love Fashion? Follow my Fab Over 50 Board on Pinterest!

Archives

  • December 2018 (2)
  • October 2018 (31)
  • September 2018 (2)
  • August 2018 (3)
  • March 2018 (1)
  • December 2017 (4)
  • November 2017 (3)
  • October 2017 (3)
  • September 2017 (4)
  • August 2017 (9)
  • July 2017 (7)
  • June 2017 (8)
  • May 2017 (9)
  • April 2017 (7)
  • March 2017 (1)
  • February 2017 (5)
  • January 2017 (5)
  • December 2016 (1)
  • November 2016 (1)
  • October 2016 (1)
  • September 2016 (3)
  • August 2016 (7)
  • July 2016 (3)
  • June 2016 (4)
  • May 2016 (5)
  • April 2016 (6)
  • March 2016 (7)
  • February 2016 (6)
  • January 2016 (9)
  • December 2015 (12)
  • November 2015 (11)
  • October 2015 (7)
  • September 2015 (3)
  • August 2015 (3)
  • July 2015 (8)
  • June 2015 (6)
  • May 2015 (1)
  • April 2015 (8)
  • March 2015 (10)
  • February 2015 (8)
  • January 2015 (7)
  • December 2014 (9)
  • November 2014 (7)
  • October 2014 (7)
  • September 2014 (3)
  • August 2014 (2)
  • July 2014 (5)
  • June 2014 (5)
  • May 2014 (4)
  • April 2014 (12)
  • March 2014 (7)
  • February 2014 (1)
  • January 2014 (3)
  • December 2013 (7)
  • November 2013 (4)
  • October 2013 (6)
  • September 2013 (6)
  • August 2013 (6)
  • July 2013 (7)
  • June 2013 (11)
  • May 2013 (8)
  • April 2013 (7)
  • March 2013 (9)
  • February 2013 (10)
  • January 2013 (6)
  • December 2012 (5)
  • November 2012 (2)
  • October 2012 (2)
  • September 2012 (2)
  • August 2012 (5)
  • July 2012 (6)
  • June 2012 (3)

Tags

Addiction Antiques and Collectibles Blogging Books Chalk Paint Chalk Painted Furniture Christianity Christmas Coastal Style Crafts DIY Drop cloth projects Entertaining Faith Fall Decor Flowers Food Freedom Freedom Friday Freedom Session French Country Friendship Furniture Painting Gardening God's grace Home Decor Home Decorating Hospitality Inspiration Junking Lakeside living Marriage My Home My Story old junk transformations Prayer Recipes Recovery Redemption Shopping southern living Spring Tablescapes thrifting Tutorial

Fistbump Media, LLC

Copyright © 2019 · All Rights Reserved · Designed by Blogger Boutique for Old Things New Blog