Thursday, October 10, 2013

Halloween Bug Wreath


 
 
 
My very first door wreath!  I wanted to start out simple so I wouldn't become overwhelmed and this wreath didn't disappoint. 
 
My inspiration:  link here
Plastic snakes glued to a wreath and spray painted black.
 
 
I started out with a plain wreath from Michaels (about $5), 7 packs of 8ct assorted bugs from the dollar store and a can of Valspar Color Radiance Flat spray paint in Silver Fox.

I sprayed the wreath down first to get good coverage and then added the bugs with a hot-glue gun.  Once they were all stuck on, I sprayed over the entire thing again making sure to paint over any visible color.  See Below (yes that is a diaper box drop cloth)

Fun bugs on the closeup - spiders, flys, crickets (not particularly scary, but you get the idea), roaches, ants, centipedes and a couple of praying mantises. 


 I added an orange bow and hung it on the door - success!
I love it when a project is quick and simple - almost instant gratification!
 
 
 
 
 Happy Halloween All! 
 

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7 comments:

  1. MichelleOctober 11, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Cara, I love it and your blog! Keep up the good work!

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  2. Chelsea @ Making Home BaseOctober 17, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Love it Cara! Your blog is lovely and this project is so SO cute!!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 17, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Cool Halloween wreath! I hate bugs and creepy creatures, but your wreath is awesome! I like that you spray painted them all the same color. They're all camouflaged... From afar, it looks like a white grapevine wreath, but then you get closer, and BOO!!!! Creepy Crawlies! :-)

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party

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  4. AnonymousOctober 18, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Love this!

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