"T" is for Turf Wreath

Spring wreath covered with turf:

Artificial turf wrapped around a foam wreath form:

Add some fake flowers and oilcloth ribbon hanger:

It's fake all the way through but I have yet to see a turf wreath so I just had to do it.

Last spring I made a turf mantle cover:

and a turf table runner:

So I had to continue the turf tradition with something new for 2012,

the turf wreath:

Here's how I made the turf wreath:

1. Using a 12" styrofoam wreath form, saw in half with serrated knife:

Now you can make 2 wreaths for the price of 1!

And your wreath will lie flat against the door.

2. Cut out a circle of artificial turf big enough to wrap around the edges:

3. Hot glue the turf to the front and outer edges of the form wrapping around to the back.

For the inner circle be sure to clip the turf so it lies flat and doesn't buckle:

4. Organize your fake flowers in bunches:

5. Secure flowers using floral wire and hot glue:

6. Add ribbon to center:

7. For oilcloth hanger cut long strip and top stitch edges:

8. Wrap one long piece around wreath.

Make 'bow' by forming 2 loops and hot glue in center.

Make center of bow by folding oilcloth in half:

Then wrap skinny center piece around middle of bow, pinching bow, hot glue to hold: 

9. Hot glue bow into place at top of hanging piece:

Ready for Spring (and St. Patrick's Day too!):

Here you can see how it rests flatter against the door, less bulk for folks to bang into when they come through the door:

Love the fun, playful feeling of turf, makes me wish Spring was here already.

I'm linking up to:

Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane

SAS @ Funky Junk

Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West

Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative

DIY Fall Festival @ The DIY Showoff

Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Good Life @ A Beach Cottage

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Spring Fling @ Southern Hospitality