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post #1 of 18
7/27/12 at 7:48am
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I usually like a wreath on my door that matches the season. However, I have searched everywhere here and I can't find a large wreath base I can decorate. Seriously, all that is available is WalMart and JoAnne Fabrics and neither carry a wreath form bigger than 12" - maybe not even that.

 

As an alternative I thought of making a banner to hang on the front door. I can get fabric. I'd love to make one for Autumn - Back to School. Any thoughts?

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post #2 of 18
7/27/12 at 7:58am
I swear Cookie, you are like in another world down there.

If I was making a door banner, in think I would look at making a tree stump with falling leaves. I seem to remember from my elementary years, a teacher doing it (out of paper of course) but I loved it.

Hmmm, I have a spot ... It is large enough. I may do this myself.
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post #3 of 18
7/27/12 at 8:36am

You can use a pool noodle and tape it together to be the base for your wreath.  I think someone from her posted about it. 

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post #4 of 18
7/27/12 at 8:56am

If you want to go super white trash use a wire coat hanger (or a couple if you're going bigger) and bend it in a circle shape, cover it with newspaper, and wrap some duct tape around it to keep it secure. Ta-da, wreath base.

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post #5 of 18
7/27/12 at 9:07am
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Karen, I think clothes-hanger wire is the base for this kind of wreath ...

 

Back To School

 

I'm not ready to go that Southern yet. But really, good ideas! I think I'm off to the dollar store.

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post #6 of 18
7/27/12 at 9:13am

I've seen the pool noodle idea, or you can buy foam core at home depot-type places.

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post #7 of 18
8/7/12 at 9:07am

I hadn't heard of the pool noodle idea.  That's a great idea.
 

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post #8 of 18
8/7/12 at 9:12am
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Originally Posted by Dewdrop75 View Post

You can use a pool noodle and tape it together to be the base for your wreath.  I think someone from her posted about it. 

I am dying to try this one! I keep forgetting to check the $1 store for the noodles!
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post #9 of 18
8/7/12 at 5:49pm
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I did end up using a pool noodle. I recommend putting a stick or wad of cardboard in the hole to join the pool noodle before taping. It wants to pull apart if you don't.

 

BTW, as soon as I posted this thread, in a few days I found a great discount craft supply house.

 

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post #10 of 18
8/7/12 at 6:15pm

That is so awesome Cookie2!! I love it!! 

You are going to have to show us all the wreaths you have for each occasion. What a great idea!!

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