Shabby Chic Fall Wreath Tutorial

by The Painted Hinge

I made this wreath for my front door last year. I really liked the way it turned out, so I wanted to share it here!

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Here's what you'll need:

11 x 13 picture frame

12 x 14 piece of chicken wire

wire cutters

tacks

small hammer

needle nose pliers

white chalk paint

sealing wax

paint brushes

4 mini clothespins

4 - 3 x 4 wood framed chalkboards

chalk ink

2 x 10 burlap ribbon

18 jute twine

1 silk sunflower

white potpourri mix

glue gun & glue

scissors

1. Cut the chicken wire to cover the entire back of the frame. Tack the chicken wire to the back of the frame, leaving enough space at the top for the burlap ribbon strip for hanging up the finished project. Bend back any protruding pieces of wire with the needle nose pliers so you don't get poked!

2. Turn the frame over and paint it along with the chicken wire. I gave the frame two coats of chalk paint, a coat of sealing wax, and distressed it with 80 grit sandpaper. I gave the chicken wire just one coat of white chalk paint to get a chippy look.

As you can see, I painted the frame before I tacked the chicken wire to the back of it. In hindsight, it would have been easier to tack the chicken wire on first, then paint the frame and wire at the same time. Also (I'm probably going to lose my Craft Card for admitting this) this is the very first time I've used chalk paint. On anything. Ever. And I love it. :) I can't wait to use it on future projects! Here's the frame before pic.

3. Make a bow out of the burlap ribbon and tie it on using the jute twine. You can hot glue the ribbon on as well, but I tied mine on so if I decide to use the frame for another project in the future, it will be easy to remove.

4. Arrange and hot glue the silk sunflower and potpourri pieces onto the ribbon. If the potpourri weighs the ribbon down in places, use a tiny drop of hot glue on back of the ribbon to secure it to the frame.

5. Paint the clothespins. I just gave them a quick coat of chalk paint. I clipped a piece of paper to make them easier to maneuver while painting.

6. Letter the chalkboards and pin to the chicken wire with the clothespins.

7. Hang your wreath up and enjoy! :)

The beauty of this wreath is you can always change what you pin or hang on the chicken wire to suit your mood and the seasons.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! Click on the link below to see this and other great projects on my blog!

Michelle @ The Painted Hinge

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Connie Manshardt on Sep 24, 2016
I've been both to Hobby Lobby and Michaels to purchase the 3x4 framed chalkboards and they do not have that size. 4x6 and larger are all they have. They do have smaller ones not framed with the cloths pin already glued on, but they are turned around at a horizontal angle. What would you recommend? I like the appearance of the framed chalkboard. Thank you. Connie Manshardt Dallas, Texas

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Mci11888074 on Oct 18, 2016
What type of wax did you use for sealing the frame? I looked for sealing wax at the craft store and the only thing I could find is wax sticks used to seal letters. Thanks.

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Ldt13232262 on Aug 19, 2018

Where can you buy a small piece of chicken wire?

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Joanie on Apr 18, 2018

I like your idea and project.......I only think turning the frame, you could have wrote F A L L.......across the entire frame.

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- The Painted Hinge on Apr 18, 2018
  
  One thing that's nice about this project is that it's easy to change it up and do it the way you suggested too! :)
  
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Yvonne Roebuck on May 01, 2020

Oh what to do with all those pictures frames I've been holding on to.

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