Today's project... (Mesh Halloween Wreath)

Technically yesterday's but I haven't slept yet, so it's still today. 

Four years ago today Cody asked me to be his girlfriend. Yes I know once you get married it doesn't count anymore, but I'll find any reason to celebrate. So, we went out to eat one of my favorites, Thai Food.

Om nom nom rice. 

Then I went to Hobby Lobby (my wallet gasps every time I say that name). Bought stuff to make a wreath.

So when I got home I did just that. 

I had a lady order a mesh Halloween wreath (my favorite). I like to make wreaths during holidays for extra cash. 

Anyways, I thought I'd put how I make my wreaths on here.... So here we go 

Hobby Lobby list:

Halloween Plaque

10" deco mesh roll black

5 1/2" deco mesh roll orange 

Wreath frame (8 sections)

Pipe cleaner (16) 

Two/three rolls of ribbon 

I cut the mesh about 6 inches in length, enough for it to roll around (I think it looks better that way). You can also cut the orange mesh the same way at this time. 

Then I add the pipe cleaners to the frame. 

I put pipe cleaners on every sectioned area and in the middle of the sections. So 16 in all. 

Then for the mesh we were working on above I take two pieces and cut them in half. 

Two pieces...

So there's 4 pieces, now to add them to the wreath! 

Lay them on the pipe cleaner, I have learned to do two pieces one way then twist the pipe cleaner (twice) then do the other two pieces the other way. Like a cross to cover more area of the wreath.

I wait to add in the accents of orange but you can do this now if you want.  

Just continue this all the way around.

Also when you get toward the end of the circle I like to go ahead and attach the plaque. 

I used pipe cleaners to attach to the back and wrapped them around the wreath frame several times for security. Then finished adding the mesh. 

When I got to the point of the picture  above I realized it needed more orange so I added more.. 

Much better, but we still need ribbon. 

I decided on black and white polka spot (not dot) and Moroccan shaped orange and white ribbon. 

I cut 6" strips. 8 of each pattern. 

Then I cut the ends into a "V" I think it makes it look nicer. I'll have to take a picture (I forgot, silly me). 

So then I add a ribbon, alternating patterns, to each pipe cleaner. 

As for the extra parts of the pipe cleaners, I like to twist them around a pencil to make them little curlies. Or you can just tuck them around the ribbon to hide them. 

I know the suspense is killing you! 😂

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 Here's the finished product!!!!!!!!!! 

It may not be some peoples taste but it's probably my favorite I have made so far.

 

Yay wreath! 

Alright I should be asleep, so I'll do that. 

Duo contra mundum, 

Stephanie Jones 

How should I start this shindig?...

Hmmmm. Well let's see...

How about I tell you about myself, alrighty then let's do that.

I'm Stephanie. 
I am 21 (+2) years young, I refuse to get any older than 21.
I am happily married to my oilfield husband, Cody. We have been married since April 21, 2012.
We are both from hick town Virginia, but moved to Texas for a chance at a better life (so far so good).
No we don't have kids... (not anytime soon, mom)
I am currently attending college to become an Elementary teacher (I think?). I will probably change my mind, because that's what I do. Stay tuned!
Let's see, I enjoy traveling, wreath making, coffee, playing piano, face timing my bff, playing sims 4, eating and most importantly, watching movies and tv shows (I collect both). I pretty much just named my whole Pinterest board.

I am a typical 20 something white girl.

So at the moment I have bright red hair, which I love. No seriously it's really flippin' red. I have blue eyes that change to green often. I got married and got fat, this wedding ring weighs a lot #nobodyshame. This is starting to sound like a myspace bio or something... 

Back to topic, I'm very ADD (attention deficit.. what was I saying?). I also have anxiety, I'm a worrier. I worry about things that honestly don't even matter. (I eventually get over it) I am also very sarcastic (if it's not already obvious) and like to joke around, it's how I cope with stress.

I really like to tell people what I'm doing, like Facebook checkins, and Instagram pictures galore. My bff says it's because I like attention, I AM an only child so I can't help it ;). So I decided instead of annoying all my Facebook friends I would make a blog. SO HERE WE ARE!

I am an open book. I have to be, because I have a terrible memory, I am never able to keep a secret. Also I'm a terrible liar, for the same reasons.

Okay so, I think I am off to a good start, I will be posting more about me, probably about wreaths I make/made, how I get my hair this red, food I eat (because I am one of those girls), movies and tv shows I watch, and etc.

duo contra mundum,

Stephanie Jones

PS: My grammar is awful, just know I will try my best!