Make your yo-yo's
Prepare your wreath base
Glue yo-yo's to wreath base
Add buttons (optional)
Hang & enjoy!
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Several months ago I was thrilled to find a big bag of vintage yo-yo's at a thrift store! I didn't really know what I would do with them, but I scooped them up anyway. Their vintage character can never be fully reproduced. Lovely. I could have made a pillow top or small blanket. Maybe that will come, but it sounded like too much work at the moment. For easy vintage charm that just required a few simple steps, I made Yo-Yo Wreaths! And you can too! Even if you don't find vintage yo-yo's at your thrift store, they're easy to make. Keep reading... But before I show you how I made these simple wreaths, take a look at the finished product to get your inspiration flowing. Super simple steps: Make your yo-yo's Prepare your wreath base Glue yo-yo's to wreath base Add buttons (optional) Hang & enjoy! No vintage yo-yo's? No problem. Follow this great tutorial to make your own. Best of all, you can up cycle fabric and clothing just like our great-grandma's would have to make these original yo-yo's. No sense in spending money on this project if you don't have to! No sewing machine required, either. Yo-yo's are hand-stitched, and easy enough for your kids to try this summer while fighting boredom :) I also like to take projects like this to work on during long car trips. Wreath bases can be whatever you want. For one, I used a regular grapevine wreath. For another, I used a cheap frame from the thrift store that I painted first. This gray wreath was simply spray painted. Then, I wrapped some fabric and lace scraps on one section to add interest and to give the yo-yo's a flatter base to be glued onto. Finally, I raided my button stash and added some right in the center of the yo-yo. They look a little more like flowers now. Will you be trying your hand at making some yo-yo's? Featured here:
2 Comments
5/25/2014 06:42:47 am
This is such a pretty way to add a splash of color to your home. I love that last wreath with the splash of orange. So pretty! Thanks so much for sharing on Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in this week's issue.
abby
5/25/2014 07:34:14 am
I so appreciate the feature! thank you :) Leave a Reply. |