DIY Vintage Frame Wreath With Feathers

DIY Vintage Frame Wreath With Feathers. Follow these easy steps to create a stunning wreath combining a frame, grapevine, and feathers. It’s a very simple fall project that easily comes together with just a few craft supplies.

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August Handcrafted Society Challenge

Are you ready for the Handcrafted Society’s August challenge? Excellent, me too! If you are new to my blog, the Handcrafted Society is simply a group of bloggers who share a love for detail and craftsmanship. Each month we take our assigned medium and set our creative minds to work.

This month we are using frames as our assigned medium. Be sure to check out the links and photos at the end of my post to see what my friends are sharing too. This sweet group of ladies always have the most fantastic ideas. You can also check out my HS project from last August by clicking on my post DIY Faux Acorns.

DIY Vintage Frame Wreath With Feathers

I’m a big admirer of frame wreaths, so for our challenge this month I’m testing my skills by creating one for an early fall display. This vintage frame I believe dates back to the 1930s with loads of character and a beautiful aged patina. The wood is a little warped so no longer a candidate for holding glass, but pretty darn perfect for making a wreath.

Supplies And Shopping links

• vintage frame
• grapevine wreath
• zip ties
• pheasant feathers
• ribbon
• scissors
• dried bunny tail grass

Combining A Frame and Grapevine To Create a Wreath

For this wreath, I’m using two parts of a grapevine wreath leftover from a previous project, and using a zip tie to hold the two together. Then I’m using an additional zip tie to attach the grapevine to the side of the frame.

I’m choosing the left side of the frame to attach the grapevine wreath. However you can choose a corner or turn the frame horizontally placing the grapevine at the top. It’s up to you, to make it work for your decor.

Adding Feathers and Ribbon

Next you can insert a variety of feathers in between the open spaces of the grapevine at different angles. The feathers I have are somewhat the same length, but you can try different sizes to see what looks best.

To cover up the zip ties I’m using a linen ribbon leftover from another wreath project. If you happen to have long scraps of linen it is very easy to turn those scraps into ribbons by tearing lengths of the fabric. The frayed edges of the ribbon adds to the rustic look of the grapevines and vintage frame. To see another wreath with this linen fabric, click over to my post Summer To Fall Rag Wreath.

That Something Extra

At this point I could leave the wreath as is, but instead I’m adding a little something extra. Simple neutral colored bunny tail grass inserted above, and below the bow gives the wreath just the right amount of soft texture and interest it needed. I added about seven of the bunny tail stems, that allows the detail of the pheasant feathers to be the focal point.

You may notice on this project, that I did not use any hot glue. That way if I want to recycle or update the wreath, I have the option of reusing different components.

Displaying A Frame Wreath

My vintage frame wreath with feathers is for indoor display only. I’m loving the simplicity of the wreath, and the way the vintage frame gives the whole look more prominence.

 

I’m currently displaying the frame wreath on a mirror, right off the foyer in the living room. However for photography purposes, I’m sharing extra photos of the wreath hanging on the wall. I’m not sure my photos of the wreath on the mirror really do it justice, and I want you to be able to see the details up close.

By the way, the mirror I’m displaying the wreath on is a vintage repurposed project. At one time it was a glass tray that fit on top of a coffee table that my mom converted into a mirror more than 50 years ago. How’s that for recycling and repurposing LOL?

Fall is far from arriving here in Texas, but I think this wreath is a pretty way to start the transition from summer to fall decor. After all, these colors have all the upcoming fall feels that I’m looking forward to with September just around the corner. What do you think?

Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with seasonal inspiration you can use right now!

Looking for more ways to use feathers, check out this post Twig Pumpkin Dried Floral Arrangement.

Thank you so much for visiting today. Keep scrolling to see what my Handcrafted Society friends are sharing today. All you have to do is click on the image or blog name to view their full post.

Cheers!

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