Friday, October 15, 2010

Batty for Wreaths

As I mentioned here, I finally revamped my changing seasons wreath for Halloween.  It turned out to be even easier than I had planned!  So easy that it didn't even warrant pictures for the tutorial! 

First, I took off everything from my Spring wreath.  Once I was back down to the wreath base I showed here, I wrapped two black feather boas around to cover the base.  Next, I printed out my bat image in a few different sizes and cut several out of purple glittery foam.  (Yes!  They have pre-glittered craft foam at Hobby Lobby!  I was prepared to use glue and glitter and make these the long way, but no need.  How fortuitous that they had the purple I already had my heart set on!)  Then I just pinned some bats onto the wreath and DONE!  Super quick!

So here's my batty Halloween wreath.  (I may have added a few more bats after looking at this pic...)


I found my bat image with a google image search and modified it slightly.  If you'd like to use it, send me an email and I'll send you the word document.  I'll try to get it loaded for download in the next few days, but as it took me 2 weeks just to blog about the wreath I finished on the 2nd, don't hold your breath...

I'll be linking to my fave parties on the left.  :)

15 comments:

  1. I love this! I'll be featuring it on my blog on Saturday!

    http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com

    Thanks for linking up!

    Sumo :)

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  2. so cute! come on over and link up to MMM :)

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  3. I LOVE this!!! I love the black and purple combo... great job! I low how you use the same wreath every season/holiday.. what a great idea, you never have to store a million wreaths cuz its always on your door! I wish I would have thought of that!

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  4. So cute - LOVE this!

    Melissa
    http://www.burstsofcreativity.blogspot.com/

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  5. Hi Kelli! Just wanted to let you know I featured this today. Thanks so much for linking up to the Sunday Showcase Party. I greatly appreciate it. Stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  6. cute! isn't it funny that sometimes we don't see ALL the details until we take a picture? thanks for linking up to my party
    gail

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  7. love it!! I started a new linky on Tuesdays where I feature a tutorial (let me know if you ever want to be featured :) and then a linky for people to link up. Come by and add any projects you want!

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  8. That is adorable, I have to try it!

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  9. Oh I looove this! You're so creative! those colors look terrific together! I'm so excited to be your newest follower of your sweet blog and I would love to have you as a friend at Frou Frou Decor! Be sure to show off your creations each week at my Fabulous Friday Finds party! Hope to see you there!
    Hugs,
    ~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~

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  10. That is so cute! I love the purple bats.

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  11. wow, love this, especially the pink instead of the expected orange.....thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday, great to see you again!

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  12. OH I LOVE THIS!! (yes it deserves caps) How awesome you went with a pinky purple vs orange.

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  13. ¡Qué maravilla de corona!Ha sido estupendo encontrar tu fantástico blog mientras buscaba ideas para Hallowen. Con tu permiso voy a mostrar tu trabajo en mi blog www.elbauldeadnaloy.blogspot.com porque me ha encantado. Un abrazo.

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  14. LOVE it! I am addicted to wreaths! If I had not already made my Halloween one, I would make this! Might have to spin it into a Christmas one somehow!

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