Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Starburst Twig Wreath

If you've read this blog more than just once you probably know I have a bit of a thing for using natural elements in interior decoration, and for a budget-savvy gal like me, there's no better way of introducing this textural earthiness to a space than via a great-outdoors scavenger hunt. So, until money grows on trees, I'm taking my free share of what already does...twigs that is.


This starburst inspired wreath was basically free and super-duper fast and easy to make.

Fortunately for me, where I live there's no shortage of sticks just lying around...


...and after collecting my pile - with a bit of help (or hindrance, more like)...


...I broke them down into similar sized lengths.


I then cut a disk from an old cereal box to create my base. I figured the twigs wouldn't completely cover and hide it so I wrapped it in twine which gives it extra rigidity as well as a nice, rustic look.


Using a hot glue gun, I worked in sections to attach my sticks to the twine covered disk, building them up where necessary to create a pleasing wreath shape.


To finish, I simply tied a length of twine around the central disk to create a hanging loop.
I like to use decorative upholstery tacks to hang stuff like this.


My little wreath is a bit random and unstructured, and whilst not for everyone, I like the rustic appeal of it. The great thing about a project like this is you can make it as neat or as messy, big or small, bulky or sparse as you like!

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100 comments:

Cheryl said...

You have some serious creativity going on. That wreath looks great. Love your little joke about money growing on trees. Too funny.

Boston Bee said...

What a GREAT, SUPER idea! I love it and am going to steal it, if that's okay! Not yours, I mean the idea, lol! ;)Alyssa BB

Kerry said...

I really like that Kris. It'd be a great Christmas wreath alternative I think.

Green Willow Pond said...

I love the rustic simplicity of it! What a great frugal and beautiful idea. I may "borrow" your idea myself :)

Ginger@cottageonrosewood said...

Totally loving it and....totally copying it! Awesome idea, perfect for fall!

Ashley's Thrifty Living said...

love this! I am adding this to my to-do list!!

Lindsay said...

This is so beautiful & clever! Love it. And love using natural elements in interior design too! :)

Katie said...

Kristine that is such a great idea and it's something I would love to try soon. You really have a wonderful eye for finding unique pieces or elements in nature and making them work in their home!

Natalie @ Blossoming Visions said...

Hello there! I am awarding you "The Domestically Gifted Blog Award". Your diy pieces are an inspiration! I can't wait to get started on one.

Jen said...

Oh I love this!!!
I'm copying this idea...I live in the woods so I'm sure I can round out some twigs!!!

Suzanne@Meridian Road said...

I think it looks very cool! And you can't beat free.

Melissa said...

I love this! It turned out so nice, and it is simple! This is going in my things to do file!

Courtney said...

I love this idea!!! I am SO going to copy you! (best form of flattery, right?) :)

Something Nice and Pretty said...

Love it! You always have the best ideas!!!

Rondell

Julie Johnson said...

Hmm..copying this tomorrow when my babies all head to school. Time for some serious creating to happen again! Thanks as always for the amazing inspiration!

The mad woman behind the blog said...

i don't do crafts and i usually don't do wreaths (store bought, of course) but this, I LOVE.
It has a very graphic look. Kudos!

Angela said...

Wonderful!!

Ali @ Honey and Maple Syrup said...

Ooo, I love the way that looks! I might just have to try that myself!

Rhiha said...

beautiful :)

{aka} | design said...

Kristine, that is so perfect for fall! (Did I just say that?! It's still so summery). I love it!
Shannon
www.akadesign.ca

Cassie @ Primitive & Proper said...

i LOVE this! love it! the shape, texture, everything! and i think it is perfect for fall, which is what we are headed into here in the US.

Tanya said...

Gorgeous!

Michelle @ Sweet Something said...

Very cool Kristine! The possibilites are endless! Great job!

Mama Peck said...

LOVE this!

McCarthy Designs said...

I love stopping by to visit you Kristine you always have something new and creative to share. I love the twig sunburst wreath. xx

Sarah B said...

This looks great, especially on the dark wall. I' find it dificult attaching the sticks as no doubt my Molly would be interested in chomping them up :) What a cute little furry fellow in the pics!

Jenny said...

You have some great ideas Kristine. I love your wreath. I would also love it sprayed white in one of my rooms. I think it would give it a beachy feel. thanks for the great idea. ;-)

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

The wreath is wonderful! I think I will do a smaller tabletop version and add a few seashells.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Hugs, Sherry

Maya @ Completely Coastal said...

This is great..., I could do this with driftwood!

Kindra-At Home With K said...

So simple but with a huge impact! Thanks for sharing the inspiration!

Happy Homemaker UK | Laura said...

I have been inspired by your lovely blog all summer. In an effort to grow, I would be honored if you considered following my blog : )
Laura
www.HappyHomemakerUK.blogspot.com

chair up said...

You are a true creative artist Kristine! Love this idea. Do you lie awake at night dreaming up these projects?
I just saw you featured on a blog (can't remember which one now) showing off your cabinet makeover with the map-top.
Angex

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Tina said...

Absolutely gorgeous Kristine, as if there would ever be any doubt otherwise! You are so creative, I love it!! Hope you are having a wonderful week. Hugs ~ Tina x

Cornflake said...

Oh I love it, so clever and it's so wonderful incorporating nature in the home - after all it's where most of us originally get our inspiration! :-)

It's easy and so effective, thanks for sharing!
xx

Amanda said...

I've featured this wreath on Craft Gossip this morning, just LOVE it.
http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/starburst-twig-wreath/

Michelle@Somedaycrafts said...

This is amazing! I want one! I just can't get over how cute twigs look. I will feature this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com tomorrow. Grab mY "featured" button.

Creative Ambitions said...

I love this... I love that it's natural and love the shape!

Crafter1953 said...

I love the twigs on your starburst. I think I will use your idea but use willow twigs. Thank You
crafter1953

CASABrasi said...

So loving your creation! Might just steal this one for myself. Thanks for the inspiration!!

Anna said...

so cute! I'd love to make one for my front door, looks like a fun project to do with kiddos too! :0 Thanks for sharing...

Ann @ makethebestofthings said...

Love this! I've had some vague notions floating in my head about twig wreaths and yours nails it for me, gotta make this! I love the texture and the color. Wrapping the base with twine is an excellent idea, you clever woman.

Ellie said...

It's so cool! Totally in my some-day file. Love it!

Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking said...

LOVE the rustic simplicity! PERFECT for fall!

Michael Creations said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I will absolutely have to try this out one of these days!

Madigan at madiganmade said...

This is so simple and striking. Breathtaking, really.

Jess said...

This is officially going on my list of things to make. Yay for inexpensive decor!!

Meredith @ Welcome to Heardmont said...

Oh how simple and adorable! What a good way to use items you already had to make something chic.
I may have to try this one this fall. Thanks for the tutorial!

The Beams said...

A really cool idea!!! It looks like a giant snowflake! I think I'll try my hand at it and perhaps paint it silver or white and use it in the winter for Christmas/winter decor. Thanks for sharing! Sydnee

Natalia said...

I love this! So simple, with simple materials and methods, yet I haven't seen this before. And I love this rustic look! Thanks for sharing!

southernscraps said...

This is awesome!

Astrid @ The Lopsided House said...

I LOOOOOOVE this wreath! I can actually make that wreath without having to go to the store to buy anything. LOVE it! Thanks for sharing!

Lisa said...

Wow! This is so pretty! I love that you just used nature to create it!

BabiesandBargains said...

I love this...My home is very rustic on the outside and would fit it well!!

L.A. said...

Kristine! I love this. One more thing to add to my weekend project list. I actually think I will make this this weekend!

Kristy@MyPretties said...

I'm so borrowing this idea! this would make a huge statement behind my Fall mantle vignette. I think if I cut some of the bottom twigs more straight it would stand up. I'm hoping so anyway!

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Suesan said...

I love this wreath. I keep thinking I'm going to make some wreaths, and this one actually inspires me to get on that.

Come check out what I've been doing at http://froufrugal.blogspot.com

Erika said...

I can't get over how gorgeous this is! My fam just collected some sticks last night for some random projects but I think we will have to make one of these first! Seriously, love it :)

artisticblend said...

I think it's way cool! I too love the rustic look. Very creative.

M.O.T.B said...

SOOOOO cool! I love it. I always love making my own wreaths. This is one idea I might have to copy one day.

C.R.A.F.T. said...

lovely! i posted you on the C.R.A.F.T. facebook page!!

Annastacia said...

Wow this is absolutely gorgeous! Totally brilliant and so pretty, I'm thinking my bedroom needs one :)

Kathy said...

This is wonderful -just think if it was in the PB catalog how much this would sell For?

L.A. said...

Hey Kristine-I wasn't lying. Look what I made today
http://westcoastleslie.blogspot.com/2010/08/gorgeous-rustic-wreath.html

Thanks for the inspiration. I think I'll make one for every season!

Delia said...

This wreath is really my style. I love it. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!

Kathy said...

quick easy and cheap! my kind of project. this is a terrific idea....maybe one could spray paint it white for winter or black for Halloween,...etc...

Lori said...

I'm featuring this over at Life As Lori... If you would like to stop by and grab my I was featured button please do so...

This is so cute.

Julie said...

very nice. I may just have to try this!

Kimberlee said...

Saw your feature on Get Your Craft on Thurs. What a great way to use outdoor elements in such a decorative way!
~Kimberlee
www.TheSpunkyDiva.blogspot.com

Jan @ bobbypins boardwalk said...

Hi Kristine: I wanted to let you know that I have featured this project on my blog for my post revealing my August bookmarks. Wonderful job.

farm chick said...

I love this idea, I had to post about it on my blog:

http://www.esbechic.com/1/post/2010/09/starburst-twig-wreath.html

Jamie said...

I LOVE this idea SO much. I'm totally going out and finding twigs/branches today! (or maybe tomorrow. But at least this week!)

Heather B said...

http://heatherandkenny.blogspot.com/2010/09/super-fun-wreath-that-i-copied.html

Thanks for this idea!!!!!!!

Melody said...

I made the starburst wreath and added leaves and berries to the center. This gave it a Christmas touch. Thanks for the idea!

Laurie at Turner Farm said...

Rustic perfection! Love it

Nike@ChooseToThrive said...

Love the simplicity of this. Just figured out what to put on my kitchen wall - thanks!

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Incredible~ I love this wreath! What a great idea!! Might have to borrow that one! Stopping by from Funky Junks. :)

Kolein said...

I'll be making about 3 or 4 dozen of these for my house. Why? I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SO EASY. CHEAP, ehem, I MEAN, INEXPENSIVE. and GORGEOUS!!!

visiting from Donna's SNS!!!

~Kolein

GREG said...

Loved the sunburst wreath.It really goes great with primitive decor and looks great hanging just about anywhere.Great job. Here is a fun project you might like http://handmadecraftsbyzz.blogspot.com/p/eartlooms.html

Abbi said...

What a great idea! I love simple but cool projects and this one is that for sure!

Dianna@DecorMadeSimple said...

Awesome idea, love the look. Another simple decoration complements of mother nature and your talents.

Susan Graham said...

Hi, hope all is well with you.Looking forward to you updating your adorable blog soon.

Inspire Me Heather said...

I love your wreath! I linked it to my "wreaths" project post too - amazing!!!

Miss G said...

This is fantastic!! Kelly

Lesley said...

I loved this on your blog so much that I had to try it myself. Can't say mine looks as good, but I have a picture on my blog at: http://midmodredo.com/first-christmas.

Cheers and Thanks!
Lesley

Vanessa Goertzen said...

That is just totally awesome. It rains branches in my yard so I am definitely going to try this. I may just cover a blank CD instead of cutting out something else...we'll see how it works!

Marci said...

I just came across this beautiful wreath on pinterest and created one for myself. You can check it out at www.timberandlace.blogspot.com. Thanks for sharing your creativity with the rest of us (and the details on how to create our own.)

mitzi said...

So simple, I am going to try this RIGHT now! Thanks for the great tutorial!

BluKatDesign handmade artisan jewelry said...

LOVE this! I have a similar wreath made of recycled magazines on the interior but need something for the exterior and this will be perfect! Thanks : )

Misi said...

Awesome idea. Thank you for sharing

Linda :) said...

Love your wreath. I linked it on my blog since you were my inspiration. If you want to see how mine turned out it's over at
http://creativecommotion.blogspot.com/2011/10/twig-wreath.html

Blessings,
Linda

Anonymous said...

All the trees where I live are new so I can't get branches. I had the kids go get some tumble weeds from the vacant lot next door. I hope it works :)

Daisy said...

Beautiful! I must copy it! Maybe a few smaller versions for the kids to make for the Xmas tree! Thanks for sharing your art.

http://awbacademy.blogspot.com

Rebekah said...

Kristine, I love your blog and your wreath tutorial. I made one myself and mentioned you in my post - thought you might be delighted to see how your inspiration spreads across the world :)

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for a great tutorial. I am really getting back into making crafts and your stick wreath was one of my first. Thanks also for the inspiration to be creative. Here is a link to the one I made: http://www.flickr.com/photos/69350208@N08/sets/72157627895951129/

amanda said...

I found this about three days ago on pinterest and went straight out and bought a stirafoam wreath wrapped it in jute and it is now 1am in the morning and i just went outside and cut abunch of twigs off a apple tree in my yard and am now sitting on my kitchen floor glueing it together i know im nuts but i just couldnt wait so hopefully by morning it will be hanging on my front door...

Kristine at The Painted Hive said...

Amanda, you are a girl after my own heart! Not crazy at all :-)
Isn't it great when you can create something from nearly nothing when you're at home at 1am and feel like being crafty?
Send me a pic when it's hanging on your door.

Connie Murphree Bilger said...

I am redoing my bathroom in a hurry. I have decided on light teal walls, and the wreath, perhaps enhanced with white will pop! Thank you.

Lynn White said...

I have been looking for a winter wreath idea to replace my Christmas one. This is perfect, and will spray it white so it will show up on my grey door. I loved looking at all the variations on your idea. Thanks!

pam said...

Just found this on Michele's wreath blog and had to pop over to tell you that i absolutely love your wreath! I too love natural materials and definitely, I will be making one similar. Thank you for sharing you idea and your tutorial.