Posts Tagged ‘tips’
Flocked Silk Flowers: How To Flock Faux Flowers For Winter Arrangements
Flocked silk flowers are a never-ending trend. Learn how to flock faux flowers for stunning winter arrangements, adding a fun, snowy beauty to each leaf and petal! Winter flocked silk flowers There’s a special beauty that flocking brings to a faux floral arrangement; its snowy realism just amplifies every design it touches! So, today, I’m…
Read MoreWhy Southern Women Love Using Silk Flowers for DIY Home Decor
Learn why southern women prefer using silk flower in their DIY Home Decor arrangements. Southern women, like me, take pride in creating beautiful homes that reflect their unique sense of style. But achieving the perfect look can be challenging, especially when it comes to adding floral arrangements. Fresh flowers are lovely, but they can be…
Read MoreHow To Choose Ribbon Colors And Patterns For Multi Ribbon Bow Making
The first part of making any good wreath is making a show-stopping bow. There’s a lot that goes into bow making, but it all starts with color. If you are overwhelmed with choices, I’m happy to help you learn how to choose ribbon colors for bow making. These tips will get into the process of…
Read MoreHow To Wire Various Ornaments For Wreath Making
Tired of creating a wreath just to have the ornaments start dropping? Well, fear no longer! This is the most secure way to attach ornaments to wreaths. Learn how to wire various ornaments for wreath making so they don’t move. Have you noticed that many Christmas ornaments don’t come with a way to securely attach…
Read MoreHow Much Product To Bring To A Craft Show
These tips will help you finally know how much product to bring to a craft show. These are expert tips from crafts who have been there! Craft shows have a learning curve. You don’t want to take too many products, but you also don’t want to be stuck with a bare stand that fails to…
Read MoreHow to Resize a Grapevine Wreath
If you are ever in need of a larger wreath but don’t have one on hand let me show you exactly how to resize a grapevine wreath. Once you know how to do this trick you will never have to replan your wreath design because of the fact you didn’t have the correct base size…
Read MoreShipping with Parcel Path
If you are like me and have been struggling with the cost of shipping your wreaths or any other product you make then I have a great solution for you! I have found an amazing shipping software called Parcel Path. Parcel Path shipping has been by far the perfect way for me to save money…
Read MoreEasy Hacks for Spring Wreath Making
Use these genius spring wreath-making hacks to speed up your time in the studio. You’ll make more wreaths in a shorter time! Genius Spring Wreath-Making Hacks I always say that the more wreaths you make, the more shortcuts and hacks you will teach yourself. It just takes practice. Well, I’m about to save you even…
Read MoreDIY Year Round Wreath on Styrofoam Base
Discover the tricks that will help you create a stunning DIY year round wreath with a Styrofoam base that you can gift or sell. How To Make A Year Round Wreath On A Styrofoam Base Over the years I’ve made wreaths on lots of different types of bases – grapevine, evergreen, and even wire wreath…
Read MoreEasy Wreath Making Hacks For Fall The Pros Don’t Tell You
Want to save time when making wreaths for your shop? Try this easy wreath making hack this fall season (or any season really)! You’ll be able to make more wreaths even quicker and still create beautiful wreaths everyone can enjoy. Bonus: This pro hack can help you sell at craft shows or on your Etsy…
Read MoreHow to Make Easy Inexpensive Wreath Filler with Ribbon Streamers
It’s time for another Craft Tip Tuesday video! Today I’m going to show you how to make a quick filler for when you’ve got a gap in your wreath that’s not quite big enough for more flowers or ornaments. It’s simple ribbon streamers! (And did I mention it’s the most inexpensive kind of filler?) This…
Read MoreDIY Buffalo Plaid Snowman Table Arrangement
Last week we made a gorgeous buffalo plaid snowman hat wreath for your front door with some fun items from Carolina Pottery. Today I have another tutorial for you using some of the same items… And this ADORABLE matching mini snowman! This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my…
Read MoreHow to Handle the Shipping Rate Increase for Shipping Wreaths
Are you struggling with how to handle the shipping rate increase for shipping your wreaths? In this video, we’re talking about what you can do to make sure you are getting the best rate. This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Freaking out about the…
Read MoreDIY Quick Simple Wreath Making Ideas Like a Pro
In this video, learn how to make wreaths fast using pre-made wreaths you can embellish which comes in handy when you need to make lots of wreaths very fast. This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. If you need to make wreaths very fast…
Read MoreDIY Rustic Farmhouse Christmas Table Centerpiece
Create a Rustic Farmhouse Christmas Table Centerpiece in this step-by-step tutorial. This rustic centerpiece is so easy to make and will make a big impact for your table or entryway. Choose the greenery and accents that work with your décor to customize it for your home.This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. Click here…
Read MoreDIY Whimsical Christmas Elf Table Centerpiece for Holiday Decorating
If you want to add some fun to your home for the holidays, you will love this DIY Whimsical Christmas Elf Table Centerpiece. This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.
Read More20 Best DIY Summer Wreaths You Can Make at Home
I swear that the first day of Spring was yesterday, but believe it or not Summer is right around the corner. Summer is my favorite season. I love being outside, backyard BBQs and spending quality time with family. I also love making Summer Wreaths. They are by far the most colorful and just make me…
Read MoreHow Selling Online with my Creative Business Has Changed My Life
Opening an Etsy shop and learning to sell online has changed my life for the better. I have a lot more freedom now and I’m not tied to showing up to a j-o-b in order to get a paycheck. Plus, I’m making the world pretty with my handcrafted items in my creative business using the…
Read MoreDIY Christmas Potpourri Wreath
What is better than a beautiful Christmas wreath? A great smelling one! Today in the wreath shop I’m going to show you how to make my DIY Christmas Potpourri Wreath. This post contains some affiliate links for your crafting convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.
Read MoreHow to Trick Your Husband Into Thinking You Spend Less on Crafts
First, let me say I’m not in any way condoning you lie to your husband! This is meant as a fun post, as a follow-up to the question I asked on my Facebook page, list your top ways to trick your husband into thinking you spend less on crafts
Read More30 Minute Christmas Wreath Tutorial
What’s better during the busy holiday rush than a wreath you can make in just 30 minutes? Today in the wreath shop I’m going to show you how to do just that. This post contains some affiliate links for your crafting convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.
Read MoreOur First Chalk Couture Projects
Today in the wreath shop, we’re trying out Chalk Couture products. Yes, you read that right, no wreaths today! Instead we’re making a fun chalkboard using Chalkology Paste and transfers. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. If you click a link and make a purchase, I could earn a few pennies in commission. Click…
Read MoreHow to Use a Steel Pick Machine for Wreath Making
A week doesn’t go by that I don’t receive a question about my Steelpix machine! A floral pick machine can be a huge help to you in your wreath making business or hobby. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.
Read MoreDIY Pottery Barn Inspired Halloween Wreath Tutorial
Today in the wreath shop we’re making a Pottery Barn inspired Halloween wreath! Orange with pops of black and white, this wreath is perfect for your door this season to welcome the Trick or Treaters. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. If you click a link and make a purchase, I could earn…
Read MoreQuick 30 Minute Fall Wreath Tutorial
Today in the wreath shop, learn to make a quick 30 minute fall wreath for your door. This super simple wreath is perfect to get you in the mood for fall! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.
Read MoreEasy 4th of July Wreath Tutorial
In today’s video, I’m showing you how to make an easy 4th of July wreath tutorial using silk flower carnations and ribbon. This is a great way to add patriotic colors to your door this summer! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.
Read MoreDIY Patriotic Door Hanger
In this video, we’re making a DIY Patriotic Door Hanger using a wooden star and silk flowers. I found all of my items at Carolina Pottery and put this together in one afternoon! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.
Read More30 Craft Show Tips for Beginners
Have you ever sold your goods at a craft show? If you have, you know it is not for the faint of heart! The payoff can be big, but you MUST have a game plan and do your homework. That’s why I’m sharing my top 30 Craft Show Tips for Beginners today! This post contains…
Read MoreEasy Tips on How to Make a Fall Door Hanger
Today I’m not sharing a wreath. What?! I know but please stay with me. Instead, I’m going to show you how to make a fall door hanger, it’s super cute don’t you think? I used some of the fabulous finds from my Carolina Pottery shopping trip to put this together and I just L-O-V-E how it…
Read More7 Great Tips to Save Money on Silk Flowers
Silk flowers are what makes or breaks a wreath and choosing silk flowers for your wreaths can be tricky and expensive. I have 7 great tips to save money on silk flowers and I included these tips in a recent Facebook Live video. You can watch the video at the bottom of this post but…
Read MoreHow to Attach Pumpkins to Wreaths
Another #wreathmaking tip – Use an awl or ice pick to pierce/drill hole through pumpkins and then thread a pipe cleaner. Use the pipe cleaner to wire the pumpkin to your wreaths. You can find other tips like this in my ebook. [Tweet “#wreathmakingtip-Use an awl to pierce pumpkins, thread pipe cleaner, wire into wreaths.”]…
Read MoreSave Your Fingers from Hot Glue Burns
If you are a fellow wreather or even a serious crafter who uses a hot glue gun on a daily (or if like me, hourly) basis then you will love this product. I’ve been using this for about 3 months now and I have to say everyday I love it more and more. It is…
Read MoreHow to Clean Up the Back of a Deco Mesh Wreath Using Wreath Forms
Many followers have asked me how I clean up the back of my deco mesh wreaths. In my ebook, “Learn Deco Mesh Wreath Design“, I mention how to cut the floral stems in the back; therefore, the instructions that follow are assuming you’ve gotten that far on cleaning up the back of your wreath. Let…
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