Quick rose petal Valentine's Day wreath

January 17, 2009

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I had grand plans to make a fluffy Valentine's wreath this year, but I'm on a self-imposed spending freeze. 

Well, let's just say thaw...

I envisioned a full and beautiful red wreath made with a bunch of red flowers, but when I figured how much I would need, the price was getting a little ridiculous. 

I thought about what I could use instead, and realized rose petals would make this Valentine's wreath much more affordable. 

I grabbed a box of faux red rose petals and also got teeny tiny push pins so I wouldn't burn the tips of my fingers off with the glue gun: quick rose Valentine wreath
After about half an hour and half a bag of chocolate later:
easy rose petal Valentine wreathThe red looks awesome on our dark door and from the street! I still have half a box of rose petals left, so I may keep adding to fluff it up more.

AND it was CHEAP! 

You can see more of my seasonal wreath ideas here: 

green grass spring wreath

Fluffy Easter bunny wreath:
Easter bunny DIY wreath

Easy summer wreath that is easily changed up: 
Easy summer wreath with "hi"

My favorite dollar store fall wreath: 
dollar store leaves fall wreath

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January 17, 2009

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  1. LorriJanuary 17, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Great and thrifty idea. I Love it! Red is my favorite color.
    Lorri

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  2. Girly StuffJanuary 17, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    The red does look nice. And you can add more cr*p to it next year!

    I am on a spending freeze myself. Christmas always makes me feel poor in January.

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  3. Debbie JJanuary 17, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    You've given me the urge to put something red on my front door. Thanks!

    Yours looks very pretty!

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  4. WendyJanuary 17, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    I'm on a spending thaw too. Your wreath does look nice, the red is so pretty. I'm sure your front door looks fantastic!

    Wendy

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  5. KellyJanuary 17, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    What a cute idea...so simple yet elegant!

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  6. Aimee LarsenJanuary 17, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Valentine Quickie...that just sounds so "bad" ; )

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  7. Mandi @ Sweetly HomeJanuary 17, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    I've got loads of white rose petals left over from my wedding. Maybe a white wreath is in order for me.

    I still gotta get my post together for the party! I've been away from the computer for a few days. Can't wait to go see what others posted!

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  8. KaseyJanuary 17, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    what a great idea! You are so crafty and full of wonderful ideas!

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  9. iris7531January 17, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    That is sooo cute. Great idea!

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  10. Megan {The Brick Bungalow}January 17, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    I like it! And now I really want to paint my front door black! Which would go great with my house. And that red just looks great. Makes me want to make one! Maybe in a monogram. :)

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  11. the undomesticated wifeJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    It looks great!

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  12. meganJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    OHH! I love it! I saw petals at the dollar store the other day, and now I am SO going back to get some!! Very cute. And the words on your door are beautiful!
    Blessigns,
    Megan

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  13. UnknownJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    OH WOW!!! It's absolutely beautiful!!! Great job!

    Tracy

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  14. NatalieJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Ok, I hope that I don't sound psychotic saying this....but I love you! I told my husband that it is pretty pathetic when you love somebody you've never met! I have spent many nights up until 2 and 3 in the morning scouring you blog for ideas! My husband is in law school, so our budget is sooo tight. I love to decorate, but had kind of given up on because of the money it would cost. You have inspired me. I feel like I can still have a beautiful home. Thank you!

    Natalie

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  15. Bobbi Jo NicholsJanuary 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    Great idea and very pretty! I bet that really stands out from the street. As usual loving your ideas. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    I think it looks gorgeous, especially against the black door!

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  17. CarolJanuary 17, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    I can do that and I plan on it! Thanks for the idea!

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  18. Journey on! by KelleyeJanuary 17, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    How adorable! I just used my berry wreath from Christmas and stuck a Heart in the middle of it! I saw a huge box of rose pedals at the dollar tree and wondered what I could do with them- great idea!

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  19. UnknownJanuary 17, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    I love that your ideas are so simple almost anyone can do them! Thanks for sharing this great idea.

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  20. HelenJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    I literally stumbled onto your blog this evening ... and when I was leaving a comment, looked up and saw Elizabeth's face - a face I actually recognized! I will visit again....nice post today and great, great idea for a wreath.

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  21. blogJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    I was going to write just what Elizabeth wrote! What a simple craft but so pretty! Please continue to post your wonderful ideas ~ they are so inspiring! Thank you!

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  22. NataliaJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    That came out awesome!

    I love that. I wouldn't have expected it to look so full.

    -Nat

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  23. Jules from "The Roost"January 17, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    really cute! I love that people are doing a little Valentine decorating!

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  24. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Cute wreath! I like the simplicity! Great job!

    Jen

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  25. Amanda@Imperfectly BeautifulJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    Sarah, it looks great! I love the red against the black door.

    Beautimus!

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  26. Buzzings of a Queen Bee!January 17, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    Oh so cute! I am so impressed and am also happy to hear you've figured out a way to avoid those glue gun burns! :)
    Carrie

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  27. ellie maeJanuary 18, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    Sarah, this is so cute! I love it.

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  28. CherylJanuary 18, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    Very cute wreath. Don't fear the glue gun silly girl. Glue guns are our friends! Here are several tips for you to keep you from getting burned again. First of all-- use an old magazine under your glue gun so the excess can drip onto it, whenever it gets glue build up, tear off a page and start another. Each time you pick up your glue gun to use it, drag the tip across the page to wipe off the glue. That is the glue that is super "drippy" You then have to squeeze the trigger to place the glue where you need it-- I always touch the surface and drag the tip off of the project as well-- keeping excess glue from dripping and burning. Also, if ever you get any glue on yourself, wipe it off imediately onto part of that magazine and you won't blister. I sometimes take off excess glue on purpose with my finger tip without burning myself at all by doing this :-) Now, get back onto that horse with glue gun in hand girlie!

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  29. BetsyJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    I too have cleaned out three closets. I was looking for a cheap wreath as well and use styrofoam and sheet moss. Worked out pretty well.

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  30. Free Art PrintablesJanuary 18, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Love it! very cute.. I hope your fingers heal...

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  31. UnknownJanuary 18, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Great idea! I've been looking for ideas for my front door for Valentine's Day this year. I think I found it! Thanks

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  32. SuzanneJanuary 18, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    I think it looks AAMMMAAAZZIINNG!! (in my singing voice!)

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Okay, this is the cutest thing I've ever seen. My mission this week: take a trip to Michael's!

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Very cute! Good idea to use the pins - I ALWAYS burn myself on the hot glue and it would just go right thru those petals!

    Manuela

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  35. UnknownJanuary 18, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Oh, I just love your wreath, and it looks great against the black door. Our front door is black, too, and I'm thinking I just might make one of these wreaths.

    I am cleaning out my craft closet, thanks to your challenge! I've linked it to your site.

    Thank you!
    Sheryl

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  36. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleJanuary 18, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    I LOVE this idea!

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    love the wreath. it would really stand out on any color door. great job.

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  38. Stacy UncorkedJanuary 18, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Great, now I have to go and make a wreath for Valentine's Day! (grin!) Love your idea! That'll make the Princess Nagger happy, she nagged me into getting some decorations for Valentine's Day...if I add a wreath she'll be very happy...(grin!)

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    I love it! It turned out great. I like the Welcome on the door, is that vinyl?

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  40. KimJanuary 18, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    That turned out great! The red just pops against the black door.

    I also love the Welcome lettering. I would love to know what font that is or where you got it from.

    Thanks! Kim

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  41. Domestic Goddess..Diva sometimesJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    Ok, so you know I'll steal this idea of yours, right? ;) It looks great!

    By the way, I nominated you for a Lemonade Award. Please stop by at my blog to pick it up.

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  42. Valarie LeaJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    really cute idea!

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Cute!

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  44. Jody BlueJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    Great improvision!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  45. MarthaJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    Very cute! I love it!
    Martha

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    Great front door! I don't know if I should be thanking you or not making me think about front door decor when I've only just managed to tidy the kitchen lol

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  47. ShannonJanuary 19, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    V-day decorations?? My Christmas tree is still on the back porch. It's in the box, but its still on the porch...

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  48. MammaDuckyJanuary 19, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    Caa-uute! I have the day off (kid free!!) so I plan on doing a few little projects I saw on your site. EXCITED!!!
    P.S. the Cool Whip in a can tastes exactly the same as Cool Whip from the tub.

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  49. Jaden PaigeJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Uhm yeah, I definitely LOVE this project! AWESOME! I might have to actually do this one instead of just drooling at yours over my keyboard :P

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    That's really cute :) I haven't really decorated for V-day before, but this is so inexpensive that I may have to give it a try.

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  51. Inspired KaraJanuary 19, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    I think the word freezing "thaw" is my favorite thing I have heard all day!

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  52. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceJanuary 19, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    What a fantastic wreath. It pops nicely on your door! And that wasn't real chocolate--pretzels, and they are good for you, right?

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  53. Rachel@oneprettything.comJanuary 19, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Beautiful! I'll be linking.

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  54. DeeJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    i like it! I have a cheap, pink shiny heart on my door! :)

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  55. BrittanyJanuary 19, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Great Job!

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  56. LoriJanuary 19, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Hi,
    I just stumbled across your blog and I love it! I really like the wreath-that is a great idea!

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  57. DomesticDivasFancyJanuary 19, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    Love it...Just found your blog and I love it too!

    Ashley Nichole.

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  58. zobarsJanuary 20, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    Love this idea. Good lookin wreath. i just finished cleaning my pantry and one of my kitchen cabinets. Now I will be cleaning and organizing some more of my kitchen cabs.

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  59. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    Ok. Have to admit- before I scrolled down, I thought this project was going to turn out looking really cheap and silly. But, you amazed me yet again! That is so stunning! I'm going to do it.

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  60. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    I've enjoyed my visit here today!

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  61. UnknownJanuary 21, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    WOW how the heck did I miss this? Awesome I am lovin the red!

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  62. Molly AnneJanuary 21, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    That turned out lovely! Great idea.

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  63. TrudiJanuary 21, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    I love your wreath. May have to try one.

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  64. The Masked MommyJanuary 22, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    Saw your wreath today on "One Pretty Thing". Cute! I'd love to make a heart shaped one, but I'm not sure if I could find one or not. I saw red rose petals today at the dollar tree, and they had wreaths, too! So you could do the whole project for $2! I love reading your blog :-)

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  65. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    This is so cute! I saw it on OPT as well and I can't wait to try it, maybe even for more than one holiday!

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  66. UnknownJanuary 23, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    That's really pretty. Nice idea! :)

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  67. JenetteJanuary 28, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    What a fantastic idea!! Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful day!

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