DIY New Year Decor
Inspired by this Kate Spade necklace, and my inability to part ways (just yet) with my mantel garland, I devised this special holiday decor that I can leave on my fireplace mantel through the whole month of January.
Here's what you need to make your own:
- a mirror (or a wreath or empty picture frame)
- posterboard or paper
- marker
- 12 gauge wire
- fabric scissors
- wire cutters
- tacky glue
- fabric remnants (or thin rope or yarn)
First I drew out the words in the same size I wanted the finished wire to be. Then, I bent the wire around (using my hands), using the written words as my guide.
After the words were complete, I wrapped them using fabric remnants that I cut into half-inch strips. To secure the beginning of a strip of fabric, I used tacky glue. Works wonders.
After the words were wrapped, I used double-sided foam tape to attach them to the mirror. I was going to use fishing wire and hang them, but the double vision created by the mirror wasn't the effect I was aiming for. So, tape it is. I think this project would also be nice hung inside a wreath or an empty picture frame.
This is a brilliant idea, I may just copy you!
Posted by: Lauren | December 29, 2010 at 05:11 AM
your mantel looks so festive and cute. If I can find the time this week, I am going to try and make this.
Posted by: Amber Blue Bird | December 29, 2010 at 08:59 AM
cute!! and im definitely a kate spade fan too.
Posted by: Kellie | December 29, 2010 at 10:19 AM
wonderfully done.
Posted by: Victoria / Justice Pirate | December 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Very cute and clever! I want to do this and then attach it to a headband to sport on new years eve!
Posted by: Julie | December 29, 2010 at 11:24 AM
I LOVE IT!!
Posted by: zelina | December 29, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Lovely idea, you always have the cutest decor ideas!
Shy
Posted by: Shy | December 29, 2010 at 11:53 AM
That is just a great project-
just love it-
Sandy Toe
Posted by: sandy toe | December 29, 2010 at 01:15 PM
So pretty! I love it! I like it without fabric on it, too!
Posted by: Carrie Rosalind | December 29, 2010 at 04:22 PM
What a beautiful idea. Love it!
Posted by: Savannah | December 30, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Fabulous Tutorial!!!
You clever, clever chick!
Happy New Year and many good wishes for you in 2011. xo
Posted by: kim whitten | December 31, 2010 at 12:23 AM
love this diy project. i definately want to use this as inspiration to create wall decor of some sort.
also.. happy new year. :)
Posted by: Sarah J | January 01, 2011 at 08:45 AM
beyond awesome DIY!
Posted by: Erin @ Slipcover Your Life | January 01, 2011 at 09:20 PM
Oh such a pretty DIY! I wish I saw it before New Year's Eve :) I'm so glad I've found your blog, it's full of beautiful inspiration! Have a fantastic 2011!
Ale
Posted by: Rosaspina Vintage | January 02, 2011 at 10:33 AM