Ok so last week I made this precious feather boa wreath for my niece's 1st birthday party! Isn't it the cutest thing you have ever seen?!? It was oh so easy so I thought I would share a tutorial on how to make one.
I stopped by the dollar tree yesterday looking for nothing in particular when I came upon...you guessed it...feather boas in Christmas colors!! Now, these weren't nearly as full or as long as the ones we purchased above at hobby lobby (hobby lobby boas are about $7 for a 6ft boa and you need 3 total for a 14" wreath) but they were much more affordable so buying over double the quantity isn't as big of a deal. So I suggest to everyone...don't walk but RUN to the dollar tree and pick up some boas before they are all gone!
Here is what you will need:
9 dollar tree boas ($9) or 3 hobby lobby boas ($21)
1 14" straw wreath from hobby lobby (regular $4...got mine 1/2 off yesterday for $2)
Straight Pins (already had on hand)
Before I start I will say if you use all the same color (the pink, black, and white boa is actually 1 boa, the one below, I used 3 red, 3 green, 3 white) then you will inner twine them together, leaving no spaces....if you are using different colors like I did below, you will leave spaces for the 1st layer, then fill in with the next 1-2 layers.
1st - Start by pinning one end of your boa, then start wrapping it around...no spaces if its all the same color or leave spaces or make wider wraps if you are using different colors. I started with the white...wrap all 3 white boas around 1st and as evenly spaced as possible. You only need to secure the rope part of the boa with pins twice...1st at the beginning and 2nd at the end. If you feel more comfortable you can tack it down a few more times but it is not necessary.
2nd - Once the 1st layer is down, use the green boas and start filling in the holes. Layer next to the white and go all the way around as evenly as possible, securing the same way as before.
3rd - Continue with the red boas, filling in the open spots where you can still see the straw wreath.
Voila! You have an awesome Christmas Wreath that can be used inside or out. It would look great on your front door, on a mirror, over a fireplace, on a shelf, etc...the best part about it - it is something that can be used for many years to come and it is very inexpensive to make! It can also very easily be changed since we only used a handful of straight pins to tack it down! Even if the dollar tree doesn't get anymore colors, you could purchase a few extra red for Valentine's Day and a few extra green for St. Patty's Day. Also, hobby lobby, among other places have them in every color under the sun!!! Happy Crafting!!
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