I have been working on my Christmas mantel for a while now, and I’m almost done. I just finished my yarn ball wreath. I’ll show you the whole mantel in a few days. I’m still working on stocking holders and stockings!
Supply List
- newspaper
- yarn/twine
- wreath form
- hot glue gun
Instructions
First you will take a Styrofoam wreath and wrap it in yarn.
Next, I wadded up newspaper and wrapped yard around it until all the newspaper was covered and it was a ball shape. With newspaper you can keep squishing it until it is almost a perfect ball! I chose to do this in 3 different colors, off white and red. I threw in some twine for a change in texture and I love how it turned out!
I added my burlap strap before I glued the balls on that part so that it would be behind all the yarn balls! Then you just start gluing the balls to the wreath and to each other until you are happy with it!
WARNING: it is very easy to keep making balls to fill in the gap! You get to a point where you just have to quit : )
This is a little time consuming to wrap all the balls, I did it in the kitchen in between life, lol… and I did it a lot while watching TV with the kids and hubby.
It was totally worth all the work! I love it on my mantel. I’m thinking Christmas year round! : )
{K}
Super cute wreath!! I haven't seen the yarn wreaths before... it's really unique.
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yes I do love your blog design, so pretty!! As is the wreath, I love it and wanted to make one, thanks for the how-to!! 😉
Kerryanne English
Pretty blog design... always nice to have a little change.
Gorgeous wreath - I love that shade of cherry red too.
Festive hugs ~ Kerryanne
Anita @ Cedar Hill Ranch
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Jen
Well aren't you clever! I love that you used wadded up newspaper for the yarn ball fillers, so much cheaper than buying styrofoam balls! Thanks for linking up to the Head to Head Showdown! ~Jen
Cherished Bliss
Thanks for the shout-out Katie! I enjoyed working with you.Kim
Kelli @ The Turquoise Piano
I love this wreath! Great job!
Brooke @ www.Getouttamyheadplease.com
Thanks for linking up at my first Link Party! I love this <3 B
Elizabeth
Saw this on pinterest - on my list to make! Love how yours turned out 😉
Ann @ makethebestofthings
Balled up newspaper! You are a genius. Love how the colors work with the jute, too. Beautiful wreath!
Amy
Great idea to use newspaper, thanks! Yours looks really cute, I thinking of jumping on the bandwagon and making one too.
Comeca Jones
Its so pretty!!
Heather
I love it...it is very festive and classy.
AmieAnn
Love it.. so simple and beautiful! Can't wait to see the whole mantel!
Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party.. can't wait to see what you share next!
Crafty Mischief
I LOVE this! So cute!
Mom Daughter Style
so cute and so festive
Cori
This is adorable I love it! I am your newest follower and I hope you will follow me back!
Jessa
I love the colors you used!
Kari @ The Purple Quiltapotamus
What a cute idea - your wreath turned out adorable.
Rachel
Your wreath is so pretty!! I love the colors you chose.Rachel
Lianne
Very cute!!!
Allison {A Glimpse Inside}
Super cute! Very festive!
Thanks for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party. I'll be featuring this tomorrow.
Redo 101
Love the wreath - newspaper, what a great idea! The colors you chose work beautifully together. Thanks for sharing!
Mary
Melissa
That is a really cute idea! I can see how it would be hard to know when to stop adding yarn balls. 🙂
raising4princesses
So pretty! I love how the red color really makes it "pop".
Emily
I love this wreath!!!
Suzanne
Love this wreath! Mixing the yarn with the twine turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing.
Alex
Hey, I was wondering... how sturdy are these yarn balls? Will they unwind? Do you use anything to seal them?
Ann @ Not Just Signs
Beautiful! I have a friend who knits and this would be a perfect gift!
Katie
Thank you Ann! They really do turn out beautifully! : ) I hope she enjoys her gift!
Shirley
I love your wreath! I want to make one now! Great idea with the newspaper, thanks for sharing!
Katie
Thanks Shirley! : )
Laura
Love this idea and that you can save money on the yarn by using the newspaper. Very cozy! I may do one this year. ????
Deborah
I absolutely love this! It is so pretty. The twine makes a great contrast and texture. I'm going to have to try it.........sometime............. 🙂
I made a pom-pom wreath the beginning of the year and I absolutely love it.