Friday, November 13, 2009

New Life for Old Wreaths

This summer I bought a box of old, mostly bottle brush Christmas wreaths with a muddle of junky stuff decorating them...

After I brought them home I stripped off the junk..

And they sat until this week when I redid them...

Adding new decorations from my collection of vintage Christmas balls and reflectors...


















On this one I cut off the hazardous electric cord, and left it plain.



This over-the-top wreath is my favorite. All it needed was some replacement ornaments.

21 comments:

Sarah said...

All so interesting and fun. A great find and you did a fabulous job refurbishing them.

Jane said...

I have never seen wreaths like these. You did a wonderful job remaking them.

Have a wonderful weekend.
Jane (artfully graced)

Debra @ Common Ground said...

Love how you gave them all a new funky life...really great!
Debra

Lorie said...

How fun!!

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Hi there just popping in to say thanks for the congrats on winning the charm at Julies♥x

Fancy Fodder said...

Recycling rocks! The last wreath looks so festive and colorful, it puts a smile on my morning face :=D
Have a great weekend!

Laura said...

Looks like it was fun with great results!

Theresa said...

I knew when I saw those vintage ornaments that the wreaths would be gorgeous! Love the over-the-top one, my favorite! Have a blessed day!

~~Carol~~ said...

I love those old bottlebrush wreaths, and you've definitely breathed new life into them! Those reflectors are on my must-have list. They really brighten everything up!
Have a great weekend Joan!
Carol

Jane said...

These are great...I've passed on several "ugly" wreaths at thrift stores...after seeing these I now need to take a closer look before I pass them by.
Jane

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

They all look gorgeous. What a great find. I love all the vintage reflectors and ornaments. They really look so pretty. Hugs, Marty

xinex said...

Wow! You're so ready for Christmas! Nice!...Christine

Gwen said...

Your wreaths are putting me in the spirit like nothing else has!

sissie said...

Now those wreaths are ultra cool!
Love how you freshened them up.

Sue (Someone's Mom) said...

You just took me back to my grandmother's house...I love them and the memories!

Sue

Julie@beingRUBY said...

Hi Joan
I love the fact that the 'over the top' one is your favourite!!

Have fun xx Julie

Catherine peacelovesweater@blogspot.com said...

I absolutely love, love, love these wreaths. I adore this kind of retro. Nice work and what a wonderful collection you have. Enjoy showing them off this Christmas!

one gal's trash said...

These are so great, especially the dazzling gold one in the last photo! Regarding my twilight shots of Portland...I was DRIVING!
Bet you never want to take a road trip with me...!
xo
Pam

Kim said...

@Cheap Chic Home. What a great find. You made them look wonderful--can't wait to see them around your house -wink.

Cindy said...

Memories of my Gram's place at the holidays are flying thru my brain seeing these awesome wreaths! I *love* what you did with them, and wish I had a collection like that...maybe I'll start one this year. :o)

Thanks for displaying my party button too...

LindaJan said...

These are amazingly beautiful!