Hello there beautiful friends! This was a popular post from 5 years ago so I thought I’d repost it for my new readers and anyone else that has a memory like mine (almost nonexistent).
Today I’m joining our host, Amber from Follow the Yellow Brick Home, and several other talented bloggers for a Christmas Door Decor Blog Hop!
A Repurposed Farmhouse Christmas Wreath
Two summers ago I shared How I Garden With Vintage Containers. This was one of the containers. I never knew what it was actually called. Since then I was told it was an old sewing box. 🙂 The Mister’s uncle made it decades ago. We used it to hold drinks, books, plants, tools, etc. It was quite handy. Then recently it just collapsed. The metal brackets that held the legs to the bucket base were so rusty and worn that it wobbled and fell over like a drunken old lady.
You can see the rings around the bucket were already loose. When it broke I was so sad. The Mister said he could fix it but I said don’t bother. I already have other uses for it. He had a startled look on his face and said – already? Of course already. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with those old lady parts.
“I am going to make simple wreaths out of the rings and farmhouse Christmas ornaments out of the legs”.
Supplies For The Farmhouse Christmas Wreath
One 12″ – 14″ Wooden Ring (you could also use an embroidery hoop)
Ribbon of Choice (at least 1-1/2″ wide)
Green Pipe Cleaners
Stapler and Staples
Fresh Greenery Stems
Steps for Making a Farmhouse Wreath
Both of the rings that held the bucket together are perfectly worn and to my liking so no paint was necessary. My first step was to gather fresh greenery from the pastures. I was able to find fir, cedar and pine. If you don’t have fresh clippings, go to your local hardware store like Lowe’s or Home Depot and ask for some. Our local stores give it out for free.
Now lay out the stems doe your desired look . You want it to fill up at least half of the ring size. And the stems don’t have to be symmetrical. Secure all the stems together with a green pipe cleaner.
Next I cut a 6 inch piece of ribbon and stapled it together on the ends. Your ribbon needs to be wide enough to cover the pipe cleaner.
For a slightly different look, we hung the Christmas wreath in the middle of the front door instead of over the top. The wreath is so lightweight only one clear tack was needed to attach it to the door. I love how the wreath really pops against the black door.
If you prefer a shmancy look, you could add a bow or hang bells inside. For me, the best part is this simple look because it will last all winter long; not just for Christmas. I might need to replace the greenery but I’m going to spritz it with water a few times a week in hopes of making it last longer.
The repurposed farmhouse wreath can be hung in a window, on a door, over the mantel, on a mirror – so may possibilities!
Farmhouse Christmas Ornaments
By the way, the legs were repurposed as well. Just cut them into smaller pieces and drill a small hole into the top. Screw in an eye hook and add a string. It’s that easy!
Look at those old lady legs. So cute! Love the chippy paint and cracks. I can even see a tiny bit of green paint peeking out at the bottom. If you want to dress that up a bit more, add colored ribbon, or you could paint them a different color. Do you like how it turned out? I do.
Don’t forget to check out the other posts below for more wonderful Christmas Door Decor!
Happy Christmas Decorating Friends!
You are so smart to repurpose the parts of your planter rather than throw it away like most people would do. Love both the wreath and the ornament that you made.
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I’m so smart?! Thanks Paula, I’ll take it! Now if you could tell my kids the same thing, I’d be forever grateful. 🙂
Hi Cindy! I love your door! Love it! And, that simple, understated wreath on the front door is perfect!
Have a great day! laura
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Old doors are the best. I think that one has several coats of paint on it because it seems really thick. I’m trying to preserve the glass for as long as we can. They certainly don’t make glass like that anymore. Thanks for the visit Laura!
You’re such a clever one, lady. I love what you turned this into. It looks perfect on your door. How smart to make a leg into an ornament.
Cindy
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Oh my golly, I’ve been called smart twice today! I love it! Thanks so much Cindy. Repurposing things is my favorite thing to do.
I swear you speak my love language in every blog hop Cindy! I love, love, love the simplicity of this wreath and how you can literally use it in multiple seasons not just for the holidays. Plus you can dress it up or down too which I love. Don’t even get me started on those chippy farmhouse ornaments too – gah – totally fabulous! Hugs, CoCo
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I love that you love that we have the same love language. LOL. The wreath will be fun to decorate for different seasons. Can’t get much easier, that’s for sure. Have a great week CoCo.
Of course, I LOVE this wreath. It features old lady parts. LOL May your days be merry and bright!
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Ha ha, thanks Laura. She was a curvy one. 😉
Love your upcycles of the old sewing basket. Didn’t “old ladies” use those baskets to hold their yearn. The legs made the basket “seat height” so it was convenient to pull the yarn out, and put it away? Anyway, your farmhouse wreath looks great and I love the ornaments you made from the legs. It’s great to find another use for old and broken things.
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Whaaaaat – Barbara! I had no idea what it was. I’m super excited to know but now I kinda wish I would have let the Mister fix it. 🙁 Thank you so much for letting me know!
Upcyling at its best. You’ve saved a bit of the sentiment of the original piece. Loved the ornaments; I’d add a bit of greenery with some red berries caz I love bling…I am always looking for ideas for ornaments for my church bazaar. This is gonna be a good one! Thank you!
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Thank you Kathy. I had to hold back the fact I wanted to add greenery and red ribbon to the new leg ornament but we aren’t putting ornaments on that tree this year – just lights. But believe me, there will be ribbon and cuteness on all the old lady legs next year! You can find spindles and legs at just about every junk and antique store around so grab a bunch! I think they will be super popular at your church bazaar! Good luck!
That’s my kind of wreath Cindy! Repurposing the wood hoop and the use of fresh greenery created a really pretty wreath. So simple and I love it on that black door too!
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Thank you Michelle. I thought at first it was too simple but I’m liking it more each day. Especially those fresh greens. 🙂
You are so creative – love the farmhouse simplicity with an elegant look! You always inspire me!
Cheers!
Shelley
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Awe, thank you Shelley. Hearing you were inspired made my day! Merry Christmas
Adorable, Cindy. I’m so glad you were able to repurpose this cutie. I do adore the leg ornaments!
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Thanks so much Katie. I think I will decorate the legs a little and put them in the other wring for a wreath. Read your IG DM. I left you a message. 🙂
Now you have me thinking. I have a rusty old ring that just sits in my garden. I am sure I can come up with a Christmas idea for it.
Thanks for the inspiration.
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Yay Carol! You always have such wonderful creativity that I bet it will turn out amazing. Merry Christmas! Happy you were inspired today.
I love how these parts turned out they are so cute. Nothing like repurposing something old and making it new again.
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Now if I could only turn this old girl into something new again (without plastic surgery), I’d be thrilled! Glad you like it Marlene. Thanks!
Cindy, I love your rustic farmhouse wreath! I bought a vintage sewing basket at a yard sale recently that looks very similar to your porch planter. I repurposed mine as a small Christmas tree stand.😊 Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
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Earlier today Barbara Warner commented and mentioned it was a sewing basket too. I had no idea. If I had known, I probably would have had the Mister fix it for me. And using it as a small Christmas tree stand sounds right up my alley! Love that idea. Thanks Cecilia. Merry Christmas
Cindy,
This is drop dead gorgeous! I really love the simplicity of the wreath. It’s all so beautiful letting us peek into your living area!
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Thank you Christy, you made my day. I’ll show the entire living area later this week. I still haven’t finished the other house yet. And we have guests coming – Yikes!
Cindy,
I adore your repurposed wreath made with fresh greens from your property. Now I am inspired to cut cedar from the yard to add to the grapevine wreaths on the French doors on the back porch. I am excited that you plan to come to my French Country Christmas Event. Laura of Decor to Adore and Katie of Let’s Add Sprinkles have said they plan to come by also. You three should coordinate your arrival for a mini blogger retreat on my back porch! So excited to see my blogger friends in person again…
Judith
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We do plan to come together Judith! Woo hoo! We discussed that last week. A mini blogger retreat sounds fun and thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so excited you were inspired!
Hi Cindy!
I loved how you repurposed your planter! You are so creative to not only think to create a wreath, but also farmhouse ornaments! I love both ideas and each are beautiful!
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I appreciate that Larissa, thank you. I hate to let such cute things go to waste. Enjoy your Christmas.
The old bucket has a new purpose. Love the recycled wreath and ornaments. Farmers dream for sure!!
hugs,
Jann
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I hope to continue to always find new purpose for broken or old goodies. That’s my thang. 😁 Glad you could stop by today Jann, thank you.
Simple farmhouse Christmas and winter perfection! I love the wreath hanging on the lower part of the door.
I am headed to the consignment shops now to look for little “old lady legs” for ornaments! You always crack me up and inspire me at the same time!
Thank you so much for joining the hop. Merry Christmas!
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You have no idea Amber how much it means to me that I inspire you! And I’m glad I can make you smile. Big hugs and Merry Christmas
I love this, Cindy! It’s so great to re-use pieces! Love the wreath…and the old lady leg ornaments stole my heart!
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Thank you Linda. Wish my old lady legs looked that good. 😂. Enjoy the season!
Cindy, you are so creative! I love how you repurposed the planter. Your wreath is so pretty and elegant! The legs made into ornaments are perfect for a farmhouse Christmas! Merry Christmas!!!
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Thank you Shannon. I try and give life to the old and broken down. One day I hope someone does that for me! Glad you could visit today.
Cindy,
This is such a simple project! I love the idea of a hoop wreath on the door!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Happy day!
karianne
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Thank you KariAnne. We all need a little simple inspiration this time of year! Merry Christmas
Now that I’m a blogger, repurposing has become my way of life! Thanks for so many inspiring ideas. Thinking outside of the box really helps everyone look at old cast-away pieces in a brand new light:)
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It’s my pleasure Rachelle. My love of repurposing old goodies is why I started a blog. 😁. Thanks for stopping by!
How brilliant and creative! I love how you took a treasure and repurposed it into something new. And Christmas ornaments are always the best because they are so fun to pull out and reflect on each year!
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Thank you Kristin. I love repurposing! Merry Christmas.
This post is amazing! I can’t imagine having the vision to see those broken rings and think wreath! I also love that you thought to hang it low instead the usual place we hang wreaths! It does pop and I love the different look! Also, as usual, you just make me laugh talking about those old lady parts and those old lady legs!
Love your posts!
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Aww, thank you so much Sister Jean. You made my day. 🙂
A long time ago my mom gave me a cute sign for my kitchen in a big hoop and I put it in a frame. I now can use that hoop for a wreath, great idea and a wonderful way to use my hoop. I cherish all she ever gave to me, junk or not. Thanks you’ve made my day!
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I love hearing that story! And you’ve made my day by being inspired to use it. Thanks Marlene.