http://www.etsy.com/listing/103325491/handmade-front-door-deco-mesh-halloween?ref=sr_gallery_23&ga_search_query=pumpkin+wreaths&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade
Yes, I took just one look and knew I had to have one. However, I wasn't crazy about paying that much for it when I knew I could probably do it myself!
Sooooo, I kept analyzing it to try and figure out how it was made and then I stumbled upon this . . .
After looking it over I went out to gather my supplies only to realize I didn't buy the right kind of mesh!
My first attempt had failed, but I wasn't going to give up!
During one of my travels to Joann Fabrics, I noticed they sold 15 yard spools of tulle for only $2.99!!!
I knew some how, some way, I was going to make this work!
So I followed the basic directions and improvised. I used
10" embroidery hoop
orange latch hook canvas
2 spools orange tulle
8 pieces green tulle
1 piece black tulle
floral wire
I poked the wire through the holes (not every one!) and then twisted the wire on the back
Not the exactly the same, but pretty close!
2 spools orange tulle
8 pieces green tulle
1 piece black tulle
floral wire
First, I stapled the latch hook canvas to the embroidery hoop
Then, I cut the tool into 10'' strips. I rolled the strip into a tube and fastened it with the wire
When all the orange was filled in, I attached some green pieces for leaves and a black piece for the stem
What do you think?
I think you need more green tubes and maybe a couple of brown ones for
ReplyDeletethe stem and voila'!!! That was such a clever idea to use the embroidery hoop and canvas! Beautiful!!! :)