Last week I bought some great outdoor pillows from World Market and Target. I’m trying to spruce up my front outdoor patio area. So I decided I needed a new wreath to match. Today I’m sharing my Chevron Summer Wreath with you.
Supplies I used:
* Wreath Form
* Chevron Burlap Ribbon
* Chalkboard Paint
* Small Canvas or Paintable Surface
* Felt
* Scissors
* Foam Brush
* Small Pins or Glue Gun
Here are the pillows I bought from World Market & Target that I used as inspiration for my wreath. The red & orange pillows are from World Market and the long teal pillow is from Target.
I gathered a few pieces of felt from my stash and got busy cutting out some leaves. I made a quick template with some card stock so all the leaves were the same size. I then took a couple of the colors and created some notches in the leaves to give them a different look than the others.
Once my leaves were cut I wrapped my straw wreath {a total upcycle from a previous wreath I removed the decorations from} with my chevron burlap ribbon. My ribbon didn’t completely cover the wreath but that was okay because I knew I wanted to cover that area with the felt leaves. If you have a large wreath form I suggest two rolls of the ribbon if you want it covered completely.
I used small pins to secure my ribbon to the wreath so I could reuse it somewhere after the season is over.
I also used pins to attach my felt leaves to the wreath. You can lay them out first to see the pattern you want to make, then pin them. Once I had all my leaves pinned to my wreath it looked like this picture below.
I then took an old canvas that I’ve had since high school, it’s about 3 x 5″ and it was the perfect size for a small welcome sign. I painted it with my Americana Chalkboard Paint and seasoned it with chalk.
I then used a chalk marker to give it a nice clean look. I’m hoping that it holds up well with our summer monsoon weather, but I can always just re-write the message if it washes away. I attached my sign with hot glue. I also used some hot glue and attached a soda pop tab to the back of my wreath for a hanger.
I really love how this wreath turned out, the colors really pop and go great with my new pillows. Now I just need to add some accessories and potted plants to my area and it will be summer ready!
This is absolutely beautiful! I think I’m in love!
Love it! Those are my favorite colors!
Hi! Found this post from the lolly jane linky party. I absolutely LOVE your wreath, its adorable!! 🙂
Pinning!! Love this wreath! I have two blank wreaths just waiting to be decorated. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Love this! Turned out SO cute!
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Love this! Where did you find the printed burlap ribbon?
Love your wreath! The colors are beautiful! I have a new weekly link party which is live now and I would love if you stop by and link up this wonderful post! Hope to see you there! http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/ Hugs, Maria
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I love this wreath! It looks so great! Do you mind if I feature this/link back to it on my blog? I would love to share it!