Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Make Your Own Wreath


Tis the Season for Wreaths, so why buy one pre-made when you can make one that will be uniquely yours. With just a few items from the store or gun range you can make your front door stand out from the neighbors. The first wreath was made last year using a plain wreath and spent shot shells. The second was made with a length of garland purchase at Wally World. I feel kinda silly even posting about this because it's so simple and easy. The fact that I hadn't done either of these til the last 2 years says to me that while easy it might not come as an idea to some including myself. So pardon my lacking of detailed instructions because there really isn't much to it.


Shotgun Shell Wreath
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Items Needed
  •  Spent shot shells of varying color. Winchester typically uses red shell, Remington typically green. Different gauge shells also adds to the look
  •  Hot Glue Gun and Glue
  • One bare wreath

Directions

  1. Go Shooting with some buddies and save all your shells.
  2. Glue Shells to wreath. That's it, no need to over think this folks just shoot then glue. The order however is pretty important. I wouldn't recommend glue then shoot.

Traditional Wreath

We made the wreath below with a $2.00 section of garland I purchased at Wally World. My wife and daughter made some felt ornaments for it as well. The wreath was made by making a circle the size we wanted the wrapping the remaining section of garland around the circle. Add your own decorations like mini candy canes or ornaments


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