Upcycled Star Cluster Wreath

Hello and welcome to our first "Do It Over Designers" Blog Hop of the new year! The "Do It Over Designers" is a group of creative bloggers who love to recycle/upcycle/ DIY, hosted by  Anne @The Apple Street Cottage. It happens the 4th Saturday of every other month and it's all about taking something old and/or unused and 'doing it over' into something new. But this month Ann decided to have a theme of Out of the Recycle Bin for us to create anything from the recycle bin!

I often look online at upscale stores to see what's new and exciting and to get ideas! I love looking at the Terrain site (an offshoot of Anthropologie) where it is deeply rooted in nature, offering inspired seasonal solutions for creative living. That being said, I came across this Aged Iron Star Wreath there and really got inspired to make something similar!

Imagine transforming discarded materials like soda cans and an old clothes hanger into stars on a round wire base to achieve an upcycled star cluster wreath!  This DIY upcycle project not only allows you to repurpose old materials you may already have but also provides an opportunity to unleash your creativity and add a personal touch to your decor. You won't believe how easy it is to transform an old coat hanger and soda cans into a beautiful wreath that will become a focal point in your home. One that offers a year round appeal - versatile for lots of looks! From rustic, modern and farmhouse for an instant show stopping look! Perfect anytime when you want a decoration that's the "star" attraction! Bringing a festive, whimsical vibe to your home that shines year round! 

Materials Used:

• Wire coat hanger
• Nylon Jaw Pliers
• Wire Cutters (heavy duty)
• Stock pot
• Clothes pins for clamping
• Hot glue/Quick Hold glue
• Soda Cans
• Craft/X-acto knife
• Gloves
• Old craft scissors
• Star pattern/card stock/pencil
• Sponge brush
• Metallic silver paint
• Ribbon strip or cording for hanging

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How To:

Step One:  How to Make a Wreath Frame from a Wire Coat Hanger

First, untwist the neck portion of the hanger hook to open the hanger.

Then use your hands and a nylon jaw pliers to straighten the wire around as much as possible.

Cut off the curly section of the neck portion using heavy duty wire cutters.

 Once you've straighten the wire out as much as possible, wrap the wire around a stock pot - one pot large or small enough for the hanger wire to fit and bend into a circle.  Use clothespins to clamp and hold the wire around the pot into a circular shape to make the wreath form.

Secure the wire ends together .  .  .

First adding hot glue for a temporary seal then .  .  .

seal with Quick Hold (from the makers of E6000) for a super strong bond and faster set time. Let dry!

Step Two:  While the glue is drying on the wire ring, gather your clean, rinsed out, dry soda cans to make the Stars! 

Using a craft or x-acto knife, make a slice near the slanted rim of the soda can big enough for a scissor blade. Then, using craft or old scissors, cut around top to remove.

*CAUTION:  Be very careful handling the sharp edges of cut cans. You may want to wear gloves for this!

 Once the top is removed, cut through the length of the can to .  .  .

remove the remaining end. Finish sides by cutting off any slivers or jagged edges.

Smooth out the curve of the can by rolling on the edge of a table or countertop. 

I found two different star patterns online and printed them out on cardstock to trace the outline of the larger star template first and then the smaller star (not shown) with a pencil .  .  .                                   

to cut out.

Once all the stars are cut out, sponge paint the front side (wording) of the cut-out stars with a metallic silver color. The silver paint creates a "wow factor" by reflecting light, which can simulate a star's sparkle or add brilliance to a room that makes the wreath stand out!

You may need a couple of coats to cover the print.

The metallic silver paint matches the inside color of the cans - so no need to paint that side - only if you want to!

Once you have all the stars painted, it's time to glue them onto the round coat hanger base - attaching the larger stars first .  .  .

 then smaller ones, layering them to create a celestial cluster!

And finally, add a sparkling ribbon to tie on at the spot where the wire wreath comes together to hang!

I hope you love how this upcycled star cluster wreath adds a festive and personal touch to decor whether it's on the door, wall, mantel or anywhere in your home!

Before you leave, don't forget this is a blog hop and all of the designers have some amazing Out of the Recycle Bin projects to share with you.

Be sure to visit all of this month's creative projects by the 

 "Do It Over Designers"  listed below:

Birdz of a Feather

Exquisitely Unremarkable

Little Vintage Cottage

Modern on Monticello

Pandora’s Box

Purple Hues & Me

Sum of Their Stories

Vintage Style Gal

The Apple Street Cottage