Spring Wreath Project With Baker Ross

Crafters, have you ever had the problem of starting off a project, completing one element, and then having no idea what else to do to finish it? That was me recently as I felt like making a wreath, got out my Baker Ross Wreath Rings, and some spring themed Artepatch Paper - covered the front of the ring, and then ground to a halt.

I thought the project might lay gathering dust for a while, but Baker Ross delivered a new blogger network box the other week and that provided some much needed ideas. Inside this box was a pack of sisal sheets - 5 in assorted colours. I'd never come across this fibre before, but it was easy to cut and use, and the mix of bright and more subtle colour choices was spot on. The main plus point for me was the packaging leaflet had a few photo's for inspiration. I often get my stash out and just experiment, but sometimes when I am trying new products I value some tips or photo ideas to get me started.

The neutral sisal sheet I cut a piece from for the middle of my wreath, using the idea given to add some thread and a bead or 2 across the area. It was easy to cut the thread to size and just push it through the sisal at each end. The adhesive hessian sheets I have blogged about before made an appearance, and the rest of the decorations came from my embellishment box. It was a relaxing time picking, choosing, and arranging until I was happy with the finished product, then it was just a case of getting out my double sided tape and securing it all. I backed it with another wreath ring again to give some strength, but the decorations are light on this one, so it would work without and you could just paint the back.

Sitting pretty in the office

Hope you enjoy this colourful Spring make - Do check out Baker Ross, they have a larger than expected range of basics for all ages. These products were gifted to me as a member of their blogger network, but all opinion and feedback is my own.

* Coming Soon * Baker Ross challenge me to make something with sea grass - this is going to be a challenge.

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