4/16/2011

Easter Chick Wreath TUTORIAL {Guest Project: Catherine from Design Editor}

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Hello Craftaholics Anonymous readers! So happy to be here. Thank you, Linda! I'm Catherine from the blog Design Editor. I'm a graphic designer and mom of 19-month-old twins sharing my love for all things design. My Etsy PRINT! By Design Editor features affordable printable designs for events, home decor, memory keeping and crafts.

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Today I'm sharing my Easter Chick Wreath Tutorial. Remember these retro chicks? My wheels started spinning when I saw boxes of them in different sizes and colors at my craft store. I snagged a few and made this wreath for our front door. Love the pop of color! Take advantage of the Easter sales and make one for yourself. Here's how to make it:

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SUPPLIES:
  • Chicks
  • Styrofoam wreath form
  • Acrylic paint
  • Paint brush or foam brush
  • Glue that dries clear
  • Ribbon
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Paint your wreath form. This will hide any gaps between the chicks.
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Arrange your chicks in close formation around the wreath facing the same direction. These little guys have feet that stick right into the foam. Hold off using any glue until your design is in place in case you need to make any spacing adjustments. When you're happy with your wreath add glue in any areas where it needs reinforcement.
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To hang, glue ribbon to the back and allow to dry before hanging. I went very clean with my design, but you could have fun by adding a bow or a little sign to the outside of the wreath.
Have a wonderful Easter! Stop by and say hi sometime!

18 comments:

  1. That wreath is adorable. You are so very clever. Beth N.

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  2. This is such a cute wreath!! I love the bright chicks agains the dark door. Thanks for the tutorial!

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  3. This is supper cute! I look forward to making it and showing the kids.

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  4. It's darling!! Very cute. I would love to make this...now to locate some chicks. Thanks for the great how-to on this one!

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  5. How cute! Those little Easter chicks are one of my favorite things about the holiday. They're just so gosh darn cute!

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  6. Super adorable!! Looks great on your door!

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  7. LOVE it! I pinned it at pinterest! i am thinking i could make the wreath base from chipboard/cardboard and save a few pennies and use up what i have.
    This looks so gorgeous on the black door!

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  8. Utterly adorable! Thanks so much for sharing!
    CAS

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  9. that is super cute and so fun! I am going to make one!

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  10. I just burst out laughing like a complete nutcase. I happen to have one box of chicks around, nowhere near enough to make this wreath, but they make me so happy I might just have to go and buy 5000 more to get this project done. Cute is not enough to describe it!

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  11. Thank is so adorable! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. So absolutley adorable! Those fuzzy yellow chickies look so perfect and peaceful all together in rows!

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  13. hahahaha!
    So cute, the colors, possibilities are endless!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Thanks for all of the nice compliments! In case, you're going to make the wreath, I used 120 chicks!

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