A Fall Wreath with Bling!

I like a little bling in my life. Sometimes a little shimmer can add that certain something that a project is missing.  So when I was working on my fall wreath - that is the direction I decided to take.

I started with these bunches of fall florals that I bought in 2008.  No cost there.   And they were beautiful - but I wanted to take it to another level.

So I invited a couple of friends out to help.  Psst - don't tell the others but Sparkling Canyon is my favorite.

So I gave the leaves and berries a couple light passes.  Just enough to give some shimmer without taking out too much of the color.

Added those to the grapevine wreath I already had and voila - we have wreath!  Wanna see the final result???  Here it is!

Squeel!!!  I LOVE it.  LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

Oh - I also took a white chipboard S (that I got at Michael's years ago) and spray painted it ORB.  Then tied it on with a little red ribbon (leftover from our wedding).

So if you are keeping track that is a total cost of zero.  Nada, nothing, zip!

Everything it took to make this wreath I already owned!  I don't know if I have ever loved a free creation more!  Looks great with our brick too I think!  Now I just need to get some great mums and pansies to brighten up the bottom of our porch.(UPDATE:  If you love this wreath - you have to see what I made for the bottom of the porch!  Hop over and check out my shimmery pumpkin topiary!)

But the top, well that is covered!   Here is one last close up to you before we go!  Sigh!  Did I mention that I LOVE it!

So what do you think?  Is a little bling a good thing? :)  I sure think so!

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