Sunday, May 1, 2011

Happy birthday wreath

Michael's birthday was yesterday and he turned 11 years old. Happy Birthday to him!!!



To celebrate our family's birthdays, I have a yard flag that I put out for the week of the birthday. You all know me and know I like have something on my door. I have wanted to make one of these balloon wreaths after the first time that I saw it done online somewhere. Sorry I don't know who to credit. :(

It is really easy to make though. Sorry I didn't take any pictures of how to because I literally made it during one of Michael's baseball practices. So it doesn't take that long to make one BUT it does take a lot of balloons.
So here is what you need to create the wreath:



A wire clothes hanger


Wire cutters


Balloons in different sizes
(i used water balloons and regular size ones for mine)



decorations if you want to add to it



How to:
First thing you need to do is take the wire hanger and snip off the hook part of the hanger using the wire cutters.
Next you need to shape the wire hanger into a circle and secure the loose end.
Then take the balloons and tie them to the wire. Use the smaller balloons as filler on the wreath until it is full.
Add decorations if you like.
I used a Ribbon Rosette from the Bravissimo line from Making Memories that I bought from Michael's. I punched a circle and stamped "happy birthday to you" using the AE April kit from Technique Tuesday. Then added some stickles on the edge for some sparkle.



Happy Crafting!!!!

Andrea

5 comments:

  1. I absolutely love this wreath, Andrea!! Great job!!! Wish we were crafting together :(

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  2. Wow, I love it!! So cute Andrea!!

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  3. Great, Now I'm going to have to try to make one for everyone in my house ;-P

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  4. Mine doesn't look this good :( I'm giong to try adding more balloons and see if that makes a difference. I love yours!

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