victorian wreath

Making a Victorian wreath is not at all difficult.  Start with a sheet of foam core.  Use a plate or bowl to get the size you want, draw around it and cut with a utility knife.  Cut out the center about 2-3" smaller.  You can use this for another wreath. You could also use a piece of card board as long as it's heavy enough.  Here I cut a 12" an 8" and a 5" from the same piece one inside the other.  Tear strips of tea dyed muslin and wrap it around the wreath securing with hot glue.  Add a couple of layers of lace and ribbon in the same way.  Make flowers from lace or fabric, add those to the wreath along with pearls, buttons, streamers or glitter until you like the look.  Add a 4" loop of ribbon to the back as a hanger. 


tear your muslin so the edges have a softer look



First finished wreath check out the doily I used as a background for the flowers.  These flowers are made from a sheer curtain fabric.  Cut strips 4" wide, fold in half lengthwise and do a running stitch along the raw edge.  Gather your flower fluff it up and add bling or a button.



I love the lacy background and the fancy buttons.



Finished wreath 2.  This one has stacked layer flowers.  Just cut a flower shape from 4-5 fabrics, stitch or glue together and add a button.



Flowers, lace and pearls.  This is antique satin and I love the shimmer.

Spice up your room with something new.  It will give your space a fresh feel without spending a lot of money.  I didn't go out and buy anything for this project, just used what I had.  Since I'm such a pack rat and have lots of stuff that's easy for me.  Start your own stash of crafting and decorating materials and add to it regularly.