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Mossy monogram wreath

The other day I made my first trip to Hobby Lobby.  Ever.  Can you believe it? 

Among (many, many) other things, I came home with these goodies to make a mossy monogram wreath.  I've always loved moss wreaths, and a monogram project or two, so this makes the perfect addition to our front door.   



(And I realize this project may be a little Christmas-y, but I still love it!)

So here's what I did...

First, I sprayed my letter green, in case any happened to peek through the moss.




Then I fired up the ol' glue gun and started attaching clumps of the moss until it was full.



To attach the ribbon, I glued it in place on the back. 




Then I looped it around.




And then once more so it would hang flat.






Then I glue gunned (is that even a term?) it to the top of my door.  This project was so easy, and I love that it is a decoration that I can use no matter the season.  The black and white gingham (which I actually did not buy to be festive for Halloween) can easily be changed.  I can see a thick, red or green satin ribbon for Christmas and a pink grosgrain polka dot one for Valentine's.  I love it when I can re-use decorations!




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  1. Erin@ Give Mom a MinuteOctober 4, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    I love that! I am totally gonna have to copy it and link yours up to mine when I do :) Thanks for an awesome idea.
    -Erin

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  2. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowOctober 4, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    It looks cute. I can't believe you haven't ever been to Hobby Lobby - we go there about once a week! Love your monogram!

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  3. Kim @ NewlyWoodwardsOctober 4, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    I love it. Looks a lot like one at Ballard Designs. Very clever.

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  4. UnknownOctober 4, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    O this is very cool!

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  5. Miss Mustard SeedOctober 4, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    That is a greta project and it looks very sharp and classic. I love monograms and that's a great way to bring one to the front door. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  6. S Club MamaOctober 4, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    Very cute. I may steal this idea for a Christmas present for someone :)

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  7. ElizabethOctober 4, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    So creative!! I'm obsessed with monogrammed things and I may just have to make this my next project. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    That's hot!

    I'm a W-how the hell would I attach the ribbon...lol.

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  9. Linda@Coastal CharmOctober 5, 2009 at 1:30 AM

    Hey girl...now that's a cool idea you have here...so simple...sooooo cute!!! Hope you have a great week.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  10. KelliOctober 5, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    The first time ever...did you fall in love? Great decoration and I love how you are planning on how to reuse it.

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  11. Julie LinkOctober 5, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Very cute! I've always wanted to do think but our last name is an L so I'm stumped on how to hang an L from a ribbon! Ideas? Unless I can find a cursive L.

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  12. MaricrisGOctober 5, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    I've never thot of mossying up anything but this looked really cool. Great project for sure. I'll see if I can pull off a project using moss.

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  13. Gina @ MoneywiseMomsOctober 5, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Ooh, I really like this, but what do you do if your letter doesn't have a convenient place for the ribbon? I'm an "L," so do I need to attach a hook or something?

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  14. HattieOctober 5, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    I love that! I'm not much for floral wreaths, so this would be perfect for me. I wish we had Hobby Lobby in VA!

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  15. Dresser GirlOctober 5, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    WOW! I love it!!

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  16. KarlaOctober 5, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Love it! I have the same "S", only mine is silver. I like it even better as a Mossy Monogram Wreath! :) Great project!

    ~Karla @ It's The Little Things...

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  17. LeighOctober 5, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    OH!!!! I love that! I actually have that same style letter in an M... not sure how I'd hang an M with a ribbon, but I LOVE YOUR IDEA! I'll have to start thinking about this...

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  18. HeidiOctober 5, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    I LOVE this..now I'm going to have to make another trip to H.L.

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  19. Judy @ In His GripOctober 5, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Okay, this is the best! As a matter of fact I have been up in northern Minnesota this week and have harvested tons of moss from my Mom's woods. Now I have something to use my moss for. I have so much I could probably do the whole alphabet, ha, ha!!!!

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  20. Nice and Easy AntiquesOctober 5, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Too cool! Great idea!

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  21. ShawnOctober 5, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Great idea! I would have never thought of the moss---but it looks amazing!

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  22. Southern Fried GalOctober 6, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    Two of my favorite things coming together - moss and initials! Turned out so cute! Love the checked ribbon,too!

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  23. cindyOctober 6, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Supremely cool!

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  24. JessicaOctober 6, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    Stopping by from sits!

    I love it! I think I may have to make one myself!

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  25. AnonymousOctober 6, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Don't you just love Hobby Lobby?! Your wreath turned out beautiful!

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  26. talesandtrialsOctober 6, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    I LOVE your "S" wreath. I am putting this on my list of projects to tackle. I also love all things monogramed!!

    I am glad you discovered Hobby Lobby!!!

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  27. GinaOctober 6, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I love this project!

    I've never been to a Hobby Lobby, but I'm sure that's probably for the best-from the sounds of it, it may be pretty devastating to my wallet!

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  28. Stereos and SoufflesOctober 6, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Great idea, I love monograms!

    Stopped by from SITS.

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  29. AnonymousOctober 6, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Looks great! I just had this same thought the other day--kind of. I thought I would cut mine out of cardboard and cover with moss. You have motivated me--yours looks awesome!!

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  30. SarahOctober 6, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    No way! How cool...and it seems pretty easy. Thanks so much for sharing, totally adding this to the file I've things I'd eventually love to do:)

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  31. Mandi ShandiOctober 6, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    I LOVE this! Thanks for sharing. I already have a big N that would work perfectly for this. It sounds like your life is very similar to my own, but my little boys are 3 and 4 now.

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  32. Ticking and ToileOctober 6, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    I love it!!! Want to do one today!!

    Shellagh

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  33. AshleeOctober 6, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Cheryl, what a very cool idea! I WILL be making this and will link back to you! Thanks for sharing!!

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  34. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingOctober 6, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Love it! Thanks for inspiring me...

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  35. JennyOctober 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    That's so cool!

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  36. PamelaOctober 6, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    Love this idea! I will file it away in my inspiration file for spring time.

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  37. Katy @ Eat Drink & DecorateOctober 6, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    I recently got a letter @ Hobby Lobby for my fall wreath... But I think I'll be borrowing your idea for the winter wreath! Love it!!

    Check out my fall wreath @ http://eatdrinkanddecorate.blogspot.com/2009/09/wreath-envy.html

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  38. Delightful DwellingOctober 6, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    How cute, I love it!

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  39. Char @ Crap I've MadeOctober 6, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    SO cute!

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  40. UnknownOctober 6, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Congrats on your first visit to the Hob Lob! Look out, that place is quite addicting! I love your mossy monogram, I have a large monogram on my front door too, it's painted a spring green right now, but moss may be in order for fall!

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  41. Amanda @ Serenity NowOctober 6, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    So SO cute. I really like the ribbon. I love Hobby Lobby...when we visit Texas, I always want to go. :) Very creative project. :)

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  42. LorieOctober 7, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    That is very cute! I love your blog'

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  43. Mama ThompsonOctober 7, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Absolutely love that...I have been needing something new for my front door and I think this is the ticket!

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  44. KimOctober 7, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Just went out and bought the supplies for it today-thanks for the great idea!

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  45. beachy keen girlOctober 7, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Now this is super cute! I happen to have an extra "S" for my last name hangin around the house too...I'm going to have to give this a try. Great idea.

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  46. stefanieOctober 8, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    that turned out sooo beautiful

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  47. Beki - TheRustedChainOctober 9, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Really cute!! I've been wondering what to do with those gold letters they have there.

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  48. MotherhoodFilmOctober 10, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    I really enjoyed looking around your blog! What great ideas!!
    *Eliza’s blog*

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  49. saraiwithaniOctober 11, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    I really like this idea! Can you tell me what font you use for your signature at the end of your posts? It's so classy :)

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  50. SuzanneOctober 13, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    Oh my gosh...I love this! Thanks for sharing...you DO seem to be a very cool mom:-)

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