This Christmas wreath took me a week to make,
our little “Tomboy”, Bella seems to have attached herself to us and won’t be left for a second.
It’s tough trying to use wires and a glue gun whilst holding a puppy, playing fetch and going for walks.
{ But she is so dang cute, how can we resist? }
{ Bella’s not too fond of snow just yet. }
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I wanted to do something a little different from last year’s Tiffany Blue theme, and for some reason, it just felt right this year to go back to the traditional colors of red and white since we’re totally in love with all things
Scandinavian
around here!
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So this year it will be lots of white with bits of red to bring cheer.
This meant a different wreath needed to be created, so a trip to Michaels was in order.
I decided to use a spiral wreath for the base, but didn’t like the excessive number of branches fanning around and cut many of them down so only a few wispy branches circle round.
Three long faux evergreen stems were bent round and tucked into the center of the wreath, tied securely with florist wire.
Pine cones were “painted” with snow, bedazzled with some craft glitter, strung with more florist wire between the scales then twisted on.
I cut snippets from one stem of berries and added them in a spiral all around the outside using a glue gun.
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But it didn’t feel Scandinavian until I found these pretty little
heart shaped charms
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{ Don’t they remind you of those zipper pulls on the Dale of Norway sweaters. }
And I couldn’t resist the angel wing charms..
My son thought it needed this sweet and simple little fringed silver burlap bow to complete the wreath.
I really love the little charms, they move when the door opens and aren’t visible unless you come near.
{ My daughter wants a few for a necklace after Christmas! }
Wouldn’t all sorts of charms be a lovely addition to so many different wreaths? I think a silvery white modern wreath with colorful charms would be pretty as well!
If you don’t have time, little charms can be twisted onto any wreath you already own or would be beautiful on a wreath made from fresh pine boughs.
I know I have a few jingle bells that I will find when the Christmas boxes are opened, it might be nice to add some bells that ring as the door opens to welcome you in!
I think I’ll put a cluster right in the center of the bow!
I’ll be back soon with photos to show you the Christmas updates I’ve done around our front entry, using just simple birch branches and such…
now if you don’t mind, little Miss Bella needs a nap..
Bella is adorable! beautiful wreath 🙂
Really beautiful. I so wish I were crafty…it would take me a month to make this. 🙂
Thanks, Rebecca! I stopped by your website and love the images you’ve got for sale!
I love it so much. It really gets me in the Christmassy mood. I remember so well that it’s two years now since I discovered your blog. It was at this time of year and the first entry I saw was so cosy and comforting and made me think of Christmas. I became addicted!
Thanks so much, Hetterbell.. such a lovely thing to say, it made my day! xx
Smidge, that’s absolutely stunning. You have such an artistic eye! xx
What a sweet puppy! I should be able to nap that contentedly!
You are so talented and seems your children are following in your footsteps, so lovely.
You have that much snow already?
I keep trying, Norma, and sometimes my kids surprise me:)
Gosh, that’s a beautiful wreath!
Stunning wreath but I can’t take my eyes of little Miss Bella with her snow covered nose…so gorgeous and such lovely shots of her sleepign too. Cute award of the day to her!
We think she’s pretty special too, Tanya! xx
Oh my, I’ve missed being here…what a stunning wreath. I’m returning to the traditional Christmas colors too. Love your sweet puppy!
Alison! It’s great to see you here too! I can’t wait to see what you do for Christmas too:)
Miss Bella is just gorgeous. What a cutie. And dogs cause me to waste a lot of time – I’m always interrupting what I’m doing to spend a little time cuddling my girls – they’re very addictive. I love your wreath and the angel wings are very cute. What a beautiful welcome into your home xx
Dogs have such a wonderful way of calming us down, don’t they, Charlie:)
Bella is so sweet! I could just hold her all day! (and get nothing done!) Puppies are like have little babies around! I like the idea of the charms on the wreath. I hadn’t noticed them in the first pic and like the idea of just hearing a little surprise when you open the door!!
Linda, she is so attached, she gets upset if we leave the room.. this could be trouble, lol! xx
So lovely. I may have to do something like this – I was just thinking today that it’s about time I made my annual wreath. Tomorrow is supposed to be in the 50’s before it drops down below freezing on Thursday. So now I know what to do!!
It’s freezing up here too Gretchen! You’d better get busy:D
Both, of course, are equally beautiful and charming, the lovely wreath and little Miss Bella! Well, yes, of course we must make that a Threesome, to be fair to the fairest of them all, You.
xo
Love that wreath! You’re so creative!
Lovely wreath! And adorable puppy photos!
Just beautiful Barbara. My husband says we need a new wreath this year but I think I might just give our old one a bit of a makeover.
Barbara – just my kind of wreath – so beautiful. And Bella – omG – she is so cute, no wonder it took you a week! to make this wreath 🙂 – to cuddle her and take her out for little walks must take priority surely 🙂 – Carinax
Really beautiful wreath …lovely post
Smidge you are the most incredible lady! Your wreath is exquisite and dear Miss Bella has really climbed into my heart.
🙂 Mandy xo
Awe, miss Bella is a show stopper! A stealer of the lime light! Having said that, your wreath is lovely. We brought back birch boughs from the cottage again so I’ll be making my urns from scratch this year again. I’m going to see if I could find those lovely little charms!
Oh my goodness, what a sweet little puppy! And the wreath is pretty sweet too!
Bella is such a cutey! Great pictures. Super wreath, too. But Bella stole this post!
Hi Barbara,
I ove your wreath, you are very artistic! If I lived near you I would get you to make me one! I bet you could easily sell those. Your puppy Bella is so cute.
You have snow already, it’s too early for all of that.
what a splendid idea and fabulous result, maybe when i am back on my feet (or bottom as the case may be)I will have a go…I am not a very christmassy person (who could be without your own children around) but your blog pages today make me feel very festive.. have a glorious day.. c
What a gorgeous wreath? Do you sell them? You could make a lot of money if you did. Quite different, elegant and festive! Who wouldn’t love that last picture!
I love your wreath Smidge! It’s absolutely beautiful! So perfect for Christmas! love the very warm colours that you used..and the additions of charms are absolutely pretty. I would love to steal some of those charms to wear as jewellery.
oh i wish i was crafty…
that is one adorable dog.
Hi there Smidge! Congratulation on your new little family member. She looks like an adorable ball of fun! I know life is now busy again. Potty training, dog training…etc. I wonder what our puppies will do when we put the tree up? I think your beautiful wreath is just out of touch for Bella but you may have to trim the ends of the ribbon. LOL I also love your little charms. Miss you and wishing you a very happy holiday season. Take Care, BAM
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Such a beautiful wreath! You’ve inspired me to get out to collect from my yard and get one on my front door. Now how cute is that little pup?
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