Friday, November 11, 2011

Jumping the {X-mas} gun...

O.k.
I fought the urge as long as I could but I couldn't fight it any longer. I Christmas crafted!! I know I have already been Christmas crafting for Etsy, but I went and did it for my home. YES I know it is only mid-November. I KNOW! But I couldn't help myself and I-BLAME-PINTREST! My crazy premature Christmas crafting occurred because I saw THIS:
I KNOW!!! I KNOW!!! Amazing! I instantly fell in love! I am a pom-pom lover so this wreath had to be mine! No other choice! Mine - mine - mine!

Here's what I did to make my own :)
First I made about a gazillion pom poms. No joke, I have a claw for a hand (totally worth it btw).
Next I bought this wire wreath form from Michael's for $2.24

Then, I started tying on the pom poms one by one. 
front:
Back:
And then I repeated this process like a gazillion times :)
I didn't have the fabulous metal light reflector flower thingys that were in the inspiration wreath so I had to improvise. My go-to material, as many of you already know, is glitter card stock. No-brainer really!

Step one: cut circle out of glitter card stock...
Step 2: cut slits in circle...
and then more slits...
Step 3: Do the same thing to a smaller circle...
Once all the slits are cut in both circles, you need to use an exacto to cut a star shape in the center of each circle...
After this is done, it's time to thread the mini-pom pom :)
Layer the 2 paper flowers together and BAM! Flower power :)
Ok...enough of this tutorial nonsense. Do you wanna see it!!???

LOOK at this!!!

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BIGGER picture??

Are you dying from picture-mania yet?? NO?? Ok, good.




Keepin' it real moment?? As you can see below, it doesn't quite fit in well with my simple Fall decor. It may have to come down until after Turkey Day.
I have a feeling that this pom pom magic is going to set the tone for Ali-Xmas-2011! Oh yeah baby!!! I hope you like it (and I totally get it if it isn't quite "you" but is OH so me!!)
Happy Day to you all!

Posted by Ali Richardson at 11:53 PM
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27 comments:

  1. JennaNovember 12, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    I looks Ah-mazing! Completely love it!!! I really love the bright, cheery colors and poms poms are so fun. You should leave it up anyways, cause it's the bomb!

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  2. Cassie BustamanteNovember 12, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    i can't wait for you to come in may so some of your clever crafty ways can brush off on me!!!! this is AWESOME. no wait.... MAGICAL!!! the colors are amazing!

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  3. Serendipity Chic DesignNovember 12, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Damn that Cassie...LOL! I don't think I will ever be able to beat her to a comment....You are going her way in May? It would be awesome if I could meet up with you guys somehow???

    On to the wreath...FABULOUS...Do you have tutorial on your blog anywhere showing how to make the pom poms???

    Have a great weekend....
    Lisa

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  4. Simply AJNovember 12, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Super Super cute! Just love the colors! I love Pom Poms too but can't make them to save my soul - you should post a tutorial on how you made yours. Stopped by from TT&J Weekend Wrap-up. AJ@queenofmynest

    ps... Pinned to my Wreath board
    https://pinterest.com/queenofmynest/

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  5. MartyNovember 12, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    That looks SO great! You're right, a claw-hand is a very fair price for such cuteness! I admit, I had to do the same recently...I saw a great "kitschmas" tutorial at bettycrafter.com and made a crazy over-the-top vintage ornament wreath. It was so fun!

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  6. sstoneNovember 12, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I love it! I love pom poms as well. I need to buy yarn, 'cause right now, I have brown, tan and yellow. Awesome for a sahara theme wreath, but not much of anything else. I'm pinning for later.:)
    Shiloh
    everydaygameplan.net

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  7. Lisa @ Turning TablesNovember 12, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I L-O-V-E it!!!! So much!! & it is so cool that it is not a cliche X-mas decoartion. It could be Valentines day, or anytime really! I love it and think you are amazing at what you do!
    xo

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  8. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comNovember 12, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    It's so bright and happy looking! Love it for the holidays!!

    I shared it on my TT&J facebook page :)

    xoxo
    Jem

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  9. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comNovember 12, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    LOL - I mean Jen - can't type :)

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  10. TheresaNovember 12, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I love this, I don't know if I would have the dedication to complete this project. This would be something I would purchase instead! Amazing work.

    http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/cute

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  11. Jaimee @ Havenwood House of BoysNovember 12, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Love this! I added it to my winter pinterest board. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Jaimee @ craft-interrupted.blogspot.com

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  12. ErinNovember 12, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    It's okay, Ali, you are not alone in the pre-Thanksgiving Christmas crafting! A friend and I were making glitter houses yesterday and it rocked. :)

    And speaking of things that rock--your wreath is so fun!! So you! I just cannot believe you tied ALL of those poms poms on...good lord! After making them, too. Give your claw some rest... :)

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  13. KarenNovember 12, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I love it! Love the blues and red together! I would love you to come link up to my new link party Friday Frolic! It needs some love:)
    http://karismaheartsavannah.blogspot.com/2011/11/friday-frolic_11.html

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  14. Maggie LamarreNovember 13, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    oh my i just luv the colours and the use of bling papers.
    Would luv for my readers to see this awesome idea, will you please join our weekly party at
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-showcase-tutorial-with.html
    have a great crafting weekend!
    Maggie
    http://passionatelyartistic.com

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  15. Craftberry BushNovember 13, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    This is so tender...my favourite colours together....:) have a great week! xo
    Lucy

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  16. A Vintage VineNovember 14, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    O.K. I do not have an ounce of the talent you have...it is awesome! Love it! I think Pinterest inspired you well! Can't wait to get my pompom garland and start my addiction to those things!

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  17. Rebecca@This Present LifeNovember 15, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Love, love, love it!!! You might just have to make one of these for every season!

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  18. DarcyNovember 15, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I love it! It's so cheery and bright and cozy all at the same time!

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  19. AndreaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Wow. So cute. I too have been making little cheery pom poms for Christmas crafting. Don't feel bad about starting early - this way you can hang it up and enjoy it longer!

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  20. ElizabethNovember 18, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    SOOOOOOOOOO cute!!!! Love the pom poms in a major way! I am excited to decorate for Christmas too! You should come up to my boutique tomorrow!

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  21. JennaNovember 29, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    This is fab! I love the colors you chose! Great job. :)

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  22. Amy@eatsleepdecorateNovember 29, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    So very cute! I love the bright colors! You could so use this for the holidays too!

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  23. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}December 2, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    ohmygosh, that is so cute!!! i love anything bright and pom-pommy :) thanks for linking up!

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  24. Lindsay Artsy-Fartsy MamaDecember 18, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I love this!! You did a fantastic job :)

    I featured your wreath on my blog today, feel free to stop by & check it out.
    http://artsyfartsymama.blogspot.com/2011/12/pinteresting-features-n-shtuff-14.html

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    cute!! first time visitor. Come share on my blog every Tuesday :) ~nancy~

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  26. Melissa@daisymaebelle.comJanuary 24, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    So super cute! I'm going to have to make one! Soon! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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