In the Loop: Two Tone Yarn Wreath

I have seen a few of these floating around blogland lately and I decided to make my own. I am ashamed to admit that until I made this baby, I still had an evergreen wreath up on our front door. For someone who is wreath obsessed, such as myself, this is an abomination. This was super simple and fairly cheap. A few men from church today stopped by and I heard them say how nice the wreath was as they walked in. For a bunch of men to notice I feel like it must be decent.

I couldn't find a two-tone yarn that I loved so I decided to buy two and mix it up. Luckily, yarn was on sale at JoAnn's this week and I got the giant One Pound yarn for $5.99 and the small tan/gray yarn for $2.79. I, also, got the beads for $2.99 and the form for $3.99.

First I wrapped the lighter color around the form leaving the plastic on.

Then I wrapped the teal around making sure you couldn't see any more of the form.

Then I cut up the bead garland and just stuck it in until it looked cute.

I think it looks nice and springy. What do you think?

21 comments:

Comewhinewithme said...: This looked really beautiful! I hope you’re well:-)

Enter my follower giveaway!; January 31, 2011 at 7:21 AM
Mostly Food and Crafts said...: I love how it came it out! After seeing them all over blogland I plan on making one too - I hope it comes out as well as yours did. I won the giveaway on Saturday Mornings - just stopping by to say I have been enjoying your blog!

Danielle; January 31, 2011 at 9:19 AM
Anonymous said...: Hi.
Stopping by from the hops to say hello.
Stop by if you get the chance.
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Have a great day!; January 31, 2011 at 9:20 AM
Mel said...: Hi Meg,

This is Mel from Junkin' Junky.
I saw your comment that you left on Stephanie-Lyn's basket project and wanted to let you know that the cricut can do anything the shilouette can do. If you don't already have the Sure Cuts A Lot software, get it! It's fantastic and allows you to copy/trace and jpg or png image and then cut it out on your cricut.

I have no affiliation with SCAL, just someone that thought you might enjoy my suggestion.
My latest post (a Union Jack cushion) was made by tracing a jpg in SCAL and cutting it out with my cricut, using freezer paper.

I hope I have helped in some small way.

Mel; January 31, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Bracey Pate said...: LOVE THIS!! It's so simple, but it looks expensive!; January 31, 2011 at 11:50 AM
The Loops said...: Mel- you have helped in a huge way! I'm going to dl the software as soon as I get home!; January 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Mel said...: I'm so glad :)

Let me know if you need any help. I'm not an expert and have probably not recognized all it can do myself, but what I know I'll gladly share. Youtube was a great resource. lol

There are also lots of blogs where people offer their svg's for free. I have a few to offer myself if you find any of mine that you want.

have a great day.; January 31, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Unknown said...: looks wonderful!; January 31, 2011 at 2:13 PM
Unknown said...: This is really beautiful, I love it.; February 1, 2011 at 11:14 AM
cherished bliss said...: This is really cute!! Great idea.

Ashley
www.cherishedbliss.com; February 1, 2011 at 8:46 PM
Debbie Burns said...: I really like it! Can't wait to make one for my front door! Thanks for the inspiration :); February 1, 2011 at 11:51 PM
Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims said...: i really like this! it jumped out at me amongst some of the other yarn wreaths. really turned out nice!

www.mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com; February 2, 2011 at 1:20 PM
Crystal said...: That is so cute! I love the colors.; February 2, 2011 at 1:48 PM
Krisztina Clifton said...: Hi! Following from tues blog hop. I love crafts! Looking forward to your craft posts. http://theblogentourage.blogspot.com
http://kaitlinandkylies.blogspot.com
Nice to meet you.:)
-Christina; February 2, 2011 at 4:22 PM
Mandy said...: I love that!!! Too cute!!!

New follower from Welcome Wed Blog Hop!!!

Would love it if you would come visit me and follow me back!!!
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-Mandy; February 3, 2011 at 1:13 AM
Marissa said...: how cute is that!! Love it! New follower from the tuesday blog hop! Cute blog you have here :); February 7, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Tanyia said...: I am a new follower this week from Follow Me Chickadee! :)

Would love to have you stop by and check out my blog as well!

http://xsurvivingmotherhoodx.blogspot.com/; February 8, 2011 at 1:20 PM
Unknown said...: Hi ~ I'm a new follower from follow me chickadee. Come by and visit my blog when you get a chance.

http://livingatthewhiteheadszoo.blogspot.com; February 8, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Unknown said...: So pretty! I love the colors you picked...and anything using yarn as a decorating tool I'm ALL about!; February 11, 2011 at 8:32 AM
Kitty B said...: Thanks for sharing your tutorial with me! I love your yarn wreath (the two toned colors make it look fabulous!)

Kitty; February 16, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Anonymous said...: So cute!! Love the beads you added to it. Just linked over from Sister Stuff Party.
~Mary
www.thecraftygals.blogspot.com; February 16, 2011 at 11:49 AM