Recently, Rachel made this wreath and many of you commented that it looked like it was made with ties. Well, that gave us a brilliant idea and we had to try it out! Here's our first 'reader inspired' D.I.Y.! Thank you for the lovely idea...
Here's how we made this wreath with vintage ties from the 1970s! I chose these ties because Jeremy will only wear ties from the 50s and 60s that are skinny. These larger 1970s ties come in such pretty patterns, so this is a fun option for a new way to enjoy them! I might even make a spring version with a different color story someday...
1-2. You'll need a small collection of vintage ties (18-20 ties for a 12 inch wreath form), a foam wreath form, plain fabric to wrap the form with, pins and craft glue. Take fabric and begin wrapping it around foam base pinning as you go. Cover the foam form completely. We used brown fabric.
3. Next, begin cutting your ties off around 7 inches from the tip.
4. Begin pinning ties around the foam,working "backwards" so that the end of the previous tie is covered and you can't see the pins.
5. Once you've made it all the way around, begin gluing down the ends so that the flaps won't fall open when it is hanging.
6. Then take the remaining fabric from your favorite tie and make it into a bow and pin it at the top!
Have fun making your very own wreath with vintage ties. They are fun to collect and I love this new way to enjoy them! xo. elsie + kinsey
So perfect. I've been wanting a new door piece. xo, rv
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Posted by: Rae Veda | October 13, 2011 at 09:16 PM
nice.. thats from a tie? is great.. :)
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Posted by: irene wibowo | October 13, 2011 at 09:19 PM
Super cute, I could see one made from funky fun Christmas ties too!
Posted by: Sarah | October 13, 2011 at 09:24 PM
This is so cute. The fact that the possibilities are completely endless is so wonderful!
Posted by: Amanda {Eclectic Snapshots} | October 13, 2011 at 09:38 PM
such a cute idea!!
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Posted by: Petite and Hungry | October 13, 2011 at 09:40 PM
I love this! It's so cute, I never thought about using ties like this, I think I might have to try this out with a frame too!
-meesch
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Posted by: meesch | October 13, 2011 at 09:43 PM
Oh that is toooo cute and such a great restyle idea!!!
Posted by: Miranda | October 13, 2011 at 09:44 PM
Oh very good idea! And what a super inexpensive way to welcome visitors to your home in the autumn. Thanks for the inspiration! :)
Nicole
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Posted by: Nicole | October 13, 2011 at 10:05 PM
awesome idea! i'm so into anything that reuses unwanted stuff! i might have to make one out of the clothes we just emptied out of our closet!
Posted by: Jen @ A Touch of Lovely | October 13, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Cute idea!
xo Emma
Posted by: Emma | October 13, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Perfect! I've got a bunch of old ties and a styrofoam wreath I was dying to do something with! Thanks for the idea!!
Posted by: Crystal Smith | October 13, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Such a cute idea. Makes me want to throw a Mad Men themed party.
Posted by: Mo | October 13, 2011 at 10:55 PM
I am loving this idea!! :) so cute!
Posted by: Monika | October 13, 2011 at 11:03 PM
thats so perfect, thanks for the awesome idea! :)
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Posted by: Georgia | October 13, 2011 at 11:20 PM
so creative! any ideas on a non-menswewar wreath? :)
love
kelly
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Posted by: kelly @ paper doll theory | October 14, 2011 at 12:16 AM
@ u could try funny colored tights :)
Posted by: Dani | October 14, 2011 at 12:45 AM
and u could be shaping roses with theses tights ... haha =)
lots of ideas
Posted by: Dani | October 14, 2011 at 12:49 AM
You ladies are just stacked full of fab ideas. Love it!
Posted by: Shinypigeon | October 14, 2011 at 02:29 AM
This is such a creative idea! I bet there are so many rejected ties waiting to be used again out there!
Posted by: Hannah @ Sparrow + Spark! | October 14, 2011 at 02:33 AM
wow -- serious craft blog.
Posted by: sarah | October 14, 2011 at 06:01 AM