Peace Wreath

We were shopping in Pier 1 Imports last week when we saw this great peace sign shaped wreath.  Our daughter Lindsey just loved it, but the Pier 1 wreath was a hefty $99 and way out of a first year teacher's budget. So we decided to make one of our own.  Not only would we make one of our own, for way less but then we could choose the colors to match the rest of Lindsey's Christmas decor.

 
We purchased two large wire wreath frames for $2.99 each.  Using one of the frames to make the peace sign on the inside.  We had to recruit Jeff to help with this part, he was a bit skeptical as to how this was going to work but was a good sport, anything for his daughter.

  

Next Lindsey wrapped the frame with bright pink tinsel garland to help cover up any part of the frame that might show after the balls are placed.

 
Then the fun part begins.  We purchased 10 packages of large shatter proof balls from the $1 spot at Target and 10 packages of the small balls as well.  Using a lot of hot glue, place the large balls onto the frame. Working the middle peace sign first.

 
Once the center is complete begin working around the outside part of the wreath. 

 
Once you have finished the outside ring, use the small balls to fill in the spaces.  Here you have the peace sign wreath for less then $30.  There were losts of both size balls left over for other Christmas decorating.

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Comments

[Shantel]

I love your take on the ornament wreath!! So cool!! You guys did a great job on it and I love the colors!!
I wanted to follow your blog, but I'm not seeing a place to follow? Come check out my blog when you have a chance :-)
Shantel @
www.itsapricelesslife.blogspot.com

[Cheri]

What a great 'knockoff'! Love the colors as well.

[Shirley]

I love it, thank you for the great instructions. I have been wanting to do this for awhile. Now I will. It is beautiful! Thank you!

[grace]

What a pretty wreath. Love it and the price is great

[Chandy]

Wow! That's pretty! And inexpensive, too! Great job! New to your blog...

[Mel]

Marvelous! Such pretty colours.

[Pam @ diy Design Fanatic]

Looks fantastic! Great job!!! Love that it was made for a lot less! :)

[Kristin]

Love this!!!

[Kristen]

oh you did such an amazing job!! I'd love if you have a chance to come link up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings www.ladybug-blessings.com

[Nancy]

What a great project! Your results are wonderful.

[Nichelle Allen]

WHAT AN AWESOME IDEA! I love it! I would love for you to link this up on my next talent tuesday!!!

http://vintagewannabee.blogspot.com

Mucho love.
Nichelle

[the cape on the corner]

that looks awesome! you guys did a fantastic job!

[Pattie @ Olla-Podrida]

Wow! You did a great job. I appreciated the step-by-step directions. Happy Holidays!

[Susan]

I saw that in the Pier 1 magazine and my daughter was wild for it. No way can I afford $99. But thanks to you and your brilliant idea, I can make her one. She will be thrilled! Thank you so much!!!!

[Granny's Attic]

I saw this at Pier 1 too and way out of my price range. Now I can make one for each of my granddaughters! Thanks so much for the step-by-step instructions. You and your daughter (and hubby) just made my day. It is just beautiful! Blessings, Vicky

[tracy]

This is awesome!

[Lynn Petty @ Honey Darlings Corner]

LOVE your wreath! Thank you for sharing the how you made it. I have JUST the girl that would LOVE one so I'm going to give it a try!

[Debbie]

Very Cute!!

Hugs,
Debbie @ A Debbie-Dabble Christmas

[Megan]

OMGosh this is fantastic! How smart you gals were in putting your heads together and whipping this out! I love it and might have to copy it!
I linked up and follow you! Love for you to check me out!

http://1funkywoman.blogspot.com

Megan

[Kate]

What a neat idea! This looks so great!

[Anne]

I LOVE it...especially all the bright colors!!!

[Amanda]

Just dropping by to let you know that I linked to this post in a round up today from the Home & Garden channel at Craft Gossip. :) This will appear in the main Craft Gossip RSS feed, on the main home page and can be found directly here
http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/9-holiday-wreath-projects/

If you would like a "featured by" button, you can grab one here!
http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/grab-a-craft-gossip-button/

[Rebecca]

Super super cool-you guys rock and did a fab job!!!

[Johnnie]

Adorable. I love going to Pier One for project inspiration! I tried to follow you. Not seeing myself on your follower list though. I will keep trying. Thanks for entering my new blog hop!! Love your site.

[Nikki]

That looks GREAT!!!! Thanks so much for linking up to gettin' crafty on hump day! :)

[Denise@junkdogdesign.blogspot.com]

Such a Great Job!! It looks like a Boutique item..Don't you just love the Target Dollar Aisle!!! I redid an old Topiary Frame with the same Christmas balls. Just thought you might want to take a looky lou at it since we used the same items. http://junkdogdesign.blogspot.com/2010/11/dreadful-topiary-turned-into-fab.html
Going up to Follow and hope you will Follow back also, would love to have you...
Have a wonderfully Blessed day,
Denise

[Kassi]

I love this!!! Please come link up at Fancy This Fridays at Truly Lovely!!! http://trulylovelywiththelaneysisters.blogspot.com/2010/12/fancy-this-fridays-edition-1.html

[Ammie @ Domesticallyobsessed.com]

Soooooo cute!!!!!! I am so going to try this one out! Thanks for the awesome how-to!

[Debby]

It looks awesome and I would like to try and make it and am not very crafty. Could you just let me know where you purchased the wire wreath frames?

Thank you!

[Julie @ CalleLillyCafe]

My girls love peace signs! I may have to make this for next year!

[DESTINY]

I love it! I saw that in Peir 1 and wondered how I could make one!! Now I know...thanks!

[Sew Woodsy]

I Love this wreath! I wish I had room to make another one! Thank you for linking up to Sew Woodsy! I featured this project today! http://sewwoodsy.blogspot.com/2010/12/features-giveaway-winner.html

[Kassi]

Just wanted to say thanks for linking this up to Fancy This Fridays!! We chose your wreath as one of our favorite entries!!! Check in on Friday to see the feature and grab our Featured on Fancy This Fridays button!!! Thanks again!

[Jerri]

I just LOVE your wreath! So pretty!

Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites! Hope to see you again this week! Also, I'd like to invite you to my Holly Bloggy Christmas Recipe Party next Thursday!

[Jerri]

I stopped back by to let you know that I'm featuring you this week! Come by and grab my featured button if you'd like one!

[Gay Vaughan]

Featuring! Thanks for sharing.
~Gay~
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