Yarn Wreath Project

Hope everyone had a nice Easter! Seems like forever since i've posted! When I got home on Sunday, I had to work on some of my photos... as I was jonesin' to play after a week with no Photoshop. ;-) I was able to post some on Flickr, and now I'm finally finding some time to post here.

The boys and I had such a fantastic time in Memphis with my family. We got to see so many relatives! And Cooper was beside-himself-happy the whole time. He was SUCH a good boy. You know he's happy when he behaves so well. ;-) He loves his Mimi and Pappy. And he got to hang out with his cousin (my cousin's son) who is not even a year younger than him. These boys couldn't be any more different, but they found a common ground and played well together!

Campbell was of course spoiled rotten the whole time. He slept in Nanny's lap ALOT (that would be MY grandmother who drove all the way from Louisiana to see us!). He was held ALOT. He didn't sleep so well at nights being in a new place, hence Mommy didn't get much sleep. ;-) But it was all good.

It truly was such a successful trip on all accounts. We stayed busy the whole time which I loved. We went to see Horton Hears a Who (LOVED!!!), went to the Pink Palace and saw Deep Sea narrated by Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet and also saw the Planetarium there, went to an Easter event at a local park complete with dyed chicks, moonwalks, Easter Bunny and other fun stuff, had a "Craft Night" with all of the women in my family that live there (2 grandmothers, 2 aunts, one cousin, one sister and my mother!). This is the first time we've done this (well, my first time!)... it was my idea, and I'm glad everyone seemed to have a fun time!

My Aunt also taught me how to FINALLY crochet a granny square!! I'm SO EXCITED about that. Been wanting to learn how to do that for years. I already have yarn for a blanket. Gotta get crackin' on it.

We made an Easter craft of course. I found the inspiration from one of my most recent favorite artists, Katie Runnels, who actually went to SCAD. She creates the most AMAZING things and I'm coveting a few of her art pieces! She also makes "assemblages" and "ornamentals" that she sells on Etsy. (I particularly fell in love with this one, this one, and these pomanders are to die for!)  And that is where I found her yarn wreaths that were inspiration for our craft night. I'm also a huge fan of her bell jar arrangements and SO want to do this for myself. Love how she collects all sorts of things and brings them all together so harmoniously in these arrangements. What can i say? I adore EVERYTHING she creates and i think she has an incredibly unique talent!

Wrapping the yarn around my wreath took forever. I actually made mine before I got to Memphis to see how hard it was going to be. After our crafting night, i realized i just used too skinny yarn. They brought chunkier stuff and it wrapped alot faster! I am really happy with how mine came out... it was SO much fun to do and I am totally hooked! I want to make some more for myself at some point in time.

I collected all sorts of vintage millinery items to use on it, and other miscelleous stuff. I just love the pastels.. love Easter colors! The row of five large vintage mint green flowers actually all came attached to one hair comb. All I can say is that foam wreath forms ROCK. You can just pin anything you want to those things. So easy. Didn't use a lick of hot glue (which i loathe!).

Here are some photos.

Here are a few pics from the trip. I took SO many pics. Alot of family snapshots. Alot of other stuff too. Will hopefully edit this week. And a very imperfect photo of me and my boys... but I like it that way. ;-) The last 2 diptychs are from my 365.

Also, I know I've had several people ask me questions in the comments area on many of my blog posts. If I haven't answered your question, i'm so sorry. My plan is to go back thru the comments and answer those directly in the comments section, THIS WEEK. So please refer back to any posts where you asked questions. It's easier for me to just answer there. And if you've emailed me, I also plan to get back to you this week.

 

Comments

[Heidi Sonboul]

That weather reminds me of Cotten Candy! Yum! love the the toothy smails. it makes me happy! you are one cool chick!

[Heidi Sonboul]

LOL I meant to say smiles!

[ylva]

i feel kinda silly admitting this, but i have missed your blog. it is something about the colours on your picture. they bring happy feelings to my day.

[Kate]

How is it possible that one person can be soooooo creative? You constantly amaze me! If I had one ounce of your creativity I would be such a happy camper! Glad you had a great trip! The kids look great!

[Rebekah]

That wreath is fab! I am so going to use this idea sometime...Christmas, maybe?

Thanks for the inspiration and the links to all of Katie's work!

[Mandy Ford]

I'm in love with the yarn wreath...I need a new summer wreath so I'm definitely going to try that. So easy! Glad you had such a wonderful Easter! :)

[Katie]

Thank you for the link and your kind comments, Danielle! I love your photography as well! Your wreath turned out wonderfully! Great colors! xo,katie

[Lu]

the wreath is very cool!

[metrochic]

oh my gosh, danielle! i'm in LOVE with that wreath. WOWZAH!

[mo]

What a yummy yummy blog. Is that beautiful orange bird a pet? It looks so unusual and pretty. And tame, considering the amount of mandatory love it is receiving. Is it someo sort of chicken?

[Zee]

Amazing, amazing. You should be on the books. You are awesome!!!! Love the hues and saturation on these photos and that wreath is so cool!

[CarrieJ]

LOL! I am sending you questions about Atlanta ... and you were visiting my stomping grounds. Well, a bit north but close enough. Looks like you had a great time with your family, but then when you live so far away any time is good time.
LOVE THE WREATH! Looks like the time was well spent!
I had a great time in Atlanta seeing my family. Did not get to see anyone else, but maybe when I come out in the summer I will be better able to manage my time for old friends. Also, did not get to do too much fun shopping. Hit "My Favorite Place" in Chamblee. Ever been? You truly have to love digging through a load of junk to find a treasure, but the prices are usually great.

[Beth Marie]

How is it that I have never come across your blog???? I love the colors in the wreath and the little knit sweater snd hat your little one is wearing! Your blog just makes me smile and helps me to forget the yucky gray skies out my window. You are too cool for school girl!

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