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We use our kitchen door the most in the house. That’s where our visitors come in. That’s the door all the neighborhood kids come in and out of. When I {finally} took down the Christmas wreath off that back door, it felt really naked. Plain white door. I decided to do something Valentine-y. I was going to make another ribbon wreath {pics coming soon, but similar to this one}, but I knew I would never get it done in a timely manner. Timely manner being sharing a Valentine wreath before Valentine’s Day 
So…I thought about it and I decided on a hodge podge of different ideas. First I covered a green foam wreath with grosgrain ribbon. {just like the first step in Tatertots & Jello’s wreath tutuorial} Then I remembered Pamela Donnis’ great tutorial on the felt flowers she made. If you’ve ever seen her work, the woman knows what to do with felt! I made up a few felt blooms using her tutorial in different colors and sizes. Pam says to the felt shapes don’t have to be perfect…I made a little cardboard guide to go by, ’cause I’m just not a freestyle kinda person. But she was right, after a little while I was wingin’ it and it didn’t matter a bit. I’m so pleased with how they turned out that I’m making more…maybe hairclips or a cute pin for my coat or hat? I wanted to add some ribbon leaves. And, of course, I had to add some polka dots. {favorite things…ribbon and polka dots} The quick tutorial for the leaves is below.
I’m sure there is a better way to make ribbon leaves. But I made this up as I went along and it worked, so I’m sticking with it…for now. I cut pieces of ribbon (two sizes, two colors) to about 6 inches in length. Then I folded the ribbon, right sides together, in half. I stitched with my machine (could totally hand do this) up one side and then diagonally across the bottom. Turn the ribbon right sides out and shape into a leaf.
If you get a chance, jump over and browse Pam’s blog. It’s fun!
Just thought I’d share…I’ve linked up at Skip to my Lou and Today’s Creative Blog…check them out!
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Very very pretty!
So cute! I love this!
I adore this wreath!! It’s so simple but so pretty. Those leaves are awesome too.
This is SO adorable!! I made some felt flowers after seeing Pam’s tutorial (and I made the questions jars, too!), and now I’m addicted. I’m totally inspired to make a fun wreath like yours!! The polka dot ribbon is the perfect touch!
SO gorgeous!! Your wreath turned out great!
MEL! That looks amazing!!!!!! Thanks so much for your sweet words. Geez, you inspired me. Maybe I’ll get something for Valentine’s Day done in a timely manner. LOL
This is gorgeous – Thanks for the inspiration.
I love this! Not only for Valentine’s Day, but it’s really pretty for spring!
OMG I love love this! I have been so out of the loop but I cannot wait to try these flowers! I saw something similar on a throw cushion can you imagine just how pretty that can be??? Ooh Thanks Mel for the inspiration!
This wreath is so cute! I love that it’s green and not the typical red or pink.
I’d love for you to link this up to my linky party, Tute {Yourself} Tuesday!
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One of the prettiest I’ve ever seen. Absolutely beautiful.
I love this. Clean, crisp lines.
I teach 5th grade girls on Wednesday night. Would be a great
project. Without the wreath part. I need to figure something
to put the flowers on.
Very Very Nice!!! I really like the colors and the felt flowers! Visiting from “It’s Always a Party at The Parkers”.
I saw this on FB. Oh my it is soooo cute! I think I will make one of these. It’s perfection!
WOW! I love the red and green together in this Valentine’s Day wreath! I hope you will link it up to my Show It Off Thursdays party at!
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Thanks so much! Linda
This wreath is just lovely. I love the soft look of the felt.
I love the colors you chose for this wreath! Stunning! I had to pin it on the CraftBliss Valentine Freebie Bliss Board on Pinterest and link back to you.
great! thanks!
That’s great, and easy to make
Thanks for sharing