I’m excited to be a part of a Fairy Merry Christmas Blog Hop! We’re bringing you ideas of how to add fairy magical ideas to the holidays. I’ve been inspired by the projects and ideas that have already been shared and I know you will be, too! On Wednesday, we were treated to a wonderful book review by Stella of Purfylle and the next stop will be at USS Crafty on Monday. I’m sure T’onna will have something amazing to share!
If you follow my blog, you know that I love making wreaths of all kinds. I wanted to bring the magic of fairies into my decor by creating a Fairy Christmas Wreath.
Living in Charleston, all we can do is dream of a white Christmas. Sadly, we don’t get any snow to turn our landscape into a winter wonderland. That doesn’t mean that we can’t add wintry, snowy touches to our Christmas decor. One easy way to do that is to hang a”snow” wreath in our home. These wreaths are very simple, if a bit time consuming, to make. Their beauty helps us to bring a little bit of a white Christmas into our Charleston home. This year, I decided to make my snow wreath with a fairy motif.
Supplies Used:
Foam Wreath
Bulky Yarn (5) I used 2 skeins of 63 yds Red Heart, Buttercup.
Berry Sprigs
Bell with greenery
Pages from a music book
Pearl Head Pins
Crystal Fairy
Using bulky yarn is the key to having the soft appearance of snow. Flat yarn could be used, but it doesn’t give that fluffy look that really makes the wreath so pretty.
Begin by tying off the yarn into a knot onto the wreath and snip the ends close to the wreath.
Spend the next few hours wrapping the yarn around the wreath. Just when you think you have the wreath almost full, scrunch the yarn tightly together and discover that you have only covered half the space you thought you had!
It is important to wrap the yarn tightly so that none of it begins to get tangled and pull away from the wreath form. I paused about every twenty wrap arounds to scrunch it together.
One skein of yarn filled the wreath about 2/3 of the way around. When I began using the second skein, I again tied a knot with the yarn around the wreath form and snipped off the ends.
Once I had the wreath form full, I cut the yarn and tied off the end around the form.
I love how soft and fluffy this wreath is. It makes a great “snow” base for my fairy, berries and fairy wings.
I chose these red berries because they have an iced look to them. They go well with the snowy wreath. I purchased these at JoAnn’s Fabric and Crafts while they were on sale for 40% off. I snipped each berry and used part of its stem to push it into the wreath form. I had an old small candle holder circle that I used for the glittery berries. I attached these using a pearl head pin.
I bought a small fairy at the Dollar Tree with the idea to use the plastic wings for the wreath, but I decided against that idea and used the wings as a template to cut fairy wings from pages from an old song book. I secured them to the wreath using a berry and pearl head pins.
Another Dollar Tree find was this bell. I used a pearl head pin to attach the twine loop of a bell onto the top of the wreath. I added a berry spring to give it a pop of color.
This crystal fairy ornament is one that I’ve had for years and I thought it would be just right for this. I added several music page fairy wings to the wreath with a pin and then attached the fairy in the center using a pin through the small loop at the top of the ornament just above her head.
I’ll be hanging my Fairy Christmas Snow Wreath while I keep dreaming of a white Christmas!
I love the coastal climate we have in Charleston, but I’ll admit, for one month out of the year, I would love to look out of my windows and see a snow covered wonderland and maybe even a few fairies! What about you? Do you have to settle for dreaming of a white Christmas or do you get to see the beauty of a snow covered landscape?
I encourage you to have a look at the wonderful Fairy Christmas Projects being shared by the following bloggers. Each post is being added to the Blog Hop Link Up on the posting date.
11/16 – Kristina at 2crochethooks
11/17 – Maria from Sew Travel Inspired
11/18 – Joy of xoxo Grandma
11/19 – Joanita at Creative Crochet Workshop
11/20 – Alayna from Alayna’s Creations
11/23 – Laura of My husband has too many hobbies
11/24 – Sarah of Sarah Celebrates
11/25 – Stella of Purfylle
11/26 – Happy Thanksgiving!
11/27 – Beverly from Across the Blvd
11/30 – T’onna at USS Crafty
12/1 – Joanita at Creative Crochet Workshop
12/2 – Keri of One Mama’s Daily Drama
12/3 – Darlene at My Little Shop Of Treasures
12/4 -Donna from Two Chicks and A Mom
12/8 – Sarah of Sarah Celebrates
12/9 – Stella of Purfylle
12/11 – Millie of 2crochethooks
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Laurie says
Beautiful! Love the use of the bulky yarn to create a snowy base for your beautiful wreath! The music book page wings add just the right touch for your crystal fairy ornament. Love your creativity and mad wreath making skills! Being from the midwest, we get snow, some years more than others and I do love to look out first thing in the morning after a fresh snowfall the night before. Have a great week Beverly!
Beverly says
Thank you, Laurie! I love the look that yarn gives, too. It was a fun wreath to put together for the Fairy Merry Christmas Blog Hop. I’m envious of your snow!
Beverly says
Thanks so much! I’m glad you like it!
T'onna @ USS Crafty says
Cute wreath! I love the “snow.” That yarn gives the perfect snowy look. And the crystal fairy ornament is really pretty as well!
Beverly says
Thank you, T’onna. I’m looking forward to seeing your fairy project!
Keri says
Beverly, I love this wreath!! The butterflies made with music paper is such a sweet touch!!
Beverly says
Thanks, Keri! I love using music pages for projects.
Mary-the boondocks blog says
Beverly this is such a pretty wreath, such an ethereal look to it. And the musical notes are an unexpected touch!
Beverly says
Thank you so much, Mary!
Stella Lee@ Purfylle says
I rally like how you paired the bell ad the music notes. Such a great idea. Using those little pearl head pins is such a clever way to have something functional be a part of the decoration.
Beverly says
Thank you, Stella. The pearl head pins worked great for this. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pili says
I love your wreath, Beverly!! And the crystal fairy ornament is simply lovely! We haven’t made our mind yet on what to do, but we have some ideas…
Hugs,
Pili
Beverly says
Thank you, Pili! I’m looking forward to seeing your fairy project.
Joanita Theron says
Your wreath is so beautiful 🙂 I know how you feel about the snow – we don’t get any snow either. When I was a little girl we lived for a very short while in England and there I had my first and last experience with snow. Would love to have it again 🙂
Beverly says
Thanks so much, Joanita! I had a snowy Christmas once years ago when I lived in NY. I think that’s going to have to satisfy me!
Jerri says
I LOVE your wreath! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week.
Beverly says
Thank you, Jerri! I’m delighted to have been featured. Thanks for the party each week.
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
This wreath is so pretty, I really love those butterflies! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend?!
Beverly says
Thank you, Joy! Thanks for hosting a fun party each week.
Carol says
Just found this in Christmas in July. Love the concept – sweet and simple. I am going to try this in Dec. – not that I get any snow in Florida!
Beverly says
Thanks, Carol. I don’t get any snow in Charleston, either! That’s why I have to bring in some crafty snow!