Upcycled Valentine DIY Wreaths
"Got dry cleaner wire hangers in your closet? I do. I typically recycle them but we had amassed a small collection so instead of tossing them, I used them to kick start my Valentine's Day decorating! Bending the hangers into a heart shape and adding some inexpensive fabric store mesh, I created a trio of colorful hearts to bring love to my front door."
Estimated CostUnder $10
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Primary TechniqueFlorals/Wreaths
HolidayValentine's Day
Materials List
- Dry cleaner wire hangers
- Fabric mesh
- Wire cutter
- Pliers
- Ribbon
Instructions
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Gather any wire dry cleaner hangers you may have in your closet.
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Bend the hangers into a heart shape.
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Using wire cutters, cut off the hanging end of the wire hanger.
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Cut strips of fabric mesh and wrap around the hanger.
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Using pliers, bend the cut end of the hanger toward the heart and continue to cover the hanger with mesh.
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Now the fun! Cover the wrapped heart hanger with the mesh in whatever method you like best. In my example, the red heart was created with lots (and lots) of mesh ties; the link pink heart was wrapped in strips of mesh and secured with little mesh ties; and the fushia heart was created by loosely gathering mesh and securing with little mesh ties. Lots of options to make them look different!
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Add a hanging ribbon and bring love to your front door!
Why You'll Love This Trash to Treasure Craft
1. Celebrate sustainability: Upcycled Valentine DIY wreaths allow you to repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste, reducing your carbon footprint and promoting eco-friendly crafting.
2. Express creativity: Crafters can let their imaginations run wild with this project, as there are endless possibilities for incorporating different materials and decorations to personalize each wreath.
3. Spread love: Valentine's Day is all about spreading love and positivity, and what better way to do so than by creating a handmade wreath to display in your home or give as a thoughtful gift to a loved one.
4. Budget-friendly: Making these wreaths is a great way to save money, as you can use materials you already have on hand or find affordable items at thrift stores or craft stores.
5. Enjoy a fun and relaxing activity: Crafting is known to be a great stress-reliever, so take some time for yourself to unwind and get creative with this enjoyable project that can be done alone or with friends and family.