Monday, November 17, 2014

Cotton Grapevine Wreath

Hello everyone!

How is your Monday going so far?  It is cold,windy, and rainy here in GA.  Not too pretty! 

I made a cotton wreath the other day and thought I would share it with you.  I've seen these for sale, but rather than buying one, I knew I could make one with supplies I already had.  I've had real cotton stems for a few years now.  I usually just place them in a container and enjoy them that way. But this time, I thought I'd take it a step further and make my own wreath to hang over the gate above my fireplace mantel.  


It was so easy!  I just cut off the pieces of cotton from the branches and hot glued them to a grapevine wreath.  The grapevine wreath is the perfect backdrop for the cotton.


I did this on my kitchen counter.  Super fast!

Then hung it up.


After I completed this, I searched online to find some other examples of cotton wreaths.  I wanted to know how mine measured up.  LOL!

I found several that looked good.  Many of them were extra full or included bows or different designs entirely.  I wanted mine to be very simple and basic though.  But, if you're so inclined, here are some others to inspire you.




So............if you've got some cotton lying around, you're halfway to a cotton wreath of your own!

Thanks for stopping by.

~ Kelly ~
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29 comments:

  1. chateau chicNovember 17, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    Your cotton wreath looks so pretty hanging on the vintage fence piece! I like how super easy this was to make.
    Mary Alice

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  2. Laura @ duke manor farmNovember 17, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    cotton looks so pretty, and simple. love it. i am going to have someone find me some next season so I can make something!

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  3. angieNovember 17, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    wow, tolle bilder!!! einen schönen abend wünscht angie aus deutschland

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  4. Little FarmsteadNovember 17, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    Charming Kelly! I love the texture it adds to your already beautiful mantel.

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  5. SusieNovember 17, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    Kelley, Who knew raw cotton balls could be so cute. I think they all look nice. I like your wreath on the gate. xoxo,Susie

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  6. DebbyNovember 17, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    I just might make one today. Thanks forsharing.

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  7. StaceyNovember 17, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    I did the same thing, Kelly. My cousin showed up here one night with a bunch of cotton and I couldn't let it go to waste. I made two wreaths. Did you find that your cotton had dirt in it? I guess that's nature but I did a lot of picking to try to clean it up. :)

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  8. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsNovember 17, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    I love your cotton wreath!

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  9. DeseraeNovember 17, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    Very pretty!!!! It looks great hanging on the old gate...which I love BTW!!!
    ~Des

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  10. AnonymousNovember 17, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Love the wreath...planning on doing something like this and yours is wonderful inspiration.

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  11. Christine at Little BragsNovember 17, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    perfect addition to the old window on the fireplace....super cute

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  12. 2 DogsNovember 17, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    I've never seen a cotton wreath and never thought about it. Very clever and now I want to try making one myself.

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  13. Katie MansfieldNovember 17, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    I love this. I was so drawn to one from Joanna Gaines' shop. I love that you made it. The cotton looks like snowballs.

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  14. JunkchiccottageNovember 17, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    Love your wreath Kelly. It looks so great on the old vintage gate. Great job.
    Kris

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  15. MarissaNovember 17, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Oh chucks thought this was a tutorial.
    Ha ha.
    LOVE IT!

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  16. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsNovember 17, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    Beautiful Kelly...i made one last year from cotton that was given to me by a friend who has cotton fields...i just put cotton in my tree too!...love cotton...

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  17. BonnieNovember 17, 2014 at 10:09 PM

    Looks great, Kelly.

    I have some cotton in the attic. I should do a wreath too.

    Love your mantel.

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  18. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesNovember 17, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    Your wreath is beautiful, Kelly...and it looks wonderful on the gate!

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  19. cynthia lee designsNovember 17, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    Pretty wreath!! It's really cold here and we got 3 to 4 inches of snow today.
    ~Cindy

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  20. Art and SandNovember 18, 2014 at 1:29 AM

    I love your wreath and also the gate you hung it on. I am asking for a gate for Christmas.

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  21. RonNovember 18, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    A pretty plaid bow for Christmas will be perfect. I love the use of cotton.

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  22. Doreen@foxdenrdNovember 18, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Hummmmmm....why is it I don't think I've ever seen that kind of cotton up here? Maybe I have but never took notice. I like the simplicity of this look and how easy it is to do. The textures and colors work perfectly with your decor!

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  23. This N ThatNovember 18, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    Beautiful Kelly. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Linda November 18, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    OMG!! Yours looks awesome! Love the Nature Inspired look!

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  25. Lisa @ Texas DecorNovember 18, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    Your cotton wreath looks so pretty! I love easy projects like this. I bought some cotton stems at Michael's awhile ago and finally decided this morning to just put them in a vase. Wish I'd bought more so I could make a wreath like this. :)

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  26. ℳartina @ Northern NestingNovember 18, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    That looks so pretty! I love it hanging from the old fence piece!

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  27. Buttercup BlissNovember 18, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    I have cotton wreaths on my front doors now too! Love them! I can't wait to "modify" them so they are perfect for Christmas! Yours looks great! :-))

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  28. Blondie's JournalNovember 19, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    Kelly,

    I LOVE this! And I like it simple, too. We don't grow cotton up here so I'd never get my hands on the real stuff, but it's all over Michael's and Hobby Lobby. I bet you could sell these for a pretty penny! Especially to a Northerner like me! lol!

    Jane xx

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  29. AnneNovember 22, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    Love it Kelly!

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Thanks for letting me know you visited today. Kelly