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September 29, 2011

My 3.00 fall wreath. . .





Confession.....I have yet to make a single fall decoration...yet!  When I get the inspiration, I am sure I'll be crafting like a lunatic, but I'm just a tad bit overwhelmed with putting my basement back together. Do you ever notice how if one area of your house is out-of-order, it just spills into all the other areas?? (and....it can make one a little grumpy??)


So I didn't actually make this wreath this fall....I made it last year and just today hung it on my door....but, it really did cost only $3.00!


I love all of the round wreaths, but I wanted my door to look unique, so I opted for square.  My inspiration came from Sarah at Thrifty Decor Chick.


(I apologize in advance for some of these pictures...it was before I learned how to use the manual settings on my camera and how to edit with Picassa and Picnik.)


I started with a $1.00 piece of foamboard from The Dollar Tree, a utility knife, a large measuring squarish device and my hubby!



I decided how large I wanted the opening and then drew a perfect square in the center to cut out with a utility knife.



After I had my square, I took some $1.00 packs of leaves from The Dollar Tree and started randomly gluing them on with hot glue.




My compulsive personality made me do a pattern so that no two identical leaves were next to each other....






Overall....it was an inexpensive solution to a rather boring fall door and I love the unique square look to it!








What does your door look like?



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22 comments:

  1. Lil Mama StuartSeptember 29, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    You shoot in manual now? Good job! I told you your pictures look better :)

    Last day of giveaways today!

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  2. imsteelefullofscrapSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I love the square look!!!!

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  3. KatieSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I love your wreath and the non-traditional format (square)!

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  4. Ashley JonesSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Love this!! Cheap, simple crafts get me every time! I made a pair of dollar store wreaths also. You can check them out here...

    http://zachandashleyjones.blogspot.com/2011/09/falling-in-love.html

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  5. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I love this project! You did an amazing job!

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  6. Tres ChereSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Hey Nicole. This is a great idea. I am right there with you...I am way behind on my fall decor!!! You are not alone. LOL :-)

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  7. AmandaSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I love the square wreath, too! I forgot about TDK's square wreath...hmmm. This may be my next project! Very cute and different!!
    I have door baskets...here they are...
    http://www.myheartsdesireblog.com/2010/09/fall-doors.html

    Blessings,
    Amanda

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  8. At The Picket FenceOctober 1, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I just love your square fall wreath! It is definitely a fun twist on the typical and it looks fantastic against your black door. Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  9. AmandaOctober 1, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Bought my leaves today!! Can't wait to get started. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  10. UnknownOctober 2, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    This turned out adorable! Would love if you would link these up to the Scatter Girls' Fall Front Porch Party going on now: http://scattergirls.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-porch-linky-party.html

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  11. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I'm really not very creative, but I think even I can do this! I LOVE the rectangular shape!

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  12. RaeannOctober 3, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    I love it!! As much as I hate Fall, I have to make this! I just told my husband I am going to Dollar Tree tomorrow! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Ruth @ White WhimsyOctober 3, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Love the wreath and it looks way more expensive than just three dollars. I may have to try this one.

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  14. AndreaOctober 3, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Love a $3.00 craft, have been meaning to do one too, but will now with your little motivation. Great job!!

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  15. Vivienne @ the V SpotOctober 4, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    This is fantastic! So unique. :)

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  16. JenniferOctober 6, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Love your wreath! I still have to make mine. Maybe I'll go square instead? Great idea.

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  17. LeaOctober 6, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Wow! I love it! So simple, yet effective!

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  18. JESSICAOctober 8, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=284487791580599&set=a.154475277915185.35586.148450328517680&type=1&theater this is my twist on it, i used a pic frame the square parts so elegant

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  19. Jenny @ An Apple for the CrafterOctober 9, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I just saw that you were featured at HoH. Congrats!

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  20. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    This is perfect! I love wreaths, but my biggest issue is that they are usually too wide & won't fit between the front door & the storm door. Problem solved!

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  21. thriftychickOctober 12, 2012 at 3:54 PM

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  22. thriftychickOctober 12, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Hey there! Last fall, I made your wreath after reading this post. This year it's on my blog, in my fall decorating pictures. I linked to you, to give credit where it's due! Here's the link...
    http://thediychronicles.com/?p=471
    Thanks for the tutorial, and my front door thanks you for the super cute decoration!

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