Oh my goodness! Christmas is coming up sooo quickly!!!
I really wanted to make a wreath this year and then time just got away from me. That happens to me a lot. Anyways, you may have noticed an abundance of candy cane projects around here lately and you’re about to get another one – yay! I was playing around with the candy canes waiting for the hot glue to dry on our Candy Cane Reindeer and came up with a really cool looking wreath. I just didn’t have a clue as how to put it together. I hate having to go out and buy specialty craft supplies so I started wandering around our house looking for something I could use….I came up quite a few possibilities but ended up deciding on a CD – yep a CD. Well it may have been a DVD. It was on a spindle on our desk and there seemed to be a lot of them so I hope my husband doesn’t miss it 😉 I love how it turned out and I’m excited to share it with you!
What you’ll need:
- CD/DVD
- spray paint
- glitter
- polyurethane spray {optional}
- ribbon
- ornament
- candy canes
I started by spray painting the CD red. I did the first coat and then after spraying the second coat I sprinkled on some red glitter. Once that was dry, I sprayed on a coat of polyurethane so the glitter wouldn’t get everywhere.
Once the CD was completely dry, I flipped it over and laid out the candy canes. Once I had it all figured out how they were going to be spaced I brought out the big guns. And by big guns, I mean my mini hot glue gun 😉 One by one, I glued on all of the candy canes.
Flip it over and this is what you have. I think it actually looks pretty awesome like this 🙂
The CD serves not only as the wreath form but also as a support for the ribbon hanger. Slip a ribbon through the center of the CD and tie.
I wanted the front to have a slightly more finished look so I glued on this pretty ornament I found at Target for $1. I loved the added dimension that it gives to the wreath.
I love how it looks!
I think this wreath is super cool because with all the different colored candy canes available you could really change up the look!
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Erin says
How fun is that!?! I’m so making this next year. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Erin!
Dee says
The wreath is adorable!
Dee
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Dee!
Desperate Craftwives says
Amazingly cute! Love this!
KC @ The Real Thing with the Coake Family says
How cute!
KC
micki @addhousewife says
This is so stinkin’ cute! I LOVE it! Please share this at my party this week (and any other great projects you have!) http://www.addhousewife.com/2012/12/pin-inspiration-day.html
Victoria @obSEUSSed says
Cute idea. I’m glad to see the candy canes are supported enough to hang. I wasn’t sure if the candy canes would be glued on enough to stick but it looks great!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s the reason for the CD 🙂 It’s supporting all the weight – not the candy canes. I’m looking at it right now and it looks awesome!
Theresa says
If I don’t make one this year I am pinning for next year! Thanks for linking up for the Inspiration Spotlight @ DearCreatives.com
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Theresa!
Marie says
Lol. I am visiting from the Fun in Functional link party and both of the posts I clicked on were from your blog!
Your newest follower,
Marie
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh wonderful! Thanks so much for stopping by Marie!
Mel says
This is perfect, I’m pinning this!
Elise says
What a great idea! So cute and simple!
Dixie n Dottie says
This is adorable! So creative! Would love if you’d join our Countdown to Christmas link party! Hope to see you there! Have a great week! 🙂
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Christie - Food Done Light says
An adorable idea. We have a ton of old CD’s. I might actually be able to make this. Would love for you to share on Thursdays Treasures.
I Gotta Try That says
What a cute idea Trish! I have plenty of old CD’s I could use. Thanks for sharing on “I Gotta Try That” Have a great week!
Marcie
Patricia says
This looks great! I love the colors of the candy canes you used. Thanks for the tutorial, too.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Patricia!
Sarah says
Love this! I would love for you to share it at my link party. AndI have an awesome blog design giveaway going on now too! 🙂 http://www.blissfulbucketlist.com/2012/12/flaunt-it-friday-24-blog-design-giveaway.html
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