40p DIY christmas wreath!

MrsTinks

Back in January a little MSE bird told me about some lovely bargains in B&M homestores so I decided to have a little peak and sure enough there were plenty of things (including tat! :rotfl:) on offer. As a Christmas addict I managed to contain my enthusiasm and walked away with about 90p's worth :money:

40p of this were 4 tubs of black and white plastic baubles (down from £2.49 each) SO a saving of £9.56 if you are counting



Well it was always my intent to make a wreath from them because I have a black front door and I thought they'd look lovely

It still need some live fresh greenery topped with a bow at the top, usually I would get this when I trim our christmas tree for its foot However this is the wreath!



I will admit to a few additional items in it's making:
a wire coat hanger
a hot glue gun
2 types of left over ribbon
some wire

I will do a little tutorial later when I get time to write it all down, there are easier ways of doing it but I was limited by materials to hand and wanting to make a point of keeping it cheap

The only other things I need is some white ribbon to make a bow for the greenery at the top unless I use an old white dress i have hanging about to make that LOL

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Karrie1uk

MrsTinks wrote: »

Back in January a little MSE bird told me about some lovely bargains in B&M homestores so I decided to have a little peak and sure enough there were plenty of things (including tat! :rotfl:) on offer. As a Christmas addict I managed to contain my enthusiasm and walked away with about 90p's worth :money:

40p of this were 4 tubs of black and white plastic baubles (down from £2.49 each) SO a saving of £9.56 if you are counting



Well it was always my intent to make a wreath from them because I have a black front door and I thought they'd look lovely

It still need some live fresh greenery topped with a bow at the top, usually I would get this when I trim our christmas tree for its foot However this is the wreath!



I will admit to a few additional items in it's making:
a wire coat hanger
a hot glue gun
2 types of left over ribbon
some wire

I will do a little tutorial later when I get time to write it all down, there are easier ways of doing it but I was limited by materials to hand and wanting to make a point of keeping it cheap

The only other things I need is some white ribbon to make a bow for the greenery at the top unless I use an old white dress i have hanging about to make that LOL

Share your bargain makes!!!

Hello Mrs Tinks

Your wreath sounds such a great idea. For some reason I can't see the pictures:mad:

Looking forward to seeing your other creations

K

MrsTinks

Finally managed to fix photos lol

Karrie1uk

It's really beautiful

amersall

That is very good for the price! well done you.

MrsTinks

I'm still tweaking it, just waiting for some more white ribbon lol it's going to look fab!

fairy_lights

I love it! I bought a bauble wreath a few years ago which fell apart after two Christmases, so I'd like to have a go at making my own and will be eagerly awaiting your tutorial

fairy_lights

I'm seriously having a go at making one of these but I've got visions of it ending in a glittery nightmare _pale_
I don't have a hot glue gun - can I use other glues, pva maybe?

craftygran

This is gorgeous, I am eagerly waiting for your tutorial

MrsTinks

I shall post it up this week �� Just need to get back from holiday first ��

As for glue, you don't want to sit and hold this whilst it dries - hot glue guns can be picked up pretty cheap these days... I also use it for EVERYTHING lol