Just a bit ago, my copy of this darling book arrived. Mollie Makes Christmas is full of pretty little projects to make for the holidays. Happily, I have a few inspiration projects inside too.
This is one of my true favorites. Almost everything I needed was right here in the studio (or closet). I used a styro ring, but it could even be made from a ring of cardboard, traced off a dinner plate, padded with bubble wrap or quilt batting and then wrapped in whatever you have. You could make the little bird or use a purchased one. Then just rummage through the junk box for little things to decorate it with. Here are the simple instructions.
(Loved making the decorated page too!) You might remember that there is another version here.
Time to begin thinking about the holidays and making for gifts and home. I'll have some new things in my Etsy shop soon too. It all happens so fast!
love love love!!
Posted by: kL | November 13, 2012 at 11:27 AM
Very sweet..I'm thinking you stitched the little bird...precious. And, of course you decorated around the instruction page. YOU are so inspirational! Since I've taken your MEHC workshops...I see the value in scrapes! :)
Posted by: Lucy Tracy | November 13, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Love the simplicity for this time of the year.....the Christmas season approaches us quickly now! Hugs, Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Woodruff | November 13, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Sweet and simple, but with that elegance that says "Charlotte."
Posted by: Lorrie | November 13, 2012 at 11:57 AM
I love this wreath! I have all the materials on hand, too!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | November 13, 2012 at 12:27 PM
Simple enough for even me to make.
Time to schedule xmas craft night!! x
Posted by: jane B | November 13, 2012 at 04:19 PM
Love the bird and the whole wreath. Gotta make one.
Posted by: karen on bainbridge island | November 13, 2012 at 06:57 PM
Love it!!!!!
Posted by: Dawn | November 14, 2012 at 09:24 AM
I love the wreath. I love making things I can leave out all winter instead of just for the holidays. Thanks so much for sharing the how-to. I am hoping to get to the bookstore today and have Mollie's book on the list. Wishing you a beautiful rest of the week.
Posted by: Jeannie | November 14, 2012 at 04:26 PM
Did I just read that you'll soon have new things in your Etsy shop? SUPER !!! Xox. You always have the best ideas !!
Posted by: Penelope | November 15, 2012 at 05:18 PM
This was our family craft project after dinner on Thanksgiving Day - we turned out three variations - all very cute. We used strips from a painters cloth for the first wrap and used many thrift store purchases for the rest. Thank you for sharing this!! Now I want the whole MM book...
Posted by: Vicki K | November 24, 2012 at 01:35 PM
Hello, Charlotte: Just wanted to let you know that I hosted a Mother-Daughter Craft Brunch today and we made your white wreath, with gold birdnests. Each one was a masterpiece. Thank you for your inspiration.
Posted by: Kristina | December 01, 2012 at 06:26 PM
Charlotte!!! As always, your creations have a simple beauty!!! The wreath is so sweet! Thanks for sharing....deb
Posted by: Debbie Demmers-Lujan | December 02, 2012 at 05:13 PM