DIY ~ A Charming Winter Wreath

I've never seen a cozier wreath... 

though I'm thinking it's probably torture for our cats! ;)

I saw the inspiration here via Pinterest. I love all the texture 

and warmth the wreath adds to an after-Christmas, but still winter, porch.

 I chose grey, white and two shades of sand-colored yarn. 

I used a straw wreath because that's what I had on-hand. 
A styrofoam wreath would also work.

I wrapped the wreath in burlap for a more finished-looking base.

Then I began winding yarn around varying sizes of styrofoam balls. This took forever awhile. This is one of those projects that is great to do while doing something else. Our youngest son loves me to watch him play basketball on an inside hoop upstairs. He was all too happy to have me sit on the bed with my basket of yarn and styrofoam balls while I cheered on his "team." :)

I attached the yarn-wrapped balls to the wreath using as many U-pins (found in the floral department of craft stores) as I had. For the remaining balls, I simply used my hot glue gun to glue them in place. It's best to attach the larger balls first and then fill in gaps with the smaller ones.

And that's pretty much it! To me, this is the perfect January - February wreath!

I've found lots of great new inspiration on Pinterest. I'd love it if you joined me here!

Have a great day friends...

xo

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