Christmas Ornament Wreath...

Here's my take on the ornament wreath with a twist... well with a straightening and a bend ;) Get out some metal ornament hooks because we're going to repurpose them to make sure our wreath is solid!...

For this wreath you need:
Straw wreath form
Garland
Ornaments - mixed sizes - around 100
Glue gun
Ornament hooks
Pliers
Ribbon





Start by prepping a pile of ornament hooks - fold them out flat and then bend them in half creating a U shape - this will be our pin that helps to additionally secure the ornaments to the wreath form... your ornaments aren't going anywhere!





Using a pin you've created secure the end of the garland in place and get to work wrapping it around the wreath form until you make it all the way around... then pin in the end. Place a couple dots of hot glue on the end of your pins before pushing them in to make sure they stay.





Now's the time to tie a ribbon around your garlanded wreath from! This ribbon will become your wreath's hanger!





I like to also secure the ribbon hanger with two pins.





Starting with the largest ornaments I work my way around the outside edge of the wreath - you can work on a flat surface or while the wreath is hanging. Place a pin through the top of the ornament, put on a couple dots of hot glue...





...and press the pin into the wreath form... I've found that using a pair of pliers helps get the pins into the form more quickly...





...you might think it's overkill but I made a test wreath without gluing and the ornaments just flopped around all over the place... the additional glue at the top of the ornament just keeps everything nice and secure...





I'll even tack a couple down at their side... or to the ornament next to it!





I line the outside edge with my largest ornaments...





...and then the inside with the largest ornaments...





Then any additonal large ornaments I pin and glue to the face of the wreath... Once I'm out of large ornaments I move to the next size down pinning and gluing until it becomes hard to reach the form with the pins... Thats where it gets quick - the last and smallest filler ornaments I glue only... to the form if they'll reach and to the balls around it... This wreath will be secure!





And there you have a substantial and nicely filled ornament wreath!... For more details and photos be sure to checkout the blogpost at the link below! :)
Also, if you live in a very cold climate this wreath works best indoors - unless you've used an outdoor compatible adhesive! :)





And here is the second of three that I've made!... I'll have some setup shots of these wreaths coming to the blog and to instagram! Stay tuned! And if you make one please come on over to the Feathering My Nest Facebook Page and share some photos of your wreath! I'd love to see your ornament combinations! xo Lacey






Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/11499130/christmas-ornament-wreath site