Today’s post seems fitting because we have so much to celebrate this week! In honor of Kate, we’re partying for Mardi Gras (ya know, good girl style, with fried carbs instead of inappropriate flashing and public drunkenness) which also coincides with Brazilian Carnival, something dear to my heart (again, make some Brazilian Lemonade don’t wake up in a gutter somewhere in Rio…) PLUS, in the next day or two we’re hopping on planes to Salt Lake City for the launch of our cookbook and we hope to meet many of YOU at our signings! (Details at the end of this post.) To top it all off, yesterday marked the 3rd year from the day we started this little recipe blog. See? So many reasons to celebrate!
I first saw this fun wreath on How Does She and I fell in love with it immediately. Why? For starters, I’m pretty sure I recently developed an obsession with wreaths. You may have noticed. Kate has. It also looked so easy, and didn’t take a lot of materials. Lastly, how fun is it? I just look at it and smile. At our house we pull it out any time it’s someone’s birthday. Use it to celebrate whatever the heck it is you’re celebrating!
Materials:
- Straw Wreath– the kind wrapped in plastic, they’re super cheap at craft stores. I think I paid $2 for a 14″ wreath. Foam or styrofoam could work also, but the straw works really well and it looks better if you don’t end up covering every last inch.
- Floral Pins– you don’t need a gigantic pack like I have. I’m sort of addicted to buying in bulk. I need more projects with floral pins.
- Latex Balloons– lots of them. You can really stretch the amount you have, or you can really pack them in tight. I used about 275 Balloons. Remember, balloons are cheap, buy in bulk, try the party store or dollar store. I bought a bunch of mine at Walmart. I covered enough that you can’t see the wreath unless you get close up and look at the very side.
Take a floral pin and place a balloon right in the middle of the opening
Then just push the pin right into the wreath. Note you leave the plastic covering on your wreath. The pins go right in, easily.
See? Adorable little balloon. But lonely. He won’t be lonely for long. Grab another pin and just keep repeating the process.
You’ll get a feel for how close to place the balloons as you go along. I found after a while I could spread them out more than I originally thought because the balloons are propped up and floppy so they fill in the space. I probably placed the pins about an inch, or maybe a little less than an inch, apart.
Make sure your tv is turned on at this point. This actually goes really fast. I made mine start to finish while catching up on 2 episodes of 30 Rock. And that’s with fast forwarding the commercials!
When I got all the way around and there was just a little space left, I wrapped a big ribbon around the wreath. I then placed the remaining floral pins and balloons right through the ribbon which secured it in place.
Then you’re all ready to go. Hang ‘er up and party!
Seriously cute, right?? I love.
Questions & Reviews
Love the wreath! Also, I hope your cooking and book signing in Utah is going great! Can’t wait until you get something lined up for Boise 🙂
I would Love to win a cookbook!! I wish i could come see you guys!
I am trying so hard to win one of your books. My husband and I put ourselves on a very strict budget this year and I am being so good by not rushing out and buying one, but I really really want one. Thanks so much for all the giveaways on all the different blogs. You guys are awesome.
I’ll try and send my Linda over. She’s in the area. Thanks! Love the recipes.
I want a cookbook! I LOVE them so MUCH! Your recipes always work for me 🙂
Wow. Cute balloon wreathe. After living through hundreds of craft fairs in the 1980s and 1990s, who knew there could be new creative ways to decorate a wreathe? Love the vivid colors. What fun.
I’m just beginning to explore Our Best Bites, but I think I’m going to be saying “Wow” a lot! Yum. Yum. Fun. Fun.
LOVE IT
Brand new reader and sooooo pleased with everything I see. Already made the Spicy Honey Chicken and it looked just like the picture. That never happens! Thank you!!
I’d LOVE to win one!! Thanks
I can’t wait to have your book! I love to cook. You post awesome recipes…yummm!!!
Oh please please please let me win. I really want your cookbook!
I’ve been drooling over your book/website since the day I found it. I’ve made a half dozen recipes from your site. Now only if I could get a copy of that book…… WooWee would I be doing some cooking.
I would LOVE to win the cookbook. I have been working extra hard to save money to get it, so this would be an awesome boost! I love everything about you guys. You make me WANT to cook (that says a lot). Thanks- hope I win!
I would love a copy of your cookbook.
That is the cutest wreath! Would look great at a kid’s birthday party…or as an Easter wreath.
Oh, I would love to win! I think my family would like it as well!
Love your cookbook, just bought it in Vegas. I wish you were coming here.
A friend turned me on to your website. It looks awesome! I can’t wait to try some of the recipes and crafts. The Celebration Balloon Wreath is adorable!
Would love to win and I plan on making that balloon wreath this weekend. I love it!!!
I would love to win your book.
Have a fun weekend!
Ang
I just got your cookbook and I LOVE it. Great job !
Good luck on all your shows this weekend. Wish I lived close enough to attend.
Please Please, I love your recipes!!!
I love it! I host my own birthday party every year with my gal-pals and I’m going to hang this on my front door for a very festive entry!!! Let the celebration begin! Thanks so much for the idea! I love your website and can’t wait to get your new cookbook! You have the best ideas from A-Z!
If I win your cookbook I will make every recipe in the cookbook. And my family will be very appreciative.
i NEED this book, but to be honest am too cheap to purchase it…so i need to win it! problem solved!!!
I would love to win a cookbook . . . especially because I was originally suppose to be at the Kick Off today at Orson Gygi. My sis was told she had 3 tickets but then only got 2 and she was told she was not allowed to bring me. Stinks because I told everyone that I was going and now have to tell them about this unfortunate mishap.
Whoops! Haha! I commented on the wrong post! I’m such a dork 😉
Thanks for the chance to win! I really hope I do win!!
I would love your cookbook!!!! Have fun cookin’ in SLC. Wish I could be there.