Recent Posts with Thumbnails for BloggerPowered By Blogger Widgets

Friday, January 30, 2015

How to use chicken wire inside a fabric hoop.

Last week, I painted 2 hallways, 11 doors (10 white and 1 black), baseboards, and odds and ends. Yesterday, I desperately needed a craft day. A day that had nothing to do with paint! 

***
My friend Tuula loves the color pink. So much that she has an ongoing series of 
 Think Pink Mondays on her blog.
A while back I joined the Pink Ladies and made a pink dream catcher for my daughter. 
While I like pink, I don't love pink...

I decided to make one in the colors that I love. 
***
For this project you will need:
A hoop, chicken wire, strips of fabric, ribbon, twine, and embellishments.

First, cut a piece of chicken wire that will fit inside your hoop. Carefully bend it to fit and then cut the excess wire leaving just enough to bend over the hoop.

You can paint the hoop first... or not. I left this one natural wrapping around the entire hoop with ribbon and twine. This will cover the wires nicely.

Tie strips of fabric and ribbon around the bottom. Do this in whatever length you like. 
Add embellishments. 

If you don't particularly want a dream catcher... what about a message board or a custom wreath? Leave the fringe off of the bottom and you have a whole new project. 
It all starts with an idea. 

If you need some PINK ideas for the month of February, visit Tuula and see what the Pink Ladies have come up with.

I hope you were inspired!
Thank you so much for stopping by 
Thrift My House.
Posted by at
Labels: ,

22 comments:

  1. StephanieJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    LOVE!!! This is definitely a favorite of mine from you.....oh wait, don't I say that on everything you do and make? :) I really do love this, Sherry. I just made a pretty shabby mobile with an embroidery hoop, but my center had a doily in it. I love the use of chicken wire and am definitely going to make one soon.

    Thanks for being brilliant :) Hugs!

    ReplyDelete
  2. UnknownJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    I love this! I need to make one for my daughter.

    ReplyDelete
  3. ConnieJanuary 30, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Sherry, you are so clever and creative. I appreciate the way you always share your step by step instructions with us. These are delightful and you are a sweetheart:)
    Have a lovely weekend,
    Connie :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. Art and SandJanuary 30, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    I would never have thought to use chicken wire inside a hoop - so cute!

    ReplyDelete
  5. LindaJanuary 30, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    Great idea!!! I just happen to have some chicken wire.......AND a couple of old hoops!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Amy EllisJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Both your dream catchers are so adorable!! The chicken wire fits so nicely inside the fabric hoops and it even helps to cover up those jagged edges. I'm a chicken wire nut and I'm going to be on the lookout for some of those hoops, so I can make me some!!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Vicky HuntJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    The chicken wire in the hoop is genius! I love this idea for a message board. Too cute....but then again, everything you make, create, and decorate is! Have a blessed weekend.

    Hugs, Vicky

    ReplyDelete
  8. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    What a cute idea! I just found a large quilting hoop - now I know what to do with it! Thanks so much for sharing! xo Karen

    ReplyDelete
  9. JunkchiccottageJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:19 AM

    Love the idea of using chicken wire Sherry. This is really a cute idea. Have a great week end my friend.
    Kris

    ReplyDelete
  10. Honey and MeJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:14 AM

    Hi Sherry! Such a pretty idea! The kids and I made dream catchers many years ago for a craft sale, but they were tiny sized. I like this size better! And I love the chicken wire! Brilliant! Pinning this and sharing it on FB!-Sue

    ReplyDelete
  11. Feral TurtleJanuary 31, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Love your black and white dream catcher equally as much as I loved your pink one! A wonderful idea Sherry. I just saw your post pop up in my email and realized I forgot to email you back....:( Going to do it right now!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Danni@SiloHillFarmJanuary 31, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    Oh I love them both! YOu are a painting maniac girl! Now I have to dig out some hoops I have been saving. I like the idea of a magnetic board. You are so creative and i love that you need a crafty day that doesn't involve paint!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Whew! That's a lot of painting. I can't imagine all that work in such a short time. I loved this project when you did it at TPM and I love chicken wire. Both your hoops are so pretty! Of course I love the pink one just a teensy bit more. I'm so predictable. lol. But it just goes to show that this clever project can easily be made to suit any decor. You're so brilliant. Thanks for the shout out.

    ReplyDelete
  14. ConniecrafterJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    very cool, my sister in law would love this, very creative!

    ReplyDelete
  15. My thrift store addictionJanuary 31, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    Sherry, how cute is this? Also, an idea I haven't seen anywhere else--clever girl! Love it! Blessings, Cecilia

    ReplyDelete
  16. Mel@Mellywood's MansionFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:53 AM

    Seriously you need to relocate, I think a rather large island in the Southern Hemisphere would suit maybe next to a certain "mansion" ill help paint you have craft days with me :) gorgeous dream catcher (I love pink but I love the black and white too)

    ReplyDelete
  17. Celestina MarieFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Hi Sherry, Oh this is fabulous and one of my favorites from you. Dream and note catcher all in one!! You are brilliant!! I've been working on some ideas for these using vintage crocheted doilies and been gathering supplies. Now you have really inspired me with yours.
    Have a nice weekend.
    XO

    ReplyDelete
  18. chateau chicFebruary 2, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    This message board has so much personality...LOVE!! You're very creative, Sherry.
    Mary Alice

    ReplyDelete
  19. Joy JunktionFebruary 4, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    So very cute, Sherry! I love the black/white, I'd personally add just a tiny touch of red, but I sure do love it! Enjoy the piece! Blessings, Cindy

    ReplyDelete
  20. Tina@WhatWeKeepFebruary 5, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    I am tired reading about all your painting....whew! Now, exactly how many cuts did you get working with that chicken wire? I'm loving all the creative hoop ideas!

    ReplyDelete
  21. MelindaFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    I like both of them.
    Great idea.

    M : )

    ReplyDelete
  22. Lady JaneMarch 28, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    I love chicken wire. I usually use it to make baskets and run ribbon thru it. I love your idea.

    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. If you are a new follower, please let me know so I can follow you back. I want to keep in touch.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)