Halloween Wreath

So, Halloween is over but I finally uploaded some recent pics from my camera to the computer.  They included a few of a wreath I made for Halloween.

It started last year when my mom showed me a link to this wreath from Pier 1:

I loved it but I did not love the price tag (I think it was $50 or $60).  More than I care to pay for wreath.  There was also a really cute matching garland but it was also too pricey.  My mom knew how much I liked it & tried to find it after Halloween on sale but they were all sold out.  Boo.

I thought about making a similar one myself but had problems finding a black wreath.  Well, I searched again this year & found one at Michaels!  They didn't have any orange ornaments but Hobby Lobby did.  Yay!

My mom helped me make a similar Christmas wreath several years ago, so I enlisted her help again.  We used wire to attach the ornaments on the wreath.  Ok, I use the term "we" loosely.  My mom & I started the project but I was doing laundry at the time & had to switch loads.  Then Alex woke up from his nap.  So to be honest, my mom & sister did most of the work.  But it wasn't like I was sitting on the couch with my feet up or anything... J

Here's the end result.

I love it!  The different embellished ornaments were cute on the Pier 1 wreath but I really just wanted simple ball ornaments.  It turned out exactly how I wanted it.  Plus, it doubles as an OSU wreath during football season.  Win win!  I've taken down my other Halloween decorations but am leaving this up until I decorate for Christmas.

The next time I do a crafty project, I'll try to post about it before the holiday is over - ha!