{"id":7856,"date":"2010-10-29T08:28:16","date_gmt":"2010-10-29T15:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/?p=7856"},"modified":"2010-10-30T23:36:36","modified_gmt":"2010-10-31T06:36:36","slug":"make-a-monogram-wreath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2010\/10\/make-a-monogram-wreath\/","title":{"rendered":"Make a Monogram Wreath"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial9-Small.jpg\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/flower-monogram.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7869\" title=\"Flower-Monogram\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/flower-monogram.jpg\" alt=\"Flower-Monogram\" width=\"400\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/flower-monogram.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/flower-monogram-282x300.jpg 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A month or so ago, I <a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2010\/09\/7-quick-easy-halloween-craft-ideas\/\">commented<\/a> that I have no idea what to do with the aisle of faux flowers at the dollar store. A couple readers raised their hands and said they have lots of ideas for silk flowers, and one of those readers was Paula of <strong>JC&#8217;s Loft<\/strong>. So, today I&#8217;m happy to share Paula&#8217;s great idea with you: making a monogram wreath. Everyone loves wreaths! And monograms! So thanks Paula, and everyone else <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jcsloft.com\">check out her blog<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/paula.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7870\" title=\"paula\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/paula.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/paula.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/paula-300x232.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a>Hi! I&#8217;m <strong>Paula<\/strong> and I am a fake flower junkie&#8230;it&#8217;s a sickness really. \u00a0So when I read Heather&#8217;s post\u00a0 on the <a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2010\/09\/7-quick-easy-halloween-craft-ideas\/\">Spooky Witch Hat Flower Arrangement<\/a> where she joked about having someone volunteer to do a guest post on fake flowers I thought&#8230;that&#8217;s ME that&#8217;s ME. \u00a0Nobody loves fake flowers as much as I do, ha!<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m grinning ear to ear because I&#8217;m posting here : ) \u00a0YAY I&#8217;m excited for the opportunity!\u00a0 I love Dollar Store Crafts and always walk away inspired and wanting to RUN to the Dollar Store : )<\/p>\n<div>Here are a few items I handmade and sold on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/\">etsy<\/a> using fake flowers:<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/floral-monogram-pink.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7872\" title=\"floral-monogram-pink\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/floral-monogram-pink.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/floral-monogram-pink.jpg 570w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/floral-monogram-pink-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/floral-monogram-pink-449x599.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Monogram Wreath<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/damask-floral-basket.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7873\" title=\"damask-floral-basket\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/damask-floral-basket.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"417\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/damask-floral-basket.jpg 480w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/damask-floral-basket-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/damask-floral-basket-466x599.jpg 466w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Damask Flower Basket<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/floral-monogrammed-urn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7874\" title=\"floral-monogrammed-urn\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/floral-monogrammed-urn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"354\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/floral-monogrammed-urn.jpg 480w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/floral-monogrammed-urn-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/floral-monogrammed-urn-449x599.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Floral Monogram Urn Centerpiece<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/floral-wedding-cake.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7875\" title=\"floral-wedding-cake\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/floral-wedding-cake.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"364\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/floral-wedding-cake.jpg 430w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/floral-wedding-cake-237x300.jpg 237w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Mini cake<\/div>\n<p>Today I&#8217;m going to show you how to make a floral monogram wreath!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Project Materials:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20 gauge craft wire, $1 (or metal hanger from closet)<\/li>\n<li>Wire cutters, on hand or $1<\/li>\n<li>Silk flowers, $3<\/li>\n<li>Floral tape (optional), on hand or $1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Total: $3 and up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note about supplies:<\/strong> I got my 20 gauge craft wire in a 30 pack from Wal-Mart, and I got the silk flowers at Dollar Tree. I had wire cutters\u00a0 and floral tape on hand, but you can get them at Dollar Tree, and they&#8217;re a great tool to have on hand for a variety of craft projects. I used $3 worth of silk flowers, but the quantity you need will depend on the size of your monogram.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial0-Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7858\" title=\"fauxflowerstutorial0\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial0-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"484\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial0-Small.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial0-Small-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial0-Small-580x456.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Step 1.<\/p>\n<p>Take 4 pieces of craft wire and wrap floral tape around them from the top to the bottom.\u00a0 Repeat this step. (To do without purchasing floral tape use 1 piece of craft wire and wrap around 3 pieces of wire or untwist a metal hanger and skip to step 3) If you want a larger monogram repeat this step another time or two!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial1-Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7859\" title=\"fauxflowerstutorial1\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial1-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial1-Small.jpg 474w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial1-Small-296x300.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Step 2.<\/p>\n<p>Take your two clusters of wire and twist the bottoms together to form one long wire.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial2-Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7860\" title=\"fauxflowerstutorial2\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial2-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"456\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial2-Small.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial2-Small-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial2-Small-580x342.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Step 3.<\/p>\n<p>Shape your wire into desired monogram and set aside.<\/p>\n<p>Step 4.<\/p>\n<p>Take a new piece of wire and cut in 3 inch pieces.\u00a0 You need one 3 inch piece of wire for each flower you have.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial3-Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7861\" title=\"fauxflowerstutorial3\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial3-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial3-Small.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial3-Small-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial3-Small-580x435.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Step 5.<\/p>\n<p>Take 1 piece of 3 inch wire and use wire cutter to bend the tip into a small circle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial4-Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7862\" title=\"fauxflowerstutorial4\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial4-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial4-Small.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial4-Small-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial4-Small-580x410.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Step 6.<\/p>\n<p>Take a flower head and push wire from step 5 into the center of it with straight end first and curved tip on top.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial5-Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7863\" title=\"fauxflowerstutorial5\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial5-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"468\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial5-Small.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial5-Small-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial5-Small-580x516.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now you have a flower with a wire stem.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial6-Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7864\" title=\"fauxflowerstutorial6\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial6-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"448\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial6-Small.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial6-Small-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial6-Small-580x435.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Step 7.<\/p>\n<p>Wrap the wire stem onto your monogram.\u00a0 I like to start at the bottom and work my way up.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial7-Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7865\" title=\"fauxflowerstutorial7\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial7-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"422\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial7-Small.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial7-Small-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial7-Small-580x435.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When you are finished the back of your monogram will look like this:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial8-Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7866\" title=\"fauxflowerstutorial8\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial8-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial8-Small.jpg 401w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial8-Small-251x300.jpg 251w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now you have a Monogram Wreath to place on your Mantel:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial9-Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7867\" title=\"fauxflowerstutorial9\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial9-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial9-Small.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial9-Small-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial9-Small-580x335.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hang on your front door for custom decor:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial10-Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7868\" title=\"fauxflowerstutorial10\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial10-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"276\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial10-Small.jpg 276w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial10-Small-173x300.jpg 173w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Attach dowel rods and decorate a potted plant or by your mailbox:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial11-Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7857\" title=\"fauxflowerstutorial\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/fauxflowerstutorial11-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"380\" height=\"480\" 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