Today’s wreath will teach you how to decorate a wreath form with frosting-like clay (decoden), and embed an adorable tiny tea set, creating the cutest wreath for tea lovers. I got the wreath form at the dollar store, and the rest of the supplies for this craft from my stash. This wreath is super easy to make, and it looks so darn cute when it’s finished.

Wreath a Day #3: Tea & Frosting Decoden Wreath

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Have you heard of decoden? It’s a silicone clay that looks like frosting, and is great for decorating just about any item. You can embed little trinkets, rhinestones, or other items in the clay, and when it dries it looks like a delicious, whimsical, treat, but it’s completely permanent.

For this project, I used Mod Podge Collage Clay, which is by far the easiest and quickest version of decoden frosting I have found. You can also create your own “frosting” with silicone caulk and a decorating tube nozzle.

Supplies Needed:

• Foam wreath form*
• Mod Podge Collage Clay, white and pink
• Tiny ceramic tea set*
• Resin flower cabochons

*Items with an asterisk can be purchased at the dollar store

I got the tiny tea set in the $1-2 dollar section at my local toy store, but you can sometimes find comparable tea sets at your local dollar store. The resin flower cabochons can be purchased from many different online places, including Amazon, eBay, and Etsy.

Step 1: Decorate the Wreath with Pink Decoden Frosting

If you use Mod Podge Collage Clay, this step is very simple. Remove the lid on the pouch of collage clay, screw on your chosen frosting tip (several tips are included in the box), and start decorating.

I chose the star tip and decided to pipe random stars of pink frosting on my wreath form.

If you are concerned with perfection, you can practice on a scrap surface first, but remember, you will be embedding things into the collage clay later, so you can easily cover up any ugly frosting dollops. Squeeze from the bottom of the tube and lift the tip to create a star.

As you can see, my frosting dollops weren’t that good. I think it’s because I got the collage clay out of my cold garage and it needed to come to room temperature first. You can solve this problem by leaving the lid on the pouch of frosting and gently kneading it for a minute or two. Or, just keep your collage clay inside your house instead of in your freezing cold garage!

Step 2: Fill in the Wreath with White Frosting

Next, fill in the rest of the wreath with white frosting. As you can see, I have a few gaps in some areas of my wreath. This is something we can fix later.

Step 3: Add the Embellishments

Space your tea set around the wreath. Use a dollop of decoden frosting to keep the lids on the teapot and sugar bowl.

Add the resin flower cabochons to fill in the blank spots. I also added some contrasting blue flowers around the wreath to add a little bit of visual interest.

Fill in any remaining gaps in frosting with the rest of the frosting.

Let the decoden frosting dry overnight, or according to package instructions.

See all the wreath a day wreaths here!

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Got a party coming up any time soon? A photo backdrop is a great addition to any celebration! Sarah Johnson made this colorful backdrop out of balloons and fresh flowers, and it would be perfect for everything from weddings to birthday parties to family reunions! Built on a chicken wire framework, this project can also be customized to fit any size wall. [how to make a floral balloon backdrop]

Project estimate:

• Balloons, $1 and up
• Flowers (real or fake), on hand or $1 and up
• Chicken wire, about $10 and up
• Packaging tape, on hand or $1
• Glue dots, on hand or $1 and up
• Tumbtacks, on hand or $1

Total: about $11 and up

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Do you love the succulent trend? Here are some really adorable ideas for decorating with succulents. You can use real succulents (they are easy to take care of!), or find faux succulents at the dollar store. My article is at eBay: [7 Cute Ideas for Decorating With Succulents]

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Are you longing for spring? Bring a little life and color to your decor with this bottle vase garland! Inspired by a similar piece she saw for sale online, Patti from Garden Matter decided to whip up a DIY version. She used bottles that she found on sale at the craft store, but you could also use old bottles from thrift stores or dig into your recycling in for supplies. It’s such a cheerful way to perk up your home and get rid of the winter blahs! [how to make a glass bottle vase garland]

Project estimate:

• Glass bottles, on hand or $1 and up
• Wire, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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Handpainted mugs make great Christmas gifts. Is there a tea or coffee lover on your list? Try this technique and make them something extra special! This stunning floral design by Alison at iLoveToCreate is easier than you might think. (Note that this particular project is done with special mugs and paint markers that are food-safe. If you use other glass paint markers that are not food-safe, you should be mindful of the placement of the flowers and keep them away from the rim where your lips will touch, just in case! You can find more details about the food safe paint pens on the tutorial page.) [how to make painted marigold mugs]

Project estimate:

• Mug, on hand or $1 and up
• Ceramic paint markers, about $3 and up

Total: about $3 and up

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Make perfect, beautiful wreaths out of herbs and other plant cuttings – without spending money on wreath forms! Ananda at A Piece of Rainbow used a single dollar store item – a small plastic laundry basket – to create wreath jigs in two different sizes, allowing her to make gorgeous, perfectly round wreaths every time. Check out her blog post for instructions and lots of tips for making your own! [how to make a DIY wreath jig]

Project estimate:

• Plastic laundry basket, $1
• Scissors, on hand

Total: $1

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Maybe you’re redecorating a room around a specific piece.  Maybe you’re DIY-ing a wedding.  Whatever the reason, there may come a time that you find yourself needing a certain color of fake flowers, but you can’t find just the right shade.  What do you do?  You paint ’em!  Over at DIY Candy you can find a tutorial showing how to take a bouquet of faux floral from almost to just right, all with a little bit of spray paint!  [how to paint fake flowers]

Project estimate:

• Fake flowers, $1 and up
• Spray paint, on hand or $1 and up

Total:  $1 and up

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They were one of my favorite childhood activities, but perler beads are not just for kids anymore!  Checkout this fab rose tray made by Vanessa at Tried & True.  It reminds me of a cross stitch motif, and I absolutely love it!  She even offers up a free printable template to follow so you can replicate her design easily.  Or use the tray idea without the template and get crazy with your own design!  [how to make a perler bead rose tray]

Project estimate:

• Perler beads, on hand or $1 and up
• Extra larger perler bead pegboard, about $8
• Rose template, free

Total: about $8 and up

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There are a zillion ways you can dress up the humble t-shirt.  One of our favorites is this super easy method of making dandelions – no special artistic skills required!  Check out Heather’s video to see how it’s done, or keep scrolling to read more.

Project estimate:

• T-shirt, on hand or $1 and up
• Shower pouf, $1
• Fabric paint, on hand or $1 and up

Total: $1 and up

Pour some white paint onto a paper plate or other surface.

Dip the shower pouf into the paint and dab off the excess on the edge of the plate or on a piece of paper.

Press the pouf onto the shirt to create a dandelion shape.  Repeat as desired.

Use green paint to make a stem on each dandelion.

Let the paint dry and your shirt is ready to wear!

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Spring is a great season for pinwheels – especially these flowery pinwheels!  Jessica at Mad In Crafts made these out of vellum and washi tape.  (See?  You’ve been hoarding all of that washi tape for a good reason!)  She used vellum to make hers, but any heavier paper will work well.  It’s a fun project for Mother’s Day, or for any time!  [how to make washi tape pinwheel flowers]

Project estimate:

• Paper, on hand
• Washi tape, on hand or $1 and up
• Paper straws, on hand or $1 and up
• Pins, on hand or $1

Total:  Free and up!

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