My Paper Pumpkin
I am so excited to share this gorgeous project with you!
I saw a similar wreath on Pinterest made in summer colors with flower accents and despite how I love flowers I wanted to make a fall wreath made with our Rosette Bigz XL die. This die is on page 194 of the main catalog. I chose my colors from the Orchard Harvest designer series paper in the Holiday catalog. Island Indigo, More Mustard, Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso and even Raspberry Ripple.
I wish you could see it in person! I did use some of that same designer paper on a few of the rosettes. I finished most of them off with circle punches (front and back) and buttons. Can you believe I didn't add any ribbon to this wreath?
For the leaves I used the new Autumn Accents leaf Bigz die along with the Woodgrain embossing folder.
The base is a shallow metal floral wreath base. I adhered it all with hot glue. The largest rosettes are adhered first and then the small ones are tucked in here and there with the buttons and leaves added last. It's about 18" wide.
It did take about 4 hours for my friend Pat and I to make this wreath together so it will not be offered as a class. But I do hope it insipires you!
I'm just lovin' this Rosette die! You can watch the video on how to make rosettes here:
Your wreath is beautiful. I hope to find time to make one soon! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Traci Davis | September 17, 2012 at 11:18 AM
LeeAnn,
This is so beautiful, I'm hoping to make this this fall. You are so talented!!!
Posted by: Teresa Gelhausen | September 14, 2012 at 12:12 PM
My Mom and I love this idea. We are trying it out, but cannot for the life of us figure out how to get the rosettes stuck on the metal wreath. We're having fun working on it, though, kinda. :) It's definitely a showstopper when it's all done. Thanks for such a great idea.
Erin
Posted by: Erin | September 08, 2012 at 06:25 PM
Hey, thank you so much for a extremely unique piece, I really don't generally add compliments but really liked your blog post hence felt I'd say thanks : Nicole
Posted by: vanity stool | August 31, 2012 at 11:14 AM
You are amazing!! Can't wait to see you in a couple of weeks!!
Posted by: Susie Wood | August 31, 2012 at 06:23 AM
Clever and beautiful
Posted by: Sally S | August 31, 2012 at 03:08 AM
The wreath is so beautiful and bright. A real wowser! I tried making one last year, but could not find an adhesive that would keep it all together. I still have it all in a box :( I will have to give it another try.
Posted by: Mary | August 30, 2012 at 11:01 PM
LeeAnn,
You have outdid yourself. The rosette wreath is drop dead gorgeous. Wow, I am so amazed. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Judy | August 30, 2012 at 08:44 PM