This post is from our guest appearance
on “Clean andScentsible’s Halloween Celebration”! Jenn has become one of our favorite blogging buddies! Please check out her site.
Today we are happy to be showing you our…
Spooky Halloween Bat Wreath
as part of our Wicked Wednesday series!
Have you ever seen those strange, wispy, grapevine wreath forms that you have no idea what you would do with? Well, here is what we did with ours…
Supplies needed for Spooky Halloween Bat Wreath:
large wispy grapevine wreath form
silver spray paint
silver glitter spray paint
wooden bat cut outs
black glitter
black acrylic paint or black spray paint
heavy gauge florist wire
glue gun with glue
black tulle
and a cute little Halloween sign !!!
1. Select and purchase a fun wispy, grapevine wreath from your local craft store {make sure you use a coupon!} and be careful in your selection as they have a tendency to get squished and broken, you may need to go through a few!
2. Spray paint the entire wreath silver, being careful to cover each side completely! Allow to dry fully!
3. Spray a light finish of silver glitter spray paint over entire wreath {we got the glitter spray paint at Michael’s}, allow wreath to dry and set aside.
4. Paint or spray paint all of your wooden bat cutouts black. The number you need is all up to you and the look you are after {we used 8}. Allow to dry completely.
5. Coat the bats on one side with spray adhesive and then coat that side with black glitter. Once dry, turn over and repeat on the other side.
6. Take the heavy gauge florist wire and spray paint it black {ours was green }. After it is dry, wrap each wire around a pencil to make little spirals. Attach wooden bats to the florist wire with a glue gun. This will give them the appearance of “flying” off the wreath!
7. Select where you would like your bats to be “flying” in your wreath and simply wrap the ends of the florist wire around the wreath { you may need to add a little touch of glue from your glue gun to keep it in place}.
8. Add a cute little sign {ours was from Hobby Lobby} and a very simple knot of black tulle to finish it all off!!
We have loved sharing our little Spooky Halloween Bat Wreath with you!!
Trish and Bonnie
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Trish Flake
Owner at Uncommon Designs
Hey y'all! I am Trish and the creative voice behind Uncommon Designs. I adore party planning, holiday celebrations, and all things crafty! I am so excited to share my creative adventures with you!
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this is so cute.
Would luv for my readers to follow this, inviting you to link at
http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/10/halloween-ideas-and-home-decor-party.html
Thanks
Maggie
http://passionatelyartistic.com
Oh I love this wreath!!! You’re right I’ve always wondered how I could make something neat out of those wreaths – now I know! This would be perfect for my front door 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
This is so unique and awesome..So creative….I would LOVE for you to share this at my Pin’Inspirational Thursday creative linky party pweease — TY .. http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/10/pininspirational-thursdays-linky-party.html .
Love this wreath! Looks fantastic!
Love this! Simple and yet eye catching. Proves that less is more, a lesson I have yet to learn. Good job!
I love it – very cute & simple! It looks great!
This turned out wonderful! Spraypainting the grapevine wreath…genius! Stopping over from Whipperberry. Thanks for sharing!
That is so cute! I love how spooky it looks with the “flying” bats!! Great tutorial:)
Oh, I really like how it turned out! What a oh-so spooky wreath! You always do such a great job with your projects. I enjoy reading each post! Thanks for sharing this @ Show & Share!
Really cute, UNIQUE and creative. thanks for sharing. Would love for you to share with my Sunday’s Best party, many readers would love to create this. I really like it and will be making one today!
what a cute idea, great job!
This wreath is gorgeous! It’s one of those projects you really sit back and think ‘why didn’t I think of that’!
I love this! It’s totally original and way cute!
Thanks for linking up!
Great idea!! Thanks for sharing last week! I featured you this week!
Hope to see you link up tomorrow!
Michelle
http://delicateconstruction.blogspot.com/2011/10/delicately-constructed-features_27.html
Great idea! I’m hosting a Fabulous Fall party over at Not So Simple Housewife and I’d love for you to link this up! We are celebrating Fall and giving me and everybody else some great inspiration. We are looking for crafts, decor, food, and more! I’d love for you to add this and any other fall posts you may have!
Kaitlin-The Not So SImple Housewife
http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com/2011/10/fabulous-fall-link-party.html