Thursday, September 23, 2010

Wine Cork Wreath

finished wreath non hanging Wine Cork Wreath

I suffered for this project, I burnt myself so many times with the hot glue.  I actually put it up for a couple of days before I finished because of the burns.  I learned cork slides and when you don’t pay close attention sinking your finger into the hot glue equals a big Ouch!  It came out beautifully in spite of my clumsy behavior. 
You don’t need many supplies and it doesn’t take to long to make(injury break not withstanding).   I bought a box lot of 250 wine corks from EBay for $10.00.  The straw wreath was $3.00 at the craft store and a package of glue sticks were $4.00.  It took about 2 hours to make and it was a bit messy, straw went everywhere.  I used every last cork I had and I wish I had another 25 or so to fill in a little more. 

Supplies Needed
Wine corks 250 to 300
Straw Wreath 18”
Lots of Hot Glue Sticks

cork boxIMG_2665_edited-1 
      Box of 250 Wine Corks                                 Straw Wreath

close up wreath  IMG_2748_edited-1
  Base Layer of Corks                                               Top Layer of Cork on Wreathfinished wreath non hanging     Finished Wreath



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11 comments:

  1. Love the wreath!! I have boxes of corks ( Years of enjoyment in collecting them!!) Thanks for the tutorial as well!! When working with hot glue always keep a bowl of cold water nearby to dip your fingers into!!

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  2. That is fabulous! You should check out what I did with my corks!
    Amy
    crazycraftbugs.blogspot.com

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  3. It looks awesome! you did a great job.
    thanks for linking to my party and back to me. I appreciate it!
    have a great weekend,
    gail

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  4. Wow, that's so cool Is it heavy! I love the look!!

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  5. Hi Meg, the wreath is not heavy, maybe 4lbs.

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  6. That looks so great!! Hope your fingers have recovered!

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  7. I love the wreath!

    Followoing you for Social Parade!

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    Have a great Friday!

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  8. What a great idea! I have stuck them on everything else, but had not thought about a wreath.

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  9. I love it. It will work for all seasons too. I am stopping by from Met Monday.

    Janet

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  10. Too bad you didn't drink those 250 bottles! I love this!

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  11. Way to go Heather!! I love it. I love that you can pin a fav photo if the mood strikes..anywhere on there. lol

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