Look at this beautiful fall ribbon! I found this ribbon at Michael's. I love it! The plaid reminded me of a scarecrow and I just loved the striped ribbon. This ribbon was only $4.99 each. I have so much left that I think I need to find some sort of use for it for the fall season inside of my home! I had the grapevine wreath already, but you can get them for $4.00 - $12.00 typically depending the size you choose and where you purchase them. The cotton was also purchased at Michael's. This is probably the most expenive item. It costs about $6.00 - $10.00 a twig depending on where you purchase it. It is often times hard to find. I wanted to incorporate the cotton for interest and to break up the darker colors. I left the ribbon on the rolls and while the wreath was lying flat on the kitchen table, I placed the striped ribbon where I wanted it on the wreath first. I actually use brown pipe cleaners to hold the ribbon in place where I want it on the entire wreath. I cut the pipe cleaner into about 1.5 - 2 inch pieces. This works really well. It's easy to work with too! Hobby Lobby is where I usually get my pipe cleaner, but I know Michael's sells it too. It comes in packages and it's super cheap and lasts me a long time. The color options are endless. I use pipe cleaner when I decorate my Christmas tree also. I then followed the same steps with the plaid ribbon...placing it where I wanted it on my wreath and adhering it to the wreath with pipe cleaners. Then, I used another longer pipe cleaner to attach my big bow to the wreath. Finally, I carefully placed my cotton throughout the wreath. The cotton comes as long twigs, but I cut mine into shorter pieces so I can place easily throughout my wreath. That's it...easy peasy! There is nothing quite like taking some time out to craft. It is so peaceful and calming to me. I enjoy it so much. Then, when you are done, you have something you created and that cost half the price. Give it a try and see what you can create! It's almost fall y'all!
